Hotel Intercontinental The O2, London
The InterContinental London – The O2, which opened in 2016, is a striking landmark on the Greenwich Peninsula. Purpose-built as a luxury hotel and conference centre, it revitalized a former industrial site, turning it into a premier destination for business and leisure. Its architecture is notable for being designed to BREEAM “Excellent” sustainability standards, featuring an impressive green roof and a focus on energy efficiency.
A standout feature of the property is its massive, pillar-free ballroom, which is among the largest in Europe. Designed to handle major international events, the space is a feat of engineering, with trusses spanning over 40 meters to ensure an unobstructed view for thousands of guests. For more casual visitors, the 18th-floor Eighteen Sky Bar offers sweeping, panoramic views of the River Thames and the London skyline.
The hotel is physically linked to The O2 arena by a private walkway, making it an incredibly convenient base for concert-goers. Guests can also easily access the ICON Outlet shopping centre or take the Thames Clippers, which provide a scenic commute toward the heart of the city.
The local area is steeped in history, positioned right near the Greenwich Meridian line. Nearby, you’ll find the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, and the famous Cutty Sark ship. The hotel is also adjacent to “The Tide,” an elevated riverside linear park featuring public art installations that connect the surrounding creative district with the river.
Expert reviews
“For riverside luxury, try the InterContinental London – The O2, which opened in Greenwich in 2015.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Southeast London.
“The hotel couldn’t get much closer to The O2. The domineering white curves of the dome, and much of the Canary Wharf skyline, can be seen from the hotel – head to the Eighteen Bar on the top floor for the best views.”
What guests liked
- Amazing views
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
20 June 2026
Exceptional
It's gorgeous , clean and feels luxurious .staff are so helpful and attentive ..bed is huge and comfy ..location is amazing for o2 and easy for central London..
Nothing ..it's a tad pricey
19 June 2026
Exceptional
Everything
Everything was good
19 June 2026
Very nice hotel, staff wonderful , breakfast fantastic
Lovely apartment, and straight through to the 02 , very helpful staff
Freezer in apartment all frozen with ice, making it partly unusable. Would of expected totally clean
18 June 2026
Very pleasant and lovely staff
The location was excellent for the 02 arena and everyone were very warm and friendly
Being a large hotel i found waiting for a lift a bit long
18 June 2026
Fantastic Stay, have booked again, ideal location for the O2 Arena.
We liked it all, room, staff, breakfast it was all lovely.
Not being able to book the parking at time of reservation - I have a disability care and the car park is first come first serve basis.
18 June 2026
Comfortable and staff very attentive
Distance to 02 Lovely decor
Stains on carpets in bedroom. Mirrors smeared
17 June 2026
Amazing views, amazing rooms
Amazing room and amenities. One of the best I’ve seen in a while.
Sink was mostly blocked in my room, also they didn’t have my reservation on arrival but was sorted out eventually
17 June 2026
Fabulous
Location and spa.
The hairdryer didn’t work
16 June 2026
Fabulous
Location
16 June 2026
Convenient area, great staff and amazing food.
Amazing staff, breakfast and overall Amazing experience and very convenient for the 02 and would definitely stay again.
Nothing.
16 June 2026
Exactly what to expect from an IHG hotel
Breakfast options were good
16 June 2026
Exceptional
Everything! The staff were really friendly and the room was amazing
Nothing
15 June 2026
Exceptional
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently stayed at the InterContinental London – The O2 whilst attending the RAYE concert at The O2, and we had a fabulous experience from start to finish. The hotel itself is beautiful, with elegant décor and a luxurious feel throughout. Our room was comfortable and well-presented, making it the perfect place to relax after a fantastic evening at the concert. The location is also ideal if you're visiting The O2, with everything just a short walk away. What really stood out to us was the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. Everyone we encountered was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely eager to make our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was delightful, with an excellent selection and high-quality food to suit all tastes. It was a wonderful way to start the day. Overall, we felt the InterContinental London – The O2 offered exceptional value for money considering the quality of the accommodation, service, and location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to return in the future. Without a doubt, this hotel deserves 5 stars. Highly recommended.
the only thing i would knock is how long it takes to get there given the location, this would only be me being picky i still think its a fabulous place and i would highly recommend
15 June 2026
Exceptional
Next to arena
I requested twin room and was given double, we were in a hurry as experienced two cancelled trains so didn’t bring this to anyone’s attention
15 June 2026
Very comfortable room in the perfect location for our visit t London.
The room was comfortable & quiet, the bed was large & very comfortable.
The bar upstairs didn’t serve snacks and the staff were indifferent. The DJ music didn’t really fit. The layout wasn’t comfortable however the views were excellent.
15 June 2026
Great stay
Convenient for O2
Expensive parking
14 June 2026
Brilliant
Lovely hotel
Nothing
14 June 2026
We wish we stayed longer than one night
A superb welcome at the front desk and a very smooth check in. The room was very clean andwell appointed. we went to the restaurant and had great welcome and service there for the dinner and breakfast the following morning.
14 June 2026
Luxury staff without the price tag
Polite staff
The price of the bar drinks - extremely expensive
14 June 2026
Very good
Good location Easy accessible
14 June 2026
Amazing hotel, perfectly located for the O2
Fantastic room, with excellent facilities, high quality spec throughout. Good customer service and an amazing breakfast selection. The perfect location for a gig at the O2
Nothing!
14 June 2026
Exceptional
Absolutely excellent staff, throughout the hotel
13 June 2026
Fantastic location for the O2 with amazing city views
An excellent location for the O2! It has a walkway straight into the O2 so perfect for heading to a concert there. We felt so good walking back to our hotel 2minutes walk away when thousands had to queue for an hr to get on a tube! The view from our room was amazing of Canary Wharf. Stunning at night. Great bar serving cocktails. Staff were lovely too.
The signage to the hotel from North Greenwich tube… it wasn’t very clear.
13 June 2026
Perfect
The beds and bedding were excellent
N/A
13 June 2026
Special
Loved it all
Nothing
12 June 2026
Very enjoyable and rooms were comfortable
It was beautiful and connected to the o2
11 June 2026
Exceptional
The service at the reception, the room was beautiful and spacious too
11 June 2026
Top notch 5 star hotel
The comfortable bed, fancy room, and excellent staff.
N/A
11 June 2026
Exceptional
Location
Expensive
10 June 2026
Very good stay
Three times been here love the hotel everything we want a hotel to be .
Nothing
10 June 2026
Exceptional
The easy access to the o2
9 June 2026
Exceptional
Excellent hotel, fantastic location
Expensive, but did travel alone so sharing the cost would soften the blow
7 June 2026
Brilliant
Absolutely brilliant location, O2 was fantastic for the gig we were attending. Hotel is spotless. Breakfast was delicious.
The price for one night is slightly excessive but our stay outweighed this.
7 June 2026
Just amazing
All staff were amazing from main desk Bar staff breakfast staff the spa was great. Even left a cake in the the room for the wife for her birthday didn't even ask for it.
7 June 2026
Exceptional
Breakfast
All great
7 June 2026
Very enjoyable stay nit long enough
Everything
Nothing
6 June 2026
Perfect for the O2
Great location for the O2, spacious clean rooms and good choice of breakfast
Bar prices slightly pricey but view is amazing of the nights with all the lights across the river
6 June 2026
Really nice
The view and the bed was stunning
The room could have been cleaner and I didn’t enjoy the surprise fire drill that I was told nothing about
5 June 2026
An amazing stay
Very clean and comfortable, lovely staff. Great location
4 June 2026
Was in London for concert and the hotel was perfect for it. Second time staying and would always plan staying here if at
Location was perfect for what we were in London for
N/A
2 June 2026
Very enjoyable
Convenience, concierge, staff all friendly
Pillows, not being able to remove fridge contents to use fridge for cooling and replace bottles without triggering inspection
2 June 2026
Incredible stay
Lovely hotel. Amazing staff and lovely room. We stayed for two nights and it was amazing. The pool was beautiful. Incredible view from our room.
Nothing
2 June 2026
Exceptional
Easy access to everywhere, clean very nice
Nothing
1 June 2026
Would definitely recommend!
Location, cleanliness, size of room, breakfast options, ease of check in.
N/A
1 June 2026
Excellent stay, lovely amenities and friendly professional staff
We were going to a concert at the O2 and it was perfect to be straight at the hotel when it finished. Our room was spacious with fantastic views of the river. The staff were extremely polite, friendly and very helpful. We unfortunately were only there one night.
Nothing
1 June 2026
Fabulous
location and staff.
price was too high
1 June 2026
Very good
Right next to O2, ideal for concerts.
£100 damage deposit taken at check in.
31 May 2026
The perfect stay in a perfect location
So close to the O2 , a direct link from one to another. The beds the breakfast the overall stat all amazing.
Not easy to use the lights , need instructions on how the lights work.
31 May 2026
Lovely
Great location, staff great
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty services
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals

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20 June 2026
Fantastic location, great hotel, my new favourite place to stay.