Britannia International Hotel, London

Hotel Description

On the water’s edge at London’s docklands, next to Canary Wharf, this modern and easily accessible hotel offers leisure facilities and spectacular views of the London skyline.

A range of air conditioned accommodation is available, complemented by a choice of restaurants, bars and the on-site Spindles Health & Fitness Centre, offering a heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam rooms and a split-level gym.

The Britannia International Hotel is next to the Dockland’s internationally renowned office development, outside the congestion charge zone. The hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from South Quay station (Docklands Light Railway) and Canary Wharf underground station – just one stop on the Jubilee Line from the O2 Dome (currently staging the Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition until August 2008). London City Airport, Excel Exhibition Centre, Greenwich and the West End of London are all within easy reach.

The Spindles Health & Fitness Centre (access at an additional cost) is beautifully appointed and offers its own private lounge. It is the hotel's policy that all children aged between 2 and 16 should be accompanied by an adult when visiting Spindles.

Spindles is open 07:00 until 22:00 (Monday to Friday), and from 08:00 until 19:00 (Saturday and Sunday). Accompanying children are welcome from 09:00 until 12:00, and from 14:00 until 17:00).

The hotel has designated car parking spaces for guests with mobility problems. There is level access to the hotel reception, with lift access to all rooms. There are 6 designated accessible rooms, with roll-in showers available. Level access is possible to all 3 restaurants, with lounge service provided for drinks. Room service is also available. All levels of Spindles are accessible via lift.

7/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Restaurant, Bar, Parking , Heating, Non-Smoking Rooms, Newspapers, 24-Hour Front Desk, Safety Deposit Box.
• Activities: Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre.
• Services: Fax/Photocopying, Business Centre, Currency Exchange, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Room Service, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning.

Restaurants and Bars

Crompton’s Restaurant offers fine cuisine in elegant surroundings with the added comfort of its own intimate cocktail bar. Full à la carte and fixed price menus are available. The restaurant is open between 18:30 and 22:30 (Monday to Saturday).

Jenny's Carvery Restaurant overlooks the old Jamaican sugar docks and offers magnificent views of Canary Wharf. This restaurant provides tasty, traditional food at affordable prices. The Big Britannia Breakfast, with its extensive selection of hot and cold dishes, ensures a super value start to the day.

Alternatively, there is an on-site pizzeria, allowing you to experience the bustle and decor of an Italian Trattoria. Traditional Italian food and a range of snacks and sandwiches are served in more informal surroundings.
The Conservatory Bar has floor-to-ceiling windows and a split-level bar to make the most of the waterside views. A wide range of drinks and snacks are available in this popular meeting point.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:00 hours
• Check Out: 12:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  American Express,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge. Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge. Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Public parking is possible on site and costs GBP 21.00 per day.
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children from 3 to 14 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing bedding. All older children or adults are charged GBP 25.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 14:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Important Information

Group bookings of 10 rooms or more need to be prepaid and are non-refundable.

Directions

By Car:
From Tower Bridge:
- Proceed through the Limehouse Link Tunnel and take the 1st exit (signposted Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs).
- Turn right at the junction and continue on to Marsh Wall.

From the M25:
- Leave the M25 at junction 27.
- Join the M11 south.
- Continue to the end of the M11 and follow signs to the A406 (Docklands/Isle of Dogs) and connect with the A13.
- Follow signs to the Isle of Dogs. The hotel sits to the south of Canary Wharf on Marsh Wall.

By Rail:
The hotel is situated 3 minutes' walk from the Canary Wharf Jubilee Line station. Alternatively, connections to Docklands Light Railway (DLR) can be taken from Bank and Tower Hill stations on the London Underground. The hotel is situated only 3 minutes' walk away from Heron Quays and South Quay stations.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation