On July 6th 2005 London was announced as the winner of the bid to
host the 2012 Olympics. This will be the third time London has hosted
the Olympics having held it previously in 1908 and 1948, a feat not
achieved by any other city in modern times. Hosting the games has put
the UK in an awkward position, politically the government may have
wanted to boycott the Beijing Olympics of 2008, or at least not support
it publically, over the Tibet issue and human rights abuses but the fear
of retaliatory action come 2012 may well have changed their minds. The
games are also the subject of controversy over how they came to be based
in the capital. When the then London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, came up with the
estimate of £4 billion pounds for the cost he later admitted that this
was actually a 'best guess'. He was simply looking to put forward a
figure that he believed would be acceptable to the government in order
to that London had a chance of hosting the games which would mean huge
government investment in the run down areas of East London.
The correct
title of the London games is the "Games of the XXX Olympiad". While various events are spread
out over London and other parts (33 venues in total) of the country the main stadium and park
is located at Lower Lea Valley. The main venues are Broxbourne (Canoe, Slalom), Dorney Lake/Windsor (Rowing), Earls Court (Volleyball), Excel (martial arts, weightlifting, wrestling), Horse Guards Parade (Beach Volleyball), Hyde Park (Triathlon), Lords Stadium (Archery), O2 Arena/Millennium Dome (Gymnastics, Basketball Finals), Greenwich (Basketball, Equestrianism, Gymnastics, Pentathlon), Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich (Shooting), University of East London (Water Polo)
Weald Country Park, Essex (Mountain Biking), Wembley Stadium (Football Finals)
and Wimbledon (Tennis).
The Olympic village will be home to
17,000 athletes while the stadium will hold 80,000 spectators. The
nearest train station is
Stratford at 0.6
miles.
Below are the closet hotels to the actual Olympic stadium and village.
However by using the map you will see the full range of London hotels in
relation to the location. Many of the better class hotels and/or larger
hotels will be around the docklands or within central London itself.
Official Olympic
Website
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OLYMPIC STADIUM, VENUES AND ALL LONDON HOTELS ON A MAP
Average Customer Rating: 8/10 (2 reviews)
From Central London: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
196 High Street,
Stratford, London,
E15 2PD
Location: Stratford/ Bow/ City
AirportA modern and stylish hotel, built in 2002 to a very high
quality and simple style. Each of the 114 en-suite bedrooms come equipped
with Sky TV, coffee & tea making facilities, power shower,
direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and
internet access. The hotel is run on a relaxed and informal
approach
From Central London: 6.4 miles (10.3 km)
1a Romford Road,
London,
E15 4LJ
Location: Stratford/ Forest Gate/ West Ham
All rooms are ensuite with TV, coffee/tea maker and hairdryer. The hotel has
climate controlled rooms. The hotel has a Breakfast room, café (open evenings)
and bar on the ground floor.
From Central London: 5.7 miles
Coriander Avenue, East India Dock Road, London, E14 2AA
Location: Docklands, Bow, Canning Town
This is a budget class hotel well located for easy access to Canary Wharf and the Docklands. The hotel has an on site Bar/Cafe (alcohol available)
with cash point facilities, Licensed bar and a Bar cafe onsite. Parking is available onsite.
From Central London: 7.5 miles
349 Romford Road,
London,
E7 8AA
Location: Forest Gate/ Manor Park/ Stratford
1.2 miles from the Stratford shopping centre and also close the North
Circular road which links up with the M11 and M1. Room amenities include
Colour TV, Hairdryer, Tea/Coffee Facilities. 24 Hour Reception
From Central London: 6.2 miles (10 km)
1 Silvertown Way,
Silvertown,
London,
E16 1EA
Location: Canning Town/ Docklands/ Plaistow
One minute walk from Canning Town Underground Station, and by
the A13 dual carriageway. The 88 bedroom hotel is a stylish and
modern hotel offering guests a comfortable, warm and friendly stay.
Average Customer Rating: 8/10 (1 review)
From Central London: 5.5 miles
1, Baffin way,
Preston Road,
London,
UK,
E14 9PE
Location: Canary Wharf, Docklands, Poplar
The hotel is on the North East edge of the docklands close to both
Canary Wharf and the Blackwall Tunnel. Air-conditioned bedrooms with
flat screen TV's. The hotel has a restaurant (early breakfast) and bar
onsite. The bar sells snacks 24/7. A business centre and WiFi internet
access.
From Central London:
5.5 mile (8.9 km)
Ontario Tower,
Blackwall Way,
E14 9QB
Location: Docklands/Isle of Dogs
This hotel is ideally suited to business traveller wishing to have
quick access to Canary Wharf which is close by. The location
is also convenient for access to the City of London and its
financial district and to the airport to the East of London at City
Airport. A modern hotel built in 2007 that offers contemporary
accommodation with a business centre, restaurant and bar. There is
also a spa and gym onsite.
Average Customer Rating: 9/10 (3 reviews)
From Central London: 3.9 miles (6.3 km)
469-475 The Highway,
London,
E1W 3HN
Location: Limehouse/Wapping/ Docklands
Located just before the entrance into the Docklands underpass. Built in
2003. The contemporary style bedrooms have air conditioning, en-suite
facilities, power-shower, direct dial telephones, modem points
From Central London: 5.4 miles
80 Boardwalk Place,
London,
England,
UK,
E14 5SH
Location: Canary Wharf, Docklands, Poplar
Located in the Docklands near Canada Square. Apartment facilities include dry cleaning, 24-hour front
desk and internet acess. Shops, restaurants,
bars, leisure and sports facilities are nearby.
From Central London: 4.6 miles (7.5 km)
46 Westferry Circus,
Canary Wharf,
E14 8RS
Location: Canary Wharf, Docklands, Whitechapel
Situated on a new development known as Canary Riverside which Includes a
44,000 Sq ft spa and fitness facility. The hotel has an intimate and
contemporary design and overlooks the River Thames.
From Central London: 7.6 miles
West Ham United Football
Club,
Boleyn Ground Green Street,
London,
E13 9AZ
Location: West Ham/
Barking/ Victoria Docksituated within West Ham Football ground. An unforgettable
location and experience with large double rooms having views
over the pitch itself. The ground has its own museum and megastore on the ground floor. The hotel offers air-conditioned ensuite rooms,
Interactive TV, tea making facilities in room, room service,
onsite restaurant, bar serving light snacks,
From Central London: 5.7 miles
Coriander Avenue, East India Dock Road, London, E14 2AA
Location: Docklands, Bow, Canning Town
This is a budget class hotel well located for easy access to Canary Wharf and the Docklands. The hotel has an on site Bar/Cafe (alcohol available)
with cash point facilities, Licensed bar and a Bar cafe onsite. Parking is available onsite.
From Central London: 4.4 miles
265
Rotherhithe Street, London,
SE16 5HW
Location: Rotherhithe/ Docklands/ canary Wharf
Situated on the south of the River Thames opposite Canary Wharf. A
modern hotel where all bedrooms are fully air-conditioned and have
interactive televisions with pay movies. Onsite restaurant serves an
international menu while the hotel has has al fresco drinking. Onsite is
an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and spa treatment rooms. 24 hr
room service. 26 meeting rooms. Luggage storage.
Average Customer Rating: 5.66/10 (3 reviews)
From Central London: 6.9 miles
Excel Conference Centre,
Mace Gateway,
London, E16 1XL
Location: ExCel/Canning Town/Royal Docks
Overlooking Victoria Dock and within a stunning waterfront environment,
is located close to both the Excel Centre and London City Airport, and within a
few minutes by road from the Docklands/Canary Wharf area.
Each room offers comfortable beds and modern duvets with a
pillow menu to ensure a good night's sleep, a desk and telephone
point with dataport. Room service is 24 hours.
Average Customer Rating: 9/10 (1 review)
From Central London: 4.8 miles (7.7 km)
163 Marsh Wall,
Docklands,
London,
E14 9SJ
Location: Docklands/Isle of Dogs
Situated by the waters edge the hotel has three Restaurants and
a bar. Cromptons French Restaurant, Serves classic
cuisine, choice of à la carte or fixed price menu and has its
own intimate cocktail bar.
From Central London: 5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Canary Wharf,
South Quay,
Marsh Wall,
London,
E14 9SH
Location: Canary Wharf, Docklands, WappingLocated in the centre of the Isle of Dogs better known as Canary Wharf. A
footbridge conveniently links the hotel directly to Canary Wharf Jubilee Line
Station. All bedrooms are contemporary in style with en-suite facilities, state
of the art flat screen plasma TV's high-speed internet access, and Air
Conditioning. Onsite is a modern and trendy style restaurant and hotel bar. The
hotel features an
Executive Lounge and
Business Centre
Average Customer Rating: 5.33/10 (6 reviews)
From Central London: 7 miles
272 Victoria Dock Rd,
London,
E16 3BY
Location: Excel, Canning Town, East Ham
Situated opposite the ExCel Exhibition
Centre and Custom House Silverlink & Docklands Light Railway
Station.
All rooms are sound proof. Bedroom facilities include ensuite, power shower,
hospitality tray, direct dial telephone
From Central London: 6.9 miles
12 Warehouse K,
Western Gateway,
Excel Centre,
London,
E16 1DR
Location: Excel, Canning Town, East Ham
Located
alongside the Royal Victoria Dock very close to the ExCel
Centre. Fox Apartments hosts a plethora of amenities to make your stay
as comfortable and convenient as possible. Enjoy the on-site restaurant,
café,
Average Customer Rating: 5.5/10 (4 reviews)
From Central London: 2.8 miles
12-20 Osborn St.,
London,
E1 6TE
Location: Whitechapel, Bishopsgate, Aldgate
Located on the edge of the City of London's square mile in Aldgate.
Convenient for London City Airport, Docklands and for access to the financial
centre of London in the City. Offers conference facilities for the business
traveller. The hotel offers a selection of rooms from Studios, Executive rooms,
one and two Bedroom Suites which feature self-contained, custom-built kitchens
From Central London: 7.1
miles (11.4 km)
4 Western Gateway, London, E16 1DR
Location: ExCel, Royal Victoria Docks
Grade II listed. Modern block of apartments facing the west entrance
of ExCel exhibition centre. Fully fitted kitchens with full cooking
utensils and equipment. Range of bedroom configurations all with
WiFi internet, plasma televisions, power showers and twice weekly
maid service. Lift services each floor. Bars and restaurants in the
surrounding area.
From Central London: 2.7 miles
100 Shoreditch High Street,
London,
E1 6JN
Location: Shoreditch, City of London, HackneyLocated
just to the north of the City of London at the top end of
Shoreditch High Street which is the extension of Bishopsgate. A contemporary
modern hotel. The en-suite bedrooms feature high speed internet
access, air conditioning and dual line phones. Rooftop restaurant,
cocktail bar and lounge onsite. dedicated business area and fitness room
with a sauna.
From Central London: 6.7 miles (10.7 km)
Royal Victoria Dock,
London,
E16 1AB
Location: ExCel/Docklands
Shares the same
building as the Novotel ExCel. The Ibis has a restaurant and bar
with some limited parking nearby. Room facilities include Air
conditioning, direct dial telephone, tea/coffee making facilities,
From Central London: 6.7 miles
Western Gateway,
Royal Victoria Dock,
London,
E16 1AA
Location: Excel, Canning Town, East Ham
Located
alongside the Royal Victoria Dock 100 yards from the ExCel
Centre.
Bedroom amenities include en-suite, hairdryer, Air conditioning, direct dial
phone, voicemail, minibar, cable TV, tea/coffee facilities,
