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South Quay, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH, England
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  • Jubilee line(31)
  • Executive Lounge(27)
  • Very good(19)
  • Tube station(13)
  • South quay(13)
  • Friendly and helpful(12)
  • Room service(9)
  • Internet access(6)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Free upgrade(4)
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San Jose
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
“Good Hotel But Overpriced and Poor Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Went to this hotel for business. Overall the hotel was good but I was unhappy that the prices seemed to have been jacked up for the event I came to attend. Frankly I had paid less in a Four Seasons and even at the Ritz in Tokyo. Hopefully others will have better luck. Had it not been for the price my ratings could be higher but I'll try to put this aside.

Location - D: My plan was to take the Metro (Piccadily Line or Heathrow Express to Paddington) but after the long flight I grabbed a couple of friends and taxi'd in. The ride was nearly 90 pounds or about $150 and an hour drive. The drive takes you through some of the better attractions (depending on the route your driver takes) but you could to see Westminster Abby, The Defense buildings, Piccadily Circus, Buckingham Palace, The London Eye or other sights along the way. Having seen these before I just wanted to get the hotel so it was a long ride. Where you end up is in the old docks area, you know, where Jack the Ripper used to hang out. Don't mis-understand me, they've done a lot to upgrade the area and work continues ahead of the Olympics, but needless to say, you're not close to the attractions of London - although there is a tube station right nearby.

Check In/Staff - B: Front desk was friendly, concierge was helpful, as were the bellmen. If you do go, and you like a good steak I highly recommend the steakhouse around the corner - the bellman will tell you the name. Unfortunately I can't recall it now. Great food, good service, great bar.

Restaurant/Bar: A-: Great breakfast, good atmosphere, great environment. Really well done. In the evening the folks at the bar were really great, but a bit understaffed at times. Again, the food I had here was really good. I had the scallops and the goat cheese and pear salad - YUM! Again, the environment was very accommodating.

Rooms B-/C+: This is a tough one. I have a pretty limited but specific set of needs when I stay in a hotel. I don't ask for much, a good bed, a desk with internet, and a shower with adequate space and water pressure. The bed was a bit firm but decent, the shower was small but acceptable but the water pressure was sub-optimal. Most disappointing was the fact that I had to pay 14.99 pounds (~$22/day) for internet...on top of an already exhorbinate room rate. Another mark down was that the thermostats only went to 24, which would have been fine except the cleaner kept turning it down when she cleaned. Finally, when I checked in they kindly asked me what paper I'd like in the morning. I was there 4 days and never received a paper. The paper to me was a minor detail but for the price I was paying something that I would have expected.

Gym C+: Small, 2 treadmills, an eliptical, a bike, some small dumbells, and a single multi-function machine. Not a lot of room to stretch. The equipment however was in good condition, just not enough of it.

Overall I wouldn't stay here again for the price I paid, maybe I would for half, and only if I had business in the area. That's not a knock on the hotel itself, it's just not in an area condusive to sight seeing. Hope other find this helpful.

Room Tip: Check out the nearby Turkish Restaurant and the Steakhouse.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oliver Stockland, Manager at Hilton London Canary Wharf, responded to this review
17 February 2012
Thank you for your feedback, it was disappointing to read that you felt the hotel was overpriced. In general the hotel prices fluctuate based on demand similar to the airlines. With regards to location to the major attractions, the hotel is 5 minutes away from Canary Wharf Underground Jubilee Line tube station from which you can be in the centre of the West End within 15 minutes.
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The Hague, The Netherlands
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“everything you may expect from Hilton”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

I've stayed here one night and as the title says, my stay was everything you may expect from Hilton. I.e. a well equiped room, a good bed, nice amenities, and also overpriced breakfast and internet charges. Only if you want to be close to your Canary Wharf meeting venue, go here.

Room Tip: Ask for a room NOT on the side of the DLR.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Oliver Stockland, Manager at Hilton London Canary Wharf, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Thank you for your feedback, it was disappointing to read that you felt the charges for both the internet and breakfast were overpriced. To improve guest satisfaction Hilton Hotels constantly review their pricing policies for such things as internet and breakfast. With this in mind complimentary internet was introduced in January in the public areas of all Hilton hotels. With regards to breakfast a recent à la carte breakfast menu was introduced to give the customer more choice and value for money.
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East Kikbride, Scotland
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“A Mixed Bag”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

I stayed 2 nights in January. My first impressions on the first day were of a hotel that overall had very high standards. The staff were very friendly, helpful and the hotel was extremely clean. The ambient temperature in every location was perfect, whether it be in the room, corridor, foyer or breakfast dining. The hotel room was very quiet the first night, the bed was a amazing, very comfortable.

However, the second nights stay was spoiled by people in the room next to me. I was out in London all day from 11am to 10pm visiting galleries and museums and when I got back I just wanted to go to bed and sleep. Next door it sounded like they were having a bit of a party and enjoying themselves much at the expense of other hotel guests. They were going in and out of the room at what seemed like every 10 -15 minutes and letting the door slam shut, laughing loudly and playing music.

I did give them the benefit of the doubt, thinking the noise would stop and they would go to bed. This did not happen and went on until I phoned the front desk at 2am and was told the hotel would speak to them. Thinking the noise would now end, I tried to get some sleep. Sadly, the noise continued and I phoned the desk again at 3.30am and was once again told they would check it out. The noise continued until I gave up and phoned the desk again at 4.10am and asked for a room change. I was then moved to an alternative room at 4.30am and eventually got to sleep around 5am.

This was obviously not a very nice experience and it was compounded by the night desk manager's over sight at not dealing with the problem in the first instance when first reported at 2am. Needless to say, i was shattered afterwards for a good few days. In the morning when checking out I complained about what had happened to the Front of House Manager who was very apologetic.

The outcome of this spoiled nights stay, is that I received a complimentary nights stay to be arranged when suitable to use in the future. This was the correct action and the only action by the Hotel and in fairness to the Hotel, they did show consummate professionalism when dealing with the incident the morning after. It is obviously with regret, that it was not dealt with properly the night before.

So my stay was a mixed bag, the first day and night was amazing and I was highly impressed by this Hilton, but sadly it was spoiled by the extremely rude, selfish and ignorant behavior of the people in the room next door.

I will be returning to stay at the Canary Wharf Hilton in April, as I do believe this was a one off incident and the Hotel have re-compensated me for the inconvenience caused.

p.s. if you are staying at the Hotel I would recommend a visit to the London Docklands Museum in Canary Wharf. It took me a full 3 hours to look around it and the entrance is free.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Oliver Stockland, Manager at Hilton London Canary Wharf, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Thank you for your feedback which certainly helps us to monitor and improve our services. I was glad that in general you enjoyed your stay at the hotel. However I was disappointed to read that your stay was marred by the noise disturbance from room situated next to yours and that you felt that the Night Manager did not handle the situation adequately, please accept my apologies for this. I understand Alexandra Bloor, Front of House Manager spoke to you the next morning and arranged a complimentary night stay as compensation in which you have an upcoming reservation for April. I also believe that this was a one off incident and rest assured the Night Manager has been spoken to. We look forward to welcoming back to the hotel in April.
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Derby, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Really Good Customer Service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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I finished work later than planned and instead of doing the 200mile trip home decided to stay in a hotel so turned up at the hotel at 5.45am and asked what rooms they had available, instead of attempting to charge the full whack I was offered the 9am-6pm day rate of £90 and they would check me now and give me a quiet floor not to be disturbed.

A very good bit of customer service from the night staff.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oliver Stockland, Manager at Hilton London Canary Wharf, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, I will certainly share your comments with the night team.
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Zagreb, Croatia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Excellent rooms and food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Highly recommended. The best breakfast by far compared to other European cities. The chef will prepare eggs in front of you in the manner you desire. Wide choice of English and continental food. Large rooms, tea and kettle of course, ice machine in the corridor. Staff is not English, but you'll have no problem understanding them. Tube is nearby. It took us about 25 minutes to reach the city centre.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oliver Stockland, Manager at Hilton London Canary Wharf, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Thank you for your lovely comments about the hotel and for sharing your experience. I am pleased you enjoyed your breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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Address: South Quay, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH, England
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