Dockside Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast area
Interior entrance
Lobby
Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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55 Sutton Street, London, England, E1 0AY
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Brick Lane
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

Small Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Small Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in Tower Hamlets within a short walk of Thames River, Dockside Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Tower Bridge. This 14-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Troxy - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Thames River - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brick Lane - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tower of London - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shadwell DLR Station - 3 min walk
  • Shadwell Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The George Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Peacock - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Etre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Querky Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dockside Hotel

Guests of Dockside Hotel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 1 and younger (only guests older than 1 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Dockside Hotel London
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Hotel Dockside
Dockside Hotel London, England
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Dockside Hotel?

Dockside Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Dockside Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Tower Hamlets within a short 11-minute walk of Thames River and also 20 minutes on foot from Brick Lane. You'll also find Tower of London and Tower Bridge within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Dockside Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Dockside Hotel feature a casino?

No, Dockside Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Dockside Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Dockside Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Dockside Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Dockside Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Dockside Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Dockside Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dockside Hotel.

Does Dockside Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Dockside Hotel?

The closest major airport to Dockside Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 6.7 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 21.6 mi away (79-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Dockside Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Dockside Hotel.

Dockside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 241 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Monique

Room was absolutely disgusting,moul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Room and bathrooms are spotless. Everything looks clean. The only problem is it’s cold. The heater doesn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good welcoming and all as described.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Asra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Broken tiles in the bathroom, broken toilet, very uncomfortable bed. The place felt unclean. This was the worst stay in our trip. Additionally, the receptionist was very rude. The only perk was that it was close to the tube station but I would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and affordable stay at London

Very nice stuff, room was clean but tiny, very close to a tube station. A few shops nearby. Very affordable compared to other options in London
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chelsey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money and as a solo female traveller I felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived and given the key to our room we were shocked at the smell of the room. One curtain at a window on the street broken blinds.Fridge not on and was very smelly.Tv wasnt working. Kettle was dirty and mould in the bathroom. Floor dirty. We asked for another room which we were given. Better than the other but wardrobe coming away from the wall one curtain hiding broken blinds. Tiles broken in the bathroom. Mould all over the ceiling and round the windows dirty shower. But it was late and the bedding seemed clean until the following night when we found beetles in the bed. I didnt want to think about the fact there were bed bugs. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Didnt feel safe walking to the station as it was dark and young people taking drugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay wasn’t terrible but I certainly wouldn’t be recommending this hotel to anyone. The best thing about it is the closeness to public transport. Our room was in an awful state of disrepair. The ceilings show a history of leaks into the room and on our first day there was actually a leak coming through. We also witnessed what looked like bed bugs. The staff were friendly in the few dealings we had with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in the staff was polite. The night staff member however was very rude. The room had cracks in the paint, holes in the walls, generally a unkept and and poor standard throughout. It has a dingy and dirty feeling throughout. A chemical like smell lingers around the place. Nothing more than a private room hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANDRA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did I stay at the same hotel as the reviews?

Read the reviews and got instant regret booking it, until I went. All staff super friendly and helpful. Very clean everywhere and comfortable bed. Great location for what I needed and will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for purpose

Second stay in dockside.. room was perfect for purpose .. friendly staff and lovely breakfast staff cora . Will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In a part of London that didnt ooze safety around. Appreciate its London but wish we had paid the extra £20 for a more reputable hotel. The 2 single beds were not comfortable. Didnt get any comfort from the hotel so left without even trying the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

imane

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good thing is the location is good. Close to tube . 2 min walk. Front disk staff terrible! No customer service at all! They dont even look at u when they talk ! No greeting or welcoming at all ! Zero star! Bed is not comfy and missing the daily housekeeping service even u tell them to do so! staff u can tell that they dont wanna be there! I do not recommend this hotel! Other plenty choices in the area !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had planned a stay for 2 nights at the property. Upon checking in to our room, there was an extremely unpleasant smell - my friend described it as "smelling like death". We also saw a google review for bed bugs 2 days prior and decided we didn't want to risk it and left to stay elsewhere. Photos appear way nicer than the actual rooms. Would not recommend staying here until they clean up their rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, maple Grove

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dockside is a decent property with friendly employees. If you are looking for a place to stay that is within a stone's throw of the underground station, Shadwell is within a 2 minute walk. The neighborhood is decent and seems to be full of families and lots of working people. We were not concerned to be walking to and from the hotel in the mornings and evenings, but would wander late at night. It was noisy later in the evenings, we often heard cars racing up and down the street and sirens most nights. The room was plain, the bed was not the most comfortable, but it was clean and a place to crash. The bathroom was utilitarian, hot water was plentiful and the show was powerful. There is evidence of mildew on the ceiling of the bathroom and likely old water damage, but other than that it's clean. When we asked that the linens be refreshed and the room cleaned, everything was left spic and span. Breakfast was tasty and kept refreshed, with a selection of eggs, sausage, beans, cheeses, toast, pastries, meats, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, coffee, tea, and juice. Nothing fancy, but you can get filled up. Yes, it was the same each day, but it was fresh and filling. Overall, Dockside Hotel is nothing fancy, you need to pay more for fancy and updated. It's a place to sleep and shower and is right near the Tube.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Niall

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jiri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I don’t recommend

Mould in the bathroom. Dirty incrustation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgeta, Youngstown

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The smell of sewer was constant and sometimes overwhelming. The staff sprayed the bathroom with air freshener which helped for all of about 15 minutes. Windows were opened and the fan was always on, yet, the foul smell persisted. Will NOT consider staying at this hotel ever again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel with such welcoming and friendly staff! Excellent location being so close to the DLR and overground. Very quiet and well sound proofed inside. Had a great night’s sleep. The room had lovely interiors and thought out decor - bed comfy, nice pillows and a powerful shower. Breakfast was a nice addition and the filter coffee was sublime! Only area can think of improvement would be an additional towel in the room and some more vegan options at breakfast, although there was enough for me to enjoy! Thank you Dockside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Was h

Check in was good and easy, Standards of the room were not ideal. Room was grubby with staining/water marks on walls. Bathroom was dirty with mould and grim in the shower. Breakfast was dismal, very hot in the basement with food sweating and if poor standard. I have never been to a hotel that offers cherry bakewells for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025