The a&o London Docklands Riverside combines historic charm with modern comfort and is a unique retreat in the heart of the British metropolis. The hotel is located directly on the south bank of the Thames – with a magnificent view of Canary Wharf – and offers its guests stylish accommodation in a quiet, green location, just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the City of London.
Located directly on the River Thames, a&o London Docklands Riverside offers a unique setting in a stylishly restored former harbour warehouse. It enjoys a quiet location in the leafy district of Rotherhithe and features its own boat pier with a complimentary shuttle service to Canary Wharf. The hotel offers spacious rooms, many of which include river views or private balconies. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour hotel bar serving drinks and snacks, as well as a round-the-clock reception and several conference rooms for business needs. The hotel is well connected to the city centre, major airports, the O₂ Arena, and other key destinations. A variety of room categories are available, catering to solo travellers, couples, families, and business guests alike.
「Teething troubles is the theme of this stay. Staff were lovely and friendly. This hotel used to be the Hilton Doubletree so the rooms are Hilton Doubletree standard, but it's just been taken over by AO Hostels.
First room was massive with very comfortable bed, but aircon/heating unit was faulty so room was cold. Complained and was given rusty old electric space heater with Hilton branding still on it from last electrician check. Power socket on desk was loose and didn't have a good connection. Couple hours later took the plug out and prongs were very hot and smell of burnt plastic. Shower also took a long time to get to a decent temperature, boiler obviously needed warming up.
Complained and they said they'd send out an engineer, don't want to mess with electrics. No engineer came but heater was replaced with new one. Asked for a new room and was moved.
New room a big improvement. Working heating. Shower nice and hot.
It's only just reopened and was a quick turnaround from the previous owners. Last night posters to say there's a drone team due to survey the hotel so looks like they're looking into issues. Lots of evidence of work being done in the hotel. The hotel has clearly has seen wear and tear, evident all over.
Decent WiFi.
Free ferry shuttle to the hotel which is a fun novelty, operated by Thames Clippers.
Mixed bag this stay, but I hope AO Hostels pull the strings and get the hotel into a better standard, it needs doing but I'd definitely stay again. It'd make a great reasonably priced hotel in a great location.」