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“Sunborn Yacht Hotel is moored on the Thames, just a short distance from Canary Wharf. This super-yacht hotel boasts smart, classically-styled rooms as well as a restaurant and a spa. Perfect for those who fancy something different! ”

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• Located just 15 minutes away from London City Airport
• Local exploring
• Spend your days seeing all that London has to offer
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• Sunborn Yacht Hotel offers luxurious accommodation on the Thames and fine dining
• Go see the Imperial War Museum, British Museum or the Natural History Museum
• Local markets
• Camden Market and London Bridge Borough Market are both well worth a visit
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• Wander all over this bustling city's streets getting a feel for the place
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• Go see the Tower of London, London Eye or Buckingham Palace
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• Head to London's famous West End to take in a show

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"Not your usual hotel: Sunborn London is, in fact, a 420ft yacht moored in the Royal Victoria docks, a symphony in white and charcoal which could easily have been left behind by a departing oligarch. It's well-placed for the O2 arena, London City airport and the ExCel centre."

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Sunborn London

Docklands, London, England, United Kingdom

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• A floating super yacht hotel with serious novelty factor
• Moored right opposite Excel conference center
• Minutes' walk from DLR train station
• Easy access to London's City Airport
• Relatively spacious rooms, most with water views
• In-room Lavazza coffeemakers and Sony tablets
• Restaurant and terrace bar with water views
• Far from tourist center
• No fitness facilities

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The 136-room Sunborn London is an upper-mid-range hotel in the form of a 394-foot super yacht moored in London's Royal Victoria Dock. Rooms are pleasant, surprisingly spacious, and most have views over the water, though decor is more cruise liner than luxury yacht. Some rooms have spacious decks and big soaking tubs; all have coffeemakers, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Eating and drinking options are solid though lack of fitness facilities feels like an oversight. Overall, for maritime enthusiasts with business in the area it's perfect, but tourists wanting to explore the capital's attractions should look elsewhere. Wi-Fi is free throughout. 

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An upper-mid-range floating hotel set on a super yacht .

The Sunborn London is not only the capital's only floating hotel, it's the only one occupying a 394-foot super yacht. Built without an engine, however, it was towed from its native Finland and opened as upper-mid-range water-based lodgings in 2014. From the outside -- with its sleek marine lines -- it looks every inch the luxury vessel. Inside , however, the look and feel is deliberately more traditional, with polished brass railings, teakwood paneling, and the occasional nautical touches across all five of its floors. The resulting vibe is certainly more cruise ship (albeit an attractive one) than billionaire's playground. There's plenty of outside space on deck for enjoying the surrounding docks -- if not the most attractive of views -- accompanied by the sound of planes taking of and landing at the nearby City Airport. A solid pick for the novelty factor and for guests with business at the nearby conference center, this hotel is a bit far from main tourist attractions.

Moored in Royal Victoria Dock to the east of London's Canary Wharf

The hotel is permanently moored in the London ’s Royal Victoria Dock in the Docklands area in the east of the capital. The city's largest conference and events venue -- the Excel Center -- is located right opposite while the DLR (Dockland's Light Railway) station of Custom House is just minutes away on foot. From here it's just about 15 minutes by train to London's business district of Canary Wharf. While it's not ideally located for tourists, public transport links to the city center in around half an hour. City Airport however is right nearby and takes less than 10 minutes by car. 

Relatively spacious rooms with Sony tablets and Lavazza coffeemakers

The hotel's 136 rooms are certainly a lot larger than your average cruise ship cabins, but all follow cruise liner styling with plenty of polished teak, brass trim, and maritime touches. Unlike a cruise ship, all rooms are outward facing and most have large picture windows overlooking the water (some have small furnished balconies too). Amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs plus sitting areas, and a Sony tablet for web browsing and ordering room service. Lavazza coffeemakers and minibars with free water also come standard. Clean, well-maintained bathrooms provide wall-mounted hairdryers, walk-in showers, and Molton Brown products. The top-end Yacht Executive Suite we saw had its own private sauna and large balcony.

Restaurant and terrace with water views, free Wi-Fi, and a small spa with massage treatments

The hotel's Lands End restaurant provides a pleasant space awash with mirrored glass and teak paneling with large windows overlooking the water. A la carte and set breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are served with British, Asian, and Mediterranean influences. The adjoining bar provides house cocktails, snacks, and meals as well as an outdoor terrace with views of Canary Wharf and the O2 arena. A small spa also provides a range of massage treatments though there are no fitness facilities on-site. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

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At the regenerated Royal Victoria Dock in east London, a gleaming moored ship is home to the swish Sunborn London. This yacht hotel's spacious 'cabins' offer a very different night’s stay in the capital.

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Sunborn London is right by the ExCel London exhibition centre and a short walk from Custom House DLR; it certainly adds a touch of originality to the revitalised Royal Victoria Dock – once the largest of the three royal docks. It also sits next to the high-level footbridge (accessed by lift) to Silvertown. You can see the O2 Arena (now planned to be a designer shopping village), and the eye-catching Emirates Air Line cable car is nearby too.

Along the dock, The Crystal has an exhibition about sustainability and a good café, the attractions of Greenwich are a couple of stops away, and in the summer, the popular Royal Victoria Beach opens again with a sandy beach, deckchairs and bouncy castle. City Airport isn’t far away either – the planes can be noisy and distracting early in the morning. 

Style and Character

The Finnish-built yacht may have never graced the ocean waves – it has no engine and was pulled by tug down to its current berth four years ago – but it looks the part. The gleaming white 420ft design with its distinctive prow is set over five decks and is awash with shiny brass fittings and mirrors, cream panelling and Finnish oak stained with a distinctive orangey hue. The curved double staircase in the centre is complimented by a grand chandelier and the overall feel is of a ship keen to make an impression. Sunborn has another yacht hotel in Gibraltar and two spa hotels in Finland.

Service and Facilities

Service is bright and efficient, beginning with the warm welcome at the reception desk. The small Decleor & Carita Symphony Spa has two therapy rooms with a variety of massages and treatments. There are useful in-room tablets that offer everything from hotel details to news updates and what to do in the area and even a potted history of the capital. The Sunday Movie Club is a regular package including a film in the auditorium, afternoon tea, glass of prosecco, and popcorn during the film. 

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The 136 rooms and four suites are the chief attraction because of their size – they are much bigger than most in the capital (even the Classic rooms are 23 square metres). All have solid doors and are spacious and very comfortable, if a little underwhelming on the design front. Pictures range from London scenes to ships, and windows are porthole-style. There’s also an in-room tablet and a Lavazza coffee machine. Bathrooms are of a decent size with showers and White Company products. The Executive suites are great fun, with whirlpool baths, showers, a sauna and a huge balcony. A wrench to leave. 

Food and Drink

The bright Sundown Bar – again all wood and gold fittings – offers views across the dock towards the O2 Arena; you can sit outside too – great for sunsets. Cocktails start from £11.50. The Lands End restaurant is another bold room offering Docklands views and a varied Mediterranean menu with Asian influences; the seared tuna loin with cracked pepper (£14) and braised pork belly (£24) were both very good. Breakfast is fine, a small buffet selection and à la carte choices such as the full English for £20. 

Value for Money

Doubles from £160 year round. Buffet breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi.

Access for guests with disabilities?

There is a lift, but the rooms are not particularly accessible.

Family-Friendly?

The novelty aspect may appeal to younger guests, there's a children’s menu and rooms are suitable, but overall, it's more of a grown-up atmosphere, and the location is not that child-friendly.

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Fantastic venue such a beautiful yacht the staff were incredible and went all out to make a difficult day more peaceful for my partner and I. I would come back again for sure

Location and ease of transport links around it, also cleanliness and friendliness of the staff. Food was very nice.

All very good and ideal for my visit to the passport office. Excellent breakfast!!

We enjoyed the whole Christmas Package .lt was brilliant.

The breakfast was ok a bit cold. The var staff were lovely but one of the reception staff was not very helpful

Everything, the best experience I had ever from staff to food unreal, we will 100% be going back and cannot wait.

Location and the novelty of staying on a cruise liner

Overall, this was fine accommodation for London with good access to the metro system and numerous restaurants. It's located in a fun area and staying on a boat is always a unique experience. We liked waking up and looking out our window to see the people kayaking and swimming in the river.

room was fantastic, room was very hot even with the AC on full, however it was very hot outside that weekend. breakfast was fantastic, views off the rear of the boat were lovely especially sipping a nice cold beer whilst watching the watersports.

The breakfast was a nice touch. The rooms were quiet. Overall, it was a fun experience, but I would not probably book it again just because it felt a little confining with no window to open, and the rooms were only accessible by elevator.

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Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from London City Airport and a 6-minute drive from the iconic Canary Wharf. Each of the smartly designed rooms feature a TV with Freeview, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Also included is a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view overlooking The Royal Docks. At Sunborn London there is a 24-hour front desk and a sun deck. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk. The lounge bar serves a selection of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. In the restaurant, a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked items is served each morning. An à la carte menu is available in the evenings. Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk away. It offers direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Emirates Royal Docks Skyline is a 5-minute journey on foot. It offers a direct route to The O2 Arena.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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• Cuisine British • Mediterranean • Asian • International
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The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Cash is not accepted Sunborn London Yacht Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that the extra child or adult can stay in a sofa bed.

Cash payments are currently unavailable due to to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please note the same card used for booking needs to be presented at check-in.

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Check-in at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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Floating Fancy: Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Review

Finding the perfect hotel for a London stay can be tricky, with countless options and locations available. Sunborn London offers something a little more unusual, as it’s not your standard bricks-and-mortar establishment; pick the Sunborn, and you’ll be staying on an extravagant yacht. But while it stands out from the crowd visually, does the rest stand up to scrutiny?

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, to give it its full title, is located at Royal Victoria Dock, an area of east London that has undergone extensive regeneration and is home to the Excel exhibition centre. Despite its Docklands location, the Sunborn yacht is easy to get to, thanks to the new Elizabeth Line that runs through the city, with stops at Heathrow Airport, Paddington, Bond Street and Liverpool Street, to name just a few, where you can connect to most other London underground lines. Arriving by car isn’t too much of a chore either, and with ExCel next door, ample parking is available just a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Arriving at Sunborn London certainly makes an impression. The vast open space in front of the floating hotel allows you to take in the size as you get closer to the riverfront. There’s a lift at dock level – one of few signs that the yacht was indeed built specifically for this purpose – which takes you directly to the stylishly designed reception level, where you are greeted by friendly staff, ready to check you in for a stay.

While the purpose-built yacht might not have sailed the Mediterranean, it still has all the features of a sea-going vessel, with heavy doors and raised sills. There’s even an impressive cruise ship-esque double staircase in the middle of the reception area, which is finished off with a crystal chandelier, adding a touch of elegance.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: The Room

We spent the night in a mid-range ‘Yacht Executive’ room with a balcony overlooking the surprisingly blue waters of the docks. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a good-sized desk area should you combine business with pleasure. There were a good number of plug sockets dotted about the room and at each side of the bed – something often overlooked – with a mix of UK and European sockets, which was a nice touch. Everything you would expect was there, including tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and a safe, should you need them.

The bathroom was a reasonable size, with a spacious enough shower. Confusingly though, rather than having a simple shower control, there was a bath mixer tap with a shower attached. Once the water was turned on, a toggle needed to be pulled to direct the water through the shower head. With no bath in sight, this seemed rather odd.

Unlike the smaller rooms on the lower two levels, our room had floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, with a double-glazed door leading out onto our little balcony, complete with two chairs. While it was a nice little bit of outside space, it wasn’t well designed in that once seated in the chairs, the view was of the solid steel safety barrier rather than the river. Perhaps some safety glass would be a better bet.

Despite that, it felt like a well-thought-out space, with considerate touches ranging from the surfeit of power sockets to the welcome bottles of water. Between 19 and 23m3, the rooms aren’t huge on paper, but clever use of space and light makes them feel far more generous than they could.

Throughout the cabins and the public areas of the yacht, there are lots of mirrors, reflective surfaces and warm coloured wooden panelling, which adds to the character of Sunborn London, and adds to the sense of space, leaving you in no doubt that you are onboard a vessel.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: Lands End Restaurant

The onboard restaurant is located at the vessel’s rear, with an outside space providing views towards The O2 and Canary Wharf. Like the rest of the public areas, it is adorned with warm-coloured wood and reflective surfaces, making it feel both welcoming and light and airy.

We began by perusing the wine list and decided on a bottle of prosecco – such glamorous surroundings deserved a few bubbles! The bottle arrived at the table, was opened and poured, only to find that it had been served at room temperature. Our waiter did try to rectify this error, but the second bottle had also not been chilled. A cold bottle was eventually found from the Sundown Bar on the deck below, but two bottles had been wasted by this stage. It’s an amateur mistake to make and set a low bar for the rest of the evening.

Nevertheless, we put this mishap to one side and checked out the food offering. The menu had a good selection of options, with meat and seafood dishes available. However, the choice for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet was very limited.

I selected the mixed marinated olives as my starter, and my dining companion opted for the Gazpacho. Both arrived quite quickly and were tasty and fresh.

The main course was more of an issue, as I suffer from lactose intolerance. My only option was wild mushroom risotto with vegan cheese and grated truffle, with a seasonal house salad on the side. My companion had more choice and opted for the ‘Sunborn’ fish ‘n’ chips, which consisted of beer battered haddock, pea puree and chunky chips.

When the food did arrive at the table, it looked well presented, and while the fish fillet did look relatively small, the risotto was somewhat more substantial.

The wild mushroom risotto was well cooked, the risotto rice was tender, and the dish was well seasoned and tasty. The side salad, however, did leave a little to be desired. There was little or no dressing to add flavour, which was disappointing.

The fish and chips were fine, if unexciting. It’s a dish that’s difficult to get wrong but also difficult to impress with. The kitchen managed to stay in its lane, offering something perfectly acceptable, with fresh chips and tasty mushy peas, although portions were a little meagre.

Dessert was again lacking in options for my needs or those on plant-based diets, with fruit and sorbet being the only, somewhat unimaginative, options. I reluctantly opted for the three flavours of sorbet, while my dining companion opted for the much tastier sounding Bakewell tart with ice cream.

The Bakewell tart arrived without a hitch, but the lack of attention to the order in the kitchen meant that I was served two scoops of sorbet and one scoop of ice cream instead of three of sorbet. Luckily I noticed before I started to eat it, and I immediately notified the manager of the error. My issue is an intolerance rather than an allergy, but had it not been, this could have been a more significant problem.

With few guests in the restaurant the night we dined, there was little excuse for the multiple errors. While a long way from fine dining , the food was perfectly acceptable, but the lack of imagination in the menu and the lack of care in serving the drinks and meal tarnished the experience.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: Sundown Bar

After dinner, we headed down a deck for a nightcap at the Sundown Bar. As you enter the bar, lights and reflective surfaces surround you from every angle, making it just a little overwhelming against the dusk outside. We decided the sensory overload was a little too much, so we chose a seat on the outside deck with views along the docks to The O2 beyond.

The overall environment and vibe of the place were pleasant and lively, with most patrons spending their time either gazing into each other’s eyes or gazing at the myriad lights of the city twinkling away in the distance. A surprising amount of time can be wasted simply watching the Emirates Air Line cable cars crossing the river, their red lights floating across the skyline in contrast to the blue and white lights of the city.

There is a good selection of drinks available, but they are a little pricey, even allowing for London prices. A Diet Coke and a double Woodford Reserve bourbon came in at £20. The service was swift and friendly, recovering from the faux pas at dinner and rounding off our evening well.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: Breakfast

Breakfast the following day was on the outside deck of the Lands End restaurant and consisted of a cooked breakfast from the kitchen alongside a self-service buffet. The mix of table service for the hot food and self-service for the rest isn’t that unusual, but it was also self-service for tea and coffee, which, for a luxury hotel , is much less common. Disappointingly, there was hardly any hot water left in the urn to make tea, and what was there was lukewarm at best.

The breakfast was perfectly adequate and served quickly, suggesting that it is precooked in the kitchen and then plated up when ordered. While that’s not a significant problem, it is disappointing to be served fried eggs that have been kept warm a little too long when a fresh egg takes only a minute or two to cook.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: The Verdict

With countless highly-rated dining options within just a few minutes’ walk from the Sunborn, it’s a surprise and disappointment that the restaurant can’t match the standards that the rest of the hotel sets. With those other options available, though, it’s not something that should put you off, as it’s the hotel that holds the appeal.

What: Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Where: Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA Web: SunbornHotels.com

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Afternoon tea at a 5 star hotel, count us in. Since Gibraltar is under British control English is their spoken language. Our bus driver Shannon took us completely around this little island before bringing us to the stop for a snack and tea before returning us to the port drop off point. I'm glad we chose to book a shore excursion, get off the ship, learn about the history of Gibraltar and drive past The Rock. Little Sandwiches of ham, rolled tuna, cucumber, plus some sweets. Definitely not a fancy high tea like at Boston Library or my favorite white hotel with columns in Waikiki. This was a simple choose your own tea bag, pour your own hot water, help yourself to the two layer items split between 4 people. My favorites were the ham sandwich the bread was super soft, the ham sliced so thin. The scone or crumpet like a biscuit to cut in half to add some clotted cream and jam from a mini jar of jam. Shannon was knowledgeable and the kindest tour guide who helped whoever needed assistance onto a collapsible stool onto and off the bus.

Hair there. That's right, I found a hair on the wall near the hair dryer in the bathroom. I went to the lobby desk told them about it and requested a new room. The person told me all the rooms were booked that night which is amazing because she never looked to see. Clearly she is Psychic. She notified housekeeping and told them to do a double cleaning in the bathroom. They showed up, wiped off the hair, found a couple of spots on the floor, wiped that up with a hand wet towel thing and that was it. They told me this happens all the time because the girls clean fast. I should note I told the GM about this via their post stay survey. They responded by saying they did a thorough cleaning job. If that's thorough, I'm FDR. The room is ghastly. Totally dated as in 80s. I was afraid to use rhe shower which the bathroom had tiles, and old days decor. I mean it screamed 50s in appearance. The bed is hard, and basically just a mattress like thing on top of two blue bases. Mine nearly came off. I did have a water view. Room food options via service is poor and good luck getting into the restaurant. They will make a made to order omlette for breakfast, but the spread is poor and you have to go early, as I did for one day, to have hot. I note one day, because I checked out of that dump and went to the Novotel next to it, which is 1000 times better. Let me put it this way. 3rd class on the Titanic would have been better. The Posiden Adventure with you hanging on a Christmas tree upside down would have been better. Dump.

This is a different way to stay in a hotel, a dry docked boat. Overall the service was not bad and the rooms are decent. There is a restaurant and bar which is not bad. I was there for a party and they did a good job hosting the party. They are friendly and helpful. the rooms are a bit pricy so get prepared for that. Overall I would recommend and would stay again.

See the table in the picture? It has a nice view right? And it was empty when we arrived, and still empty when we left 1.5 hours later. But there were only 2 of us so we weren't allowed to sit there. Jus watch it from the middle of the room. They made accommodations to find space for other people outside, even though we'd requested this at booking time. Not for us though. Pretty poor service experience all 'round really.

We was looking for somewhere to take two little boys that was a little different. My son had two trips to Disney cancelled due to Covid, so I let him pick where we go. He absolutely loved the idea of staying on a boat so we opted for the Sunborn. I'm so so glad we did. Everything about this stay was perfect. The hotel is immaculate. The breakfast and evening meal were superb. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The bed, honestly the most comfy bed I have ever slept on. The best thing though was the service from a gentleman named Micheal. He went above and beyond to make this a special stay for both the adults and the children. I've never experienced such amazing service and thoughtfulness and I've stayed in many hotels. In my opinion this is a five star hotel and the service (thanks to Micheal) is the best in the world. When someone ensures the children have an amazing stay, as a parent you could wish for nothing more. Thank you for having us. We will be back. There are also treatment rooms, we didn't get to experience them but we are planning to the next time we stay. If you are considering staying at this hotel then go for it, you will not be disappointed.

Beautiful yatch in docks at East London. I attended and was playing music for a birthday party on the top deck. Place looked amazing and the staff where very friendly. The look of the boat is very plush. Didn't try the restaurant but we had warm canapé which was nice and presented well. Would like to spend a night and eat at the restaurant to access this hotel better.

We stumbled across this yacht while looking for somewhere to have a drink before heading to the O2. It was a really beautiful day and so the deck looked like a perfect place to sit for a couple of cocktails! The setting is really lovely, especially in the sunshine. Very dramatic views of the Thames all the way round the boat, and on a sunny day the water even looked appealing. The service was friendly & attentive. The cocktails were OK (a little on the pricey side, but to be expected). You're definitely paying for the setting though, which I would say is worth it! A really great place to come for something a little different.

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Great location, good service, and nice venue. This is still a "hidden gem" for those who are needing hotel rooms or meeting space near the ExCel Convention Center. Docked permanently across the grass park from ExCel and Hotel Novotel, the Sunborn's impressive profile welcomes guests up its gangplank entrance aboard a unique yacht venue that can accommodate overnight guests or double as meetings/events space. Opened recently in the summer of 2014, this venue is quick to catch up to speed with the service and support of the most seasoned hotel properties in the area...and has worked through most of the learning curve issues that most brand new most of the learning curve issues that most venues painstakingly take awhile to work out.

Sunborn Yacht...great location for hotel or meeting space if you are attending the ExCel Convention Center

Just okay, but honestly not as nice of a hotel as we anticipated. The view from our room (the side opposite the water) is pretty disappointing. Our room tablet says the hotel bar is open until 2am on Saturdays, but late Sat night when we planned to order service, reception at the front desk told us those are old hours and it actually closes at 1am; staff said these hours were valid a year ago. Not sure why this hasn't been updated? Very well-made cocktails in the bar, but pricey. The queen bed in our room is actually more like two beds pushed together (there is a gap in the middle) which makes it a bit more uncomfortable for my fiancé and I to sleep closely. We can frequently hear very loud footsteps outside our room reverberating through our room, and there is no ventilation in the bathroom which has made our room stuffy. Service in general has been decent.

I wish I had the same experience as everyone else here but I did not at all! We arrived and were put into room 1030. When we got in, we noticed it was quite warm and stuffy so we turned the air down. We had plans so we left our stuff and came back, and it was still warm. I looked at the temp and it was 25* when we had turned it down to 15*. We tried dealing with it, turning it off and on, etc and nothing worked. My boyfriend and I don't like complaining so we just went to bed. I woke up an hour after falling asleep drenched in sweat, the temp was now 26* and I am mad and sweaty. I call down and they switch our rooms. SAME problem at 1046! The air is like on 23 when we get in, we turn it down to 16, and it has stayed above 22 all night, ranging from 22-26! SO annoying! I feel like others have had this problem before in these rooms and they put us in these rooms anyways! The carpet has huge brown stains, couch had brown stains, bathroom was tiny, everything is so outdated! Not worth the money I spent at all! When I told the staff at checkout, she said that if we paid for another night they would upgrade us to the water view! As if that was any kind of reconciliation. Ugh will not be back ever ever.

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Very very convenient for the Excel centre the hotel yacht being moored 200 yards from the main entrance - excellent facilities equal to a cruise ship/decent hotel in terms of rooms etc short taxi ride to Canary Wharf - train station into the city and west end within walking distance (500 yards or so) Could not fault the service in any way

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Reasonably plush and certainly unique. Great surprise for a loved one with the individuality of it all. Room very comfortable with quality refreshments and toiletries. It's a bit far out of London itself but great location for O2 or the Excel and London City Airport . Fantastic views into the city. Our only disappointment was looking forward to a night cap when returning at 11.30 pm after a show, to be very firmly told that the bar was closed. Not good customer service and certainly not what I'd expect from a luxury hotel. We shopped around and found a good deal for our stay which made it very good value.

Was looking forward to staying on the sunborn Very good greeting at reception. Room very nice and spacious with a fantastic view of the river. Bed comfy and room very clean. Went to the bar for a few cocktails. Very good bar. However tried to book an evening meal in the restaurant but full. I was at the hotel to try it out for celebrations next year with friends, so wanted to try the restaurant but could only have a burger in the bar. Very good nights sleep, you could not feel you were on water. Next morning breakfast was a buffet, very expensive @ £19.50. The food was not hot enough and very bland. Even coffee not hot. This was the one thing that let down the stay.

Enjoyed our short stay wish we could have stayed longer to use all the facilities Very clean So convenient for the concert & shopping The bar service was a little slow tho Definitely a hotel with a difference Would recommend & definitely return

well its a novelty, and the kids loved it. quiet location which is what I wanted and great access to the DLR. didn't eat at the hotel as id spent all my money on the room haha great stay and an experience for the kids first time in London.

Stayed for a couple of nights in June in a Yacht Executive guest room with a balcony overlooking the quayside. The room was surprisingly spacious and scrupulously clean, with all of the facilities that you would expect from accommodation that is a cut above the norm. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and, given its location in Royal Victoria Dock, it is very quiet and peaceful, meaning that a good nights sleep is assured. There is a restaurant which serves great food and a bar and drinking area aft, manned by very friendly staff. Plus, as alternative options, there is a choice of restaurants and bars just a short walk away or mainstream London is a £20 taxi ride. Staying here was a delight and a return stay is very much on the cards.

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Sunborn has developed an innovative solution to realise the potential of unused water space in city harbours and prestigious waterfront locations.

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With high potential for future international growth, Sunborn has become the market leader in the floating hospitality sector and is well positioned to succeed.

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Sunborn London | Superyacht I

In 2003 we developed and opened our first international yacht hotel – Sunborn London. Overnight we brought to market a completely new and original hotel concept, a property which became a well known landmark building in London. 

Offering a unique experience to business and leisure guests, the success of the first Sunborn London proved the concept worked as a stand alone hotel and was the first time in the world that a fully operational hotel building was relocated to another country. 

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The first Sunborn London was a ground-breaking hotel and proof of concept. After its success we upgraded the hotel in 2014 to a larger, 2nd generation yacht hotel, with 138 guest rooms, improved operational facilities and larger hospitality and events spaces.

With the new Sunborn London we also signed our first long-term lease with an operational partner. Operated under the Sunborn Yacht Hotels brand the new hotel has been a major commercial success, with above market revenues and occupancy rates.

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In 2014 we opened our first 5-star Grand Luxury floating resort – Sunborn Gibraltar, a third generation yacht hotel. The construction and opening of the ambitious new yacht hotel pushed boundaries and tested our company with it’s scale and sophistication.

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A key advantage of our yacht hotels is the ability to move, upgrade and expand hotels in the same waterfront location. In 2021 we received full planning permission for the new Sunborn London, our 4th generation yacht hotel.

Our biggest and most advanced yacht hotel to date, the newly constructed 134m vessel will expand the hotel operation to 225 guest rooms and feature a 200 seat restaurant, as well as more extensive leisure and event facilities. The new Sunborn London will also be a carbon zero yacht hotel, through its sustainable design and use energy efficient materials, smart glazing and thermal heat exchange systems.

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With beautiful cabins, stunning views and delicious food, the superyacht moored by the Excel in East London is not just a four star hotel, but a veritable experience.

Moored by the Royal Victoria Dock, right next to the Excel, Sunborn Yacht London is the only first floating hotel in the capital.

The superyacht arrived in the UK in April 2014 and opened to guests in the autumn of the same year. It’s been very popular ever since, thanks to its beauty, interesting concept, proximity to the Excel and the city and the fact that it has a marriage licence.

The 128 metre-long, five storey craft boasts 136 roomy and elegant cabins and suites, spectacular views of Canary Wharf and central London, fine dining in the form of the Lands End Restaurant, the Sundown Bar, meeting and conference rooms, an auditorium and for those in need of pampering, even an Elemis SPA.

With its grand central staircase, spectacular crystal chandelier, teak wood panelling and brass railings, staying at the Sunborn feels like being on a luxurious cruise ship (albeit one that doesn’t sail, as this yacht does not have an engine). And with kingsize room prices starting at just under £140 per night, this is a cruise that won’t break the bank and it’s certainly cheaper than buying your own yacht or chartering one.

We visited Sunborn London on a splendid autumnal Sunday. We were immediately impressed by our spacious and stylish room (a term preferred by the management rather than cabin, which conjures up a cramped space), all wood and clean lines with  a comfortable double bed, sitting room area, an all white bathroom stocked with Molton Brown products, mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, a large TV, free WIFI, a tablet and stunning views across the Thames.

After settling in, we headed for the Sundown Bar, and enjoyed a glass of wine on deck, watching the sun setting over the London skyline – a very relaxing way to spend the end of the weekend.

Post  aperitif  we headed upstairs to the Lands End Restaurant, were dinner was fine indeed. The menu has a modern British/European feel and is well thought out, with simple, classic and delicious dishes. Starters include mouthwatering scallops with spring onion, pea purée, soft shell crab (£13), octopus tranche, red pepper & onion confit, avocado, lime & chilli (£11.00) and chicken and leek mousse and Shimeji mushroom & honey roast ham, chive beurre blanc (£11.00). Mains feature duck leg confit, celery root, roasted plum, watercress soubise (£22.00), sea bass, fennel textures, Polonaise sauce (£21.00) and pickled & slow braised pork belly, buttered savoy cabbage, carrot purée, beetroot with cider jus (£20.00). Vegetarians are well catered for too with at least two imaginative and tasty options per course, such as an entrée of cauliflower and ginger pudding, spinach shortbread, Parmesan foam (£10.00) and mains of vegetable roulade, spinach, goat cheese with tomato fondue (£18.00) and gnocchi, Stilton cheese, roasted almonds and herbs (£16.00).

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel doesn’t just offer a luxurious stay, but a real experience. Its proximity to the Excel and the city and its connections to central London by public transports or boat, make it an excellent alternative to standard accommodation, whether you are in the capital for pleasure or for business, or simply want to spend a relaxing weekend pretending you are indeed chartering a yacht, sailing away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Enjoy a stunning city vista along with a cocktail in London’s only luxury floating hotel.

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A sleek yacht-hotel with a stunning waterside restaurant and bar.

Enjoy fabulous picturesque river views along with cocktails in the Sundown Bar or a first-class dinner in the restaurant.

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Sundown Bar 11:00am – 01:00am Monday to Friday 11:00am – 11:00pm Sunday and Public Holidays

Lands End Restaurant Breakfast: 06:30am – 10:30am Monday to Friday 07:00am – 11:00am Weekends and Public Holidays Lunch: 12:00pm – 03:00pm Monday to Friday 12:30pm – 03:30pm Weekends and Public Holidays Dinner: 06:00pm to 10:00pm

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Executive King Room with Dockview

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This executive room features a king bed with a balcony. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine.

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Junior Suite with River View

This suite features a king size bed with sofa bed and a room control system with one-touch operations. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and Molton Brown toiletries.

Extras with booking this room includes a complimentary mini-bar, complimentary still and sparkling water and a private sundeck with river views.

Executive King Room with River View

This executive room features a king bed with a balcony and river views. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine.

Executive Suite with River View

This suite features a king size bed with sofa bed. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The private bathroom has a hairdryer.

Junior suite with Dockview

This suite features a king size bed with sofa bed and a room control system with one-touch operations. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The private bathroom has a hairdryer.

Extras with booking this room includes a complimentary mini-bar, complimentary still and sparkling water and a private sundeck.

Double Room

This double room features a king size bed with dockviews. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The en suite shower room has a hairdryer.

Yacht Executive Family

Yacht Executive Family is 323 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus a sofa bed plus desk and hairdryer.

Executive Suite with Dockview

This suite features a king size bed with sofa bed. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and Molton Brown toiletries.

Executive Family Room

This family room, with a king -size bed has a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning, a Lavazza machine and a private balcony. The en suite shower room has a hairdryer. There is also a sofa which can be used as a sofa bed for up to 2 children.

Classic King Room with River View

This king room features a king size bed with view over the river. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The en suite shower room has a hairdryer.

Classic Family Room

This family room features a kingsized bed and sofa bed which can be used to sleep up to 2 children. It also includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The en suite shower room has a hairdryer.

Classic King room with Dockview

This king room features a king size bed and includes a TV with Freeview channels, air conditioning and a Lavazza coffee machine. The en suite shower room has a hairdryer.

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Yacht Classic Family is 323 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus a sofa bed plus hairdryer.

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About Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from London City Airport and a 6-minute drive from the iconic Canary Wharf. Each of the smartly designed rooms feature a TV with Freeview, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Also included is a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view overlooking The Royal Docks. At Sunborn London there is a 24-hour front desk and a sun deck. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk. The lounge bar serves a selection of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. In the restaurant, a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked items is served each morning. An à la carte menu is available in the evenings. Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk away. It offers direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Emirates Royal Docks Skyline is a 5-minute journey on foot. It offers a direct route to The O2 Arena.

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The property is located at Royal Victoria Dock in East London.

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No, this hotel does not have a pool, but it has other amenities for guests to enjoy. Please see the hotel description above for more information.

Yes, this hotel does have at least one on-site restaurant to enjoy during your stay. Room service is also available should you prefer meals from the comfort of your room. Check out the hotel description above to learn more about the dining options available at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel.

Breakfast may be available at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, and may come free with your room, depending on your selection. Please check for dates and room availability above to see what's included with your stay.

Guests at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel can enjoy amenities such as a restaurant and bar/lounge during their stay. Check out the hotel description to learn more about the amenities available during your stay.

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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Royal Victoria Dock, East London , E16 1XL, United Kingdom

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