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The Pilot

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near O2 Arena

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, alfresco dining
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Front of property
Cabin (Captain) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cabin (Captain) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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68 River Way, London, England, SE10 0BE
  • Place, O2 Arena
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, ExCeL Exhibition Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Cabin (Captain) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cabin (Captain)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Greenwich stay.With a stay at this Greenwich inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of O2 Arena and 6 miles (10 km) of London Stadium. Tower of London is within 6 miles (10 km) and St. Paul's Cathedral is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • O2 Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • London Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Tower of London - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 15 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • London Maze Hill Station - 3 min drive
  • North Greenwich Underground Station - 13 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nero Express - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪American Express Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pura - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Canteen Food Hall & Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Pilot

3.5-star inn near O2 Arena
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Pilot. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star London inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Pilot offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This London inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted check-in hours should contact the hotel in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Pilot London
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Pilot Hotel London
The Pilot London, England
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The Pilot Inn London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pilot to the airport?

The Pilot is 5.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pilot have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Pilot.

Does The Pilot offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Pilot, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Pilot?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Pilot?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pilot?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Pilot have a pool?

The Pilot does not have a pool.

Does The Pilot have a restaurant?

The Pilot is home to Pilot Inn, which features British cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does The Pilot have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Pilot to downtown London?

The Pilot is 5.9 mi away from London.

Reviews

The Pilot Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 486 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff that helped us were lovely. I made a mistake on the booking and the staff were extremely helpful and were willing to help us out. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay in a good pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa Iwona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was absolutely amazing. I arrived at 2pm and The menager was so nice to me that even check in was possible straight away. I received 10 procent discount with ordered food in pub downstairs. I never ate that good testing English breakfast like there. Place very highly recommend and I will for sure be back there myself .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the second time we have stayed there for concerts ,it's so convenient for the O2 ,I will say one thing though I think it's quite expensive for one night ,but fabulous though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - friendly staff and lovely food and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! A fabulous place directly 5 minute walk to the O2. Lovely bedroom (room.no.5) lovely bed, heard no traffic with both the windows open.Lovely selection of tea and coffees with some biscuits in room. Fabulous staff, lots of knowledge on food and drink, accommodating for gluten tolerant. Parking outside free when register your car inside at check in. We would not stay anywhere else now. Thank you for a fabulous stay ☺️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. 10 minute walk from the O2.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very querky and enjoyable but decor needs attention especially the windows
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great find

Very convenient location for a trip to the O2. Only a 10 minute walk from the O2. Room lovely and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing! Will definitely be going back here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Great place to stay when going to O2

Great place to stay when going to O2. Ten minute walk from the arena. Lovely quirky pub with boutique rooms. We ate at the restaurant which was fab. We’ll definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pritesh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pilot Inn is a unique blend of an historic building decorated in an imaginative modern way set amidst designer high-rise blocks. It also has the advantage of facing onto an attractive park leading to the O2 with all its amenities. Another bonus is the free car park and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 staff we’re lovely, rooms were clean and better than expected. Perfect hotel if you’re going to the o2. Couldn’t recommend enough
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bangin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
We stayed here as close to the O2. Only a 5 minute walk. Excellent location Very nice food, service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIAM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation, bed was so comfortable. Easy walk to O2, they say 10 mins, i think more like 5mins. I would certainly stay again. Breakfast was excellent and bar had great fuellers beer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finbarr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely time at The Pilot - someday for the O2. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

O

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

Ideal solo traveller stay

Clean, beautifully presented and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024