London

Welcome to London, the Capital of Capitals, known for its livability, lovability, and prosperity

London serves as a primary international gateway and a world-leading travel hub, welcoming visitors with unmatched global connectivity.
The city is served by six international airports: London Heathrow (LHR) (the world’s most connected airport with routes to 230 destinations across 85 countries and over 200,000 daily passengers), London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), and London Southend (SEN).
For delegates travelling from mainland Europe, the Eurostar high-speed rail network provides a fast, direct, and sustainable travel option straight into central London at St Pancras International from cities such as Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

London offers a comprehensive lodging guide with over 178,000 bedrooms across the capital, ranging from budget-friendly choices to high-end hotels:

Hostels: Excellent value options offering shared dorms or en-suite rooms, with rates starting from as low as £11 per night.
Budget Hotels: Value brands like Travelodge and Premier Inn provide rooms starting from around £75 per night, while smart, compact room brands like Hub by Premier Inn start from around £100 per night.
Mid-Range and Luxury Hotels: The majority of hotel inventory sits within the 4-star sector, featuring trusted global brands such as Hilton, Holiday Inn, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Marriott, and Accor.
On-Campus & Transit-Connected Lodging: There are 2,832 rooms across 13 hotels located directly on the ExCeL London campus, alongside over 128,000 hotel rooms situated within a 20-minute direct transfer along the Elizabeth line.

Rapid Local Transit: Delegates can easily navigate the city using the London Underground (‘the Tube’), the high-capacity Elizabeth line, buses, black cabs, and Uber Boats by Thames Clippers.
The Elizabeth Line: Offers high-speed, direct transit to ExCeL London (Custom House station), connecting the venue to Canary Wharf in 3 minutes, Liverpool Street in 10 minutes, Farringdon in 12 minutes, and Paddington in 20 minutes.
Seamless Payment & Active Travel: Visitors can pay for public transport effortlessly using personal contactless credit/debit cards, smartwatches, or a Visitor Oyster card. Active transport options include extensive walking routes and Santander Cycles hire (available for £2 for unlimited journeys up to 30 minutes).

London offers exceptional value for business delegates with numerous ways to manage expenditure and enjoy cost-effective travel:

Free Cultural Attractions: Delegates can take advantage of 192 free museums and world-leading galleries, including the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Tate Modern, and the Natural History Museum.
Indicative Daily Expenses (August 2025 data):
- Breakfast (croissant and flat white): £7.75
- Lunch (sandwich and juice): £8.30
- Dinner at an inexpensive restaurant: £20.70
- Daily Travel Cap (Zones 1–3): £10.50
- Peak Single Airport Fares: Ranging from £3.80 (London City Airport) to £10.70 (Gatwick Airport).