Massive events space. Was here for a work conference. Rooms are big and bathrooms are clean, thats about what I expect from an events space. Excel is accesible directly from 2 train stations. However, if you get off on the wrong station, its a 15 min walk to the other side of excel complex. I got lucky on first try and it was about a 3 min walk from train to inside. Outside of the conf. space i was in, there is a huge indoor area that does seem to have shops and restaurants. It had a lot of other events going on at the same time, so seems to be a busy area. Note it takes at least 10 minutes to walk the length of the indoor space, so its huge! It's a bit out of the way from center of town, but if you are already here for an event, plenty of restaurant options inside and outside at walking distance. read more

Really nice convention center, huge, with plenty of space for small to large events. Been here a few times now to pick up my race bib and swag for the London Marathon. Easy to get to using the Elizabeth Line and DLR which is close by. Plenty of options to get something to eat and drink in the food court/mall area. read more

I came here to pick up my race packet for the London Marathon earlier this month. This venue was conveniently connected to the Custom House station. Getting here as well as leaving was extremely easy. For a large World Marathon Major, it didn't feel all too crowded inside or in the walkways between convention halls. Based on this experience, I would love to return again in the near future for other events such as the Star Wars Celebration! read more

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An enormous venue that seemed to be endless from one end to the other. We had finally made our way here for the 2022 Pokémon World Championships after it was postponed the past two years. The space easily accommodates a few thousand people without making one feel suffocated. Inside has ample dining options, albeit unsurprisingly overpriced for the quality, and sufficient seating. Restrooms are regularly spaced across hallways, many requiring a trip down the stairs to access. Space outside of the convention center is also utilized for outdoor events. Free Wi-Fi is accessible. The location is conveniently connected to the Custom House station. We rode the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) directly from our hotel, which was a relief as it was not impacted by the planned rail strikes. It is at the outskirts of the city so there is not much to do in the surrounding area. Many people rode the nearby cable cars from the Emirates Royal Docks to go to the O2 for post-event entertainment. read more

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It's a big event venue next to the London city airport and we had a huge event here some time ago. The building is easy to reach on public transport and there are many hotels in the vicinity. It's ideal for big events and it's laid out well. Plenty of space for meetings and coffee at the venue and also a selection of restaurants in the neighbourhood. At least 4-5 hotels are within walking distance of the venue and it's ten mins from the London city airport is you are flying in. I liked this venue and will probably be back here again for another big event. It's easily accessible with parking and there are many options for food and drink nearby. read more

Great convention hall with prime location. There are lots of choices to eat and security/staff is very helpful. Because of the sheer size of the show I got lost a couple of times and redirected in wrong directions when trying to find the appropriate show services. For DSEI they had a lot of security. The West Gate is close to the pier and lots of quiet restaurants which are pretty good. The Custom House DLR was closed when I went so I had to stop at Prince Regent towards the East Gate read more

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A great size place with many exhibitions to be held and eateries Went along to the cruise show and was very well spaced out the stalls read more

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Amazing location by the water. Easy access from the DLR and home to 2012 Olympics Taekwondo Events! I remember there being only 3 coffee shops so when it's rush hour or before certain events it's just too crazy. Get your coffee fix before. I was here on 2 different occasions and didn't eat inside Excel but opted for really good Chinese across the street at China Palace Excel http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/china-palace-excel-london. Horrible name but good dim sum. The Excel is huge and it's up to the Show's producers to make something of the space so each event will be different but if they're big enough to make it to the Excel it must be something good! read more

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A great facility I have been doing hair shows here over the last few days and have been very impressed with the facilities and the genuine kindness of 90% of the staff. Two things that could be improved to make it 5 star; £15 for car Parkin is quite high & the taps in the bathrooms do not go far enough into the sinks (small detail I am getting picky now) Great facility & great staff = happy Daniel read more

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My first London Comic Con, wow what an experience! Stormtroopers, Dead pool, Superman & Batman were some of the guests that joined me & my friend David at Comic Con this weekend (27-29 May 2016) 60,000 people showed up today a fantastic atmosphere bringing out the Geek in me. Across the weekend 120,000 people showed up. Over 500 stalls with private collectors selling memorabilia, posters and collectors items. The best bit about this event was seeing the people dressed up. I met a guy that had paid £2,000 for this Iron Man outfit (have a peek at my photos) Guest celebrities were interviewed in front of a live panel and also signed autographs for dedicated fans. I had the opportunity to interview the main cast members of Agents of Shields & Poppy Drayton from Shannara Chronicles all very pleasant in a relaxed environment. You must go to one of the Comic Cons once in your life, its such fun with a really electric atmosphere. Next year I am not interviewing so I can dress up as a minion ha ha! read more

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Great experience, this is a very well thought through exhibition space with good hotel facilities!

This is the prettiest convention center I have ever seen! I was expecting a coffee bar and a bunch of rooms but this place had a full food court and other retail businesses heading toward our events . A great place to host feature or promo a brand with the high volume of foot traffic . I came for a hair show and I was not disappointed read more

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I've been here twice now. Once for the relatively small Destination Star Trek Convention and a second time for the massive World Travel Market. This place is pretty good as far as convention centres go. It's modern with nice facilities.There is a main concourse with loads of cafes that splits the north and south halls. The layout is simple and getting here is a breeze - take the DLR to Custom House or Prince Regent and follow the covered walkway. In the warmer months it can get pretty gosh darn hot inside, so remember to dress accordingly. Also, the food lines can get pretty atrocious during a large event. My advice would be to eat before 11am or after 2pm. If you do that, you'll be fine. read more

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I remember the first time I visited The Excel Centre, it was actually just as it was opening. I met a friend of mine nearby and we ended up there quite randomly. We walked around completely bemused; what the hell was this empty place for?. Eventually of course, we found it - this is something that London has been missing; a centre for major exhibitions that is modern, practical and spacious. Well it is modern, and it is spacious - so much so that the Car Show and other major shows have left Earls Court and come here. However, I wouldn't say it's the most practical. I mean, try getting to Royal Victoria Dock on a Sunday. Every time I have been to a show/exhibition here; there have been weekend works on the DLR, which tends to be an ongoing thing. It's frustrating as the Excel would be perfect if only attached to an Underground Station. Other than that; it's good. It is a bit too modern and bland compared to Earls Court or Olympia; but it does the job and if you're an events organizer then this is probably your best bet. Also, as someone visiting, it's in a really lovely area next to expensive housing and a nice, former working dock. read more

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We came over and stayed at ExCel for a multi-night conference; we were at the Novotel hotel that's affiliated with the ExCel convention centre. The actual space is huge - extremely spacious and filled with all sorts of convenient spots and food stores. There is a huge variety of food places, from cafes to bars to a more "upscale" pizza wine bar. There's free wifi over most of the campus/convention centre, which is definitely useful if you're going to be toting a computer around. ExCel is located right by the river which helps keep the area cool and the air fresh. I mostly traveled via the subway, but I do get the sense that parking could be a pain - there weren't really many visibly close, large parking lots. As a destination, ExCel is pretty self sustaining - there's a lot of food places to check out and if there's a large convention going on the nightlife is definitely very active. The distance from central London is immediately noticeable when you try to get out, through. ExCel has its own stop on the Docklands Light Rail system, but since it's not connected directly to the tube it can be a hassle to travel. It took us almost 90 minutes to subway over from Heathrow, and going almost anywhere will definitely involve at least two transfers and at least 40 minutes. Overall, pretty solid convention venue, but inconvenient if you want to regularly travel into central London. read more

ExCel is by all means like most large, generic conference centers... with the added bonus of being just far enough from the the heart of London to be a bit of a pain to get to. Depending on who is running the event, the place is generally pretty cold.. I'm relatively convinced it's to keep people awake.. It's worth bringing a jumper. The food selection is not terrible - although if you spend more than a few days at a conference, you might find yourself yearning for slightly more variety in food. read more

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Visited this venue for Star wars celebration, from victoria its a bit of a journey on tube and drl but well worth it. Very spacious with allot of restaurants inside. But i would recommend a pack lunch if ur attending a big function here. Staff and attendants really helpful, the only drawback is the free WiFi isn't great if u suffer from bad signal read more

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Excel is basically a warehouse for exhibitions. It's a huge aircraft hanger style hall. The exhibition halls, each of which could house a small moon, line a central walkway. There's plenty of food outlets along there, but they are all chains. Yes you can find something nice to eat, but don't expect it to be original or a bargain. Most of the loos are squirreled away downstairs, as are the cash points. On one side there's also cafes overlooking the river beyond the halls. It's not somewhere you'd go unless it was to attend an event. But I guess it does pretty well at housing them! The area around Excel is also well catered with hotels, generally relatively new and cheaper than average for London, making this not a bad place to stay in London. You can get there via the Docklands Light Railway, which is an experience in itself! If you want to see what's on you can check this website: http://www.excel-london.co.uk they host a mixture of private/trade shows and shows open to the public. read more

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Attended World Travel Market here in November 2010 in the new ICC halls. Opened in July, they up the capacity of for Exhibitions and events by another 30,000 square feet. A new entrance on the Eastern side of the complex from Prince Regent DLR stop opens into a central concourse with glass roof. In the concourse there are many food retailers selling everything from pie and mash to sandwiches and sushi. The new halls are on either side of the main concourse and link through into the existing facilities and Platinum business suites. The design is very modern with white floors and red and yellow accents in the media suites etc. Great modern centre, the only thing that help it to lose a star is the price of the food - pretty exorbitant for the captive markets at trade shows. To be fair that is the case at most centres at Birmingham and Manchester too. read more

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Huge Event Conference Centre, well served by public transport. Lot of space for exibitors. Facilities to have a full day there. World Travel Market there is a good experience for everybody keen on travelling (especially business!). Every year. read more

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Expo Centres always seem to be one of those things that I think of as "only as good as the event held within" but that's not true here, there's a lot in store at the Excel. With an impressive footprint and dedicated DLR stop with canopy, the Excel subtly reminds you that it in itself IS a destination, not just a pile of glass and stones. This was my first trip down and over on the DLR to the centre and I have to say I was a bit impressed by the size of it, it certainly puts the BDC to shame. Yes you've got some built-in snackeries and Subway-type shops in case whatever is being put on has totally let you down, but luckily the International Wine and Spirits show was a total delight and there would be nothing less than the world's best going into my face today! I think if you're an event planner you pick up on more of the amenities available. Case-in-point: the ever-so-keen-eyed Yelper with me noticed the plumbing available to exhibitor booths with running water; not something always at hand for hook ups! If you're going to do something, I think it's worth doing well, and this is certainly a grand space for a grand expo or two... so much so that you'll need all day (and perhaps a second) to make the loop if your event is taking up the whole space! read more

from the facilities to the size of the centre, I couldn't think of a better place to hold expeditions

WOW, this place is humongous! It looks big from the outside but seems even bigger once you step in. They have a helipad outside and two helicopters parked well. The conference I was here went off very well. They are very organized and clearly have this down. Just wish they were at a better location, since there is not a lot to do in this area. read more

This is a fairly large, modern conference and exhibition centre built on land along side the former Royal Victoria Dock in London's Dockland. It is easily accessed from Custom House station on the Docklands Light Railway. There are several large areas where events can be held, and I believe they can be combined to make larger areas. There are several places to buy food and drink from, ranging from restaurants to kiosks. Outside the main building there are more restaurants and pubs. There are also free-to-use atms located near downstairs in the main building. I visited for an exhibition and found the whole experience enjoyable. read more

Not my favourite place in the world and its next to impossible to find out where you need to go. It's quite an un-inspirational venue regardless of there being adventurous exhibitions such as Comicon. But hey, some where's got to do it and if you fancy popping into a trade show about gastro-intestinal health at the same time as a talk on the advancements of South Korea's high speed internet, then you're in the right place! read more

I've been to the Excel centre many times over the past few years as a visitor and an exhibitor. I've been to a few Boat Shows, London Marathon Expos, Ride London Expo and the London Triathlon. I've also picked up hire cars from here. For me is easy to get to as it's just a couple of miles down the road and I can walk there in 25mins. I realise not everyone has that luxury and it's really far for many to get to out in the far east of London, but transport links aren't bad at all. Jump on the jubilee line to Canning Town then it's a short hop on the DLR to Custom House or Prince Regent depending on which end you want. Events I've worked at have always gone smoothly and the staff have been efficient and helpful. Dropping kit for stands off and picking it up again has been much easier than expected. As a visitor, it's always easy to see where you're going and I've always been impressed with the number of toilets and their cleanliness for such a large venue with thousands of visitors at a time. There are some decent food stalls and a good variety but it is pricey, as you expect for an exhibition centre. The only time I've ever had a problem was the first time I went to pick up a hire car. The address was 1 Western Gateway, which is the street directly in front of the Excel Centre. I couldn't find number 1 anywhere and asked in a couple of the shops and hotels but no-one knew where it was. It turned out that it was the actual Excel Centre and the car hire place was inside it. read more

It's a conference hall. Not much else to say really. However, if like me, you went there for an exam, there are a few things you can say about what is around. Firstly, there is a large bar pretty much at the centre's doorstep which is good for that much needed post-exam drink. It was rammo last time I was there (bad day, lets not relive it :-( There are a few restaurants in the area and importantly a few hotels if you need to stay. The DLR gets packed on exam/convention days and if you're coming on the DLR its worth knowing that there are a few Oyster readers upstairs, so need to queue for ages for the ones by the stairs when you come off the train. I cant imagine looking up a convention centre before to see if it is worth coming to...but here you have it. Enjoy! Oh, and yeah, it's fcuking humungous. read more

Attended the Star Wars Celebration here. For some reason waze/google diverted all the UBER drives to the East-Side, which sucks, because the entrance is on the West-Side and requires you to walk around by the water. Lots of bathrooms and big open areas, didnt feel too cramped with all the people around. read more

Attended the weightlifting and judo here. When you think about it, the ExCeL was never really designed to accommodate this many people. The vast exhibition halls were designed for things, not seats. Objects and display stands, with people moving around them. That said, the building copes much better than one might expect. Visitors for the Olympics are required to get off the DLR at Custom House and onto the DLR at Prince Regent stations. They've been made one-way stations for the duration of the games. Thanks to this curious and (at first) perplexing arrangement, the building can cope. read more

I have only ever come here for MCM ComicCon and it does it so well. The space is huge and clean, there are even enough toilets despite the additional time it takes with bulky costumes! Be prepared to wait a long long time in queues, if there are enough people to cause a queue in such a huge space, rest assured it will be a long one. You usually move pretty fast for the longer running and more prepared events. One downside is the lack of sufficient ATMs. Considering cons have a lot of stalls that won't necessarily take card I would recommend bringing more cash than you think you ought. As the queues get dull when you'd rather be at the con. The food stalls in ExCel are a tad overpriced, but when they are earning from a captive audience who can blame them? The transport links are excellent with DLR for speed and value or the cable car if you want to throw your money away for a view. read more

We went here for the Star Trek convention (ZOOOOMG - major dorks!) and the venue was pretty cool. I like the layout of the convention hall. The eateries though, were less than impressive. We tried a handful of different places over a few days and all were pretty disappointing. Hate to say it, but I'm sure subway would have been better! I do like that everything is in close proximity (leave the con, walk 50 feet, order/eat, walk back in) but I mean, c'mon, this is London. Bring some variety goodness! read more

I went to a conference here and thought it was a great venue. There are plenty of food vendors to satisfy everyone's food cravings. I like that ExCel is easily accessible from public transportation. You literally get dropped off in front of the venue. ExCel is huge so be prepared to walk far if you're need to get to the middle or other end of the building. After the trade show I was attending was over for the day, there was a networking event up stairs at a bar. I went and enjoyed the company, but needed to use the restroom because of all the drinks I had. EVERY restroom was locked... and it was only 7:00pm. There was no where else to go. This was my only disappointment! read more

The Excel Centre sits in a weird bit of London. Why's it weird? Because it's like the area around it suffered from a very neat and tidy apocalypse. There seems to be around 10% of the normal number of people you usually see on the street and on the road. It's quite disconcerting, but not entirely unpleasant to not be able to see another single living human. Outside. In London. Anyway - I went down to the Excel to check out The Anarchy In The UK Roller Derby tournament. Which was fantastic. I'm at most London Rollergirls event, which are always ace - but to see London (who are a great team in the grand scheme of things) take on some of the best in the world was amazing. Plenty of carnage on the track, coupled with the general friendliness of everyone involved ensured a great weekend. Big kudos to Montreal New Skids, who are not only a great team, but amazingly entertaining - roller derby team dance routines are one of the best things ever. The Excel itself is exactly what you'd want from a venue. Lots of space, lots of facilities for all the people and reasonably priced food and drink on offer. Actually I was pretty impressed by the range of food the Excel had, bagel, Asian, pizza and more - not too shabby! read more

Sehr gute Messegelände. Modern und gut ausgestattet ausnahmsweise bekommt man auch vernünftiges Essen hier für zwischendurch. Gute U-Bahn Verbindungen machen die Anreise erträglich. read more

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I just attended World Travel Market at the Excel and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. I though it was going to be hard to reach, lost in the east end of london. But DLR made access a breeze and the conference floor works very well and is open enough. The high ceilings ensure it's not too hot, which is probably the worst in a conference where you have to stand for 8 hours and running around. Otherwise, if it's not for business. no need to go there! read more

Went to the GrandDesigns show on the last Sunday - we were staying close by at the Ramada Docklands so could walk to ExCel. If you come by DLR, there is a stop direct at ExCel. Large exhibition space with plenty of facilities and eating places. There wasn't an obvious cloakroom which is a shame as we had to carry our coats round during our 3hr visit. I'd previously been to ExCel by car to the Gordon Ramsey Christmas show and would be very happy to drive there again - loads of car parking and not badly priced considering it's London. read more

I also attended the aforementioned Global Peace and Unity event. Well catered for as all of the stalls sold Halal food,the place was massive and had reat facilities such as ATM machines which were needed as the was so much to buy there. Look great from the outside aswell with its Louvre-esque entrance. read more

If I were writing a review of the ComicCon Expo that was held here it would be a massive five stars. I've been going to it for the past five or six years now and I must say the beautiful location adds to the magic. Situated on the Royal Victoria docks of London, it is a spectacular large open space and building full of cafes restaurants and all sorts. The ease of transport there is a bonus too, with the DLR taking you practically to it's doorstep. I'd have a look at the conventions and expos held here as it's always a good time. read more

This is a HUGE conference and event venue with a million and one different rooms and corridtors. The layout is actually quite simple once you get your head around it. It's not the easiest place to get to from central or west London but it is reached by DLR and has a number of hotels within walking distance. Inside Excel are coffee shops like Costa and shops like stationary shops. read more

Excel as usual is a fantastically organised venue home of the World Travel Market. This year yet again it's smooth operation has gone perfectly with around 50,000 visitors to this exhibition and some 4000 exhibitors. Always buzzing, excellent seminars and the who's who of the travel world are all here. The only faults as everyone knows is that the DLR tends to get quite frantic! And the food served here isn't always the best due to the large numbers here. read more