Review: London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf | Marriott Bonvoy
Our review of the London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf: a Curve Suite overlooking the docks, courteous service and quick access to central London by the Elizabeth line or riverboat. Rating: 8/10.
This Marriott hotel is aimed first and foremost at business travellers, but I was very well looked after: I give the London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf 8 out of 10. Its perfect location in Canary Wharf gives easy access to London without being in the middle of the tourist crowds.
I chose the London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf for a short layover in London, where I was stopping for a few cultural visits. The hotel turned out to be an excellent choice for its comfort and for how quickly you can get downtown.
- Annual fee
- $120
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- $600
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Booking and rates
As for me, I always book the standard room, which was fairly well priced for London in the middle of summer: around $400. I was hoping for an upgrade, which I did receive a few days before my arrival.
In terms of points, spending around 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points on this stay was out of the question. The cash price remained entirely reasonable given the very high hotel prices in the English capital at that time of year. Marriott uses dynamic pricing: check the rate for your dates on marriott.com.
Location and arrival
Located in the Canary Wharf district, the hotel is only a few minutes on foot from the station of the same name, giving very easy access to the whole London network.
As for airport transfers, I arrived through Heathrow, about an hour away. For my departure from Gatwick, the trip was entirely reasonable as well. I found the location perfect.
Check-in and lobby
The welcome at the London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf was particularly courteous. Although I had been given an upgrade, I had to wait until 4 p.m. to get into my suite.
The team nevertheless took my bags right away and gave me access to the lounge as soon as I arrived from the airport. A much-appreciated gesture that let me freshen up and grab a bite before heading out to explore the city!
The Curve Suite
The Curve Suite is a very large room with a king bed and a direct view of the Canary Wharf canal. The living and work area stretches around the corner along the docks, offering a magnificent view of downtown in the distance and beautiful light on sunny days.
The furniture, somewhat worn with time, is pleasant and lets you settle in comfortably to relax or to work. The spotless cleanliness of the room deserves a mention, despite slightly dated fittings. In short, it was a beautiful room that lacked a bit of charm, but fully met Marriott standards.
Manhattan Grill restaurant
The Manhattan Grill specializes in grills and cuts of meat in the style of an American steakhouse, with international and British dishes as well. The restaurant serves breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., then reopens for dinner between 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
As for the members' breakfast, it is a very American-style buffet: nothing exceptional.
Fitness centre
On the wellness side, the hotel has a well-equipped fitness centre open 24 hours a day to keep up your workout routine. Note, however, that the hotel has no pool and no spa.
Around the hotel
I loved the Canary Wharf district for its vibrant feel and its lovely little cafés along the docks.
And to get downtown, I highly recommend hopping on the water taxi (Uber Boat by Thames Clippers) from Canary Wharf Pier: the trip along the Thames offers a stunning view of London!
To plan your flight, read our guide to flying to London on points. And if you're comparing hotels in the city, check out our Conrad London St. James review.
Pros and cons of the London Marriott Canary Wharf
Pros
- The location on the Canary Wharf canals
- The quality of the service
Cons
- Slightly dated fittings
- Lacks charm and personality
My overall impression and final rating
Overall, it was an excellent experience thanks to the suite upgrade, the spotless cleanliness and the magnificent view of the docks, all in an ultra-convenient neighbourhood for getting around.
Even though the room lacked a bit of charm with its slightly dated fittings, I recommend the hotel to business travellers, of course, but it will be just as good for a couple on vacation or for families looking for a spacious base within the Marriott Bonvoy program. I give it 8 out of 10.
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- Annual fee
- $120
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$600Total$600$100 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $600
- Welcome offerAfter $3,000 in 3 months
- Up to 70,000 points
on American Express's website
Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
