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How to get to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town by Train, Bus, Tube or DLR?

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Directions to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London (Canning Town) with public transport

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How to get to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London by Tube?

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DLR stations near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town

• West Silvertown, 5 min walk, VIEW
• IFS Cloud Royal Docks, 18 min walk, VIEW

Bus stations near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town

• West Silvertown Station (E), 5 min walk, VIEW
• Vandome Close (S), 9 min walk, VIEW
• Chauntler Close / Cundy Park (A), 10 min walk, VIEW

Train stations near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town

• Custom House - Dkt, 17 min walk, VIEW

Bus lines to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town

• 330, Pontoon Dock, VIEW
• 241, Silvertown, Royal Wharf, VIEW
• 300, Canning Town, VIEW
• 325, Prince Regent, VIEW
• 678, Stratford, VIEW
• 147, Ilford, VIEW
• 304, Custom House Station, VIEW
• 474, Canning Town, Barking Road, VIEW
• N551, Gallions Reach, Shopping Park, VIEW

What are the nearest stations to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

The nearest stations to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London are:

• West Silvertown is 342 meters away, 5 min walk.
• West Silvertown Station (E) is 352 meters away, 5 min walk.
• Vandome Close (S) is 629 meters away, 9 min walk.
• Chauntler Close / Cundy Park (A) is 708 meters away, 10 min walk.
• Custom House - Dkt is 1026 meters away, 17 min walk.
• IFS Cloud Royal Docks is 1353 meters away, 18 min walk.

Which Bus lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

These Bus lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London:  115 , 241 , 300 , 325 , 474

Which Train lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

These Train lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London:  ELIZABETH

Which Tube lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

These Tube lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London:  JUBILEE

Which DLR lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

These DLR lines stop near Sunborn Yacht Hotel London:  DLR

What’s the nearest train station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The nearest train station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town is Custom House - Dkt. It’s a 17 min walk away.

What’s the nearest bus stop to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The nearest bus stop to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town is West Silvertown Station (E). It’s a 5 min walk away.

What’s the nearest DLR station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The nearest DLR station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town is West Silvertown. It’s a 5 min walk away.

What time is the first Train to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The ELIZABETH is the first Train that goes to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town. It stops nearby at 05:41.

What time is the last Train to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The ELIZABETH is the last Train that goes to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town. It stops nearby at 00:20.

What time is the first Bus to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The N551 is the first Bus that goes to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town. It stops nearby at 03:05.

What time is the last Bus to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The 474 is the last Bus that goes to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town. It stops nearby at 03:28.

What time is the first DLR to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The DLR is the first DLR that goes to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town. It stops nearby at 05:25.

What time is the last DLR to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town?

The DLR is the last DLR that goes to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town. It stops nearby at 00:57.

How much is the Tube fare to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

The Tube fare to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London costs about £1.90 - £3.40.

How much is the DLR fare to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

The DLR fare to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London costs about £1.90 - £4.10.

How much is the Bus fare to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London?

The Bus fare to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London costs about £1.75.

Public Transit to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: West Silvertown; West Silvertown Station (E); Vandome Close (S); Chauntler Close / Cundy Park (A); Custom House - Dkt; IFS Cloud Royal Docks.

Bus: 115 241 300 325 474 Train: ELIZABETH Tube: JUBILEE DLR: DLR

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Sunborn Yacht Hotel London Address: Royal Victoria Dock street in Canning Town

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Public transport routes with stations closest to Sunborn Yacht Hotel London in Canning Town

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Transfers from London King's Cross train station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel, London

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By booking a private taxi or minivan with us from London King's Cross train station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel, London you will benefit from our final prices, with no surprises. Our driver will be waiting for you on arrival and will take you directly to your hotel, villa or other destination in Sunborn Yacht Hotel, London. Remember that all our transfers are private and with door to door service.

Vehicles with capacity for more than 4 people or for passengers with special luggage needs are rare at London King's Cross train station. If you book in advance with us, the transfer from London King's Cross train station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel, London will be carried out with a vehicle that will be perfectly adapted to your needs.

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The cost of a taxi or private transfer from London King's Cross train station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel, London is EUR € 96.25

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Sunborn London – The Floating Hotel

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

What is the Sunborn Floating Hotel?

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.

See website for drinks list and menus.

Opening hours

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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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Royal Victoria Dock, Newham, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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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.

Great location!

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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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• Family rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• 24-hour front desk
• Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
• Good Breakfast

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Restaurants 1 restaurant on site.

• Cuisine British • Mediterranean • Asian • International
• Ambience Modern
• Dietary options Vegetarian

Amenities of Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

• Toilet paper
• Bathtub or shower
• Private Bathroom
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Coffee machine
• Electric kettle
• Clothes rack
• Sitting area
• Flat-screen TV
• Kids' meals
• Tea/Coffee maker
• Invoice provided
• Baggage storage
• Daily housekeeping
• Dry cleaning Additional charge
• Laundry Additional charge
• Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
• Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
• Fire extinguishers
• CCTV in common areas
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• Key card access
• Air conditioning
• Smoke-free property
• Wake-up service
• Laptop safe
• Ironing facilities

Sustainability initiatives

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From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets are not allowed.

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

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

The fine print Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

An incidentals charge applies upon arrival. A charge of GBP 40 per day is required if guests pay via credit or debit card, or GBP 100 per day if guests pay with cash.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sunborn London Yacht Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

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Does Sunborn London Yacht Hotel have a restaurant on site?

• Lands End Restaurant

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel?

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

How far is Sunborn London Yacht Hotel from the center of London?

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is 6.2 miles from the center of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What is there to do at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel?

What type of room can i book at sunborn london yacht hotel, the best of london, institutions.

• Houses of Parliament
• Buckingham Palace
• Tower of London
• Tower Bridge
• Victoria Park

Popular Areas

• Trafalgar Square
• Piccadilly Circus

Shopping Areas

• intu Lakeside Shopping Centre
• Stratford City Westfield
• Borough Market

Stadiums or Arenas

• Olympic Stadium
• London City Airport (LCY) 1.1 miles
• London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 20.7 miles
• Rochester Airport (RCS) 23.2 miles

Subway/Metro Stations

• Tube Station
• East Ham Tube Station
• Stratford Tube Station
• Barking Tube Station
• Canada Water Tube Station
• Leyton Tube Station
• Liverpool Street Tube Station
• London Bridge Tube Station

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• Blackheath Station

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• Southend-on-Sea

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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

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About Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

• Hotel Room You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
• Freebies This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

This 4-star boat offers charming accommodation in London and is a short stroll from Custom House for Excel DLR Station. It has a spa and wellness center, as well as a beauty centre, a sun deck and free Wi-Fi.

There are a variety of amenities available to guests of Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, including babysitting services, 24-hour reception and car hire. In addition, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer local information.

All lodgings on board the vessel have a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer.

Lunch and dinner are prepared every day at Lands End, as are British, Mediterranean and Asian specialties. Each evening, guests can relax in the comfortable lounge bar.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is ideally situated for those visiting ExCeL London. It is also a brief stroll from Royal Victoria Docklands Light Railway Station.

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Amenities at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

• Room service
• Tea/coffee maker
• Coffee machine
• Wi-Fi available in all areas
• Flat-screen TV
• Cable or satellite TV
• Fire extinguisher
• Free toiletries
• Smoke alarms
• Air-conditioned
• Electric kettle
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
• Dining area
• Dining table
• Family rooms
• Seating area
• Storage available
• Toilet paper
• Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

• Conference rooms
• Wake-up service
• Concierge service
• Safety deposit box
• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

Pool and spa

Accessibility and suitability

• Non-feather pillow
• Terrace/Patio
• Outdoor furniture
• Laundry facilities
• Laundry service
• Iron and ironing board
• Fax/photocopying
• Laptop safe
• Clothes rack
• Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

• Babysitting or child care

Parking and transportation

Health and safety

• Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

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• Great stay very nice helpful staff. (in 19 reviews)
• It’s great place to stay. (in 51 reviews)
• Location and staff great stay. (in 293 reviews)
• and the bar looked total uninviting. (in 61 reviews)
• The air conditioning wasn’t working (in 14 reviews)
• The beds were horrificly uncomfortable. (in 10 reviews)

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• Tower Bridge 4.3 mi
• Tower of London 4.3 mi
• Tate Modern 5.3 mi
• Southbank Centre 6.1 mi
• Somerset House 6.1 mi
• London Eye 6.2 mi
• Westminster Bridge 6.3 mi
• Big Ben 6.4 mi
• Palace of Westminster 6.4 mi
• Westminster Abbey 6.6 mi
• National Gallery 6.6 mi
• British Museum 6.6 mi

Essential information about Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

When to book a room at sunborn london yacht hotel, top tips for your stay at sunborn london yacht hotel.

• If you’re after a cheap room at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and March.
• Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
• The cheapest price a room at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $176, while the most expensive was $225.
• How long should you stay at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

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How can i reach the sunborn london from heathrow airport.

If you are planning to rent a car after your flight to London Heathrow Airport, the travel time to the Sunborn London will be about 1h and 15m, and there are 2 multi-storey car parks within walking distance of the hotel where you can leave the car overnight, namely the Royal Victoria Car Park and the Excel Car Park. Those who prefer catching public transport can take the Heathrow Express which gets you to the London Paddington station, and from there you need to catch the tube to Custom House station, which is a 5m walk from the hotel. The total trip would take about 1h 30m.

Why should I eat on board the Sunborn London?

If you are looking for an exquisite dinner experience with a view, then you won’t even need to leave the yacht. You can start your evening at the Sundown Bar where you can indulge with cocktails while overlooking Canary Wharf, then head to Lands End Restaurant for dinner which offers a fusion menu of fine food made with seasonal ingredients, and a wine list to match with trained sommeliers who will be able to offer recommendations throughout the dinner.

Are there any special offers available for couples at the Sunborn London?

Those looking for a special getaway with their loved one can book the Ultimate Romantic Package, which includes rose petals in the room, a tray of chocolates, and a 3 course dinner on the yacht. In addition, you will get a range of complimentary services such as a room upgrade, a welcome drink as you check-in, a luxurious king size bed for the night, and a discount off all spa treatments at the Symphony Treatments Room.

Can I organize my wedding at the Sunborn London?

The Sunborn London has 3 different wedding packages that you can choose from if you would like to make your wedding on a yacht dream a reality. You need to have a minimum of 40 guests and can host up to 200 people, with 3 different rooms to choose from for the ceremony and dinner. The Gold and Platinum Wedding Packages include a complimentary night at the hotel for the bride and groom, and all packages include discounted rates for their guests who wish to stay the night.

Are there any activities held on board the Sunborn London?

If you are staying at the hotel on a Sunday, you won’t want to miss out on their Sunday Movie Club sessions which are held all throughout summer. They start with an afternoon tea between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm, with the screening of a classic British movie starting at 5:00 pm. Afternoon teas are also available without the movie experience on other days of the week, and you can choose between the Traditional Afternoon Tea experience or the Afternoon Tea with Expertly Chosen Laurent Perrier Champagne Tasting Flight which includes a taste of 3 different sparkling wines from Laurent Perrier.

Where is Sunborn London Yacht Hotel located?

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is located at 1 Royal Victoria Dock in Newham, 6.5 miles from the center of London. Tower Bridge is the closest landmark to Sunborn London Yacht Hotel.

When is check-in time and check-out time at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel?

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

Does Sunborn London Yacht Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

Yes, Sunborn London Yacht Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

How far is Sunborn London Yacht Hotel from the airport?

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is 1.1 miles from London City.

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Imagine staying in the lap of luxury aboard a glamorous superyacht moored in an exclusive location. It’s the epitome of luxury: Sunborn London’s impossibly sleek exterior showcases polished decks and dazzling walls of glass, while inside every space is designed for luxury and comfort

Sunborn London is part of a new breed of yacht hotels, with a five-star superyacht hotel in Gibraltar now open and further projects under development in Europe, USA, South-East Asia, the Middle East and Russia.

Sunborn London is a Yacht Hotel S160, providing around 10,000m² of beautifully designed floorspace and incorporating elegant guest accommodation, restaurants, leisure areas, conference and events facilities. Equipped to four-star luxury standards, the yacht is tailor-made for its London mooring using the highest standards in construction, safety and technology to meet the highest specifications.

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Taxi fare Uber from Kings Cross Station to Sunborn Yacht Hotel

Initial fee: 2.50 GBP Cost of ride time: 8.20 GBP Cost of distance: 10.05 GBP

Total Fare: ~ 20.75 GBP

Initial fee: 3.50 GBP Cost of ride time: 8.20 GBP Cost of distance: 16.23 GBP

Total Fare: ~ 27.93 GBP

Initial fee: 4.00 GBP Cost of ride time: 12.30 GBP Cost of distance: 18.55 GBP

Total Fare: ~ 34.85 GBP

Distance between Kings Cross Station and Sunborn Yacht Hotel is approx. 7.73 miles (12.43 km) with 41 min travel time.

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Dine On A Fancy-Pants Super Yacht Like The Kings And Queens You Are

London is full of lavish eateries, but it does it really get more boujee than wining and dining on an eff-off massive yacht?

Hop onboard the Sunborn Yacht via a rather ominous lift, and ascend into a Gatsby-esque reception area — complete with a glamorous staircase and, of course, a suitably intimidating chandelier.

Head up to Lands End restaurant—where the interior is sadly less impressive and more outdated—and try to bag a seat by the window. You’ll soon forget about the restaurant’s underwhelming interior, as you’ll be spending your time staring out at the O2, Canary Wharf and the ever-so-sexy Emirates Air Line. If you time it right, which we strongly suggest you do, the sunset views are IN. SANE. 😍

You can choose to start your evening with an Aperitiv—choosing from an Aperol Spritz, a Bellini, or a Rossini—or you can go straight in with the wine, like I did. (Nothing stands between this girl and her wine.) I initially stayed faithful to the deep-seated connoisseur inside me and had a glass of white to go with my crab starter, but once I tried my boyfriend’s Cabernet Sauvignon, there was no turning back.

(See also: 11 lovely London wine bars .)

As for the food: it’s certainly worth writing home about. Scoff on British grub from Michelin star chef Paul Hegly (previously of The Vineyard in Newbury), including the likes of Brixham crab with crème fraiche, apple, cucumber and radish; Crispy free range hen egg with Caesar emulsion and charred gem lettuce; and Suffolk pork belly with celeriac, potato dauphinoise, burnt apple and young vegetables. The two latter dishes were definite highlights, if you’re asking us.

Paul says he’s “at home working with passionate like-minded people creating seasonal British produce where provenance is at the heart of everything we do”. He reckons his appointment to Lands End is “the start of a truly exciting journey in transforming the food at the Sunborn Yacht Hotel”. We’d say you’re doing a pretty stellar job already, Paul. 🌟

Location: You’ll find Lands End on the Sunborn Yacht at Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, Royal Docks, E16 1AA. See it on Google Maps . Opening hours: Breakfast, 6:30–10:30am (weekdays) or 7–11am (weekends). Lunch, 12:30–3pm. Dinner, 6–10pm. Price: Starters range from £10–16. Mains range from £20–28. More information: on their website .

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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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A night on the water at Sunborn Yacht hotel London

A stay at Sunborn Yacht hotel

Spending a night at the Sunborn Yacht hotel London was a rather pleasant if surreal experience, not least because I saw the hotel first from high up in the sky – not a usual occurrence! The hotel is located at Royal Victoria Dock in East London which is just a short walk from the cable car which crosses the Thames from North Greenwich. This means you can easily see the gleaming white yacht which is the Sunborn hotel from 90 metres up in the air, along with the sparkling water and the nearby London City Airport.

Our first glimpse of the Sunborn Yacht hotel London was from the cable car across the Thames

Getting to Sunborn Yacht hotel London

We had decided to arrive like tourists, so rather than getting the DLR or Elizabeth Line to Customs House station, which is just a few minutes walk from the Sunborn, we instead caught the river bus with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from the Embankment to North Greenwich.

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The hour-long cruise sailed past iconic London sights such as Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and HMS Belfast while we enjoyed a civilised drink along with the views, chatting to friendly travellers on the boat, far more pleasant than a tube journey underground.

The Sunborn is located in Royal Victoria Dock in East London

View of the O2 music venue at Greenwich, formerly known as the Millennium Dome

From North Greenwich, home to the O2, we took the cable car – officially called the IFS Cloud Cable Car – over the Thames to Royal Victoria Dock, where the Sunborn Yacht hotel is located. Both journeys were unexpectedly delightful and total novelties to me, a long-time London resident; why should tourists get to do all the fun things?

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Arriving at Sunborn London

From the cable car stop it was just a short walk along the riverside to the Sunborn, which we had already spotted from our lofty vantage point, and it certainly looks impressive from any angle. Rather than being converted from a previous life sailing the Mediterranean, as I had imagined, the Sunborn London was constructed specially for its London mooring, and is the closest hotel to ExCeL , the vast conference centre and exhibition hall which is just a few metres away.

The ExCeL conference and exhibition centre is just a few steps – literally – from the entrance to the Sunborn Yacht hotel London

The entrance to the Sunborn Yacht hotel London

Talking of metres – the Sunborn London has around 10,000m2 of floorspace, which means it feels pretty roomy inside, with 138 bedrooms and suites over five floors, plus a bar, restaurant, conference facilities and several terraces for those sunny days and warm evenings.

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There is a sister hotel, the five-star Sunborn Gibraltar , which seems to be rather more luxurious, with a swimming pool and casino onboard, but I am told there are plans for the Sunborn London to find another spot in London and for a larger Sunborn to moor up here instead.

The impressive reception lobby at Sunborn Yacht hotel London

That is all some way in the future, though, with plans yet to be finalised, and for now the Sunborn London remains London’s only yacht hotel, and it certainly offers a unique place to spend the night. The entrance is certainly a good first impression, with a lift from the quayside opening out onto an impressive double spiral staircase, all gleaming glass and gold. Check in was quick and efficient, and before too long we were walking up the staircase to the 4th floor where our Yacht Executive Room with River View was located.

Bedrooms at Sunborn Yacht hotel

The 138 bedrooms at Sunborn London  start at Yacht Classic, then go up in size and facilities to Yacht Executive and then to the Suites. Our Yacht Executive, was fairly smart, with a large double bed, sofa, TV (which wasn’t very easy to watch from the bed), coffee table, writing desk and lots of mirrors, lights and plug points.

Our Yacht Executive room at Sunborn London was spacious and well-designed, with a large bed, sofa, desk, bathroom with shower and private balcony

The carpet was a little tired but the small ferry-style bathroom with shower was bright and clean and best of all, we had a small balcony with a view up and down the dock.

The bed was comfy and there were enough lights and powerpoints for all

For sitting outside and soaking up the views though, the best option is the terrace on the third floor at the back of the ship which gives great views down to the cable cab and beyond it, the O2 arena at Greenwich. Staff were efficient and helpful, serving us a beer and Bloody Mary cocktail, but be warned, the prices on the Sunborn are pretty steep – a glass of Prosecco will set you back £9 while a pint of lager is £7.50, cocktails are around £18 and a G&T will cost you £20.

Soaking up the sunshine with a cocktail on the terrace of the Sunborn London

A more sensible option is to check out some of the nearby bars and restaurants on dry land, such as The Fox – popular during ExCeL events – or even get a cheap bottle of fizz from the nearby Tesco and enjoy on your balcony, as paying £50 for two rounds of drinks seems a little excessive, even for central London prices, and we certainly weren’t in central London. There’s also a selection of bar snacks, such as whitebait, £9.50, or larger plates like fish and chips at £22, but we had reserved a table at the Sunborn’s Land’s End restaurant and decided to wait.

Dinner at Sunborn Yacht

Dinner on the Sunborn is served on the fourth floor, in the open-plan Land’s End restaurant, and guests are advised to book as it can get busy. Staff kindly let us switch from our initial table under some over-enthusiastic air-conditioning to a warmer one and it was nice to dine while seeing the views of the water outside.

Sadly, the food didn’t match the venue or its prices, which was a shame considering the unique location. The Sunborn itself doesn’t shy away from making extravagant claims about its restaurant, as its website proclaims: ‘In our beautiful and elegant restaurant, you’ll find an array of striking and memorable flavours, an inspiring range of local and seasonal ingredients, and menus and wine lists specifically curated to take you to new heights of sensory pleasure…To dine on board Sunborn’s luxury superyacht is to go on a voyage into a realm of flavour, aroma, and texture, and to treat yourself to something truly out of the ordinary.’

The Pressed Rabbit and Parma Ham Terrine to start

Sweetcorn chowder

We hadn’t read this blurb before dining but even so, the prices and venue meant that we had been really looking forward to something special. The starters were perfectly adequate, with Pressed Rabbit and Parma Ham Terrine (£15) and my large, warming bowl of Sweetcorn Chowder (£9.50) but the mains weren’t up to expectations; my seared Tuna Steak Nicoise (£34) was very odd, with the tuna having been seemingly brined or treated in some way that it tasted more like gammon, with oddly sliced eggs and an over-powering balsamic dressing, while my partner’s vast Lobster Tagliatelle (£32) was slightly better, but needed more flavour and more lobster. We decided to take one dessert to our room (Vanilla Creme Brûlée, £12) and were surprised to find it was really rather tiny.

My seared Tuna Steak Nicoise

Lobster Tagliatelle

It was a shame as dining on a boat certainly felt very special and the prices certainly hinted that the food would be a cut above the usual fare, but reluctantly I have to say I didn’t feel it matched the venue or the cost. ‘There’s something for everyone in the UK’s most exclusive and one of a kind venue’ says the website, so it does seem like a severe case of over-writing and under-delivering, at least on the evening we were there. The glass of red wine we had with our meal was very nice though and the Pina colada-style cocktail which came in a giant glass pineapple glass was fun and showed a bit of imagination and verve.

Cocktails at dinner were fun, especially the one served in a massive pineapple

Breakfast at Sunborn

Judging by the reviews on Tripadvisor breakfast at Sunborn yacht hotel, the breakfast is a hugely popular part of guests’ stay, but I think they were having an off-day when I visited (or maybe my expectations were too high?). Breakfast is buffet-only, so you help yourself from a variety of cooked options on hot plates, which range from sausages to bacon, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, baked beans and hash browns as well as a selection of cold meats, yoghurt, smoked fish, cereals and bread.

The yogurt was fine but the scrambled eggs were cold (even from the tray freshly brought from the kitchen), the sausages not very tasty and the bacon very patchily cooked, so for a hotel which claims to offer a ‘five-star, luxury experience’ I found it rather lacking – plus the coffee available was only filter coffee and staff were not very pleased with my request for a proper espresso – although they did oblige in the end. It is always tricky for a hotel to manage expectations but as breakfast is a highlight of most hotel stays, it surely isn’t too hard to make sure that food is well cooked and piping hot when served.

The lounge at the Sunborn Yacht hotel London

That said, staying at the Sunborn yacht hotel was certainly a unique London hotel experience and if you’re visiting ExCeL then it is the ideal place for location and convenience, plus sitting on the terrace in the sunshine next to the sparkling water of Royal Victoria Dock was a lovely way to spend the afternoon – I look forward to the arrival of Sunborn’s more luxurious replacement which will no doubt be a great addition to the area, whether you choose to travel by land, sea or air.

Sunborn Yacht hotel London at night

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Sunborn Yacht hotel , Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 20 3714 8111

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