Sunday Feb 29, 2004

Opening of New Novotel

Novotel London ExCeL, part of a £50 million Accor hotel complex, opened its doors to guests at the start of Hotelympia on Monday 23rd February. The latest hotel to open at ExCeL, the Novotel completes Phase 1 of the ExCeL London campus, bringing the total to 8 onsite hotels.

Says ExCeL London Chief Executive, Jamie Buchan: " The Novotel London ExCeL London is a welcome addition to our onsite hotel portfolio. The opening of the Novotel gives visitors the option of another high quality 4-star hotel within a 5-minute walk of ExCeL. We are looking forward to working with Accor and strengthening our reputation as the ideal location for exhibitions, conferences & special events."

Located alongside Royal Victoria Dock, international four-star Novotel London ExCeL London and its neighbour, international two-star Ibis London ExCeL London are the closest hotels to the main entrance of ExCeL.

Says Michael Lucas, General Manager Novotel London ExCeL: " We are thrilled with the new international four-star Novotel London ExCeL London which opened its doors to guests this week. Its prime location overlooking the Royal Victoria Dock and main entrance of ExCeL London will ensure that the hotel is a huge success. As well as offering value for money contemporary accommodation, the hotel's spectacular Upper Deck bar and restaurant will ensure it is quickly established as the place to relax during, or at the end of a busy day."

For more information, please contact Gemma Parkhouse at ExCeL London on 020 7069 4739 or email gemmaparkhouse@ExCeL-london.co.uk