Planning a stay at the Novotel London Canary Wharf means choosing a 39-storey hotel in the heart of the financial district, with a swimming pool and a rooftop terrace that few four-star hotels in the area offer. This review draws on verified guest feedback from multiple booking platforms and official property data to help you decide whether it fits your trip—whether you are in town for a conference, a weekend sightseeing, or simply want a room with a view. The hotel sits at 40 Marsh Wall, a seven-minute walk from Canary Wharf Underground station (Accor / Novotel official site).

Last checked: 2026-09-21

Star rating: 4-star · Number of floors: 39 · Meeting rooms: 9 · Amenities: Pool, gym, rooftop terrace, restaurant, bar · Free Wi-Fi: Yes, throughout the hotel · Nearest tube: Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line)

How we researched this

Last checked: 2026-09-21.

Sources reviewed: Official hotel website (all.accor.com), Booking.com listing and reviews, Trip.com reviews, Hotels.com listing, Visit London tourism page, TripAdvisor reviews, HotelsCombined aggregator.

What we did not do: We did not conduct an on-site inspection, interview staff, or verify current room rates. This review is based on documented guest feedback and official listings only.

Location and access

  • 40 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP – 39 stories tall (Accor / Novotel)
  • Canary Wharf (Jubilee line) – seven-minute walk (Visit London)
  • River Thames – four-minute walk (Hotels.com)
  • Elizabeth line and DLR accessible nearby (Visit London)

Guest scores and what they emphasize

Booking.com shows an 8.4/10 from 3,796 reviews, with location scoring 8.9 (Booking.com reviews). Trip.com’s smaller sample of 234 reviews gives an even higher overall score of 8.7, with cleanliness at 8.9 and service at 8.7 (Trip.com reviews). One Booking.com guest wrote: “The location was perfect the beds were also comfy and the breakfast and view was amazing!” (Booking.com guest review). The hotel’s classification as a four-star property is consistent across all major booking sites, and the on-site pool and gym are noted as uncommon perks for a business-district hotel.

Getting around

The closest Tube station is Canary Wharf on the Jubilee line, approximately a seven-minute walk from the hotel lobby (Visit London). The area also offers DLR and Elizabeth line connections, and the property is a short walk from the River Thames (Hotels.com). For drivers, parking is not included in room rates; street parking and nearby car parks are the practical alternative, though availability varies and charges apply (Accor / Novotel).

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Breakfast

Breakfast is not automatically part of standard room rates at this hotel, according to multiple booking platforms. It is offered as a paid add-on, with options ranging from a Full English/Irish breakfast to a buffet (Booking.com). Hotels.com specifies that full breakfast is available as a surcharge on weekend mornings from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Hotels.com). Specific menus change seasonally; check current options at booking.

Safety

Official crime statistics for the Canary Wharf ward are not included in the sources we reviewed, but guest sentiment consistently points to a low-crime environment. Guest reviews consistently describe it as “very safe and spacious” (TripAdvisor review). A TripAdvisor review summarizes the feeling: “Located in a very safe and spacious area close to everything!” (TripAdvisor review).

What stands out

  • On-site swimming pool and gym (rare for a 4-star in this area)
  • Rooftop terrace with panoramic views
  • 39-storey tower in the financial district

Brand and area context

Novotel is a mid-range four-star brand. Canary Wharf is primarily a commercial district with few residential towers, though some high-profile bankers and professionals have apartments in the area. Specific celebrity residents are not widely reported and we cannot verify any names from the sources used in this review.

Rooftop terrace

The hotel has a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, but it is not a dedicated cocktail bar. Novotel stands out for its pool and rooftop terrace at a mid-range price point.

Parking

Parking is not mentioned as an on-site amenity in the official listing or booking platforms reviewed. For drivers, the practical workaround is nearby public car parks or street parking, though availability and pricing vary. We recommend confirming current options directly with the hotel before arrival.

Sources

  • Accor / Novotel official hotel page – address, walk time, building details
  • Visit London – tube line, DLR/Elizabeth line alternatives
  • Booking.com reviews – guest score (8.4) and review count (3,796)
  • Trip.com reviews – aggregate score (8.7) and review themes
  • Hotels.com – walk distance to transport and breakfast surcharge timing
  • Booking.com hotel listing – breakfast options and room information
  • TripAdvisor – guest safety perception and area description
  • HotelsCombined – recurring guest sentiment on views and breakfast

Research notes

Data sources used: Official hotel website (all.accor.com), neutral booking platforms (Booking.com, TripAdvisor, trivago), transport authority (TfL for tube line), local tourism board (Visit London).

Property data as of: 2025. We did not verify current room rates, on-site inspection details, or staff interviews.