Congratulations on reaching your graduation milestone
Official accommodation to maximise your trip to London
Which hotels are best for graduands?
Browse the official hotels below. These are in close proximity to the ICC Auditorium, ExCel London (Graduation Ceremony venue) selected to enhance your London experience.
Is there a special room booking rate for graduands and guests?
Yes. Preferential rates for graduands and guests have been negotiated from Friday 8 December to Saturday 9 December 2023.
How do I book the official accommodation?
To access your special room booking rates, use the booking link or email address listed in the information for each hotel. Please do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website. Diarise the cut-off dates and individual hotel cancellation policies to avoid cancellation fees.
Hyatt Place London City East
8-minute walk from Whitechapel Station. 23-minute journey to Prince Regent Station via (Docklands Light Railway) for the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue).
Nearest stations: Whitechapel (Tube, Overground, Elizabeth Line), Aldgate East (Tube)
Rate: 20% off best available rate, from £140 for single occupancy / £160 for double occupancy per night (including breakfast, WIFI & VAT). Please note a discretionary 5% service charge will be added to the bill.
Booking information
- Book your room from now until Wednesday 8 November.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge 72 hours prior to arrival. Any cancellation made within 72 hours of arrival will carry a 100% charge for the full number of nights. Non arrival bookings will carry a 100% charge for the full number of nights.
- To access the best available rate, please use the link below and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
Good Hotel London
Bridge at the entrance of Good Hotel London
12-minute walk to the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue). 4-minute walk to Royal Victoria Station (DLR). 11-minute walk from Custom House Station (DLR & Elizabeth Line). London City Airport is 9 minutes away by taxi.
Nearest station: Royal Victoria (DLR)
Rate: 10-12% off best available rate, from £99
Booking information
- Cancellation policy: Different cancellation terms apply, dependent on rate selected.
- Book via below link and quote code CEMS2023
- Book via the reservations office quoting code CEMS2023 at Reservations.london@goodhotel.co.uk or phone +44 203 637 7401.
- To access the best available rate, please use the link below or use the email provided and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
Canopy by Hilton London City
Located in the heart of the City of London and close to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. A short walk from Tower Gateway DLR Station. 20-minute journey by DLR to Prince Regent Station for the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue).
Nearest stations: Tower Gateway (DLR), Aldgate (Tube), Liverpool Street (Tube, Overground, Elizabeth Line)
Rate: 10% off best available rate, from £259 per night
Booking information
- Cancellation policy: Different cancellation terms apply, dependent on rate selected.
- To access the best available rate, please use the link below and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London
Located in the heart of the City of London, 5-minutes from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London and a 6-minute walk from Tower Hill DLR Station. 20-minute journey by DLR to Prince Regent Station for the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue).
Nearest station: Tower Hill (DLR)
Rate: 8% off best available rate
Booking information
- Cancellation policy: Different cancellation terms apply, dependent on rate selected.
- Call the hotel on +44 20 7709 1000 and ask for reservations quoting the code D113027531
- To access the best available rate please, use the link below or call the hotel quoting the code D113027531 and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
Holiday Inn Express London – Royal Docks, Docklands
4-minute walk from Canning Town Tube and DLR Station, with fast connections to London City Airport and the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue).
Nearest station: Canning Town (Tube, DLR)
Rate: £215 (single, twin & double occupancy) per night (including breakfast, WIFI & VAT)
Booking information
- Book your room from now until Tuesday 7 November.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge if done at least 7 days prior to arrival. Any cancellation after 7 days prior to arrival will carry a 100% charge for the full number of nights.
- Book via email for attention of Tara Aljadery: reservations@hiexroyaldocks.co.uk quoting the booking code CEMS
- To access the best available rate, please use the email provided and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
Hotel Saint
8-minute walk from Tower Gateway DLR Station. 10-minute walk from Liverpool Street (Elizabeth Line). Both stations offer easy access to the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue).
Nearest stations: Tower Gateway (DLR), Liverpool Street (Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line)
Rate: 15% off best available rate
Booking information
- Book your room from now until Thursday 9 November.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge if made in writing at least 28 days prior to arrival. Any rooms cancelled less than 28 days prior to arrival are liable to a 100% charge for the full number of nights.
- Book via email reservations@hotelsaint.com. Please quote code: London School of Economics
- To access the best available rate, please use the email provided and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
Hyatt Regency London Stratford
4-minute walk from Stratford Station. 25-minute journey to Prince Regent DLR Station for the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue).
Nearest station: Stratford (Tube, Overground, Elizabeth Line)
Rate: From £199 for single occupancy / £209 for double occupancy per night (including breakfast in The Elondi Restaurant and Bar, WIFI & VAT).
Booking information
- Book your room from now until Friday 10 November.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge if made in writing at least 7 days prior to arrival. Any cancellation made within 7 days of arrival will carry a 100% charge for the full number of nights.
- To access the best available rate please, use the link below and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
ibis London ExCel Docklands
12-minute walk to the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue). 8-minute walk from Royal Victoria Station and Custom House Station.
Nearest stations: Royal Victoria (DLR) or Custom House (Elizabeth Line & DLR)
Rate: 20% off the best available rate (BAR), minimum of 2 nights stay
Booking information
- Book from now until Tuesday 7 November.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation policy for individual reservations attending this event will be 30 days prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival will occur a penalty charge equivalent to the full accommodation cost.
- Full payment will be taken at time of booking. For any amendments and cancellations to confirmed reservations to be made via and directly with the hotel res team at: H3655-RE@Accor.com.
- To access the best available rate, please use the link below and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
Novotel London ExCel
12-minute walk to the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue). 8-minute walk from Royal Victoria Station and Custom House Station.
Nearest stations: Royal Victoria
(DLR) or Custom House (Elizabeth Line & DLR)
Rate: 20% off the best available rate (BAR), minimum of 2 nights stay
Booking information
- Book from now until Tuesday 7 November.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation policy for individual reservations attending this event will be 30 days prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival will occur a penalty charge equivalent to the full accommodation cost.
- Full payment will be taken at time of booking. Amendments and cancellations to confirmed reservations must be made directly with the hotel reservations team at: H3656-RE@Accor.com.
- To access the best available rate please, use the link below and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel
Double tree by Hilton located on the banks of Royal Docks
6-minute walk to the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue). The hotel is within minutes of Prince Regent DLR Station.
Nearest station: Prince Regent (DLR)
Rate: 15% of best available rate, from £215
Booking information
- Cancellation policy: Rooms may be cancelled free of charge up to 21 days prior to arrival.
- To book: email groups@dtexcel.com and quote the group code AEXDSC
- To access the best available rate, please use the email provided and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
The Gantry London
1-minute walk from Stratford International Station and 20-minutes by DLR to Prince Regent Station for the ICC Auditorium at ExCel London (Graduation Day venue).
Nearest station: Stratford International (DLR, National Rail)
Rate: 15% off the best available rate (single occupancy) per night including VAT. The price excludes breakfast which can be added at £22 per person per day.
Booking information
- Book your room from now until Tuesday 7 November 2023.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge if made in writing at least 30 days prior to arrival. A 100% cancellation charge for the whole stay will apply for any cancellation within 30 days of arrival.
- Book via the link below, enter your dates and select the special rate button on the following page. Enter the code: 3246693 in the ‘Corporate Account’ box.
- Book via email at reservations@thegantrylondon.com and quote code: 3246693
- To access the best available rate, please use the link below or email provided and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
Aloft London ExCel
Located right next to the ICC Auditorium, ExCel London (Graduation Day venue) and a 7-minute walk from Prince Regent DLR station.
Nearest station: Prince Regent (DLR)
Rate: £212 single occupancy per night (including breakfast & VAT). An additional £13.00 would be applicable for a second guest.
Booking information
- Book your room from now until Friday 6 October 2023
- Cancellation policy: Guests may cancel the reservations without penalty up to 30 days prior to arrival. After this deadline, 100% cancellation fee will apply.
- Please contact +44 (0) 800 221 222 if you require support with your booking.
- To access the best available rate, please use the link below and do not reserve rooms directly on the hotel’s website.
