Quick Summary
A taxi to Novotel London ExCeL (E16 1AA) costs £51 from London City, £69 from Heathrow, £74 from Stansted, £81 from Gatwick, £86 from Luton and £93 from Southend for a saloon car, all-in. London City is the closest airport at 2 miles. A fixed fare with LondonAirport-Taxi.com includes meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7 from all six London airports.
At-a-Glance Answer (Taxi to Novotel London ExCeL by Airport)
The cost of a taxi to Novotel London ExCeL depends on which London airport you land at. The hotel is at 7 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock (E16 1AA) in Royal Docks. The cheapest airport is London City at £51, and Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £69. Every fare below is a fixed saloon price for up to 3 passengers, confirmed before you book. London City Airport is just 2 miles from the hotel, so the fare is our minimum, £51.
Taxi to Novotel London ExCeL: Fares from All Six London Airports
| From airport | Miles | Typical time | Saloon fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City (LCY) — closest | 2 | 5–10 mins | £51 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 25 | 60–90 mins | £69 |
| Stansted (STN) | 34 | 45–70 mins | £74 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 49 | 70–100 mins | £81 |
| Luton (LTN) | 53 | 70–100 mins | £86 |
| Southend (SEN) | 35 | 50–75 mins | £93 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices for a saloon (up to 3 passengers and 3 bags) at the time of writing; your exact fare is shown before you pay. Journey times are typical and vary with traffic. For every vehicle and route, see our Heathrow taxi prices and London City taxi prices pages.
Where Is Novotel London ExCeL, and Which Airport Is Closest?
Novotel London ExCeL is at 7 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock (E16 1AA), at the western end of the ExCeL London exhibition centre in the Royal Docks. It has around 257 rooms and is used mainly by exhibitors and visitors to ExCeL events. Royal Victoria DLR station is about a 6-minute walk, and London City Airport is only 2 miles away.
- London City: 2 miles, typically 5–10 minutes, £51 for a saloon.
- Heathrow: 25 miles, typically 60–90 minutes, £69 for a saloon.
- Stansted: 34 miles, typically 45–70 minutes, £74 for a saloon.
- Gatwick: 49 miles, typically 70–100 minutes, £81 for a saloon.
- Luton: 53 miles, typically 70–100 minutes, £86 for a saloon.
- Southend: 35 miles, typically 50–75 minutes, £93 for a saloon.
Why Take a Taxi to Novotel London ExCeL Instead of the Train?
The DLR links London City Airport to the Royal Docks, but from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton you would cross the whole of London by train with your cases, usually with more than one change. A pre-booked taxi avoids all of that:
- Door to door: your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
- Fixed fare: the price is set when you book and does not change with traffic or demand.
- Meet and greet: your driver waits inside arrivals with a name board and tracks your flight.
- One vehicle for everyone: for exhibitors and conference groups, one booking replaces several tickets.
- Any hour: 24/7, including early and late flights when trains are not running.
For a full comparison of train, coach and taxi, see our guides to the cheapest way into London from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Vehicle Options and Group Travel to Novotel London ExCeL
Using Heathrow as the example, here is what each vehicle costs to Novotel London ExCeL. Other airports follow the same pattern above their saloon fare.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | From Heathrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £69 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £75 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £94 |
| MPV | 5 | 4 | £91 |
| 7-seat MPV | 6 | 5 | £104 |
| 8-seat MPV | 7 | 7 | £124 |
| Executive MPV | 8 | 7 | £154 |
The executive MPV takes up to 8 passengers. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together. For a single minibus or a larger group, ask us on WhatsApp or see our minibus hire page. Child seats are free of charge, maximum two per car, and fit in MPVs and larger vehicles. Book them in advance.
What’s Included and Waiting Time
Every fixed fare to Novotel London ExCeL includes meet and greet inside the arrivals hall with a name board, real-time flight tracking and the airport’s pick-up charges. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight actually lands, at every airport. There is no night surcharge: the price you book is the price you pay.
Hotels Near Novotel London ExCeL
For other London hotels, see our guides for The Tower Hotel by Tower Bridge and The Shard. For flights from the Royal Docks, see our London City Airport taxi page.
Other Airport Guides
For full pricing and the vehicle fleet, see our Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend airport taxi pages. Leaving from the hotel? Our UK airport drop-off charges compared guide explains the forecourt fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Novotel London ExCeL?
£69 for a saloon car carrying up to 3 passengers.
The hotel is about 25 miles from Heathrow, typically 60–90 minutes. An estate is £75, an executive car £94, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £91 and a 7-seat MPV for 6 passengers £104. The fare is fixed and includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting.
Which London airport is closest to Novotel London ExCeL?
London City, at about 2 miles.
A saloon from London City costs £51 and typically takes 5–10 minutes. Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £69.
How much is a taxi to Novotel London ExCeL from Gatwick, Stansted or Luton?
£81 from Gatwick, £74 from Stansted and £86 from Luton, for a saloon.
Typical journey times are 70–100 minutes from Gatwick, 45–70 from Stansted and 70–100 from Luton. Larger vehicles are available from every airport.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Novotel London ExCeL?
£93 for a saloon car.
It is about 35 miles, typically 50–75 minutes. The fare includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Where exactly is Novotel London ExCeL, and where will the taxi drop me?
At 7 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AA. Your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
By public transport, Royal Victoria DLR station is about a 6-minute walk away; from London City it is a short DLR trip, but every other airport means crossing London with changes.
Is a taxi to Novotel London ExCeL better than the train?
With luggage, for a group or on an early or late flight, usually yes.
The train can be cheaper for one person travelling light. A fixed-fare taxi takes you door to door with no changes, and one vehicle covers the whole group.
Can I book a taxi from Novotel London ExCeL back to the airport?
Yes, return trips to every London airport are booked the same way, at a fixed fare.
Your driver collects you from the hotel entrance at the time you choose. Allow extra time in weekday rush hours.
What if we are a group of 8 or more?
Up to 8 passengers fit in one executive MPV, £154 from Heathrow. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together.
If you would rather have a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp for a quote.
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Summary: Booking Your Taxi to Novotel London ExCeL
A taxi to Novotel London ExCeL costs £51 from London City, £69 from Heathrow, £74 from Stansted, £81 from Gatwick, £86 from Luton and £93 from Southend for a saloon, with larger vehicles at every airport. You get a fixed price, meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7. Get your fixed fare to Novotel London ExCeL from any London airport.
