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Lands End Restaurant

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• Dining style Casual Elegant
• Price £26 to £40
• Cuisines British
• Hours of Operation Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
• Phone number 020 3714 8111
• Website http://www.sunbornhotels.com/london/restaurant-bar/lands-end-restaurant/
• Payment Options AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress Code Smart Casual
• Executive Chef Paul Ribbands
• Catering Our kitchen believes in celebrating the unique flavours that every ingredient brings to the table, and in revelling in creativity, flair, and the artistry of contemporary British cuisine.<br /><br />We offer a wonderful Banqueting, Canape and Bowl food menus that can be uniquely tailored to your requirements.
• Private party facilities With eight stunning settings – each with its own character, features, and unrivalled views, Sunborn London is re-imagining what private dining can be. By bringing together a whole world of tempting flavours and unforgettable ambience.
• Location Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, London, E16 1AA
• Area Docklands
• Cross Street Western Gateway, Excel Centre<br />Victoria Dock Road
• Parking Details Royal Victoria Car park
• Public Transit Custom House DLR Station<br />Custom House Elizabeth Line<br />IFS Cable Car Royal Victoria Station
• Additional Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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How is Lands End Restaurant restaurant rated?

Lands End Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 656 OpenTable diners.

Is Lands End Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, London, E16 1AA

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Lands End at Sunborn Yacht

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Situated within the Sunborn luxury yacht hotel, Lands End restaurant overlooks the Thames, providing great views up and down river and across to The O2 and Canary Wharf.

Named after the original alias for Victoria's Docks, Lands End offers modern European fare with hints of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine courtesy of executive head chef Franck Katemesha. Mains include pan-fried beef fillet, roasted salmon fillet and butternut squash and pea risotto; with crab and mango fishcakes to start or roasted Mediterranean veggies. 

Drinks encompass the usual hot and cold beverages, plus a selection of Cognacs and a four-page wine list.

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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.

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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 – Railway access

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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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 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 (8.9)

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
• Ambiance Modern
• Dietary options Vegetarian

Facilities of Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

• Toilet paper
• Bath or shower
• Private bathroom
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Sun terrace
• Coffee machine
• Electric kettle
• Clothes rack
• Seating Area
• Flat-screen TV
• Tea/Coffee maker
• Invoice provided
• Concierge service
• Luggage 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
• Safety deposit box
• Air conditioning
• Non-smoking throughout
• Wake-up service
• Laptop safe
• Ironing facilities

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Child policies.

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

The fine print Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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

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Check-in at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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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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Indulge in Luxury with the Sunborn Yacht Afternoon Tea

Sunborn Yacht afternoon tea is a luxury experience for those who are looking for something different. Set in a stunning space with an amazing view of the Docklands, it’s perfect for people who want to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with a twist. I mean, how often do you get to enjoy afternoon tea on a yacht?

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Where is the Sunborn Yacht?

London Docklands, as with so much of the city, is steeped in history. In its prime, it was the part of the port of London, which at one time was the biggest port in the world. Over the years the ports of London scaled back massively and the area was neglected, becoming a not so desirable part of the city. Thankfully, a lot of money was invested and London Docklands has become a vibrant, modern and desirable place to spend time.

The Sunborn Yacht is permanently docked in what was formerly the Royal Victoria Docks. These days, it’s just a stone’s throw from the Excel exhibition centre, and surrounded by hotels, bars and residential areas.

From the restaurant where afternoon tea is served, the view looks out over the water, with flats in the distance and the city of London creates a dramatic skyline.

As you approach Sunborn Yacht, it’s hard not to have a wow moment. Claimed to be the only super yacht hotel experience available in the UK, it is eye-wateringly huge and not easy to miss as you approach.

On board, there are standard hotel rooms and luxurious suites, as well as a restaurant and bar. The restaurant hosts guests and general public for both dinner and afternoon tea, enjoyed with stunning views of London from the aptly named Land’s End Restaurant.

Sunborn Yacht also offers conference space, and if you’re really after the wow factor, you can even get married on the yacht!

Sunborn Yacht Afternoon Tea menu

As with most traditional afternoon teas, the Sunborn Yacht offers a three-tier dining experience. On the bottom layer, the sandwiches are lined up for easy viewing of the fillings. Middle layer follows traditional afternoon tea with the scones, and on the top layer are the desserts.

The sandwiches on offer are traditional British choices such as ham and mustard, coronation chicken, salmon and creme fraiche, beef and horseradish and egg mayo. Served with different types of bread, with one filling in a brioche roll, this is far from a standard sandwich plate.

Moving on to the scone layer, two raisin scones are on offer per person, accompanied by clotted cream and a small jar of fruit jam or preserve. Although the scones are modest in size, they’re delicious and the perfect size to be enjoyed alongside the rest of the afternoon tea.

Coming to the final dish of sweets, this is where the creativity of the chef usually comes through. For the Sunborn Yacht afternoon tea, you’re treated to an Earl Grey panna cotta – keeping on trend with the afternoon tea – plus a chocolate delice, a mini jam tart and a delicious passionfruit cheesecake.

You can view the full Sunborn Yacht afternoon tea menu as of October 2022 here .

How to book Afternoon Tea on the Sunborn Yacht

You can book afternoon tea directly on the Sunborn Yacht website , or via a third party provider.

Can I buy a voucher?

The Sunborn Yacht Afternoon Tea is a unique idea for a gift, and vouchers are available for afternoon tea or afternoon tea with cocktails directly on the Sunborn Yacht website .

There are also vouchers on Wowcher for a discounted rate, though there are usually time limitations on these, for example only during the week.

Does the yacht move?

Nope! The yacht is permanently moored in the dock, and has virtually no movement or swaying despite being in the water.

Is there a dress code?

Afternoon tea is still considered a nice way to spend the afternoon and an event to dress up for. While there’s no formal dress code, you’ll likely feel a little out of place if you turn up in joggers and a hoody. It’s best to aim for smart-casual.

How to get to Sunborn Yacht

By car: Sunborn Yacht is permanently docked just next door to the Excel Exhibition Centre, so the car park there is conveniently located to use for access.

By public transport: If you’re arriving by tube, the nearest stations are Custom House (Elizabeth Line and DLR) or Canning Town (Jubilee Line).

By cable car: If you’re coming from/ going to Greenwich after, don’t miss the opportunity to catch the cable car!

Can you stay on board the Sunborn Yacht?

If you’re looking for a really luxurious experience, you can pair your afternoon tea with a stay on board the Sunborn Yacht Hotel . It’s a great location for exploring East London, but with accommodation as quirky and fancy as this, wouldn’t you want to stay on board and enjoy it?

My experience

My cousin recently got married and as a belated celebration we had a girl’s day enjoying the Sunborn Yacht afternoon tea. Four of us made our way to the yacht on a chilly October day, with the rain clouds threatening overhead.

Stepping out from the dockside lift into the main lobby, we were greeted with an instant wow factor. The grand chandelier hung between the curved staircases, and we made our way up to the restaurant to be shown to our table. It was fairly quiet in the restaurant despite being 1pm on a Saturday, but we didn’t mind as we were here for two things: cakes and catch ups.

The staff were very attentive, and our hot drinks appeared in front of us in no time: two teas, two coffees. As we started to settle in, the plate stands were placed on the table and we got stuck in. I don’t know about you, but our method is start at the bottom with the sandwiches, and work our way up to the scones and then desserts.

My mum and I shared our plate stand, offering to swap sandwiches we each didn’t like. My favourite was the ham and mustard on soft, squidgy white bread, with just enough mustard to give it a hint of ohh without overpowering the thick slices of ham.

Moving up the scones, the age old debate of jam or cream first was quickly settled with a generous smooshing of both. I had an unusual selection of blackcurrant jam, and while initially I wasn’t sure, it turned out to be quite a nice change. The other pot of jam on our plate was raspberry, a firm favourite in my family to have with scones.

The top plate was calling to us, but we’re old hands at this afternoon tea game and knew the key was pacing. Thankfully we were in great company and managed to stretch our afternoon tea out over several hours, being offered top ups on our drinks at regular intervals. By the time we were ready to head off, any leftover food had really been sat out too long to request a doggy bag.

Would I recommend it?

Absolutely! The yacht is very impressive, and although a large portion of it is the hotel, the view from the restaurant over the water is gorgeous. If it’s a sunny day and you can sit outside, just wow. There aren’t many places you can enjoy afternoon tea on a boat in London, so it has a unique feel to it.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent, what more could you ask for? Oh, price. In comparison to the cost of afternoon tea at some of London’s fancier spots, the Sunborn Yacht afternoon tea is very reasonably priced, especially if you can snag a voucher on a discount website!

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October 30, 2022 at 5:00 pm

I’m always up for afternoon tea, and the Sunborn looks like the perfect place to be! PS: I’m a jam first, then cream gal! 😉

October 30, 2022 at 9:32 pm

Jam then cream? Controversial 😜

November 1, 2022 at 12:26 pm

I never say no to an Afternoon Tea in London and this one is very close to my former base in East London. Definitely a cool spot to check out. The pricing is very moderate and I would love to try it myself. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and making me aware that this experience exists.

Carolin | Solo Travel Story

November 1, 2022 at 2:32 pm

Such an amazing way to spend an afternoon for a special occasion! Now that I think of it, I don’t think I’ve had a proper afternoon tea ever, even during my stay in the UK – though I *did* have a lot of scones (with cream first! I think my method would be the same as you: starting at the bottom then making my way to the top layers!

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Afternoon Tea at Sunborn Yacht Hotel London

If you happen to be around ExCeL London , visit this restaurant. Do not delay your visit – seriously, the British cuisine is waiting for you. At Afternoon Tea at Sunborn Yacht Hotel London , visitors may try tasty Scones , brioches and baked scones . It's time to degustate good champagne or delicious prosecco . Tea that you will order is great. Guests don't highly appreciate meat sandwiches at this place.

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Imagine a luxury room on a glamorous yacht hotel in the very heart of London’s Docklands. A stay aboard Sunborn London presents visitors with the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience: the privacy and exclusivity of an ocean-going yacht combined with the quality and comfort of a top-class hotel.

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Reserve a Yacht Executive Suite or Yacht Junior Suite aboard Sunborn London and step into a world of luxury. With extensive living space inside and out, and panoramic city vistas, it’s the ideal setting for an unforgettable stay in this prime London location. Our four suites also include a complimentary mini bar with the items below.

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Excellent stay at the Sunborn Yacht Hotel

Earlier in the year we purchased an experience package for a three course meal in London (plus cocktail) and a trip up the shard, both of which we will be reviewing separately.

The biggest question for us was, how are we travelling down and where are we staying. Again, that’s another story by itself, so we will skip that for now.

As you might know, we generally use Booking.com for our hotel arrangements and on this occasion we finally decided to stay at the London Sunborn Yacht Hotel, moored adjacent to the Excel centre in the heart of the Docklands.

To be honest, I’ve been drawn to this hotel since it was first introduced, but it’s always been slightly too expensive for us and in the past we have considered it too far off the beaten track. But an amazing midweek deal being offered (along with a free upgrade to Classic King river view) meant we couldn’t turn it down – it was cheaper than the Holiday Inn Express North Greenwich (which had been our first choice) and also a couple of other budget hotels in the same area.

And of course, we couldn’t pretend the thought of staying on a luxury yacht didn’t have a little extra appeal to us.

Now I’ve found out since our stay that I was totally mistaken in thinking this was a converted cruise ship – far from it. The Sunborn Yachts are built specifically as floating hotels, and although they may appear to be fully sea worthy even down to the fitted radars, they have no engines and had to be towed to their dock where they are secured to concrete pillars and don’t move at all – so no chance of being seasick during your stay.

But once onboard, it’s easy to be fooled into believing you are on a luxury cruise liner waiting to set sail to some exotic destination. With it’s exotic brass, chrome and sparkling crystal staircase as the central feature as you take the lift up to the reception, and it’s beautiful large deluxe cabins, you are treated to an elegance that you will not find in many similar ranked premium hotels in the city – in fact, we have stayed in some of the more famous brand central hotels and found their rooms to be small, sometimes old and tired and often very poorly spec’d in comparison with the Sunborn.

The room was full of plush carpets, polished wood, a decent sized TV, a HUGE bathroom with large walk-in shower, plenty of wardrobe space, and of course, the usual safe, tea making facilities, coffee machine, iron (you wont find one of THOSE on a cruise ship) and the NIGEST mirrors I’ve ever seen in a room. And not on the ceiling which is a definite bonus!

Of course, we love our cruises so I guess we were always going to feel a little awestruck and also feel quite at home in the quasi-nautical environment, but nevertheless the hotel delivered on all fronts for us.

Food and beverages are served in either the main restaurant or the bar behind the reception. As we had arrived quite late for the first of our two night stay, we gave the main restaurant a miss (plus it was quite pricey in our opinion – although probably on par with many London dining venues) and instead we chose to eat in the bar, where we had two reasonably priced and very tasty chicken Caesar salads. The menu was reasonable in terms of choices, and all the food we saw coming out to other tables looked well presented and good value (except maybe for the £12 bread and olives?)

Drinks again were London prices, although the cocktails were exceptionally pricey in my opinion – £18 for a cocktail and a whopping £9.50 for a mocktail – I don’t see the justification in that price for what is in effect a soft drink. And don’t forget the 12.5% service charge on top of the bar bill!

Breakfast is served in the main dining room and although I’ve read a few odd complaints on tripadvisor and booking.com, we found the quality of breakfast on both days to be exceptional. There was plenty of choice, cold and hot buffets, pastries, cereals, toast etc.

The food was hot, fresh and plentiful on both days – and although people have complained about cold plates which were adjacent to the hot buffet, there was a separate hot plate warmer just prior to the buffet if you preferred a warm plate – maybe people missed this, I certainly did the first morning.

We had breakfast at 8:15 on the Wednesday morning and 8:45 on the Thursday, and it was quiet on the Wednesday and becoming busy on the Thursday, so our advice is get there early before the crowds arrive. I imagine the weekend is a quite busy time so again, the earlier the better.

The bar wasn’t overly busy and I went down for a drink on my own on the Thursday evening after Sue had turned in for the night, and it was virtually deserted.

There’s a nice outside area off the bar where you can sit and watch the cable cars in the distance, but unfortunately it was quite miserable and chilly on the Thursday evening and not really fit to be sat outside.

Checkout the next morning was simple, and we were soon on our way.

A word about parking – although booking.com says no hotel parking, that’s not strictly true as there IS disabled parking right outside the hotel which we discovered by accident and arranged access the day before. Access is via a controlled barrier and you have to arrange this with the hotel prior to arrival.

Alternatively, the Excel Orange car park is the next closest, about 10-15 mins walk I believe, as I don’t think there is a direct route through the centre to the hotel and I think you would have to walk around the outside somehow – it’s the only thing that the Excel website doesn’t make crystal clear – i.e. pedestrian access to and from it.

Custom House DLR station is 5 mins walk and the IFScloud cable cars (formerly the Emirates Air cable cars) is 5 mins the opposite direction, which takes you over to North Greenwich and the O2 arena, close to North Greenwich tube station, local bus routes and also the Uber Boat, with stops all the way up the Thames, so the hotel actually is very well connected.

The hotel is just off the A13 if travelling by car, disabled access is via Western Gateway otherwise follow the signs for the Excel parking. Note, the venue is within the ULEZ charging zone, so unless your car is ULEZ exempt – check on their website – you will have a daily charge to pay on top of any parking.

That all sounds splendid – but any downsides? Well, apart from the prices in the restaurant, our only slight beef would be the lack of a proper disabled / accessible toilet. Apparently the toilets on floor 5 were wider and easy to enter with a wheelchair, but it still meant I have to endure my pet hate of walking into the ladies toilet with Sue, which always seems a little strange and embarrassing for me.

But when that’s the only thing on offer…

Will we stay again? Absolutely, we loved the ambience, the sizeable well fitted rooms – sorry, cabins – (and you’ll never find a cruise line with standard outside cabins as large and as plush as these), and the fairly easy access on the DLR to the city centre.

Next time, if the price is right, we will try a balcony cabin and see if the addition of a balcony is worth the additional expense, considering that you can’t see much and the ship doesn’t go anywhere!

Rob and Sue

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Sunborn London

A sleek yacht moored in one of the world’s most exciting cities, Sunborn London creates a memorable destination for first-class dining and entertainment, and delivers a unique hotel experience. The impressive 108-metre floating hotel incorporates 138 spacious guest rooms – all with bespoke furnishings - plus an elegant restaurant, lounge bar and events suite offering expansive views of Canary Wharf. Designed to provide light and spacious accommodation, Sunborn London’s rooms offer guests a luxurious retreat with indulgent furnishings, pristine bathrooms and great views that lead on to a private terrace or balcony. The hotel’s proximity to the world-famous ExCel Exhibition Centre, which hosts hundreds of international events and conferences each year, makes it an ideal base for a visit to London’s Docklands. Superb transport links by rail, river and cable car also make it easy to travel into central London for some of the best shopping, shows, music and dining in the world.

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Sunborn Group is a privately owned property and development company. Sunborn pioneered the original floating hotel concept in 1998 and has since created a number of bespoke Yacht Hotels for prestigious international locations The only company in the world to successfully construct a fleet of fully functioning, first-class Yacht Hotels, Sunborn is also highly experienced in the creation of flagship spa hotels, residential accommodation and restaurants. With more than 30 years’ experience in the hotel, leisure and hospitality sector, Sunborn is also responsible for the development of luxury spa hotels, restaurants and other top-quality projects in Scandinavia, Germany, Spain and the UK. Sunborn Gibraltar is the first of a fleet of floating hotels. It has a sister hotel in London’s Docklands and more planned for other locations around the world. To find out more about Sunborn Group, www.sunborn.com.