Point A London Canary Wharf  

In Canary Wharf, London’s sleek financial district — steps from the Museum of London Docklands and a short stroll to Crossrail Place Roof Garden and the ice rink. Canary Wharf tube is roughly 600 m away, the DLR about 500 m and West India Quay around 300 m; London City Airport is about 3 miles.

A budget, eco-certified hotel with compact, cleverly designed rooms. Expect comfy beds, blackout curtains, mood lighting, air-conditioning, USB charging, flat-screen TVs and in-room safes; bathrooms feature power showers, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms are available without windows for a quieter stay.

Fast, free high-speed WiFi throughout, 24-hour reception, a vending machine and a reception hall. Plenty of power points, mood lighting and a 240-channel TV make the rooms plug-and-play; no on-site parking but a discounted car park is nearby.

High-speed internet, express check-out, 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff make business travel easy.

Breakfast is now served. There’s also a bar plus 24/7 coffee, tea and snacks to keep you fuelled.