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Intercontinental London - The O2, Arora Ballroom

Location pin

1, Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0TW - 

  • Users

    Up to
    3000 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

In the heart of Royal Greenwich, surrounded by historic landmarks and uniquely positioned on the River Thames, InterContinental® London – The O2 is a luxury hotel and a purpose built conference centre, featuring UK's largest pillar-free ballroom, accommodating over 3,000 guests.

Discover 18 additional flexible meeting rooms, delivering the optimum environment to make your event a success. Furthermore, the hotel offers 453 luxurious bedrooms including 59 exclusive suites with panoramic views of the City, 5 destination inspired restaurants and bars including an 2019 Michelin-guided Peninsula Restaurant, a luxury Spa with indoor pools, a range of luxurious treatments and a 24 hour gym. Hotel guests can also enjoy direct access to the world famous entertainment venue - The O2 and the new ICON shopping outlet via a private walkway.

Easy access from London’s West End, Canary Wharf, London City Airport and London Dockland via Jubilee Line underground, DLR, Thames Clippers and Emirates Cable Car.

Guests can enjoy complimentary hotel shuttle service to and from North Greenwich station daily.

The Arora Ballroom is one of UK’s largest pillar free ballroom and conference centre is 3,013sqm and is one of the largest single event spaces in Europe, accommodating over 3,000 delegates, with full staging and dance floor providing the perfect setting from large-scale award ceremonies to glamorous gala dinners. Guests are welcomed with a bright entrance to the Arora Ballroom with a dramatic Foyer area, offering panoramic views of the River Thames, Canary Wharf and beyond onto London’s vibrant city centre. Winner of Best MICE Hotel 2021.

The Arora Ballroom can act as two identical ballrooms for two separate events- West London & East London with dedicated entrances and facilities; further more each Ballroom would further breakdown to seven breakouts.

We have won the award for Europe’s Best MICE Hotel 2021 in the World MICE Awards 2021, and received nominations for World Travel Awards England's Leading Conference Hotel 2021, World MICE Awards England's Best MICE Hotel 2021 and London Venue Awards' The Best Community Support During COVID.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 2997

Dining

Dining

up to 2520

Theatre

Theatre

up to 3000

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 1720

Classroom

Classroom

up to 1700

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per guest
  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Flipchart

Flipchart

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Premises parking

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & visual

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Other

Day delegate package includes: Room hire Use of 2 digital screens for signages 3 servings of tea/coffee Orange Juice Working lunch selection Water Stationary Wi-Fi Bookers earn IHG Business Rewards points and a special gift 20% off at 'Up The O2' for a team activity**. Stay longer and enjoy 20% off our best available bedroom rates**!

Space rules

Allowed events

ticketedEvents

Promoted/ticketed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

18

Cancellation policy

25% refundable 120 days before the event 50% refundable 60 days before the event 80% refundable 30 days before the event 100% refundable 29 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • Mr & Mrs C

    April 2024

    Stayed with my husband a couple of days ago, room was lovely with an amazing view. it’s was a beautiful view at night all lit up. We slept with the curtains open to watch it. Bathroom toiletries smelt amazing, I need to buy some next time, all staff were lovely and friendly. It’s not a cheap hotel but worth the money given it’s right next to the 02. Breakfast was good too, plenty of veggie options, (apart from no veggie sausages) not delivered yet? We went to look at the spa area before we left, will bring swimwear next time and looked amazing. My only gripe was the very soft pillows ! Will definitely be staying there again.

  • richard fuller

    April 2024

    I can't recommend this hotel high enough. From check-in to check out, the service from every single member of staff is on point. The decor is nothing short of luxury. All the restaurants and bars have stunning views of London, the best lamb I've ever eaten! Direct access to the 02, car park outside. Stayed several times now and never been disappointed.

  • A V

    Invalid Date

    Awesome hotel. One of the most polite and nice front desk staff I have come across in several years. A special shout out to Anndrea at the front desk! She is super helpful and always smiling. Wish there were more front desk staff like her at other hotels

  • david francis

    Invalid Date

    A really great place. Very comfortable, excellent service from staff who were constantly keen to assist their guests. We had a package deal that included a three course meal. Sometimes this would be a “second best” menu but not here - it was genuinely first class in both taste and presentation. Only downside is that it is a bit remote and hard to get to e.g. taxi from Heathrow was over £100. Also nowhere else to eat within walking distance.

  • Gentry Reesor

    Invalid Date

    This is a lovely, very modern hotel. The staff are super nice and very helpful with anything that was needed. The rooms are very clean and really nice, they even had a U.S. outlet which was really handy. The only thing to be aware of is parking. If you're staying as a guest, use their parking garage. It still costs money but half of what it costs to park in O2 parking.

  • Hemaang Vyas

    Invalid Date

    We didn't stay at the hotel but had a really good experience at the spa. The facilities are really nice and clean. The massage was amazing. We had an issue with the offer when coming to payment but Sophie was really helpful and kind. Would love to return one day

  • Sascha Schon

    Invalid Date

    Decent convention hotel with good AV setup. Rooms are spacious, staff friendly and courteous; just as you would expect from the InterContinental chain. Dropped one star for the convenience aspect. Since it's located somewhat remotely, you want be able to easily get a hold of daily essentials. Need some deodorant, a lighter or red bull? Enjoy a 30 minute walk. They should really consider adding a convenience kiosk of sorts.

  • Molly Mo

    May 2024

    Room was alright with construction going on on the facade! I would say the room is alright but for this price and this category 4 stars it’s below average - I have receive and had greater service at other European hotels with similar prices. It had high prices with almost 300 pounds a night but room quality of a 180 pounds a night hotel.