Hotels near Olympic Park
Several world class sporting venues. 560 acres of lush green parkland. The largest shopping centre in the EU. Stay in a hotel near Olympic Park and carry the torch for the more active type of tourist everywhere. The legacy of the Olympic Games in 2012, this new sporting complex re-opened a year later and has quickly become a go-to-destination for millions of visitors each year. Run, walk, cycle or just watch live sport and then rest/relax in one of the cafes and restaurants at the nearby uber-shopping mall Westfield Stratford.
Hotels near Olympic Park
Book a hotel near Olympic Park in July, and relive the memories of 2012 at the Anniversary games. FYI: dusting off your Mo Farah �Mobot� dance is entirely optional. Another great Olympic venue is the nearby Copper Box Arena, home to the London Lions, the capital's only professional basketball team. If it's a clear day, climb the 114.5m high ArcelorMittal Orbit, the UK's tallest sculpture. Quiet moment alert: let the kids climb down on their own and enjoy the great views of London. If it's been a long day, our London Stratford Hotel is a few minutes' walk away, so rest is in sight (literally). For a relaxing afternoon of food/cinema/shopping, the biggest place in the UK for that is Westfield Stratford, only 1.9 miles away from your hotel.
Things to do near Olympic Park
Now, prepare yourself. A play area without sweaty, plastic primary colours? Yes, it exists. Wild Kingdom is all about natural play � carefully situated fallen trees, nets and ropes. Maybe even some giant tree stumps. It's less than a mile from our London Stratford Hotel and perfect for your weekend breaks with the kids. If it's raining, there's the one-of-a-kind V&A Museum of Childhood. Think dolls, puppets, toys, games, etc � from the 1600's to present day. Largest collection in the UK. It's a short drive from the Olympic Park area and only 0.2 miles from our London Bethnal Green Hotel.