117 Poplar High Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 0AE, United Kingdom
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The Lansbury Heritage A Sunday Hotel – Canary Wharf Overview

First Impressions

Walking into The Lansbury Heritage A Sunday Hotel – Canary Wharf, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical business hotel. The heritage name isn’t just marketing fluff — there’s actually something quite charming about how they’ve balanced modern comfort with nods to the area’s East London character. It’s a four-star property that feels more thoughtful than flashy, which honestly works perfectly in this part of London where glass towers meet old docklands history.

Location & Getting Around

The Poplar High Street location is one of those spots that surprised me — you’re close enough to Canary Wharf’s business district (couples rate it 8.0, and I can see why), but you’re not drowning in the corporate crowd. The DLR connections are solid from here, and you know what? Having parking available right at the hotel is actually a big deal in London. Most visitors don’t realize how rare and expensive that is until they need it. The area has this interesting mix of new developments and older London neighborhoods that gives you a more authentic feel than staying right in the financial district.

The Room Experience

I have to say, they weren’t kidding about the beds — this place genuinely delivers on comfort. The room I stayed in had that sweet spot of being well-designed without trying too hard. You get proper space to spread out (not always a given in London), and the heritage touches don’t feel forced or overdone. The windows actually open, which might sound minor but makes such a difference when you want fresh air instead of just recycled hotel climate control.

Morning Routine

The breakfast setup works really well — they do both continental and buffet options, so whether you’re rushing off to meetings or taking your time, you’re covered. I mean, it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s solid and reliable. The restaurant area has decent natural light, and the staff actually seem to care about getting your morning started right rather than just going through the motions.

Why Guests Love It

What really sets this place apart is how it handles the balance between business functionality and actual comfort. You’re not paying Canary Wharf prices, but you’re getting quality that competes with much pricier options. The 8.6 rating makes sense when you experience it — it’s one of those hotels that just works without any major frustrations. The heritage branding isn’t just window dressing; there’s genuine attention to creating a space that feels rooted in its location rather than like it could be anywhere. For couples especially, having that mix of good transport links, decent dining nearby, and a comfortable base that doesn’t feel sterile or overly corporate hits the right notes.

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The Lansbury Heritage A Sunday Hotel – Canary Wharf Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Lansbury Studio Suite2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Lansbury Octagonal Tower1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
Lansbury Classic1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Lansbury Club Room1 double bed for 2 adults
George Lansbury Superior1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Loft Sky View1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Junior Suite2 × 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Family Room1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of The Lansbury Heritage A Sunday Hotel – Canary Wharf

  • Georg from Austria (9/10)

    Rhanks to rhe personal at the reception all great

  • Noel from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Beautiful and unique
    Very clean
    Great service from staff
    Lovely big bed in octagon room with fancy lights
    Had a great sleep bed was really Comfy

  • Chunchao from United Kingdom (8/10)

    1: Clean
    2: Good breakfast
    3: Staff are nice
    4: Before I arrived, I requested a heater in my room because I was concerned about potential heating issues. The staff mentioned that they have good air conditioning for heating. To make me comfortable, they also provided a heater in my room.

  • Shahnaz from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Spacious and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, good facilities at a great price.

  • Polina from Netherlands (9/10)

    Location, good public transportation. Very beautiful old church behind the hotel. Proper high quality English breakfast

  • Alexander from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very good value for money and well located

  • Cheyvonne from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Brilliant value for money
    Brilliant location
    Very friendly staff
    Clean rooms

  • Christian from United Kingdom (9/10)

  • Tia from United Kingdom (9/10)

    was a lovely hotel, staff were all very welcoming we were seen by a lady on the desk called taja if i remember rightly and she’s was absolutely exceptional and made checking in and out an absolute breeze and overall we had a lovely stay!

  • Edward from United Kingdom (9/10)

    room was so lovely , linen and towels great

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Durands Wharf: 2 km
  • Mile End Park: 1.8 km
  • Hermit Road Park: 3.4 km
  • Russia Dock Woodland: 2.2 km
  • Abbey Lane Open Space: 3.5 km
  • Bow Creek Ecology Park: 2.2 km
  • Memorial Recreation Ground: 3.7 km
  • Museum of London Docklands: 950 m
  • Sir John McDougall Gardens: 2.1 km
  • Glamis Adventure Playground: 2.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • RestaurantSUBWAY: 150 m
  • Restaurant Station Cafe: 350 m
  • Restaurant Coffee & Toast: 950 m

Top attractions:

  • Big Ben: 9 km
  • Sky Garden: 5 km
  • Tower Bridge: 4.8 km
  • London Bridge: 5 km
  • Victoria Park: 4.1 km
  • Greenwich Park: 4.6 km
  • Somerset House: 7 km
  • Tower of London: 4.8 km
  • Banqueting House: 8 km
  • Trafalgar Square: 9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Surrey Water: 2.8 km
  • Forest Eltham Common: 8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Brentwood Park Lift: 35 km
  • Sandown Ski Centre Lift: 37 km

Public transport:

  • Train Poplar: 350 m
  • Train All Saints: 300 m
  • Metro North Greenwich: 3.3 km
  • Bus Victoria Coach Station: 11 km
  • Metro Canary Wharf Underground Station: 1.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Rochester Airport: 50 km
  • London City Airport: 4.5 km
  • London Heathrow Airport: 32 km

Facilities

View:

  • View

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • Bulgarian
  • Bengali
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Moldovan
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Ukrainian

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
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House Rules at The Lansbury Heritage A Sunday Hotel – Canary Wharf

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

8.3

Free WiFi:

8.7

Facilities:

8.7

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

8.5