InterContinental London – The O2

InterContinental London – The O2 is a 453-room hotel and purpose-built conference centre on the Greenwich Peninsula in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, connected directly to The O2 arena via a private walkway through Gate H. The hotel includes 59 suites, with rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, Byredo toiletries, 24-hour room service, and views of the River Thames, Canary Wharf, or The O2. It earned the London Venue Awards title of Best Conference Venue (Over 400 Theatre Style) in 2019 and the World MICE Awards designation of Europe’s Best MICE Hotel in 2021. North Greenwich Underground Station on the Jubilee Line is a five-minute walk away, and the Elizabeth Line via Canary Wharf connects the area to London Heathrow.

The hotel’s conference and event operation covers 4,500 square meters (48,438 sq ft) of flexible space across 34 meeting rooms and event venues. The Arora Ballroom is the headline space: 3,013 sq m, pillar-free, with a 7.2-meter ceiling height and capacity for over 3,000 delegates for a reception or 2,520 for a seated dinner. The ballroom can divide into two mirrored halves, each with dedicated entrances and seven further breakout rooms, or into 14 syndicate rooms total. The Riverview and Greenwich Suites add additional breakout and dining capacity, and The Oval provides outdoor event space directly alongside the Thames.

Amenities

• Free WiFi throughout all 453 guest rooms and public areas
• Spa with 8 treatment rooms, 17-metre indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and 24-hour fitness centre
• Club InterContinental Lounge on the 2nd floor, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening canapés with river views
• Five dining and bar outlets, including the 2 AA Rosette Kinaara restaurant and the 18th-floor Eighteen Sky Bar with outdoor terrace
• Direct private walkway from hotel reception into Gate H of The O2 arena and ICON designer outlet shopping
• Multilingual concierge, dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, wheelchair-accessible rooms and parking, and on-site paid parking with overflow at Saba Car Park and The O2 car park

Event Facilities

• 48,438 sq ft (4,500 sq m) of total event and meeting space
• Arora Ballroom: 3,013 sq m, pillar-free, 7.2-metre ceiling, capacity 3,000+ reception or 2,520 seated dinner
• Arora Ballroom divides into two independent pillar-free ballrooms, each with a dedicated entrance and seven breakout rooms, or 14 syndicate rooms total
• Riverview Suites and Greenwich Suites: additional flexible spaces accommodating up to 400 delegates theatre-style with 9 individual meeting rooms and access to river views
• 34 meeting rooms in total, including executive boardrooms and rooms with natural daylight; individual rooms include Arcadia, Discovery, Endeavour, Chesterfield, and Drake
• Five restaurants and bars available for private hire, including Market Brasserie (up to 220 seated) and Eighteen Sky Bar on the 18th floor; in-house AV team and dedicated event operations staff on site

Local Attractions

• The O2 Arena: directly connected via hotel walkway, one of the UK’s largest live entertainment venues
• ICON Outlet at The O2: designer shopping with over 70 brands, accessible through the same private corridor
• Canary Wharf: London’s major financial district, visible from guest rooms and a short Jubilee Line ride away
• Cutty Sark: the historic 19th-century tea clipper ship, located in nearby Greenwich town centre
• Royal Observatory Greenwich and Greenwich Park: UNESCO World Heritage Site on the hill above the peninsula
• ExCeL London Exhibition Centre: major convention venue in the Royal Docks, accessible via DLR from nearby stations

For travel managers and event planners using Engine, InterContinental London – The O2 supports large room blocks across 453 rooms and 59 suites alongside one of London’s most capable conference infrastructures, with 34 meeting rooms and a pillar-free ballroom that seats over 2,500 for dinner. The property handles corporate conferences, association congresses, multi-day incentive programs, and weddings under one roof, with dedicated event operations staff and in-house AV support already on site.