In the London Bourough of Tower Hamlets, Limehouse is the northern bank of the River Thames with Shadwell to the west and the Isle of Dogs to the East. Named after its ancient area trade of making lime for morter, Limehouse is now well known for its peaceful residential atmosphere.
Situated just one stop from Poplar Docklands Light Railway station, the Excel Exhibition Center and Canary Wharf are also very close by. Limehouse is steeped in History, offering many historic pubs, and featuring in many Dickens novels, Limehouse has many present day actor residents. Even nearby Shadwell has a historic name, meaning 'well of shadows' given due to a local poisonous drinking well!
The Holiday Inn Limehouse is easily reached by tube or road. The Docklands Light Railway connects you with the Jubilee line at Canary Wharf or Canning Town, Tower Hill on the Circle and District lines and Bow on the Hammersmith and City Line and also the District Line.
Liverpool Street tube station is just 7 stops away, which privides express train access to Stansted Airport, the main home to RyanAir. City Airport is very nearby and can also be accessed by the new Docklands Light Railway connection, opened in January 2006. Heathrow and Gatwick Airports can also be reached by Express train with their express terminals being reached by tube, taxi or bus. These would be approx 30 minutes by tube away at Paddington and Victoria Stations respectively.
Travelling by car couldnt be easier, with car parking for approx 40 cars, the hotel can be accessed via the A406 and A1203. With the Rotherhithe Tunnel closeby, access to the City and M25 is very easy.
Near to the river Thames and the Thames walk path to London Bridge, the Holiday Inn Limehouse is perfect for walks through docklands, past the trendy cafes, marinas and wildlife.
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Directions from Heathrow Airport via train
Take the Piccadilly tube line to Holborn station. Change to the Central line 3 stops to Bank station, and catch the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Limehouse tube station. From the station the hotel roughly 5 minutes away on foot. Total journey time is approximately 75 minutes.
Directions from London City Airport via train
There is now a direct train link from London City Airport to Limehouse station nearest the hotel. Take the Docklands Light Rail from London City Airport northbound to Limehouse. from here the hotel is approximately 5 minutes away on foot. Total journey time is approximately 20 minutes.
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