Canary Wharf was built on the Isle of Dogs in the 1980's as an overflow zone to the City of London. The 3 tallest buildings in the UK are located at Canary Wharf those being the HSBC Tower, the Citigroup Centre and Canada Square, the latter is commonly known as Canary Wharf. The area is situated to the east of the City in what was a very neglected area of London and is now a regeneration area with property prices rising fast. Travel to Canary Wharf is usually by the Docklands Light Railway which runs from Waterloo to Canary Wharf. The Jubilee underground also runs from Waterloo Station through Southwark and Canada Water to Canary Wharf.
Hotels near to Canary Wharf tend to have sprung up since its conception so are modern and contemporary. One interesting place to stay is the Sunborn Yacht Hotel which is moored permanently on the River Thames close to Canary Wharf and Excel. Very close to Canary Wharf is the Britannia International Hotel at Marsh Wall E14 and is less than 5 minutes walk away. If you are looking for a sensibly priced short let apartment then just 15 minutes away are the Grainstore Apartments. Located at Custom House, Excel and offering one to three bedroom apartments, the Grainstore offers cheap accommodation one of the most exclusive areas of London. The Royal Docks are developing fast into a secure community which thrives on quality and cutting edge design, and these apartments are no exception. Fully fitted stainless steel kitchens, coupled with plasma TVs and WiFi Internet, making for a competitive alternative to nearby hotels.
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