The hotel is very close to the western end of the runway. My recent experience there is that if you have a room facing the airport and they're on easterlies, you're not going to be able to have a peaceful lie in at this hotel - the take-off roll of the planes is really fairy loud in the room.

Of course, if you're elsewhere in the hotel, or they're on the more usual westerlies - or you're setting your alarm pre-7 a m. anyway - you may well be fine with this hotel. But this hotel may be a bit of gamble if you are planning for a later start, IMO.

Undoubtedly the hotel still scores well if you need a hotel walkable from the airport - I didn't on this occasion - as there are really no other options a comparable distance - and I would probably still use it again if I needed a hotel close to the airport. But just something to bear in mind.

Lots of info here about this property, thanks everyone. Many positive reviews online as well for this mid-tier property in the outskirts of Central London.

I plan on staying here @CourtyardCityAirport for 6 days while doing some sightseeing with my spouse, using points seems to be reasonable. Properties in Central London are absurd in price or points. I’m not using 300k to stay at a Moxy! or 500-600k for a Sheraton or Marriott as nice as it might be. I don’t see extraordinary properties for these prices or points options compared to Paris or NYC. First time in London, the transit system Tube & LRT seems very VERY expensive, with lots of closure, service reduction, perhaps Uber or taxis would be better here. I’ve been to NYC dozen of times and this (London) seems like a pain in the a$$, the Paris M�tro was simpler and cheaper as well.

I was warned by many that London is probably the most expensive city in the world, I tend to agree and I’m not even there yet.
Sorry for the transit and price rant, but looking forward to my trip regardless. This frugal Canadian will still make it to London!
The Brits probably think it’s dirt cheap visiting Canada or the US. Especially since a British Pound is almost worth a toonie (2$ Canadian).
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Interesting thoughts about London and its issues. I am a Brit who makes several social trips to London each year, and I don't think you have to worry too much about issues with the transport system - it's far from perfect, but I find it generally reliable, and there are ways of keeping the price down by doing your research on the TFL website and traveling off peak.

Back to the topic of the Courtyard, we started to use it as our London base post Covid, after our previous favourite (Marriott in West India Quay / Canary Wharf.) became so eye-wateringly expensive.

It is a nice, clean hotel, with great staff who treat Bonvoy members very well, it is also VERY competitively priced compared to other London hotels.

But, and it is a big but - the two downsides to it both involves its location. Firstly, it is a bit of a trek on the DLR from Central London, and then quite a walk from the station to the hotel - especially if you have luggage. Secondly, there is very little of interest in its immediate vicinity within walking distance (except maybe the Thames Barrier), no decent supermarkets and very few restaurants. I would think that for an extended stay, the amount of time on public transport and walking to the hotel would become a real bind.

For our (paid) stays recently, we have moved to the Stratford International, which is an Autograph hotel right next to the Stratford International station and a stones throw from the huge Westfield Mall / Olympic Park complex. I don't know how it stacks up for redemptions, but the cash rates are often pretty reasonable (for a London hotel). They also treat Bonvoy members well.

Nick

Interesting take on things, I still have a couple of months; going in October 2026. I don�t leave anything to the last minute, so I also read that the Elizabeth line often has limited hours and service at night or on the weekend (ExCel area), unless you can comment otherwise. Stratford could be an option. Thank you for the recent update and pointers.

I don't want to hijack this thread TOO much but agree that looking at Stratford might be a better option for your 1st trip. The Moxy is really well located, just off Stratford Station, for easy and direct trips. Many lines / options. But the rooms are Moxy, so might be too tight for 2 people on a longer stay. The Stratford Autograph is much nicer, but it is next to Stratford INTERNATIONAL station, which isn't nearly as connected for trips into London. But it is a 5-minute walk thru the mall to get to regular Stratford Station. And of course, there are many restaurants, grocery stores and the like.

I've looked at the CY LCY a couple times, and some other properties in the area, but never seemed worth the tradeoff for the location / limited transport.

Properties in Stratford make more sense - Stratford Station has both Tube and Elizabeth Line access, and there are plenty of eating options nearby if you choose to not commute inwards for every meal. As for issues with TfL, I have found that it�s really not that bad and should definitely be cheaper than Uber or taxi. I basically only use TfL when I�m in London.