a&o Hostels to acquire first London hotel with takeover of former DoubleTree by Hilton

Wednesday October 1st, London: Europe’s largest independently owned hostel chain, a&o Hostels, has announced the landmark acquisition of the former DoubleTree by Hilton, Docklands Riverside, marking the opening of its first London property and their third in the UK. The new a&o London Docklands Riverside will operate as a hotel, demonstrating the hostel groups expansion in the hospitality industry. The new venue will officially open under the a&o flag in November, with bookings already available through a&o’s official channels.

The former 17th-century dockland building is located directly opposite Canary Wharf on the banks of the Thames in the Southwark district. The building has its own pier, and a&o Hostels will provide free access for guests to an electric river cab service to and from Canary Wharf – offering easy access to Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and beyond. a&o London Docklands Riverside is also less than a mile walk from Canary Wharf London Underground which offers great connectivity via the Elizabeth Line.