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Intercontinental London - The O2, Arora Ballroom

Location pin

1, Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0TW - 

  • Users

    Up to
    3000 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

About Venue

In the heart of Royal Greenwich, surrounded by historic landmarks and uniquely positioned on the River Thames, InterContinental® London – The O2 is a luxury hotel and a purpose built conference centre, featuring UK's largest pillar-free ballroom, accommodating over 3,000 guests.

Discover 18 additional flexible meeting rooms, delivering the optimum environment to make your event a success. Furthermore, the hotel offers 453 luxurious bedrooms including 59 exclusive suites with panoramic views of the City, 5 destination inspired restaurants and bars including an 2019 Michelin-guided Peninsula Restaurant, a luxury Spa with indoor pools, a range of luxurious treatments and a 24 hour gym. Hotel guests can also enjoy direct access to the world famous entertainment venue - The O2 and the new ICON shopping outlet via a private walkway.

Easy access from London’s West End, Canary Wharf, London City Airport and London Dockland via Jubilee Line underground, DLR, Thames Clippers and Emirates Cable Car.

Guests can enjoy complimentary hotel shuttle service to and from North Greenwich station daily.

The Arora Ballroom is one of UK’s largest pillar free ballroom and conference centre is 3,013sqm and is one of the largest single event spaces in Europe, accommodating over 3,000 delegates, with full staging and dance floor providing the perfect setting from large-scale award ceremonies to glamorous gala dinners. Guests are welcomed with a bright entrance to the Arora Ballroom with a dramatic Foyer area, offering panoramic views of the River Thames, Canary Wharf and beyond onto London’s vibrant city centre. Winner of Best MICE Hotel 2021.

The Arora Ballroom can act as two identical ballrooms for two separate events- West London & East London with dedicated entrances and facilities; further more each Ballroom would further breakdown to seven breakouts.

We have won the award for Europe’s Best MICE Hotel 2021 in the World MICE Awards 2021, and received nominations for World Travel Awards England's Leading Conference Hotel 2021, World MICE Awards England's Best MICE Hotel 2021 and London Venue Awards' The Best Community Support During COVID.

Arora Ballroom

£
From £75 price per guest
Super speedy response
Thumbs up80% would book it again
Guests count

Capacity & Layout

Standing

Standing

up to 2997

Dining

Dining

up to 2520

Theatre

Theatre

up to 3000

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 1720

Classroom

Classroom

up to 1700

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    00:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per guest
  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

  • from £75 per guest

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Flipchart

Flipchart

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Premises parking

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & Visual

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Other

Day delegate package includes: Room hire Use of 2 digital screens for signages 3 servings of tea/coffee Orange Juice Working lunch selection Water Stationary Wi-Fi Bookers earn IHG Business Rewards points and a special gift 20% off at 'Up The O2' for a team activity**. Stay longer and enjoy 20% off our best available bedroom rates**!

Space Rules

Allowed events

ticketedEvents

Promoted/ticketed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

18

Cancellation policy

25% refundable 120 days before the event 50% refundable 60 days before the event 80% refundable 30 days before the event 100% refundable 29 days before the event

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Reviews

  • Jimmy Whitley
    January 2026

    We stayed at the InterContinental O2 London for one night on 12/31, and overall, it was a very solid experience—especially considering it was a major holiday evening. The evening did start a bit rough. As an Ambassador member, I do expect at least basic acknowledgment when using a clearly designated Ambassador line. While I don’t expect special treatment, it was frustrating to see guests walking up from the side being assisted while a queue formed in the Ambassador line. If a dedicated line exists, it really needs to be managed intentionally—especially during peak periods like New Year’s Eve. That said, the rest of our stay more than made up for that initial hiccup. We received our upgrade to a high floor with a fantastic view of the O2 Arena and the Thames, which was absolutely lovely. While the room did show some signs of normal wear and tear, it was well maintained, fully functional, and comfortable—exactly what we needed. We had dinner at the Brasserie and truly enjoyed the experience. During service, we witnessed another table treating the staff quite poorly, and I was genuinely impressed by how professionally and gracefully the team handled the situation. One of the managers, in particular, was calm, confident, and clearly very skilled—an excellent example of leadership under pressure. Although this was just a one-night stay for our first night in London, we really enjoyed the property and the surrounding area. Even with the rocky start, the overall experience completely erased any lingering frustration. Thank you to the team for delivering thoughtful, professional service on what I know was a very busy holiday night.

  • Antony Ward
    December 2025

    Just had our first stay at this hotel. Pretty much excellent in every way. Staff were very good and very helpful. The food was great. Breakfast was superb. The rooms spacious, quiet and comfortable. Location was ideal for us as we were seeing a show in the O2 arena. Quick and easy to get into central London on an Uber boat. Also we had a great view from our room which was an added bonus. We literally can't fault this well run hotel. Thanks, we'll definitely be staying again. In fact we need to book for a show next year, so we will be in touch 👍

  • Moyosore Tehinse
    April 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at the InterContinental London - The O2 from 17th to 20th April. From start to finish, the experience was truly enjoyable. We stayed in a Junior Suite, which was perfect for our family with a 4-year-old. The room was spacious, comfortable, and well-suited to our needs. The hotel staff were consistently attentive, friendly, and always willing to help, which made our stay even more pleasant. A special mention goes to the breakfast team, particularly Liji, who was exceptional. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and so kind with our daughter, which we really appreciated. It made our mornings feel relaxed and welcoming. The view from the breakfast location is amazing. The breakfast itself was excellent; fresh, hot, and with a great variety of options. We especially enjoyed being able to order freshly made eggs in addition to the buffet selection, which added a lovely touch to the experience. Overall, it was a fantastic stay, and we would happily return and recommend this hotel to others.

  • david francis
    Invalid Date

    A really great place. Very comfortable, excellent service from staff who were constantly keen to assist their guests. We had a package deal that included a three course meal. Sometimes this would be a “second best” menu but not here - it was genuinely first class in both taste and presentation. Only downside is that it is a bit remote and hard to get to e.g. taxi from Heathrow was over £100. Also nowhere else to eat within walking distance.

  • Gentry Reesor
    Invalid Date

    This is a lovely, very modern hotel. The staff are super nice and very helpful with anything that was needed. The rooms are very clean and really nice, they even had a U.S. outlet which was really handy. The only thing to be aware of is parking. If you're staying as a guest, use their parking garage. It still costs money but half of what it costs to park in O2 parking.

  • A V
    Invalid Date

    Awesome hotel. One of the most polite and nice front desk staff I have come across in several years. A special shout out to Anndrea at the front desk! She is super helpful and always smiling. Wish there were more front desk staff like her at other hotels

  • Hemaang Vyas
    Invalid Date

    We didn't stay at the hotel but had a really good experience at the spa. The facilities are really nice and clean. The massage was amazing. We had an issue with the offer when coming to payment but Sophie was really helpful and kind. Would love to return one day

  • Sascha Schon
    Invalid Date

    Decent convention hotel with good AV setup. Rooms are spacious, staff friendly and courteous; just as you would expect from the InterContinental chain. Dropped one star for the convenience aspect. Since it's located somewhat remotely, you want be able to easily get a hold of daily essentials. Need some deodorant, a lighter or red bull? Enjoy a 30 minute walk. They should really consider adding a convenience kiosk of sorts.

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