Delight Apartment, Close to Excel, London City Airport & O2!

First Impressions

Delight Apartment, Close to Excel, London City Airport & O2! sits on a quiet residential street in East London, and honestly, the name tells you everything you need to know about its strategic location. Walking up to 3 Barry Road, you’ll find a modern four-star property that feels more like staying in a friend’s well-appointed flat than a typical hotel. The building has that contemporary London vibe — clean lines, plenty of natural light, and none of the stuffiness you sometimes get with older properties.

Location That Actually Makes Sense

Here’s what I love about this spot: you’re genuinely close to everything the name promises, but you’re also in a real London neighborhood in Newham. Excel is literally a few minutes away, which is brilliant if you’re here for events or conferences. London City Airport? About 10 minutes by car, and you know how rare it is to find decent accommodation that close to any London airport. The O2 is just across the Thames — I walked there one evening and it took maybe 20 minutes along the waterfront.

The area around Barry Road has that authentic East London feel, with proper local pubs, corner shops, and the kind of curry houses that locals actually frequent. You’re not in tourist central, which means better prices for everything and a genuine sense of what London life is like.

The Apartment Experience

What sets this place apart is the apartment setup — you get a proper living space, not just a hotel room. The kitchen is actually functional (I made breakfast there most mornings), with a full-size fridge and everything you need for simple meals. The living area has comfortable seating where you can actually spread out your laptop or just relax after a long day at Excel or wherever your London adventures take you.

The bedroom feels spacious by London standards, with a decent-sized bed and enough storage for a longer stay. What impressed me most was the attention to details — good WiFi throughout, proper blackout curtains, and a washing machine that’s actually useful if you’re staying more than a couple nights.

Getting Around

Transport connections are better than you’d expect for this part of London. The nearest DLR station connects you to Canary Wharf and central London pretty efficiently, though I’ll be honest — it’s not Zone 1, so factor in a bit more travel time. But if you’re here for Excel, the airport, or O2 events, the location more than makes up for the slightly longer commute to Westminster or the West End.

Parking is available, which is genuinely useful if you’re driving to London or planning day trips outside the city. Try finding that in central London for anything close to reasonable rates.

Why Guests Love It

The combination of space, location, and that homey apartment feel creates something special here. You’re getting much more room than a typical London hotel, in a spot that’s perfectly positioned for business travelers or anyone attending events at the major venues. The 8.7 rating makes sense — it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense or inflated expectations. It’s the kind of place where you can actually settle in for a few days and feel comfortable, rather than just crashing between activities.

London’s apartments welcome long stays with terrace views, museum access, and bike routes to hidden mews streets.