Novotel Canary Wharf – Bõkan 37
Overview
Set in the heart of London’s Docklands, Novotel Canary Wharf is a striking 39-storey hotel that embodies contemporary urban living with some of the city’s best skyline panoramas. Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated weekend break or celebrating a special occasion, it’s a destination where design-conscious travellers and food lovers find an easy synergy. Novotel Canary Wharf stands a short stroll from the riverside, perched high above the financial district, promising a city escape that pairs luxury with vibrant East London energy. Bõkan 37, the hotel’s signature dining experience, crowns the tower and attracts guests and Londoners with its refined, sky-high approach to European cuisine and panoramic views stretching from Greenwich to the Shard.
Eat
Bõkan 37 is a rooftop restaurant that celebrates modern European cooking, inflected with robust British ingredients and seasonal produce sourced with local integrity. The menu offers an elegant, inventive tasting journey, underpinned by subtle French influences and time-honoured techniques demonstrated in contemporary dishes. Expect artistically plated courses, such as slow-cooked lamb with heritage carrots or hand-dived scallops, all matched by a curated list of European wines and impressive cocktails. Executive Chef Robert Manea has established Bõkan 37 as a key name for destination dining in East London, and the restaurant currently holds a coveted AA Rosette. Professional yet friendly service amplifies the sense of occasion as the sun sets over Canary Wharf and diners linger over dessert, or sophisticated brunch plates at the weekend.
Sleep
Rooms at Novotel Canary Wharf are sleek, modern, and supremely comfortable, designed to feel both functional and restful after city adventures. Many offer floor-to-ceiling windows for spectacular river or skyline views. Soft neutral palettes, splashy pops of colour, and smart, unfussy furnishings make each space feel calm and contemporary. Guests can expect premium bedding, large flat-screen TVs, and thoughtful in-room touches. Suites deliver expanded living areas perfect for couples on a special celebration or business guests looking for added space and luxury. Families are made welcome with flexible room options and younger guests stay free when sharing with parents.
Retreat
A stay at Novotel Canary Wharf makes exploring London easy, with fast Jubilee Line and DLR links from Canary Wharf station—just a five-minute walk—providing efficient access to the West End or the City within 20 minutes. On-site, enjoy the hotel’s heated indoor pool, modern gym, and the buzzing, design-led bar and terrace on upper floors. After a day spent at the Museum of London Docklands, discovering nearby Greenwich, or shopping in vibrant markets, return to a sanctuary where the city lights glitter through your window. Brunching at Bõkan 37 then walking the Thames Path, or lingering over cocktails with city views, adds a uniquely cosmopolitan twist to a one- or two-night gourmet escape in London.
Based on one night's accommodation and breakfast for two, plus dinner for two. The dinner menu or number of courses is shown below where known.
Indicative figures are for research; check current prices and inclusions with the hotel or Gourmet Getaways.
40 Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, LONDON E14, Greater London, E14 9TP

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