subject: Canary Wharf in London - Business, Shopping, and Hotels [print this page] Canary Wharf in London - Business, Shopping, and Hotels
Canary Wharf is a major business district located in London, UK,with over 200 shops, boutiques, restaurants, pubs and wine bars, aswell as healthcare and leisure facilities and an extensive arts andevents programme. Leading international companies enjoy the highestquality buildings, facilities and infrastructure within London'snewest business district. Dramatic changes are happening all aroundCanary Wharf. As the working and residential population increases,the area surrounding the Estate continues to grow into thrivingliving and working environment.
Canary Wharf is one of London's two main financial centres, alongwith the City of London, and contains many of the UK's tallestbuildings, including the second tallest One Canada Square (oftenitself incorrectly called Canary Wharf). Canary Wharf containsaround 14,000,000 square feet of office and retail space. Around90,000 people work in the area and it is home to the world orEuropean headquarters of numerous major banks, professional servicesfirms and media organisations including Barclays, Citigroup,Clifford Chance, HSBC, Skadden and Thomson Reuters.
The area is located in the West India Docks on the Isle of Dogsin the Borough of Tower Hamlets in East London. The West India Docksonce formed part of the busiest port in the world. After the dockswere closed in 1980 the Government adopted policies to stimulate theredevelopment of the area, including through the creation of theLondon Docklands Development Corporation and granting the Isle ofDogs Enterprise Zone status in 1982. The Canadian company Olympiaand York agreed to construct a major office development on the Isleof Dogs, with construction commencing in 1988.
Ideally located for business, Canary Wharf is close to the onlyairport actually in London - London City Airport which is less thana mile from world-class events venue ExCeL London; just two milesfrom the site of the 2012 Olympic Games; three miles from CanaryWharf and six miles from the City of London. Passengers travellingto and from the airport enjoy fast transfers on the Docklands LightRailway (DLR) with a journey time of 22 minutes to Bank and 14minutes to Poplar (connecting to Canary Wharf). The airport'slocation is on the doorstep of London's financial district isconsidered vital to business and plays an integral part in keepingup with the growth of the UK's capital city. London City Airportreceives considerable support from the business community whorecognise the convenient location.
Whether on business for leisure, there are lots of options forovernight accommodation in the near locality. For hotel rooms andsuites you might consider Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf orBrittania International hotels:
Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf, 46, Westferry Circus, London, E14 8RS
Stunning Riverside Location 142 Spacious Guest Rooms. Four SeasonsHotel Canary Wharf in London's east end near shops, restaurants, businessdistrict, and minutes from London City Airport and conference, sports andentertainment venues. 142 appointed rooms, Fitness facilities, Pool, Tennis,Business services. on the site of the West India Quay, the Hotel fronts theriver in an area of media, business and finance, in Canary Wharf, London'snew financial district, the area of corporate activity. 15 minutes on theJubilee Line to Central London art galleries, museums, historical buildings,shops and restaurants. London City Airport connects to destinationsthroughout the UK and Europe. The Hotel is located 10 minutes from OlympicPark, the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre for 2012.
Britannia International Hotel, 163, Marsh Wall, Docklands, London, E14 9SJ
Britannia International Hotel in London Docklands with stunning views overthe London Skyline. minutes walk from South Quay on the Docklands LightRailway and Canary Wharf on the Jubilee Line. London City Airport, ExcelExhibition Centre, The O2 Arena, Greenwich and the West End of London all ineasy reach. Carvery and Pizzeria, conservatory Bar, health & Leisure club.Accommodation The hotel rooms have panoramic views over London, MillenniumDome, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, the River Thames. 442 rooms ideal forexploring London city centre. Bedrooms, Conference & Social Events,Restaurant & Bar
