Last-minute hotel deals near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

• Super-central London location
• A couple of cocktail bars
• Sustainable freebies in the rooms

The Strand Palace Hotel is in the heart of London’s theatreland, just five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and just a little further from Trafalgar Square. It’s named after the road it finds itself on, which is one of the capital’s busiest and most famous stretches. The Strand Palace has been hosting guests since 1909 (but don’t worry, the whole place had a head-to-toe revamp in 2019, so it’s looking fresh!).

Rooms are modern and stylish, but the extras are where this place excels. You’ll find Love Cocoa chocolate bars in every room, along with reusable BottleUP water bottles. You can use these to fill up at one of the many water stations dotted all over the hotel’s seven floors. Luxe Rituals toiletries come as standard, too. Upgrade to a Deluxe room, meanwhile, and you’ll have access to a complimentary minibar.

The hotel’s restaurants and bars are popular spots for guests and Londoners alike. Haxwells plates up seabass fillets, crab linguine, burgers and salads, while the nearby tea parlour deals in bites and loose leaf tea. Joe Allen’s is the place to head for live music every Wednesday, or you can venture to the cocktail-cum-gin bar for a pre-theatre drink. And then there’s oh-so-glam Tequila Mockingbird, which boasts seriously Insta-worthy interiors and even better daily happy hours. A gym, business centre and top-quality Guest Services facility round things up.

A stay at Euston Square Hotel places you in the heart of London – a 3-minute drive from The British Museum and 7 minutes from St. Paul's Cathedral. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Big Ben and 2.5 mi (4 km) from London Dungeon.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Russell Square and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Leicester Square.

With a stay at H10 London Waterloo, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of London Eye and Big Ben. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Westminster Bridge and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at Argyle Square Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Leicester Square.

Situated in London, 700 metres from King's Cross Theatre, The House of Toby features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

British Museum is 1.2 km from The House of Toby, while Dominion Theatre is 1.6 km away. London City Airport is 12 km from the property.

With a stay at Crestfield Hotel in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Leicester Square and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at Hub By Premier Inn London Camden in London (Camden), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Regent's Park and ZSL London Zoo. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from The British Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Oxford Street.

A stay at Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park by IHG places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Regent's Park and Marylebone High Street. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at The Cumberland, London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Frameless Immersive Art Experience and within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

With a stay at Royal National Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Russell Square and 10 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Leicester Square and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Trafalgar Square.

Located in London (Camden), Premier Inn London Hampstead is within a 10-minute drive of Regent's Park and ZSL London Zoo. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Hyde Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Marble Arch.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 13 minutes by foot from Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Westminster Abbey.

With a stay at Wardonia Hotel Kings Cross, you'll be centrally located in London – a 6-minute walk from British Library and 14 minutes by foot from University College Hospital. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from The British Museum and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Camden Markets.

Opposite London Bridge Station in stylish Southwark, London Bridge Hotel features free WiFi and Quarter Bar, where guests can enjoy some food and drinks.

Every room at the London Bridge Hotel is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and luxury decor. Features include a Smart TV with Google Chromecast and a luxury private bathroom with White Company toiletries.

Guests can take a 15-minute stroll along the Thames’s South Bank to reach London's attractions, including the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

The contemporary Londinium restaurant serves a modern British cuisine. A varied menu and a selection of cocktails are served in the chic and informal Quarter Bar and Lounge.

Guests are just a minutes’ walk from London Bridge Tube Station, giving excellent access to the rest of London.

With a stay at Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Tate Britain and Houses of Parliament. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westminster Abbey and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Ben.

A stay at Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Euston places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Leicester Square and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at Best Western Swiss Cottage Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Regent's Park and ZSL London Zoo. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hyde Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Oxford Street.

A stay at The Standard London places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Coal Drops Yard and The British Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Regent's Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Doubletree by Hilton London Marble Arch, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of Marble Arch and Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Oxford Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Marylebone High Street.