Photo: S4chin Parmar / Google MapsProfessional Beauty London 2027 Hotels near ExCeL
Professional Beauty London 2027 runs 10 to 11 October at ExCeL London, London. 22,378 visitors (2026)
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Where to stay for Professional Beauty London 2027: the closest hotels to ExCeL London are in Royal Docks and Canary Wharf, with Stratford a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Professional Beauty London returns to ExCeL London on Sunday 10 and Monday 11 October 2027, once again alongside Salon International, the hair industry's show. The organiser calls it Europe's largest autumn industry event for beauty, spa and wellness professionals: hundreds of skincare, spa, aesthetics, nail, lash and salon brands, free education on several live stages, the Nailympia and National Massage Championship competitions, and two paid conferences, the World Spa & Wellness Convention and the International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum. The 2026 show, the first in its new October slot, drew 22,378 visitors. It is a trade only event, free for beauty professionals, salon and spa owners and students, and children under 16 are not admitted. ExCeL sits in the Royal Docks in east London, so Professional Beauty London hotels range from the hotels around the venue to Canary Wharf, Stratford and central London on the Elizabeth line. This page shows live rates for your dates; your show ticket comes from the organiser and is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Royal Docks · Canary Wharf · Stratford · Central London (Elizabeth line).
- London hotels for Professional Beauty London sorted by distance to ExCeL, from the Royal Docks to Canary Wharf, Stratford and central London
- Live rates for 10 to 11 October 2027, with dates you can change for one show day, a conference day or stand build
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while salon and spa teams settle who can be spared
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form for brand and exhibitor teams
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 10 Oct to 11 Oct 2027
- Venue
- ExCeL London
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Airport
- LCY
- Attendance
- 22,378 visitors (2026)
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Hotels near ExCeL London for Professional Beauty London 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Sat, Oct 9 → Tue, Oct 12, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to ExCeL London. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for Professional Beauty London
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Where should you eat during Professional Beauty London?
ExCeL sits in the docks, but the Elizabeth line puts serious dining 15 minutes away. Book the client dinner in town and keep the dockside gastropub for post-show pints.
Photo: Da Terra / Google MapsDa Terra
Latin American-Italian tasting menus
Bethnal Green, ~25 min from ExCeL via Elizabeth line
Rafael Cagali's two-star room in the old Bethnal Green Town Hall: East London's most impressive client-dinner ticket and the closest two-star to the Royal Docks.
Tip: Last seatings ~8pm: leave the show floor by 7. Book before DSEI/WTM week.
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Photo: Galvin La Chapelle / Google MapsGalvin La Chapelle
French-Mediterranean
Spitalfields, Elizabeth line from Custom House (~15 min)
A soaring converted Victorian chapel holding its Michelin star since 2011: one of the easiest genuinely impressive rooms to reach from ExCeL.
Tip: The set lunch is strong value for a starred room between sessions.
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Traditional British · since 1798
Covent Garden, ~30 min from ExCeL
London's oldest restaurant: game in season, steak and kidney pie year-round, beneath gilded art-crammed walls. The definitive old-London experience for international colleagues.
Tip: Upstairs cocktail bar for a pre-dinner martini; book evenings.
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British nose-to-tail
Smithfield, Elizabeth line to Farringdon (~15 min)
Fergus Henderson's whitewashed smokehouse has defined modern British cooking since 1994: Michelin-starred, unfussy, and beloved by every chef you'll meet.
Tip: Roast bone marrow and parsley salad; zero dress-code anxiety.
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Gastropub
Royal Victoria Dock, 2 min walk from ExCeL's west entrance
A converted tobacco warehouse beside the ExCeL entrance: the default for post-show pints, casual client catch-ups and decent pub food without leaving the docks.
Tip: Slammed within an hour of halls closing: grab a table before 5:30pm.
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Photo: Izzie Peskett / Google MapsWatchHouse Cabot Place
Specialty coffee
Canary Wharf, one Elizabeth-line stop from Custom House
The polished specialty roaster's Canary Wharf outpost: excellent espresso and laptop-friendly seating, the best serious coffee minutes from ExCeL.
Tip: Before 8:30am on show days to beat the Wharf commuter rush.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Professional Beauty London: bookable experiences in London, same account, same checkout.
While you're in London
Few cities pack more world-class sport and entertainment into a business week than London, from Premier League nights to West End-scale arena shows.
Premier League football (Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, West Ham)
With several top-flight clubs inside the city, there is usually a Premier League fixture within reach on any given trip during the season.
Find ticketsWimbledon Championships
The world's most famous tennis tournament is a bucket-list experience, and the daily ticket queue makes it possible even on short notice.
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Regular-season NFL games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley give US-facing travellers a familiar spectacle with a London twist.
Find ticketsThe O2 Arena concerts
One of the world's busiest arenas, The O2 almost always has a major artist, comedian or show on during your stay.
Find ticketsSix Nations rugby at Twickenham (Allianz Stadium)
England's home Six Nations matches are huge occasions, and hospitality packages suit client entertaining perfectly.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Professional Beauty London?
From London airports
- London City Airport (LCY) is the closest airport: ExCeL puts it a 15 minute walk away or a short journey by DLR, bus or taxi, with flights to more than 30 destinations across Europe
- By DLR from London City Airport, ride to Canning Town and change to a Beckton train for Custom House (for ExCeL), according to the TfL route maps
- From Heathrow (LHR), Elizabeth line trains to Abbey Wood run through central London and Canary Wharf to Custom House; Heathrow says four trains an hour run direct from Terminal 4 to Abbey Wood and four of the six an hour at Terminals 2 and 3 run to Abbey Wood
- From Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or Southend, take the airport rail link into London and connect to the Elizabeth line, the Jubilee line or the DLR
By rail and road
- ExCeL says the Elizabeth line and the DLR are the quickest routes to the venue: get off at Custom House for the West Entrance or Prince Regent for the East Entrance
- Arriving by train from elsewhere in the UK? ExCeL says it is a short hop from any London rail terminal
- If you drive, ExCeL says pre-booking is the only way to guarantee a parking space and the car park is reached only from the A13
- The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels are tolled, so allow for that if you cross the river by car
How do you get around during Professional Beauty London?
Getting to ExCeL each day
- Custom House station (Elizabeth line and DLR) is about 200 metres from ExCeL's West Entrance
- Prince Regent DLR is about 200 metres from the East Entrance and about 1 km from Custom House if you walk through the venue
- From the Jubilee line, change at Canning Town for a Beckton bound DLR to Custom House or Prince Regent
- ExCeL also has its own cable car station, and the venue says visitors with a confirmation email or ticket get 50 percent off a single cable car or river fare
Around London
- ExCeL suggests a contactless bank card, a visitor Oyster card or a Travelcard for the best value on the Tube, DLR, Elizabeth line and buses
- Canary Wharf is one Elizabeth line stop from Custom House and has plenty of restaurants for team dinners after a show day
- From Stratford, the Jubilee line and the DLR both run to Canning Town for the Beckton branch to ExCeL
- Central London hotels near Elizabeth line stations such as Liverpool Street or Farringdon suit visitors combining the show with meetings or shopping in the West End
Do you need a visa for Professional Beauty London?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- British and Irish passport holders do not need an ETA or a visa
- Most visitors who do not need a visa, including those from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia, need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel
- An ETA costs £20 and lets you visit the UK for up to six months; apply only through GOV.UK or the official UK ETA app
- Each person travelling needs their own ETA, including babies and children
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals who are not eligible for an ETA need a Standard Visitor visa to attend Professional Beauty London; check your nationality on GOV.UK
- A Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for up to six months, and the earliest you can apply is three months before you travel
- GOV.UK allows visitors to attend trade fairs to promote their business, but you cannot sell things at a trade fair or do paid work for a UK client
- The organiser says it does not issue visa invitation letters, so plan your application without one
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, the same one you used for your ETA or visa
- Your Professional Beauty London ticket and your hotel booking
- A letter from your employer or proof of your salon or spa business setting out the purpose of the trip, in case the Border Force officer asks
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements on GOV.UK before you book.
First time at Professional Beauty London?
- Ticket registration for 2027 had not opened when we checked; register your interest on the organiser's site to hear when it goes live
- The show is trade only and not open to the public, but beauty therapy students and people starting a career in the industry are welcome
- Children under 16, including babies in prams, pushchairs or carriers, are not allowed in and there is no crèche at ExCeL, so arrange childcare before you travel
- The live stages are free; the World Spa & Wellness Convention and the International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum are paid conferences, booked separately
- Download the Showhub app the organiser recommends to plan your route round the show floor
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Salon International runs alongside in the same venue, useful if your salon offers hair as well as beauty or you are thinking of adding it
- The show runs Sunday and Monday, so a Saturday arrival lets you start fresh on the first morning and keeps Monday free for the stages you missed
- Prince Regent DLR is closer to the East Entrance and Custom House to the West Entrance, so check which end your stands and stages are at before you choose a hotel along the line
Professional Beauty London travel FAQs
When is Professional Beauty London 2027?
Professional Beauty London takes place 10 Oct to 11 Oct 2027 at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom.
Where is Professional Beauty London held?
Professional Beauty London is held at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is LCY.
When and where is Professional Beauty London 2027?
Professional Beauty London 2027 runs on Sunday 10 and Monday 11 October 2027 at ExCeL London in the Royal Docks, alongside Salon International. Opening hours for 2027 had not been published when we checked.
Is Professional Beauty London free, and can the public attend?
The organiser describes the show as free to attend for professionals. It is a trade only event, not open to the general public, though beauty therapy students and people starting a career in the industry are welcome. Children under 16 are not admitted. Your ticket is separate from any hotel booking.
Where should I stay for Professional Beauty London?
Hotels in the Royal Docks around ExCeL are the shortest trip to the halls. Canary Wharf is one Elizabeth line stop from Custom House and has more restaurants, and central London hotels near Elizabeth line stations such as Liverpool Street suit visitors who want an evening in town.
Which station is nearest to ExCeL?
Custom House, on the Elizabeth line and the DLR, is about 200 metres from ExCeL's West Entrance. Prince Regent on the DLR is about 200 metres from the East Entrance.
Is Professional Beauty London still held in the spring?
No. Professional Beauty London moved to a new October date in 2026 and stays in October at ExCeL for 2027. The organiser's spring event is now Professional Beauty Spring, at Olympia London on 28 February to 1 March 2027.
Does Professional Beauty London have an official hotel partner?
We did not find an official hotel partner on the organiser's pages. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Professional Beauty London or Professional Beauty Group; we show live rates across many hotels near ExCeL so you can compare.
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Which hotels are closest to ExCeL London?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 1 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near ExCeL London
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Connaught London ExCeL Hotel★★★ | 0.7 km | ~11 min walk | £92 |
| Premier Inn London Beckton★★★ | 2.3 km | ~9 min ride | £121 |
More hotels close to ExCeL London
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunborn London★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~5 min walk | £205 |
| Crowne Plaza London - Docklands by IHG★★★★ | 0.7 km | ~10 min walk | £318 |
| InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG★★★★★ | 2.1 km | ~8 min ride | £412 |
| Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel★★★★★ | 4.0 km | ~14 min ride | £446 |
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