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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, as well as healthcare and leisure facilities and an extensive arts and events programme. Leading international companies enjoy the highest quality buildings, facilities and infrastructure within London's newest business district. Dramatic changes are happening all around Canary Wharf. As the working and residential population increases, the area surrounding the Estate continues to grow into thriving living and working environment. 

Canary Wharf is one of London's two main financial centres, along with the City of London, and contains many of the UK's tallest buildings, including the second tallest One Canada Square (often itself incorrectly called Canary Wharf). Canary Wharf contains around 14,000,000 square feet of office and retail space. Around 90,000 people work in the area and it is home to the world or European headquarters of numerous major banks, professional services firms 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 Dogs in the Borough of Tower Hamlets in East London. The West India Docks once formed part of the busiest port in the world. After the docks were closed in 1980 the Government adopted policies to stimulate the redevelopment of the area, including through the creation of the London Docklands Development Corporation and granting the Isle of Dogs Enterprise Zone status in 1982. The Canadian company Olympia and York agreed to construct a major office development on the Isle of Dogs, with construction commencing in 1988. 

Ideally located for business, Canary Wharf is close to the only airport actually in London - London City Airport which is less than a mile from world-class events venue ExCeL London; just two miles from the site of the 2012 Olympic Games; three miles from Canary Wharf and six miles from the City of London. Passengers travelling to and from the airport enjoy fast transfers on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) with a journey time of 22 minutes to Bank and 14 minutes to Poplar (connecting to Canary Wharf). The airport's location is on the doorstep of London's financial district is considered vital to business and plays an integral part in keeping up with the growth of the UK's capital city. London City Airport receives considerable support from the business community who recognise the convenient location.

Whether on business for leisure, there are lots of options for overnight accommodation in the near locality. For hotel rooms and suites you might consider Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf or Brittania International hotels:

Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf, 46, Westferry Circus, London, E14 8RS
Stunning Riverside Location 142 Spacious Guest Rooms. Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf in London's east end near shops, restaurants, business district, and minutes from London City Airport and conference, sports and entertainment venues. 142 appointed rooms, Fitness facilities, Pool, Tennis, Business services. on the site of the West India Quay, the Hotel fronts the river in an area of media, business and finance, in Canary Wharf, London's new financial district, the area of corporate activity. 15 minutes on the Jubilee Line to Central London art galleries, museums, historical buildings, shops and restaurants. London City Airport connects to destinations throughout the UK and Europe. The Hotel is located 10 minutes from Olympic Park, 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 over the London Skyline. minutes walk from South Quay on the Docklands Light Railway and Canary Wharf on the Jubilee Line. London City Airport, Excel Exhibition Centre, The O2 Arena, Greenwich and the West End of London all in easy reach. Carvery and Pizzeria, conservatory Bar, health & Leisure club. Accommodation The hotel rooms have panoramic views over London, Millennium Dome, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, the River Thames. 442 rooms ideal for exploring London city centre. Bedrooms, Conference & Social Events, Restaurant & Bar

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