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Sky Lounge at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

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The Sky Lounge at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is the perfect place for numerous types of events, such as weddings, conferences, meetings or private parties. Make any occasion special by booking exclusive use of this fabulous top-deck lounge with amazing views and unrivalled cachet. It is fully carpeted and brightened up by natural light.

Event offers and packages

Package per person, wedding offers, catering and drinks, music & sound equipment, accessibility, rules of the space, allowed events, cancellation policy: standard 60 day.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

About Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Located in Royal Victoria Dock, the Sunborn London, our hotel is located within a walking distance from transport links such as DLR or London City Airport. It presents a secluded oasis in the heart of a busy commercial setting. With six stunning settings – each with its own character, features, and unrivalled views, Sunborn London is reimagining what event rooms in London can be. Step onboard the UK’s only luxury super yacht hotel for a unique experience.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

East india dock, west india dock, west india dock & restaurant, sundown bar, similar spaces.

East Terrace

1st Floor in The Rum House

Rooftop Terrace

Entire Boat

10th Floor Exclusive hire

Fifth Floor Rooftop Terrace

Entire Venue

Entire Ship

PocketSquare Skyline Bar

HETT London 2023

If you have any questions or would like to reserve alternative accommodation, please contact Event Express directly on +44 (0) 1905 732 737 or email [email protected] .

26 - 27 September 2023

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Located just a 2 minute walk from the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, the Sunborn Yacht features smartly designed rooms with TVs, air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms. Some of the rooms are overlooking the Royal Docks, and free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

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Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant.

Each of the 131 guest hotel rooms and 4 suites are designed to provide light and spacious accommodation with either river or dock views. Each of the rooms include classic furnishings, pristine bathrooms and contemporary amenities such as complimentary tea and coffee making facilities with biscuits, a luxurious king-size bed or twin beds, complimentary bottles of still and sparkling water and a spacious en suite bathroom with luxury Molton Brown toiletries.

Named in celebration of Victoria Dock’s original identity, the Lands End restaurant serves the finest food in surroundings to match your mood. The Executive Head Chef makes creative use of the best ingredients to provide signature dishes that draw from the best of British with Asian and Mediterranean influences.

Offering stunning views over Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena London, the Sundown Bar is classy, cutting-edge and modern. Partnering up only with high-end distilleries and established names, it brings on the menu some of the finest drinks in London.

Ideal for business travellers visiting the area, the meeting rooms at the Sunborn Yacht are fitted with the latest communications technology, complete with WiFi Internet connections and a centralised multimedia system.

Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is 5 minutes’ walk away, offering direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Emirates Royal Docks Skyline is a 5-minute journey on good, and London City Airport is only 7 minutes’ drive.

AREA ACTIVITIES

With views over Royal Victoria Dock, the Sunborn Yacht is less than a minute walk from the ExCeL exhibition centre and the Emirates Air Line cable car system that leads to the O2 Arena.

If you require nine or more rooms please contact Event Express on +44 (0) 1905 732 737 or email [email protected]

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Hotel Review: Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Gibraltar

This 5 star rated accommodation is close to the old town of gibraltar, and its sun deck affords great views of the famous rock..

Moored in the vibrant Ocean Marina is the imposing Sunborn Yacht Hotel looking bright and resplendent in the heady Gibraltarian sunshine.

Though it looks like it could set sail off at any moment, the ship doesn’t actually have an engine. It’s a purpose-built luxury hotel that has all the makings of a top-notch cruise ship.

On arrival, a team member meets and greets you, helps with luggage, and walks with you along the elegant walkway to the ship’s entrance. The reception looks grandiose with its dazzling blue ball chandelier, marble floors and a sweeping marbled staircase. A flute of Prosecco is offered to welcome you aboard to sip during the check-in procedure. It’s all very civilized.

Sunborn Yacht Hotel has a superb location on the waterfront and as Gibraltar is just three miles (5 km) long and just over half a mile (1.2 km) wide everything is close by. A day trip into Spain is possible as the border with La Linea is within walking distance from everywhere.

In effect, Gibraltar is a little piece of Britain on the Med and this hotel offers a luxurious stay in one of the country’s funkiest spots near nightlife, bars and restaurants.

The young and young at heart couples – romance sizzles by the small poolside – as well as families.

Accommodation

The air-conditioned rooms are both spacious and stylish with parquet flooring and curtains that automatically swish open when you enter the keycard to activate the electricity and closes when you leave. Nifty.

There’s a TV, generous wardrobe space, a gorgeous ensuite with a very pleasing rainfall shower and aromatic Molton Brown toiletries. Amenities include a kettle, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers and a mini-bar for those impulsive in-room tipples.

The view over the marina and the moored yachts bobbing on their lees is lovely. And, incredibly, the airport runway. It was shocking how close those planes looked when taking off, and very exciting too.

View over the marina from room Sunborn Yacht Delux room 337

Food and Drink

Breakfast is served in the Barbary restaurant and has a small buffet with fruits, pastries, boiled and scrambled eggs, and an option to have freshly made omelettes. You could also go for a full English with hash browns, sausage and beans.

There’s Prosecco on offer if you want to liven it all up.

Dinner and lunch at the Barbery offers a fusion of food from the Barbery coast and Mediterranean cuisine but also fish and chips, which incidentally seems to be a staple in Gibraltar.

La Sala is where all the fun is at the weekend. Fine dining and evening dancing to live music or a DJ.

During the day the Aqua bar is open and fuels the party atmosphere around the pool.

Sunborn Yacht has a small pool on the top deck served by a well-stocked bar. It’s not really the kind of pool to swim your daily lengths but enough to cool off in or just to dangle your feet over the edge with a cocktail. Getting a sunbed can be tricky as they get nabbed quite quickly by the clever clogs who claim theirs with the international language of placing their towel on one first thing. However, there are deck chairs too and with music playing (not blaring), it’s a really pleasant vibe overall.

A small gym is on hand to keep you ticking over with your fitness and the Infinity spa with treatment rooms for facials, wraps massage, makeup, nails and hair that’s actually not too expensive.

There is free and fast Wi-Fi throughout the ship including poolside

Doubles start from £223 per night. 

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What’s nearby.

Gibraltar is small country and easy to explore on foot. There’s the shopping of course but the most famous activity is meeting the monkeys on the rock. While you are up there it would be a shame to miss St Michael’s Cave, with its stalagmites and stalactites drenched in light. The light show is magnificent and depicts the creation of Gibraltar as it emerges from the sea.

Military tunnels have also been preserved with recreations to show how they saved Gibraltar from devastation during World War II.

Gibraltar has three beaches at Eastern Bay, Sandy Bay and Catalan Bay. The latter, with its pastel-coloured homes as the backdrop, is the prettiest.

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Meetings and Events

Meetings & Events

Give your meeting the gravitas it deserves aboard Sunborn Gibraltar. We have the space, style and expert team knowledge to ensure your conference is a resounding success – and we will go the extra mile to make it memorable!

• Weddings & Special Events

Themed celebrations, fantasy cakes, magical music, Super Yacht vibes and unforgettable wedding ceremonies with stunning views – we make it happen for you. Combining your event with a stay in our spacious Super Yacht guest accommodation, you will not fail to impress.

Meetings & Incentives

A unique setting to meet and celebrate in style with clients or colleagues

Sunborn makes an ideal base for business travellers and a perfect venue to organize a business meeting or Incentive. The Yacht’ s extensive and highly adaptable Conference Suites provide 650 m2 of space with a choice of flexible configuration options and a total capacity of up to 600 guests. With 189 Super Yacht bedrooms groups can easily be accommodated during your event. Additional meeting services, high tech applications and outdoor programmes can be booked via our suppliers and Gibraltar DMC.

Outside catering

Sunborn can provide outside catering in various locations in Gibraltar for up to 600 guests. For menus, locations and more details, please contact our sales team [email protected].

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ABBA Voyage

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See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the making

Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ .

You will be staying on The Luxury Sunborn Yacht,  where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience: the privacy and exclusivity of an ocean-going yacht combined with the quality and comfort of a top-class hotel.

Sunday:  We travel to London with a lunch break on the way (not included).  We will check in to the hotel then travel by coach to the ABBA Arena for your 6pm performance. The show lasts 90 minutes.  At the end you will be transferred back to the hotel where you can explore the local area for some dinner.

Monday:    After a leisurely breakfast, you will have a free day in London. The coach will then depart Central London about 3pm for Derbyshire.

Cost shown is per person for bed and breakfast sharing a double or twin room.

Single room supplement £45

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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

See a different side of the most exciting city in the world from the deck of a luxurious superyacht hotel.

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A unique Romantic Getaway in the heart of London, onboard the UK’s only Super Yacht Luxury Hotel with city views and exquisite cuisine. Book direct via our website.

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Sunborn London’s luxury provision extends to its on-board bar and restaurant. Much care has gone into the development of beautifully designed spaces where guests can enjoy fine food, exceptional service and panoramic views of the city, O2 and Victoria Dock from an exclusive vantage point.

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Floating Fancy: Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Review

Finding the perfect hotel for a London stay can be tricky, with countless options and locations available. Sunborn London offers something a little more unusual, as it’s not your standard bricks-and-mortar establishment; pick the Sunborn, and you’ll be staying on an extravagant yacht. But while it stands out from the crowd visually, does the rest stand up to scrutiny?

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, to give it its full title, is located at Royal Victoria Dock, an area of east London that has undergone extensive regeneration and is home to the Excel exhibition centre. Despite its Docklands location, the Sunborn yacht is easy to get to, thanks to the new Elizabeth Line that runs through the city, with stops at Heathrow Airport, Paddington, Bond Street and Liverpool Street, to name just a few, where you can connect to most other London underground lines. Arriving by car isn’t too much of a chore either, and with ExCel next door, ample parking is available just a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Arriving at Sunborn London certainly makes an impression. The vast open space in front of the floating hotel allows you to take in the size as you get closer to the riverfront. There’s a lift at dock level – one of few signs that the yacht was indeed built specifically for this purpose – which takes you directly to the stylishly designed reception level, where you are greeted by friendly staff, ready to check you in for a stay.

While the purpose-built yacht might not have sailed the Mediterranean, it still has all the features of a sea-going vessel, with heavy doors and raised sills. There’s even an impressive cruise ship-esque double staircase in the middle of the reception area, which is finished off with a crystal chandelier, adding a touch of elegance.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: The Room

We spent the night in a mid-range ‘Yacht Executive’ room with a balcony overlooking the surprisingly blue waters of the docks. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a good-sized desk area should you combine business with pleasure. There were a good number of plug sockets dotted about the room and at each side of the bed – something often overlooked – with a mix of UK and European sockets, which was a nice touch. Everything you would expect was there, including tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and a safe, should you need them.

The bathroom was a reasonable size, with a spacious enough shower. Confusingly though, rather than having a simple shower control, there was a bath mixer tap with a shower attached. Once the water was turned on, a toggle needed to be pulled to direct the water through the shower head. With no bath in sight, this seemed rather odd.

Unlike the smaller rooms on the lower two levels, our room had floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, with a double-glazed door leading out onto our little balcony, complete with two chairs. While it was a nice little bit of outside space, it wasn’t well designed in that once seated in the chairs, the view was of the solid steel safety barrier rather than the river. Perhaps some safety glass would be a better bet.

Despite that, it felt like a well-thought-out space, with considerate touches ranging from the surfeit of power sockets to the welcome bottles of water. Between 19 and 23m3, the rooms aren’t huge on paper, but clever use of space and light makes them feel far more generous than they could.

Throughout the cabins and the public areas of the yacht, there are lots of mirrors, reflective surfaces and warm coloured wooden panelling, which adds to the character of Sunborn London, and adds to the sense of space, leaving you in no doubt that you are onboard a vessel.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: Lands End Restaurant

The onboard restaurant is located at the vessel’s rear, with an outside space providing views towards The O2 and Canary Wharf. Like the rest of the public areas, it is adorned with warm-coloured wood and reflective surfaces, making it feel both welcoming and light and airy.

We began by perusing the wine list and decided on a bottle of prosecco – such glamorous surroundings deserved a few bubbles! The bottle arrived at the table, was opened and poured, only to find that it had been served at room temperature. Our waiter did try to rectify this error, but the second bottle had also not been chilled. A cold bottle was eventually found from the Sundown Bar on the deck below, but two bottles had been wasted by this stage. It’s an amateur mistake to make and set a low bar for the rest of the evening.

Nevertheless, we put this mishap to one side and checked out the food offering. The menu had a good selection of options, with meat and seafood dishes available. However, the choice for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet was very limited.

I selected the mixed marinated olives as my starter, and my dining companion opted for the Gazpacho. Both arrived quite quickly and were tasty and fresh.

The main course was more of an issue, as I suffer from lactose intolerance. My only option was wild mushroom risotto with vegan cheese and grated truffle, with a seasonal house salad on the side. My companion had more choice and opted for the ‘Sunborn’ fish ‘n’ chips, which consisted of beer battered haddock, pea puree and chunky chips.

When the food did arrive at the table, it looked well presented, and while the fish fillet did look relatively small, the risotto was somewhat more substantial.

The wild mushroom risotto was well cooked, the risotto rice was tender, and the dish was well seasoned and tasty. The side salad, however, did leave a little to be desired. There was little or no dressing to add flavour, which was disappointing.

The fish and chips were fine, if unexciting. It’s a dish that’s difficult to get wrong but also difficult to impress with. The kitchen managed to stay in its lane, offering something perfectly acceptable, with fresh chips and tasty mushy peas, although portions were a little meagre.

Dessert was again lacking in options for my needs or those on plant-based diets, with fruit and sorbet being the only, somewhat unimaginative, options. I reluctantly opted for the three flavours of sorbet, while my dining companion opted for the much tastier sounding Bakewell tart with ice cream.

The Bakewell tart arrived without a hitch, but the lack of attention to the order in the kitchen meant that I was served two scoops of sorbet and one scoop of ice cream instead of three of sorbet. Luckily I noticed before I started to eat it, and I immediately notified the manager of the error. My issue is an intolerance rather than an allergy, but had it not been, this could have been a more significant problem.

With few guests in the restaurant the night we dined, there was little excuse for the multiple errors. While a long way from fine dining , the food was perfectly acceptable, but the lack of imagination in the menu and the lack of care in serving the drinks and meal tarnished the experience.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: Sundown Bar

After dinner, we headed down a deck for a nightcap at the Sundown Bar. As you enter the bar, lights and reflective surfaces surround you from every angle, making it just a little overwhelming against the dusk outside. We decided the sensory overload was a little too much, so we chose a seat on the outside deck with views along the docks to The O2 beyond.

The overall environment and vibe of the place were pleasant and lively, with most patrons spending their time either gazing into each other’s eyes or gazing at the myriad lights of the city twinkling away in the distance. A surprising amount of time can be wasted simply watching the Emirates Air Line cable cars crossing the river, their red lights floating across the skyline in contrast to the blue and white lights of the city.

There is a good selection of drinks available, but they are a little pricey, even allowing for London prices. A Diet Coke and a double Woodford Reserve bourbon came in at £20. The service was swift and friendly, recovering from the faux pas at dinner and rounding off our evening well.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: Breakfast

Breakfast the following day was on the outside deck of the Lands End restaurant and consisted of a cooked breakfast from the kitchen alongside a self-service buffet. The mix of table service for the hot food and self-service for the rest isn’t that unusual, but it was also self-service for tea and coffee, which, for a luxury hotel , is much less common. Disappointingly, there was hardly any hot water left in the urn to make tea, and what was there was lukewarm at best.

The breakfast was perfectly adequate and served quickly, suggesting that it is precooked in the kitchen and then plated up when ordered. While that’s not a significant problem, it is disappointing to be served fried eggs that have been kept warm a little too long when a fresh egg takes only a minute or two to cook.

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: The Verdict

With countless highly-rated dining options within just a few minutes’ walk from the Sunborn, it’s a surprise and disappointment that the restaurant can’t match the standards that the rest of the hotel sets. With those other options available, though, it’s not something that should put you off, as it’s the hotel that holds the appeal.

What: Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Where: Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA Web: SunbornHotels.com

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Private Dining

With eight stunning settings – each with its own character, features, and unrivalled views, Sunborn London is reimagining what private dining rooms in London can be. Step on board the UK’s only luxury super yacht hotel for a unique experience.

If you are interested in hiring any areas on our imposing Yacht for private dining, please contact [email protected] or call +44 (0) 203 714 8111 and our event specialists will be in touch to provide sample menu’s and information or arrange a show around to discuss your event.   View Private Dining Menu  

Elegant, Contemporary, Private Dining Rooms in the Heart of London’s Docklands

In effortlessly blending the classic and contemporary, the very essence of modern dining can be captured, plated, and savoured. This is the philosophy behind the Sunborn London Yacht Hotel approach to refined British cuisine, and thanks to the unique setting of this luxury establishment, we are able to take private dining to new and thrilling heights.

With eight stunning settings – each with its own character, features, and unrivalled views, Sunborn London is reimagining what private dining can be. By bringing together a whole world of tempting flavours and unforgettable ambiences, this isn’t just about serving well-crafted dishes in a range of stunning spaces. It’s about providing gastronomy for those seeking the extraordinary, and the venue, and level of service they’ll simply never forget.

A Voyage of Flavour and Discovery

Our stunning superyacht boasts an impressive array of spaces, with every one sure to tick each and every box. Whether you require a dining space for a handful of friends, a private party, a business meeting or a banquet of two hundred seated guests, we have everything you need in order to make your private dining event something truly unforgettable.

From our East and West India Docks – with space for forty seated diners – to our magnificent Deck Four, where two hundred and fifty guests can enjoy our extensive menu, we have no doubt you’ll find something to fit your needs, your budget, and your impeccable sense of taste.

• Beautiful spaces, masterful cuisine

As the sun sets over London’s historic docklands, all diners in our lounges, bars, docks, decks and exclusive restaurants are treated to peerless views of the city’s lights, flickering gently across the water.

Such a magical setting calls for dishes which do it justice… and the menu crafted by Executive Head Chef, Patrick Piscopo, brings together world-class British ingredients with influences from the Mediterranean, Asia, and beyond. Incredible views, flawless service, beautiful spaces for hire serving exciting, modern cuisine… it simply doesn’t get much better than this.

• Sophistication. Taste.

When you’re seeking out a space for your dining function, you want somewhere which will wow your guests and fellow diners, and which offers something truly out of the ordinary. Each of our dining rooms present an exclusive, unique, and one-of-a-kind experience, set aboard a luxurious superyacht in London’s Docklands.

To dine at Sunborn London is to embark on a journey of discovery, and to luxuriate all of your senses. From the plate design to the lighting, there’s little doubt that we offer many of the city’s most striking and elegant spaces. For those seeking venues which exude all the finer things in life, the hunt surely ends here.

• Taking the Classics to New Heights

Our kitchen believes in celebrating the unique flavours that every ingredient brings to the table, and in revelling in creativity, flair, and the artistry of contemporary British cuisine.

Whether you choose to hire our magnificent Sunborn Bar, the sumptuous Deck Four, one of our docks, or any of the other spaces available, we guarantee one thing above all others: Sunborn will take you on sensory journey, during which you’ll experience the skillful blend of classic fine dining and contemporary class. These are private dining options destined to impress, curated for the distinguished, the demanding, and the most discerning of customers.

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