40 Marsh Wall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 40 Marsh Wall |
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40 Marsh Wall
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Hotel |
| Location | London, E14 United Kingdom |
| Address | 40 Marsh Wall |
| Town or city | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′04″N 0°01′24″W / 51.50117°N 0.023261°W |
| Owner | AccorHotels |
| Height | |
| Roof | 127.65 m (419 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 39 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | BUJ Architects |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 313 |
40 Marsh Wall is a tall hotel building in London, England. It is also known as the Novotel Canary Wharf. This building is located in the Isle of Dogs, which is an area south of the main financial district called Canary Wharf.
It was designed by BUJ Architects. The hotel is part of the Novotel chain, which is owned by AccorHotels.
About the Hotel
This impressive building stands 127 meters (419 feet) tall. It has 39 floors, making it a very high building. Inside, there are 313 rooms for guests.
Special Features
40 Marsh Wall holds a special record. It is the tallest building in the United Kingdom that is used only as a hotel. It is also the tallest Novotel hotel anywhere in the world!
Building the Hotel
The construction of this tall hotel began in July 2014. It cost about £60 million to build.
Planning and History
Before construction could start, the project needed official permission. This permission was given in November 2010 by the Tower Hamlets Council.
The new hotel was built on a site that used to have a different building. This old building was a six-story office block. It was replaced to make way for the Novotel Canary Wharf.
