The Radisson Blu, New Providence Wharf is located in the east end of London some 30 minutes by public transport from the centre of London. The London Docklands Light Rail is the easiest way to reach the venue from central London as it is less than a 10-minute walk from East India Key Station, which links to the London Underground system. London City Airport is only 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. New Providence Wharf is also only an 8 minute drive from Canary Wharf which is a major financial services hub within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets recognised as both a residential and business district. This location is considered one of the United Kingdom's two financial centres, along with the traditional City of London. The ExCel exhibition and conference centre is located 10 minutes’ drive or 20 minutes by the light railway connection.

The hotel is set in a riverside location, opposite the O2 Arena (formerly the Millennium Dome) close to Canary wharf and the residential districts in the east end of London. East India Key Station, the docklands light railway is less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel, which connects to the London Underground system resulting in a 10-minute transfer to the circle and district lines, or 25 minutes to the west end of London by tube. London City Airport is 10 minutes by taxi and connects this part of London to a range of international destinations.

The overall style is contemporary as is most of this part of the East end of London, calm, quiet and reflecting this residential location. Some meeting rooms have views of the river and the O2 Arena, while others do not, providing a business-focused environment.

The Radisson Blu New Providence Wharf is a modern building (built in 2007), with contemporary styling almost clinical and modern feel to its décor. The meeting space is located on either side of the central reception area, which has the feel of a glass box, airy and spacious. To the left is a series of boardrooms and smaller breakout rooms, to the right on the first floor the main meeting room and other boardrooms and breakout rooms use state-of-the-art technical equipment.

The Scoff and Banter restaurant and bar offer guest dining oportunities. The bar area is a good size, leading onto the restaurant which has views over the river Thames and can be used for lunchtime and evening meeting groups.

The 8 meeting rooms are split into 2 areas on the ground floor and the 1st floor supporting the ability for confidential meetings. On the ground floor, there are 3 meeting rooms: Meeting rooms 3 and 5 each set up for 15 boardroom, and meeting room 4 seats 8.

On the 1st floor the largest room, Ontario, seats 120 cabaret-style perfect for investigator meetings and workshop meetings where both a single plenary room and multiple breakout rooms are required. All rooms are air conditioned. The Ontario suite can accommodate 150 persons in cabaret style but can be divided so one half can hold a meeting for 60 cabaret, with lunch and break out space being taken in the other half creating a truly private meeting. If the whole of the Ontario Suite is taken then lunch and dinner can be taken in the hotel’s restaurant which seats 90. 

The 169 bedrooms are made up of 58 King Superior, 14 Twin Superior, and 8 Queen Superior rooms which are also disabled accessible rooms, 15 Business Class King and 2 Business Class Twin rooms, 45 King Deluxe and 10 River View Deluxe rooms, plus 16 One Bedroom Suites and 1 Penthouse Suite. All are contemporary and comfortable in design. Deluxe and business class rooms are no different in size and appointment, just the addition of an expresso machine and bathrobes in the Business Class category.

All rooms have a work desk space, minibars, (which can be locked should this be required for meetings for HCPs) iron and ironing board, flat-screen TV and satellite channels. Bathrooms are large for the London region with a bath and shower. There is no club lounge at the hotel.

The service levels are consistent with a venue suitable for healthcare meetings and events. The staff-to-guest ratio is that of a business airport hotel and the service is warm and friendly without being that of a luxury or high-end venue.

There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel which was consistent in strength during our visit. A secure login process is required and set up for each event – Wi-Fi is included in the day delegate package

Guests have access to a large, fully equipped fitness centre and gym. The Spa is discreetly located over a small walkway from the 1st-floor lifts and stands alone and away from the meeting spaces and bedrooms/