In common with many great historic cities, London has a bewildering range of hotel accommodation - more than 100,000 rooms to be precise, and rising fast.
From large to boutique, from historic to modern, and from modest to the last word in luxury, the capital offers them all.
Also in common with many historic great cities, London is congested and travel around the city can be both tiring and time consuming. For the business traveller, location is everything.
One of the main reasons behind BACTA's original selection of London ExCel as the venue for EAG International, was the desire to deliver a comfortable and stress-free experience for both exhibitors and visitors.
EAG International chairman, Martin Burlin explains: "The area around ExCel is benefiting from the huge shift in focus from the west side to the east side of London that is currently taking place.
"The ExCel campus is about business and now features six hotels - The Crowne Plaza Docklands, The Novotel, Ramada Hotel and Suites, ThePremier Inn, The Ibis London ExCel and Aloft London ExCel - offering a combined total of 1,400 rooms.
"A further 1,900 rooms may be found within a short walking distance. In total, there are more than 10,000 rooms within 20 minutes of ExCel.
"The area has benefitted from a £3.5bn infrastructure overhaul, making it readily accessible by air, road and public transport. For the majority of visitors and certainly for exhibitors it makes perfect sense to stay nearby."
The EAG International team has been checking the availability of hotel rooms and the good deals are disappearing fast. ExCel's proximity to Canary Wharf, one of Europe's most rapidly growing financial centres, entertainment hotspots, and the 2012 London Olympics have put unprecedented pressure on hotel accommodation.
The EAG International Expo website - www.eagexpo.com - lists hotels within the vicinity of ExCel, by classification, along with contact details and a useful location map.
It's important to mention the EAG International Expo and ExCel London when making reservations, as some hotels will offer additional benefits to attendees, ranging from discounted rooms and dining to complimentary drinks and meeting rooms.
The website also lists a number of excellent price-comparison websites with up-to-the moment prices and further information on guest accommodation and facilities.
With over 76 per cent of the floor space already booked and online registration well advanced, EAG International is set to deliver a great start to 2012.
Exhibitors and visitors booking early will enjoy the most favourable prices, the most convenient locations and be in a position to fully enjoy all that EAG International has to offer.
