London Gatwick Airport Hotels
With Parking and Near the Terminals, Lots of Choice on Where to Stay
Dec 3, 2008
There are plenty of London Gatwick Airport hotels to choose from. Most are a short drive away from the airport terminals, linked by regular private coach transfer, usually free or for a nominal amount. There are, however, two 4-star hotels directly at the airport, the Sofitel at the North Terminal and the Hilton Hotel at the South Terminal. The South Terminal also has the cheap hotel, the Yotel, for either an overnight stay or a rest between flights.
Another option is to stay at one of the many country hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs nearby. Below is the main information about these Gatwick Airport hotels.
Basic Gatwick Airport Information for All Hotels
There are two terminals at London's Gatwick Airport: the North Terminal and the South Terminal. They are linked to each other by a free and frequent mono-rail train transit service, with a journey time of just a few minutes. Central London is reached in 30 minutes by one of the regular non-stop Gatwick Express trains from Gatwick Station, which is part of the South Terminal building.
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Hilton Hotel London Gatwick Airport
The Gatwick Airport Hilton is the only hotel directly connected to the South Terminal building by a covered walkway, making for easy all-season airport access. The Gatwick Hilton is a full-service four-star hotel, with a choice of restaurants and bars, and all rooms having high-speed internet access. There's a choice of Standard Rooms, Family Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, boutique-style Relaxation Rooms, and Suites.
Parking at the Gatwick Hilton can be either short-stay parking adjacent to the hotel, which should be pre-booked, or at one of the Gatwick Airport car parks for longer stays. There is also a valet parking service available.
Sofitel London Gatwick
The Sofitel Hotel at Gatwick is directly linked to the North Terminal and is a full-service four-star hotel. Dining options include a Brasserie, a Ken Hom Oriental restaurant, bars and cafés, and 24-hour room service. There's a choice of Classic, Superior or Luxury Rooms, and Sofitel Suites or Prestige Suites. The Sofitel offers both outdoor private parking and outdoor public parking.
Yotel Gatwick
The Yotel cheap hotel at Gatwick is in the South Terminal, with the North Terminal easily reached on the free, regular transit trains. Facilities are simple, but guests can book into the Yotel for a few hours between flights, or for an overnight stay. There are Premium, Standard and Twin Cabins, so the solo traveler is well catered for. All cabins have ensuite bathrooms and come with TVs, free wifi, and 24-hour in-cabin service.
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Further Afield
Another option with Gatwick Airport is to stay a few miles away, as it is surrounded by attractive countryside and accommodation ranging from cheap guesthouses to luxury country house hotels. Almost all of them provide a regular transfer link to the airport, and local taxis also abound.
Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick
Part of the Millennium group, the Copthorne is one of the most attractive options near the airport. It is in a 16th-century farmhouse building set in 100 acres of woodland and countryside, modernised to provide four-star facilities complete with leisure club, squash courts, gym, swimming pool, and Jacuzzis. At just over three miles from the airport, the shuttle transfer to both terminals takes about ten minutes. There is ample on-site car parking.
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