Useful bargain rates, discounts etc for the Sofitel at LHR T5
Jul 11, 2016, 1:30 pm
#511
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Hotwire are offering a 5* LHR (West) for £79.
Complimentary
Free Internet
Amenities
Airport shuttle
Business center
Fitness center
Restaurant(s)
Smoke-free rooms
Spa services
Does this look like the Sofitel? - if so a really good rate.
Complimentary
Free Internet
Amenities
Airport shuttle
Business center
Fitness center
Restaurant(s)
Smoke-free rooms
Spa services
Does this look like the Sofitel? - if so a really good rate.
Jul 11, 2016, 1:43 pm
#512
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Sounds unlikely as you don't need an airport shuttle with the Sofitel as it is linked to T5.
Jul 11, 2016, 1:46 pm
#513
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I think that in the past on hotwire/lastminute they have said airport shuttle but it was the Sofitel. Not sure of any other 5* hotels at Heathrow that this could be. We're not travelling until April but doing some preliminary research and came across this £79 rate which seemed too good to miss but a bit scared to take the plunge!
Last edited by Yorkshire Traveller; Jul 11, 2016 at 1:55 pm
Jul 11, 2016, 2:03 pm
#515
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"The fact that it is connected to terminal 5 makes it so easy if you are flying international on British airways. You walk out of the hotel and right into check-in for your flight."
It's the Sofitel! But when adding in the extra Hotwire fees the price comes up to £104.69.
Last edited by Yorkshire Traveller; Jul 11, 2016 at 2:29 pm
Jul 11, 2016, 2:30 pm
#516
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Perhaps more usefully, it seems that there is also a Hoppa route from T4 to the Sofitel.
Jul 11, 2016, 6:11 pm
#517
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Noticed that the lounge in the Sofitel is now available for those with Priority Pass, http://www.headforpoints.com/2016/07...minal-5-lounge
Could be useful as an arrival or pre-departure lounge, or for those staying overnight at the hotel as the lounge includes a breakfast buffet, etc.
Could be useful as an arrival or pre-departure lounge, or for those staying overnight at the hotel as the lounge includes a breakfast buffet, etc.
Jul 11, 2016, 6:49 pm
#518
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Personally I gave up on the Sofitel and went for the T5 Hilton which came out at about £435 for 9 of us (factoring in cashback) including 15 days parking for 2 cars.
I think I can put up with a 10 minute hoppa ride for that!
I think I can put up with a 10 minute hoppa ride for that!
Jul 11, 2016, 6:58 pm
#519
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Careful - the Hilton T5 (on the other side of the M25) shows up on 5* lists sometimes. It is connected by shuttle (Hoppa) and, more importantly, it is the only other Heathrow area hotel with a spa.
Jul 12, 2016, 5:04 am
#520
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http://www.busmap.co.uk/tt4/060C.pdf
Jul 12, 2016, 5:51 am
#521
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Noticed that the lounge in the Sofitel is now available for those with Priority Pass, http://www.headforpoints.com/2016/07...minal-5-lounge
Could be useful as an arrival or pre-departure lounge, or for those staying overnight at the hotel as the lounge includes a breakfast buffet, etc.
Could be useful as an arrival or pre-departure lounge, or for those staying overnight at the hotel as the lounge includes a breakfast buffet, etc.
Jul 12, 2016, 6:31 am
#522
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Thanks for the heads-up Yorkshire Traveller, had been needing to book a stay for September and had forgotten to check hotwire as well as lastminute. I just booked and this is indeed the Sofitel. Not bad for £105 on a week night.
Jul 21, 2016, 8:29 am
#524
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"Opening Hours: 06:30 - 22:00 daily. Access to the lounge is only permitted between 07:00 - 21:30 daily.
Conditions: - Complimentary shower facilities and spa access (open: 08:00 - 21:00 Monday - Friday and 09:00 - 21:00 Saturday & Sunday)"
Hopefully someone familiar with the facilities can clarify: are showers part of the spa, and thus only available from 08:00/09:00 weekdays/weekends?
Jul 23, 2016, 4:54 am
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The Priority Pass listing (https://www.prioritypass.com/en/Loun...ondon-Heathrow) contains some odd info about hours:
"Opening Hours: 06:30 - 22:00 daily. Access to the lounge is only permitted between 07:00 - 21:30 daily.
Conditions: - Complimentary shower facilities and spa access (open: 08:00 - 21:00 Monday - Friday and 09:00 - 21:00 Saturday & Sunday)"
Hopefully someone familiar with the facilities can clarify: are showers part of the spa, and thus only available from 08:00/09:00 weekdays/weekends?
"Opening Hours: 06:30 - 22:00 daily. Access to the lounge is only permitted between 07:00 - 21:30 daily.
Conditions: - Complimentary shower facilities and spa access (open: 08:00 - 21:00 Monday - Friday and 09:00 - 21:00 Saturday & Sunday)"
Hopefully someone familiar with the facilities can clarify: are showers part of the spa, and thus only available from 08:00/09:00 weekdays/weekends?