Koby

Bad luck I think. Because the food at the Marriott (especially the steak restaurant) is normally way better than at the Skyline indeed. The food that I have tried (over several stays) at the Skyline (in The Sports Bar & Grill) is about the worst that I have eaten in the Heathrow area (which is not a high threshold).
The food in the Bytes Restaurant is OK, but they only open for lunch, and only on weekdays.

Basically, when I stay in the Skyline, I eat at the Marriott.

Koby

There is a thread on the Hilton T4 over at the Hilton forum. Might be better to ask it there...?

Land-of-Miles

I have always had OK experiences in the sports bar and grill but it is fish and chips/burger and chips type food.

Bytes isn't always open in the evening as I understood it and they have a restaurant by the pool (served from the main kitchen by Bytes). Service can be quite hit and miss perhaps due to the distance to and from the kitchen. I really miss Al Dente.

The room service offerings are generally pretty good but somewhat pricey.

PanGalactic

I think I will stay/eat at the Hilton from now on, much better treatment of Golds there, including FULL breakfast.

stc

Yes, I know that.

But, my post was really meant to say "I think the beds at the Skyline are much better than at the Hilton T4".

Land-of-Miles

You can get full breakfast in the Skyline.

worldtrav

Indeed, last time I was there I was given the choice of the lounge (which includes a number of hot options not just continental) or the full buffet in the restaurant downstairs.

Koby

And I agree!

Land-of-Miles

If you are a regular (I have over 50 stays there) they pretty much offer this for free, but worst case scenario if you would normally get a lounge breakfast it costs no more than £4.50 to upgrade. Breakfast isn't quite as good at the Skyline as it used to be but is perfectly acceptable.

Land-of-Miles

How about the bathrooms at the Skyline are about the size of a room at the Hilton T4

The front facing Exec rooms at the Skyline must be at least 3 times bigger than their equivalent at the Hilton T4.

stc

That too. IMO, the Skyline is the best hotel (especially for the money) at Heathrow.

dodger 1k

I had an overnight at LHR and was very pleased with my stay. Room was an executive queen which was spacious by UK standards and included a small sofa and coffee table. Clean and comfortable room, pleasant and helpful staff.

Large bathroom, good wifi, Starbucks in the lobby. Breakfast in the Club Lounge was above average, included a couple of hot dishes along with the continental fare.

I took the free city bus to/from via the LHR Central Bus Terminal. My flights in/out were terminal 3, which is a 5-10 minute walk on moving sidewalks. Very well marked from Arrivals and use buses 105, 111, 140, or 285 from stalls 19/20 at the central bus terminal. I waited 5 minutes for a bus.

I used the New Road stop on Bath Road, in front of the Marriott. The Sheraton is just next door, past the Marriott. Bus stop for the return trip is across the street. My flight was wheels down at 1:10 PM, and was checked-in at the hotel by 2:00 PM, so it really took no time at all.

glown

Considering stay here twice in late September. I will arrive T1 around 6PM,and no rush to the city center. and return 10 days later for an early morning flight next day.
Would appreciate to have suggestions on the following:
1. What is the most convienient way to get to Skyline Sheraton from T1? (want to get into bed early after 10+ hrs flight with a four-year-old)
2. What benefit can I expect as SPG Plat, any chance of upgrade? (No suite upgrade choice available)
3. Do I need to book a room rate inclusive of breakfast, or it is complimentary for Plat?
4. Any good local taxi company to suggest? Wanna pay a visit to Royal Holloway and Windsor Castle...

Many thanks...

LovetoTravel83

1. There is a free bus that can take you from Heathrow to the hotel (actually a block or to off the hotel). I've tried it and didnt have any issues. Although I forgot the busses numbers, check the hotel's website about that. But of course the fastest would be a taxi since it would be just you in the cab.

2. Yes there are chances of upgrade like any hotels. I got a Junior Suite staying here last year, http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16447497-post65.html .

3. There is a lounge which offers free breakfast. I did not try it though as I went the next morning to LHR and got breakfast there.

4. If it's not too of a hassle, why not try the London Underground, it's fast and reliable.

stc

Actually to get to Windsor from the Skyline you would take the 285 bus towards Kingston to Feltham and transfer to the London "Overground" Train to Windsor.

You are going to pay through the nose for a taxi.