Originally Posted by
belairpatrol
I have an early Heathrow AM flight and booked the Heathrow Hilton so as to miss the stress and worry of a sleepy AM dash to the airport. I plan on checking in a 3pm and taking the 20 minute train back to Paddington to enjoy Central London. Then back by train to Hilton Heathrow at night and the hotel shuttle to the airport the next AM.
It really depends on how early. If the flight is after 7am the HEX from Paddington will get you hotel room to gate in about the same time as your plan, maybe a few minutes more. Staying in town the last night has always worked out better for me.