I'm flying SFO-LON next week for a personal trip, staying at the Renaissance May Fair hotel (free stay with a friend). Since it is a personal trip, I'm trying to keep the costs under control.

Haven’t been to the UK in some 10 years, never flew into Gatwick. Anyone have any recommendations for transportation from Gatwick to the May Fair? I’ve heard of the Gatwick Express, is this the best option? I’m not sure where it dumps you off and how to navigate from there, but I know that there are scores of Brits in the forums that can probably do this trip blindfolded.

Thanks!

--Doug (San Francisco, CA)