Useful bargain rates, discounts etc for the Sofitel at LHR T5
Jun 13, 2014, 8:34 am
#151
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If it's anything, I'd go for 'Hotel with excellent Restaurant and 24 hour Gym - 4* - Heathrow Airport' at £138 for that night. That is, apart from a few other hints, the one that's closest to the usual 30-35% off the best available public rate.
It's a fairly expensive date for Sofitel that night, and caveat emptor seems to be more of a factor at the moment. If you can get the TRIALTOPSECRET code to work still, and the exact property isn't too critical, then it may be worth a punt. If you need certainty, there are rates at other LHR hotels that night that could work out a lot less.
Jun 13, 2014, 8:40 am
#152
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I think that it's just that they're getting more opaque with the descriptions.
If it's anything, I'd go for 'Hotel with excellent Restaurant and 24 hour Gym - 4* - Heathrow Airport' at £138 for that night. That is, apart from a few other hints, the one that's closest to the usual 30-35% off the best available public rate.
It's a fairly expensive date for Sofitel that night, and caveat emptor seems to be more of a factor at the moment. If you can get the TRIALTOPSECRET code to work still, and the exact property isn't too critical, then it may be worth a punt. If you need certainty, there are rates at other LHR hotels that night that could work out a lot less.
If it's anything, I'd go for 'Hotel with excellent Restaurant and 24 hour Gym - 4* - Heathrow Airport' at £138 for that night. That is, apart from a few other hints, the one that's closest to the usual 30-35% off the best available public rate.
It's a fairly expensive date for Sofitel that night, and caveat emptor seems to be more of a factor at the moment. If you can get the TRIALTOPSECRET code to work still, and the exact property isn't too critical, then it may be worth a punt. If you need certainty, there are rates at other LHR hotels that night that could work out a lot less.
Thanks again!
Jun 13, 2014, 8:41 am
#153
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It appears on 21st Sep so you aren't fundamentally too early. Just that the rates are higher that night so they may not be making any rooms available at the hidden level. That could change, or not.
If your Plan B is to book somewhere cheaper (as opposed to paying normal price for the Sofitel which could go up or down), LHR is not going to sell out so you might as well wait and see.
If your Plan B is to book somewhere cheaper (as opposed to paying normal price for the Sofitel which could go up or down), LHR is not going to sell out so you might as well wait and see.
Jun 13, 2014, 8:45 am
#154
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Sort by distance from T5 and you aren't taking any chances.
Jun 13, 2014, 8:56 am
#155
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It appears on 21st Sep so you aren't fundamentally too early. Just that the rates are higher that night so they may not be making any rooms available at the hidden level. That could change, or not.
If your Plan B is to book somewhere cheaper (as opposed to paying normal price for the Sofitel which could go up or down), LHR is not going to sell out so you might as well wait and see.
If your Plan B is to book somewhere cheaper (as opposed to paying normal price for the Sofitel which could go up or down), LHR is not going to sell out so you might as well wait and see.
No that's the Sheraton http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_R...x_England.html
Sort by distance from T5 and you aren't taking any chances.
Sort by distance from T5 and you aren't taking any chances.
Jun 19, 2014, 4:27 am
#156
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That's my thinking exactly. Thanks for the info!
Thanks! It was sorting by distance from T5 that I was having trouble with. Lastminute only wanted to show me London landmarks to sort by distance from so I couldn't find it at all. I'll keep checking over the next few weeks I think.
Thanks! It was sorting by distance from T5 that I was having trouble with. Lastminute only wanted to show me London landmarks to sort by distance from so I couldn't find it at all. I'll keep checking over the next few weeks I think.
Not available as a secret hotel when I want to stay and not paying £167 a night on what seems to be the most expensive night of the year.
Jun 19, 2014, 4:44 am
#157
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As it turns out, our plans changed slightly and we decided to fly straight to Paris that evening rather than overnighting in LHR and I was able to get the Pullman CDG for £71 as a TSH using the promo code so I'm very happy. Otherwise it was going to be an Ibis Budget for €79. No contest really!
Thanks to all for the help.
Jun 19, 2014, 6:13 am
#158
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I booked last week (for late July) and found that 'trialtopsecret' (lowercase) worked for the 10% discount, whereas 'TRIALTOPSECRET' (uppercase) did not.
Jun 20, 2014, 3:28 pm
#159
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Is there a chance that lastminute is this time playing with the distance of the secret hotels? The Sofitel is 0.22 miles from the airport, but the secret hotel "Luxury Hotel offering unforgettable stays at Heathrow - 4*" with same tripadvisor ratings and a correct discount of 28% (from 135.19 to 97.56 GBP) is stated with a distance of 0.5 miles!? 
Jun 20, 2014, 4:17 pm
#160
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Arrived tonight for a 2 night stay under the offer. Was upgraded to a Club room with Millésime access and 2 free drink vouchers. Didn't even show my Platinum card. The manager "recognised my face". Lovely.
Jun 21, 2014, 5:54 pm
#162
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If you can't get a decent rate at the Sofitel try the new'ish Hampton that is also connected to the north terminal at Gatwick. Rates are often 1/2 the price of the Sofitel.
Jun 22, 2014, 2:01 am
#163
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I've been able to book the Sofitel Gatwick through Hotwire for about £70. I believe it's their only 4.5* rated secret hotel (you can toggle between secret and normal rates to check this with reasonable certainty). Quidco too, and got Plat benefits.
Jun 22, 2014, 4:25 am
#164
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No that's the Sheraton http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_R...x_England.html
Sort by distance from T5 and you aren't taking any chances.
Sort by distance from T5 and you aren't taking any chances.
Based on 'today's' descriptions, the Sofitel may well be 'Splendid hotel offering a truly unique experience - 4* - Heathrow Airport' - unless anyone can update with a booking against that title that's somewhere else.
Jun 22, 2014, 11:43 am
#165
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Just snagged a bargain thanks to this thread again. 14 August just before my 787 flight in a CW seat to ARN - beautiful.
The "trialtopsecret" code works only in lower case. For those struggling to find the hotel, the description on the site is as follows:
With ease of access to the airport, whilst having great links to central London. You will be impressed by the modern, elegant bedrooms. Dine in either of the restaurants or bars, or relax in the comfort of your own room and order from the 24hr room service menu. For the more active there is a fully equipped state of the art gym. The hotel offers the highest level of service, attending to your every need.
Including discount it came to £87.70.
TopCashBack have a rate of 12.6% ending today on hotel bookings, so this nets me £11.05 cashback (2655 Avios when converted Clubcard>BAEC)!
They also owe me an upgrade to Junior Suite following a balls up last time I stayed.... one of the best hotel bargains I've ever snagged.
The "trialtopsecret" code works only in lower case. For those struggling to find the hotel, the description on the site is as follows:
With ease of access to the airport, whilst having great links to central London. You will be impressed by the modern, elegant bedrooms. Dine in either of the restaurants or bars, or relax in the comfort of your own room and order from the 24hr room service menu. For the more active there is a fully equipped state of the art gym. The hotel offers the highest level of service, attending to your every need.
Including discount it came to £87.70.
TopCashBack have a rate of 12.6% ending today on hotel bookings, so this nets me £11.05 cashback (2655 Avios when converted Clubcard>BAEC)!
They also owe me an upgrade to Junior Suite following a balls up last time I stayed.... one of the best hotel bargains I've ever snagged.