Useful bargain rates, discounts etc for the Sofitel at LHR T5
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Apr 13, 2014, 2:18 am
#93
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From reception you take the lift or escalator up one level , then through the covered walkway and then a separate lift up to departures ( it is well signposted) so yo do not have to go outside.
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Apr 13, 2014, 2:27 am
#94
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OP, if that's the case then in arrivals there are signs and the lift itself has a sign on the outside as well as inside for the Hotel. Once you exit the lift just follow the long corridor, down the escalator (or lift) and the reception is to you right.
Apr 13, 2014, 2:35 am
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we booked a room , £89 plus 10% quidco, then I phoned up a few days before to ask for a roll away bed for our daughter, supplied no charge, no question. However, we are currently at sofitel and have paid £34 for 2 glasses of shiraz and a chocolate desert. So I guess they make their money anyway.....
Apr 28, 2014, 7:28 am
#96
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As this was asked about earlier in the thread, I stayed here on the first of my bookings at this rate on Thursday night before flying out to BRU (stag weekend in Ghent, my head still hurts) - handed over my Le Club Accor Platinum card at check in, expecting nothing, and got a room upgrade to a Superior room(I have no idea how it was any different to a standard room I must admit), drinks voucher and access to the lounge.
All in all, not too shabby for £88
All in all, not too shabby for £88
Apr 28, 2014, 4:42 pm
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As this was asked about earlier in the thread, I stayed here on the first of my bookings at this rate on Thursday night before flying out to BRU (stag weekend in Ghent, my head still hurts) - handed over my Le Club Accor Platinum card at check in, expecting nothing, and got a room upgrade to a Superior room(I have no idea how it was any different to a standard room I must admit), drinks voucher and access to the lounge.
All in all, not too shabby for £88
All in all, not too shabby for £88
Apr 29, 2014, 5:01 am
#98
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Have another stay coming up shortly too, with Mrs Lem this time, so will be useful to get the lounge (and keep her in the life she's accustomed to)
Apr 29, 2014, 6:23 am
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They seem to have downgraded it to a 4* to cloak it a little (also listed as a non-opaque 4*). If you sort the results by distance it's obvious, described as "Luxury Hotel offering unforgettable stays at Heathrow - 4*" with exactly the same distances as the Sofitel. And if you click through the confirmatory number of Tripadvisor reviews re-appears.
Apr 29, 2014, 6:29 am
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I guess I'd better explore this. I'm being quoted (by Sofitel) £167 for a Thursday in Sep. I can get the Stanwell for £115, dinner for 2 for <£50 and £10 taxi to T5. IMO still a better option than the T5 box and a carry-out from M&S. And it's a bloody long walk from your Sofitel room to CW check-in, dragging 3/4 cases.
Edit = Not listed as Secret for 4 Sep, but then that's hardly "Last Minute". Sofitel showing at £167, though
Edit = Not listed as Secret for 4 Sep, but then that's hardly "Last Minute". Sofitel showing at £167, though
Last edited by T8191; Apr 29, 2014 at 7:03 am
Apr 29, 2014, 6:34 am
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As this was asked about earlier in the thread, I stayed here on the first of my bookings at this rate on Thursday night before flying out to BRU (stag weekend in Ghent, my head still hurts) - handed over my Le Club Accor Platinum card at check in, expecting nothing, and got a room upgrade to a Superior room(I have no idea how it was any different to a standard room I must admit), drinks voucher and access to the lounge.
All in all, not too shabby for £88
All in all, not too shabby for £88
Wasn't told about lounge access, was a bit too late in the evening for that, but if that comes as standard for Platinum members then it's good to know. Did you get breakfast included too?
Apr 29, 2014, 6:46 am
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They seem to have downgraded it to a 4* to cloak it a little (also listed as a non-opaque 4*). If you sort the results by distance it's obvious, described as "Luxury Hotel offering unforgettable stays at Heathrow - 4*" with exactly the same distances as the Sofitel. And if you click through the confirmatory number of Tripadvisor reviews re-appears.
I was also upgraded to a superior, not sure what the difference is, room was a similar standard to the Hilton T5 but with the addition of a TV in the bathroom. A nice touch if you have time to relax.
Wasn't told about lounge access, was a bit too late in the evening for that, but if that comes as standard for Platinum members then it's good to know. Did you get breakfast included too?
Wasn't told about lounge access, was a bit too late in the evening for that, but if that comes as standard for Platinum members then it's good to know. Did you get breakfast included too?