The T5 Pods are back :)
Apr 10, 2022, 5:00 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 182
Thank you for that, just what I hoped! As a sole trader on my "own dime" I just cannot justify in my own head the Sofitel now that the Pods are running.
My wife having used both the Thistle and the Sofitel when we have been on holiday disliked the latter because it has an enclosed feel, understandably because of its proximity to the terminal. I would rather spend the money on other things.
My wife having used both the Thistle and the Sofitel when we have been on holiday disliked the latter because it has an enclosed feel, understandably because of its proximity to the terminal. I would rather spend the money on other things.
Apr 10, 2022, 6:34 am
#33
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Devon, UK
Programs: VS Silver; Matmid Silver, BA Bronze; Accor Plat.
Posts: 961
My better half will accept the Thistle.....but if I suggested a bus, that would be too much for her......and I love her for it.
Apr 10, 2022, 9:43 am
#35
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Generally the PI is more expensive. This Wednesday the B&B rate at the Thistle is £60, or £51 room only, whereas the Premier Inn is £77 or £87.50 with pre-paid breakfast. That's a data point on one date, but it's quite typical in my opinion.
Apr 10, 2022, 9:50 am
#36
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Programs: BA Gold & HH Silver
Posts: 1,465
Ironically we are there on Thursday night, £40 booked 6 weeks ago.
Apr 11, 2022, 1:37 pm
#37
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Location: Leeds, UK
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I have regularly been booking the PI T5 over the last year for about £30-40. I think as travel is picking up those days may have gone and it seems to have returned to it's pre covid rates of about £70+. I can't believe I am doing this based on my previous views of the Thistle, but I am booking it for a night in May for £60 (with £6 to be returned via TCB as well). Obviously as I don't have more brass then sense, I will be sticking to my usual walk from T5 and not using the pods!
Apr 11, 2022, 1:46 pm
#38
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
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I have regularly been booking the PI T5 over the last year for about £30-40. I think as travel is picking up those days may have gone and it seems to have returned to it's pre covid rates of about £70+. I can't believe I am doing this based on my previous views of the Thistle, but I am booking it for a night in May for £60 (with £6 to be returned via TCB as well). Obviously as I don't have more brass then sense, I will be sticking to my usual walk from T5 and not using the pods!
Apr 11, 2022, 3:38 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 369
PI at T4 is still reasonably priced and for bus users, just as convenient to T5 as PI T5. 11 minutes/£1.65 on the 482 or 490. Hopefully prices at PI T4 will remain reasonable until/unless T4 reopens.
Jun 23, 2022, 7:22 am
#42
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Brexile / Tokyo
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 185
Data point: bus replacement service operating at 22:30 on Weds 22 June. While waiting for Hertz shuttle, I saw two buses pass through T5 within 10 mins of each other.
Jun 23, 2022, 9:03 am
#45
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold-GGL
Posts: 1,191
Not sure why stealth is necessary. Just walk out.