LHR Terminal 5: FAQ, information and updates
Mar 10, 2014, 7:15 pm
#721
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T5 Overnight Layover Hotel Suggestions?
Greetings FTers, I hardly fly anymore and therefore hardly ever post but I have a quick question about LHR T5.
I arrive T5 on BA479 from BCN on an April Sunday 1:05PM and "connect" to BA217 to IAD on MONDAY at 9:40AM (also T5?). Is there a mini-bed for rent within the terminal? Is there an airport hotel with a free shuttle that you recommend? Do you recommend this course of action or should I try to make a quick visit to London for the balance of Sunday?
Your advice would be welcome.
I arrive T5 on BA479 from BCN on an April Sunday 1:05PM and "connect" to BA217 to IAD on MONDAY at 9:40AM (also T5?). Is there a mini-bed for rent within the terminal? Is there an airport hotel with a free shuttle that you recommend? Do you recommend this course of action or should I try to make a quick visit to London for the balance of Sunday?
Your advice would be welcome.
Mar 10, 2014, 7:20 pm
#722
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Definitely go into London!
I'd book the Sofitel T5 which is attached to T5 via a covered walkway. Check in there, dump your stuff, take the Heathrow Express or Piccadilly Line to London, spend all afternoon there, have a nice meal, maybe go watch a play, then return to Heathrow and you'll be in the right place for the 217 the next morning
Other hotels require an overpriced shuttle bus.
I'd book the Sofitel T5 which is attached to T5 via a covered walkway. Check in there, dump your stuff, take the Heathrow Express or Piccadilly Line to London, spend all afternoon there, have a nice meal, maybe go watch a play, then return to Heathrow and you'll be in the right place for the 217 the next morning
Other hotels require an overpriced shuttle bus.
Mar 11, 2014, 10:59 am
#723
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Definitely go into London!
I'd book the Sofitel T5 which is attached to T5 via a covered walkway. Check in there, dump your stuff, take the Heathrow Express or Piccadilly Line to London, spend all afternoon there, have a nice meal, maybe go watch a play, then return to Heathrow and you'll be in the right place for the 217 the next morning
Other hotels require an overpriced shuttle bus.
I'd book the Sofitel T5 which is attached to T5 via a covered walkway. Check in there, dump your stuff, take the Heathrow Express or Piccadilly Line to London, spend all afternoon there, have a nice meal, maybe go watch a play, then return to Heathrow and you'll be in the right place for the 217 the next morning
Other hotels require an overpriced shuttle bus.
Mar 11, 2014, 4:11 pm
#724
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I'm going to arrive at T1 on a shorthaul and depart 1:50h later at T5 (probably T5C) for a longhaul. Which transit is faster? Landside + Tube or Airside + Bus?
Mar 11, 2014, 5:10 pm
#725
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T1 international to T5, definitely faster than going landside / passports etc. The service frequency on the airside bus is greater than either the tube or HEX. Once T2 is finished that advantage would be only greater. 40 minutes from T1 to T5 gate to gate is perfectly possible airside.
Oct 23, 2014, 6:56 am
#726
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Access to Sofitel T5
Please forgive me if I missed the answer in other posts. However, after reading through this thread, and the dashboard, I've clearly missed the answer to my question, below.
I'd like to find specific directions to the Sofitel at T5 LHR. Upon arriving from the US, and clearing customs, reclaiming bags, and visiting arrivals lounge, what level must I go to and where to find the covered walkway to the Sofitel?
It appears to be adjacent to the North side of T5, and I can see the walkway in Google Earth, but I've not been successful locating specific directions. Not wanting to turn up without a clue, I would be grateful for specific directions from the arrivals lounge area. I know the lounge staff would doubtless assist me, but I'd rather be informed.
Many thanks for your help!
I'd like to find specific directions to the Sofitel at T5 LHR. Upon arriving from the US, and clearing customs, reclaiming bags, and visiting arrivals lounge, what level must I go to and where to find the covered walkway to the Sofitel?
It appears to be adjacent to the North side of T5, and I can see the walkway in Google Earth, but I've not been successful locating specific directions. Not wanting to turn up without a clue, I would be grateful for specific directions from the arrivals lounge area. I know the lounge staff would doubtless assist me, but I'd rather be informed.
Many thanks for your help!
Oct 23, 2014, 6:59 am
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The Sofitel is very clearly signed so you don't need a lot of instructions. From the Arrivals Lounge I would use the lift to drop down to the main Arrival level, then head northwards (there are hanging banners which tell you where north is) towards Marks and Spencer. The lift to the Sofitel is on the left hand side, then there's a slightly irksome (in terms of length) passage way to the the hotel itself. You really can't miss it.
Oct 23, 2014, 6:59 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 7:07 am
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The Sofitel is very clearly signed so you don't need a lot of instructions. From the Arrivals Lounge I would use the lift to drop down to the main Arrival level, then head northwards (there are hanging banners which tell you where north is) towards Marks and Spencer. The lift to the Sofitel is on the left hand side, then there's a slightly irksome (in terms of length) passage way to the the hotel itself. You really can't miss it.
Many thanks for your swift and most helpful replies!
Oct 23, 2014, 7:28 am
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LHR Terminal 5: FAQ, information and updates
I should point out that Globaliser and I have given 2 different routes, both valid. Mine involved Arrivals downstairs, his uses Departures upstairs, both will work.
Oct 23, 2014, 8:34 am
#731
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Again, many thanks!
Oct 23, 2014, 8:50 am
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Oct 23, 2014, 9:41 am
#733
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Hello - we're using 'pod parking' on Saturday ... will be very early in the morning (going to ARN) and we'll be coming off the M25 from the north. Is it pretty 'idiot proof' to find?
Need to make sure I leave enough time for some brekkie in Giraffe!
Cheers
Need to make sure I leave enough time for some brekkie in Giraffe!
Cheers
Oct 23, 2014, 2:59 pm
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Please forgive me if I missed the answer in other posts. However, after reading through this thread, and the dashboard, I've clearly missed the answer to my question, below.
I'd like to find specific directions to the Sofitel at T5 LHR. Upon arriving from the US, and clearing customs, reclaiming bags, and visiting arrivals lounge, what level must I go to and where to find the covered walkway to the Sofitel?
It appears to be adjacent to the North side of T5, and I can see the walkway in Google Earth, but I've not been successful locating specific directions. Not wanting to turn up without a clue, I would be grateful for specific directions from the arrivals lounge area. I know the lounge staff would doubtless assist me, but I'd rather be informed.
Many thanks for your help!
I'd like to find specific directions to the Sofitel at T5 LHR. Upon arriving from the US, and clearing customs, reclaiming bags, and visiting arrivals lounge, what level must I go to and where to find the covered walkway to the Sofitel?
It appears to be adjacent to the North side of T5, and I can see the walkway in Google Earth, but I've not been successful locating specific directions. Not wanting to turn up without a clue, I would be grateful for specific directions from the arrivals lounge area. I know the lounge staff would doubtless assist me, but I'd rather be informed.
Many thanks for your help!
Oct 23, 2014, 3:30 pm
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Have you Google Mapped it? When you reach the end of the M25 T5 spur road, take a left at the roundabout, and Pod Parking is a short distance on the left.