Dec 15, 2016, 4:44 am
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You can travel to/from the Sheraton Skyline and Sheraton Heathrow from the Central Terminal Area, and Terminal 5 for free on the London red buses. Just get on the bus, there is no need to pay or present any ticket.
Free bus routes to/from the Central Terminal (T1,2,3) area :
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/heathrow.pdf
Free bus routes to/from the Terminal 5 area :
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/heathrow-t5.pdf
Travelling to the Sheraton Skyline from the Central Terminal Area, or Terminal 5, alight at the New Road stop : the hotel is to your right.
Travelling from the Sheraton Skyline to the Central Terminal Area, or Terminal 5, board the bus the Harlington Corner stop, which is opposite the hotel on the other side of the road.
Travelling to the Sheraton Heathrow from Central Terminal Area, take the U3 bus and alight at the Skyport Drive stop. Walk to your left, then around the corner, 5 minutes to the hotel.
Travelling from the Sheraton Heathrow from Central Terminal Area, walk 5 minutes to the Pinglestone Close stop and take the U3.
Travelling to the Sheraton Heathrow from Terminal 5, take the 423 bus to the Park Thistle Hotel stop and walk up the footpath along the side of the Premier Inn, then cross the dual carriageway road.
Travelling from the Sheraton Heathrow to Terminal 5, take the 423 bus from the Park Thistle Hotel stop.
You can also use the 423 bus to travel free from the Sheraton Skyline and Sheraton Heathrow to/from Hatton Cross tube station.
For terminal 4, you will need to transfer within the airport from the Cenrtal Terminal Area.
Free bus routes to/from the Central Terminal (T1,2,3) area :
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/heathrow.pdf
Free bus routes to/from the Terminal 5 area :
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/heathrow-t5.pdf
Travelling to the Sheraton Skyline from the Central Terminal Area, or Terminal 5, alight at the New Road stop : the hotel is to your right.
Travelling from the Sheraton Skyline to the Central Terminal Area, or Terminal 5, board the bus the Harlington Corner stop, which is opposite the hotel on the other side of the road.
Travelling to the Sheraton Heathrow from Central Terminal Area, take the U3 bus and alight at the Skyport Drive stop. Walk to your left, then around the corner, 5 minutes to the hotel.
Travelling from the Sheraton Heathrow from Central Terminal Area, walk 5 minutes to the Pinglestone Close stop and take the U3.
Travelling to the Sheraton Heathrow from Terminal 5, take the 423 bus to the Park Thistle Hotel stop and walk up the footpath along the side of the Premier Inn, then cross the dual carriageway road.
Travelling from the Sheraton Heathrow to Terminal 5, take the 423 bus from the Park Thistle Hotel stop.
You can also use the 423 bus to travel free from the Sheraton Skyline and Sheraton Heathrow to/from Hatton Cross tube station.
For terminal 4, you will need to transfer within the airport from the Cenrtal Terminal Area.
London Heathrow LHR : Sheraton Heathrow versus Sheraton Skyline [Master Thread]
Jun 17, 2008, 11:42 am
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access from T5 and to T3
im more interested in access to the hotel since both stays will be to crash and that is it
which one is easier (and cheaper or free) to access from the airport (arriving T5) heading to london for the week then back to one of these properties and have to get to T3 the next a.m.
although ive read the last four pages i am still a bit confused as which is easier to get too and how much if any it costs
thanks
which one is easier (and cheaper or free) to access from the airport (arriving T5) heading to london for the week then back to one of these properties and have to get to T3 the next a.m.
although ive read the last four pages i am still a bit confused as which is easier to get too and how much if any it costs
thanks
Jun 17, 2008, 2:04 pm
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im more interested in access to the hotel since both stays will be to crash and that is it
which one is easier (and cheaper or free) to access from the airport (arriving T5) heading to london for the week then back to one of these properties and have to get to T3 the next a.m.
although ive read the last four pages i am still a bit confused as which is easier to get too and how much if any it costs
thanks
which one is easier (and cheaper or free) to access from the airport (arriving T5) heading to london for the week then back to one of these properties and have to get to T3 the next a.m.
although ive read the last four pages i am still a bit confused as which is easier to get too and how much if any it costs
thanks
In order to go to the Sheraton Skyline, you need to take the 423 bus and step down at Newport Road, in front of the Marriott. To get back to T1/T2/T3, you need to cross the dual carriageway at the traffic lights and there are many bus lines you can take fromthe bus stop (Harlington Corner) back to T1/T2/T3.
The downside of the 423 bus is that it runs only 3 times per hour, vs 5 times per hour for the 350, both at peak times.
Last edited by JOUY31; Oct 25, 2008 at 6:21 am
Jun 17, 2008, 2:12 pm
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Since you arrive at T5, Sheraton Heathrow is probably easier.
In case you want to go to Sheraton Skyline, you can take the city bus from LHR to the hotel for free. To take the city bus, go to T2 and follow sign to central bus terminal. Line 140 and 105 will do, 4 (?) stops, get off at Harlinton Corner (once you see the McDonald) hotel right in front.
Same bus lines from opposite side of Sheraton Skyline will take you back to T2.
In case you want to go to Sheraton Skyline, you can take the city bus from LHR to the hotel for free. To take the city bus, go to T2 and follow sign to central bus terminal. Line 140 and 105 will do, 4 (?) stops, get off at Harlinton Corner (once you see the McDonald) hotel right in front.
Same bus lines from opposite side of Sheraton Skyline will take you back to T2.
Jun 19, 2008, 12:49 pm
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quick question
Are these buses mentioned above for the Skyline and Heathrow hotels part of some airport hotel shuttle system or are they truly city buses/public buses as well? and although free is always good, why are they free?
Are these buses mentioned above for the Skyline and Heathrow hotels part of some airport hotel shuttle system or are they truly city buses/public buses as well? and although free is always good, why are they free?
Jun 19, 2008, 1:00 pm
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The buses are public. There is a free zone around Heathrow in which anyone can ride them free. The airport hotel shuttle system is the Hoppa, which charges for rides.
Jun 19, 2008, 9:52 pm
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Jun 28, 2008, 8:16 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with SPG Platinum upgrades at either hotel. Do either have suites available for upgrade? Has anyone actually been upgraded to a suit recently at either hotel?
Jun 28, 2008, 9:02 pm
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Any advice on how to get to Windsor from these properties? How expensive would a taxi be? Would I be able to get back via taxi? Is there a decent transit option on a weekday morning?
Thanks again in advance
Jun 28, 2008, 10:25 pm
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I think the Heathrow is significantly better value, has a (slightly) better restaurant, and there's a decent pub within walking distance. But both hotels are airport hotels, nothing more.
Jun 29, 2008, 1:00 am
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Years ago at the Skyline I got a suite a few times. But I quit staying there when the price went up too high. The Sheraton is a much better overall deal for me. Also they have a very handy fleet of private taxis that are always there ready to take you to the airport or any surrounding area. Including Windsor!
You can ring the concierge at the hotel to get a price estimate, but I would guess roughly 25-30 pounds to Windsor. However if I was planning on spending the day in the area, I might rent a car at the airport and drive to Windsor as well as see plenty of other interesting things around Hampshire.
You can ring the concierge at the hotel to get a price estimate, but I would guess roughly 25-30 pounds to Windsor. However if I was planning on spending the day in the area, I might rent a car at the airport and drive to Windsor as well as see plenty of other interesting things around Hampshire.
Jun 29, 2008, 3:34 am
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Years ago at the Skyline I got a suite a few times. But I quit staying there when the price went up too high. The Sheraton is a much better overall deal for me. Also they have a very handy fleet of private taxis that are always there ready to take you to the airport or any surrounding area. Including Windsor!
You can ring the concierge at the hotel to get a price estimate, but I would guess roughly 25-30 pounds to Windsor. However if I was planning on spending the day in the area, I might rent a car at the airport and drive to Windsor as well as see plenty of other interesting things around Hampshire.
You can ring the concierge at the hotel to get a price estimate, but I would guess roughly 25-30 pounds to Windsor. However if I was planning on spending the day in the area, I might rent a car at the airport and drive to Windsor as well as see plenty of other interesting things around Hampshire.
Indeed, renting a car from thrifty.co.uk is normally not too expensive - and the office is in the hotel. Also Hertz and Alamo are walking distance (around 5-10 minutes). Another good option is Thrifty, who will often pick you up from and return you to a hotel - the major companies will not.
Jun 29, 2008, 3:49 am
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Agree, the Skyline is too expensive for what it offers. And they never upgraded me ever to anything worthwhile.
Jun 29, 2008, 5:28 am
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Have stayed at both hotels 9-10 times. Have never been upgraded to a suite at either property, Plat status notwithstanding. Sheraton Heathrow will ensure you have a recently renovated room; Skyline will give you an "Executive" room which is essentially identical to the standard room as far as I can tell; both rooms are fine for an overnight stay at an airport hotel. Both hotels now have lounges.
I think the Heathrow is significantly better value, has a (slightly) better restaurant, and there's a decent pub within walking distance. But both hotels are airport hotels, nothing more.
I think the Heathrow is significantly better value, has a (slightly) better restaurant, and there's a decent pub within walking distance. But both hotels are airport hotels, nothing more.
The new Executive rooms at the Skyline are quite nice being the latest rooms to be remodelled and coming with a sofa and they are on the same floor as the Club Lounge, which is significantly better than the one at the Heathrow.
Mrs LoM and I had a rare midweek stay at the Heathrow last Thursday and had about the best room we have ever had (at the front of the property beyond the club lounge desk) this room came close to being the same size as the rooms at the Skyline. The bathrooms at the Heathrow are poor and nowehere near as pleasant or spacious as the newer design at the Skyline. The breakfast in the club lounge at the HEathrow is a very bad joke. Poor service from the attendants, insufficient seating and a poor selection of items. Both the Skyline breakfast and evening nibbles are much better than the offering at the Heathrow.
The check in experience should be better at the Heathrow since it has a lounge check in option, but I tend to find the attendant is never there whenever I want to check in or out and thus I must do battle with the queues at the desk downstairs (God help you if you arrive or want to leave around the time that one of the buses arrives). The one thing I will say about the Heathrow is that the TV system is much better, not only are the TV's larger (and with a 50% chance of a large LCD) but there is an AVOD like movie option (not cheap however at almost £10 a time). Room service is also much more reasonably priced at the Heathrow.
The only big plus for me of the Heathrow is that it can be 50% cheaper than the skyline midweek. At weekends the price differential between the 2 properties is low to non existent (and the Heathrow can be more expensive). I couldn't justify the £125 premium of the Skyline over the HEathrow last week. I would have [aid the same price as the Skyline to stay at the Hilton (since I was departing from T4) but I wanted to use the gym in the morning and I remember the Hilton's gym as being quite elderly. Whilst the Skyline has the better Gym (more equipment and rowers available) the Heathrow Gym is also pretty good.
Jun 29, 2008, 7:51 am
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The check in experience should be better at the Heathrow since it has a lounge check in option, but I tend to find the attendant is never there whenever I want to check in or out and thus I must do battle with the queues at the desk downstairs (God help you if you arrive or want to leave around the time that one of the buses arrives).
The breakfast in the club lounge at the Heathrow is a very bad joke. Poor service from the attendants, insufficient seating and a poor selection of items. Both the Skyline breakfast and evening nibbles are much better than the offering at the Heathrow.
The one thing I will say about the Heathrow is that the TV system is much better, not only are the TV's larger (and with a 50% chance of a large LCD) but there is an AVOD like movie option (not cheap however at almost £10 a time). Room service is also much more reasonably priced at the Heathrow.
The only big plus for me of the Heathrow is that it can be 50% cheaper than the skyline midweek. At weekends the price differential between the 2 properties is low to non existent (and the Heathrow can be more expensive). I couldn't justify the £125 premium of the Skyline over the HEathrow last week.
The only big plus for me of the Heathrow is that it can be 50% cheaper than the skyline midweek. At weekends the price differential between the 2 properties is low to non existent (and the Heathrow can be more expensive). I couldn't justify the £125 premium of the Skyline over the HEathrow last week.