Mar 29, 2017, 9:19 am
Last edit by: RobOnLI
The free bus zone at LHR was ended in 2021. All buses charge a local fare now which is still half off the usual Hoppa rate (or more). Take bus 105, 111 or 140 down Bath Road to get to most Marriott properties at LHR.
https://www.heathrow.com/content/dam...d_Heathrow.pdf
https://www.heathrow.com/content/dam...d_Heathrow.pdf
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in or near London Heathrow Airport
Jul 19, 2011, 6:09 am
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When it comes to renovations, even more than the rooms, IMHO, the elevators need help. They are SOOOOO freakin' slow. Either that or make stairs more accessible for us to go up/down.
Jul 20, 2011, 6:45 am
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Can't imagine why you'd say renovation wouldn't work. The lobby's already been renovated. The rooms are definitely dated; that's been reported on this (and other) thread. They're going to start on rooms (although renovation will not be able to alter the size of the rooms, which are small/cozy).
I've never been to a hotel that renovation doesn't work, so find it a strange comment.
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I've never been to a hotel that renovation doesn't work, so find it a strange comment.
Cheers.
Jul 20, 2011, 12:16 pm
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Cheers.
Jul 20, 2011, 1:55 pm
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It's like putting on band-aid. My nose and eyes say that the building itself may have problems with dampness, mould and ventilation. This may cause problems e.g. for people with allergies. I hope I'm wrong but will not stay there again myself anyway.
Jul 20, 2011, 2:34 pm
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Jul 21, 2011, 6:08 am
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Anyway, the hotel building itself is big, not that well built by todays standards, has long corridors, slow lifts, some unpleasant public pleases like the gym/sauna (unless they have been renovated). A thorough enough renovation probably would cost more than tearing down the present building and building a new one. That's why I suggested it, it is a completely serious suggestion. I wonder in what condition the pipes and plumbing are, the roof and windows etc.
Jul 21, 2011, 12:34 pm
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People also have so many different kinds of allergies ...
Anyway, the hotel building itself is big, not that well built by todays standards, has long corridors, slow lifts, some unpleasant public pleases like the gym/sauna (unless they have been renovated). A thorough enough renovation probably would cost more than tearing down the present building and building a new one. That's why I suggested it, it is a completely serious suggestion. I wonder in what condition the pipes and plumbing are, the roof and windows etc.
Anyway, the hotel building itself is big, not that well built by todays standards, has long corridors, slow lifts, some unpleasant public pleases like the gym/sauna (unless they have been renovated). A thorough enough renovation probably would cost more than tearing down the present building and building a new one. That's why I suggested it, it is a completely serious suggestion. I wonder in what condition the pipes and plumbing are, the roof and windows etc.
But if you feel strongly enough about it, I'd recommend emailing the GM or owner of the property. Suggesting it here probably isn't going to accomplish much.FWIW - there are other hotel properties in the world that are large buildings w/ long corridors. I wouldn't include that in the list of reasons for teardown.
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Jul 21, 2011, 12:51 pm
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Well you're entitled to your opinion, but since the hotel has decided to renovate the property I think the tearing down is a no-go. But if you feel strongly enough about it, I'd recommend emailing the GM or owner of the property. Suggesting it here probably isn't going to accomplish much.
FWIW - there are other hotel properties in the world that are large buildings w/ long corridors. I wouldn't include that in the list of reasons for teardown.
Cheers.
But if you feel strongly enough about it, I'd recommend emailing the GM or owner of the property. Suggesting it here probably isn't going to accomplish much.FWIW - there are other hotel properties in the world that are large buildings w/ long corridors. I wouldn't include that in the list of reasons for teardown.
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Jul 21, 2011, 2:20 pm
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I don't know who actually owns the property and frankly I don't care. I have no need to stay there again. I did complain about my room to both the hotel and Marriott, switched rooms, received compensation in form of points. As far as I am concerned the case is closed. But will absolutely not recommend this property to anyone. Quite the contrary.
The good news about threads re: locales & properties & FT in general is people get all kinds of input, which they can filter through to make their decisions.
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Jul 22, 2011, 12:34 am
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Jul 25, 2011, 2:16 pm
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Jul 25, 2011, 2:53 pm
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Feb 26, 2012, 6:19 pm
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Local Bus Transportation from T4
I will be arriving and deaprting from T4 and I am going to stay at Marriott Heathrow airport. I read from londontoolkit.com that I should take Bus #555 from T4. My question is how far is the hotel from bus stop when arriving at hotel and also departing? Will it be the same stop number when you take 111 etc from T1/T3?
Also which tube station do you go to when you want to go to central London.
Thanks in advance for your advice. It will be my first trip to London.
Also which tube station do you go to when you want to go to central London.
Thanks in advance for your advice. It will be my first trip to London.
Feb 27, 2012, 9:55 am
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I will be arriving and deaprting from T4 and I am going to stay at Marriott Heathrow airport. I read from londontoolkit.com that I should take Bus #555 from T4. My question is how far is the hotel from bus stop when arriving at hotel and also departing? Will it be the same stop number when you take 111 etc from T1/T3?
The stop is the same location - it's a different "stop number" depending on the bus (T4 is further than the central bus terminal).
For the return trip, it's a longer walk as they have a barrier in the middle of the road to keep you from crossing except at designated locations.
Also which tube station do you go to when you want to go to central London.
Thanks in advance for your advice. It will be my first trip to London.
Thanks in advance for your advice. It will be my first trip to London.
Jun 22, 2012, 9:49 am
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Is the hotel shuttle from the FS Marriott LHR a free service?
More importantly, is The Pheasant still good, and is it within walking distance of this place as well?
More importantly, is The Pheasant still good, and is it within walking distance of this place as well?