Heathrow Hotel options - for one night only....
Aug 2, 2018, 8:45 am
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Aug 2, 2018, 9:02 am
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If Google Maps is presenting accurate information and I'm reading it correctly, it would be about a 50 minute walk, mostly along roads with no sidewalks—probably no fun with luggage.
Aug 2, 2018, 9:07 am
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But i'll take up the 30 minutes thing - you can check the timetable and walk straight onto a tube and 2 stops you're there. And you're saving the Heathrow Express costs.
But depending where you're going from, do compare taxi to Paddington & train along with taxi the entire way. I really dislike taking a taxi the entire way.
Aug 2, 2018, 9:07 am
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Staying at the HGI also gives you a chance to have a peek over into the BA Engineering’s hangars and see what’s happening too!
Aug 2, 2018, 9:11 am
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I stayed in the Thistle recently, no complaints. If you book directly through the Thistle website and sign up for their emails etc. then they give you free breakfast or 10% off.
I paid £62 incl breakfast. You do need to factor in the £5 each way charge to use the pods, which are very handy.
I paid £62 incl breakfast. You do need to factor in the £5 each way charge to use the pods, which are very handy.
Aug 2, 2018, 9:18 am
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Regarding the Premier Inn at T4
I never knew this and have always trudged across the walkway bridge thing back to T4 before getting the free bus to T5. Where is the bus stop you refer to please?
I never knew this and have always trudged across the walkway bridge thing back to T4 before getting the free bus to T5. Where is the bus stop you refer to please?
Aug 2, 2018, 9:33 am
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Aug 2, 2018, 9:45 am
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After trying quite a few hotels over the years I now really like the Premier Inn T5 has always been my regular choice if staying overnight. Friendly staff, spotlessly clean rooms and a half decent restaurant. Only 2 stops from T5 on the 423 and which stops literally right outside the hotel and on the way back the bus stop is right opposite the entrance.
24th August is £49 or £66 flex.
Premier Inn T5
24th August is £49 or £66 flex.
Premier Inn T5
Aug 2, 2018, 10:12 am
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Sofitel everytime, I think the Thistle is great value, it’s a bit dated but the real issue for me is the fact if I want to check in at say 15:00, dump my luggage and decide to go in London for the rest of the day, then the pod trips start to rake up a large bill. So for the last two or so years it’s been Sofitel everytime.
Aug 2, 2018, 10:23 am
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Given what you've said on your location, I'd think that your local taxi or minicab company (I'd use Addison Lee myself) will get you there in comfort at that time of day for less than the cost of the Sofitel for sure and likely less than the cost of another mediocre airport hotel. Not knocking the Sofitel as it's actually quite pleasant but in that scenario I'd probably rather just get a taxi from home in the morning.
I do understand why the OP wishes to start their holiday a night early. If that's the case then they might as well pay the extra and stay in the Sofitel. Most others I've been in at 'LHR' were perfectly fine but still a carry on to get to/from.
Aug 2, 2018, 10:27 am
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Just to swerve OT a bit. ANy idea what brand the new Arora hotel at T2 will be?
With the new Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn at T4 there'll be a lot more choice soon at LHR.
I like the Sofitel but it could do with a bit of a refurb. No power points near the bed and an old USB port so unlikely to have a decent output, and a not a lot of outside rooms. I always seem to be upgraded to a poor quality superior one, E.g. overlooking the entrance escalator and bar area, or they are hosting an event with a lot of late night noise.
With the new Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn at T4 there'll be a lot more choice soon at LHR.
I like the Sofitel but it could do with a bit of a refurb. No power points near the bed and an old USB port so unlikely to have a decent output, and a not a lot of outside rooms. I always seem to be upgraded to a poor quality superior one, E.g. overlooking the entrance escalator and bar area, or they are hosting an event with a lot of late night noise.
360-bedroom hotel
THe last info I have on the project
Aug 2, 2018, 11:20 am
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Usually we arrive ex-LGW, and as 2 elders dragging luggage we play 2 options:
Arrive by bus: Sofitel on secret deal, even though we don’t like it apart from T5 convenience.
Arrive by cab: The Stanwell, and a cab from there to T5 in the morning. (I note the restaurant is now somewhat diminished, so that may influence any future decisions. It used to be very good.)
Arrive by bus: Sofitel on secret deal, even though we don’t like it apart from T5 convenience.
Arrive by cab: The Stanwell, and a cab from there to T5 in the morning. (I note the restaurant is now somewhat diminished, so that may influence any future decisions. It used to be very good.)
Aug 2, 2018, 11:45 am
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I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn 3 weeks ago. It took the free intra-terminal bus to Hatton Cross and it was a short peaceful walk maybe 400-800 meters. I was on the fourth floor facing the runway (by request). It was nice for plane watching. Where I really wanted to stay was the other Hilton that was supposedly within walking distance to Windsor castle but it was booked.
Aug 2, 2018, 12:05 pm
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Cripes-a-mighty....
I am overwhelmed and humbled by the wealth of knowledge and experience that my inquiry has generated. 'Apollo00' and 'USA_flyer' good point i will get a quote for a taxi trip across town. The Sofitel looks/sounds 1st class but is $$$$.
That said its looking like a choice between the Thistle or Premier Inn T5 if the Taxi is marginal.
Once again thanks for the input all and i will let you know how my trip goes.
Regards
Paul
I am overwhelmed and humbled by the wealth of knowledge and experience that my inquiry has generated. 'Apollo00' and 'USA_flyer' good point i will get a quote for a taxi trip across town. The Sofitel looks/sounds 1st class but is $$$$.
That said its looking like a choice between the Thistle or Premier Inn T5 if the Taxi is marginal.
Once again thanks for the input all and i will let you know how my trip goes.
Regards
Paul
Aug 2, 2018, 12:13 pm
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