Walking from Hatton Cross to Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow at night
Nov 11, 2018, 1:46 pm
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If in the end you find it more convenient to use the tube, the walk from Hatton Cross Station is pretty safe and straightforward. As you go up the stairs in the station to exit, exit the station to the right. Turn left and just walk straight . You cross one street [there is a pedestrian crossing which is traffic light controlled so you don't have to worry about where the traffic is coming from!]then there is a lighted sidewalk that you follow. Go past the series of buildings and you arrive at the HGI, though the entrance is hidden. When you get to a crosswalk with the blinking lights, there is an out building of the HGI on the left. Turn left and enter the HGI property at that crosswalk, go past the small building and then the hotel entrance is to the left. Maybe a 5 minute walk.
Nov 11, 2018, 1:51 pm
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That's a deal breaker right there. It's my back that's bad and I would need an escalator or elevator with my luggage. Thank you for the heads up.
Nov 11, 2018, 2:37 pm
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Not related to the hotel but earlier this year I took a EWR-LHR day flight that arrived about the same as yours and it took 2 hours to clear immigration in T3. Which in a way was good because I saw the signs about the Registered Traveler program and enrolled when I returned home.
Nov 15, 2018, 2:29 am
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I'm thinking about taking a day flight to LHR from JFK arriving at 8:10pm and staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow as the price is very inexpensive for HH members (Ł74). Obviously I don't know how long it will take go to through immigration and pick up my bag at the baggage carousel. Assuming it takes 60-90 minutes, the plan is for me to take the Tube to Hatton Cross and walk the 6 minutes (according to Google Maps) to the hotel.
I am planning to arrive on a weeknight in the 3rd week of March. Is it safe to walk to the hotel from Hatton Cross? Are the streets well lit? Thanks.
I am planning to arrive on a weeknight in the 3rd week of March. Is it safe to walk to the hotel from Hatton Cross? Are the streets well lit? Thanks.
I personally would get the tube even though it isn't free, although I appreciate your concerns about your back and the lack of stairs.. It is usually much quicker than the bus. See here for how to get between Hatton Cross and the HGI https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27265665-post70.html
Nov 17, 2018, 5:51 am
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Assuming I stay at this HGI, are the 2 stairwells extensive at Hatton Cross going from street to platform to take the tube toward London? I will need to go to Ealing and wonder if there might be others who could help me with my bag going downstairs if there aren't a lot of steps. Taking buses to Ealing looks time intensive.
I hoping the new HGI lcylocal mentioned upthread will open soon so I can book there assuming I can afford it. It is still not taking reservations even though it is to open in February.
Nov 17, 2018, 6:46 am
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You may already be aware of these resources but, if not, a couple of links may be of interest:
TfL page with links to step-free and avoiding-stairs tube maps
National rail search page for station facilities and maps, including accessibility information.
Nov 17, 2018, 11:37 am
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Hatton Cross station – from the Piccadilly westbound platform to the street you’ll have two flights of stairs (9 and 24 steps up)
Last time I did it was with 2 x 32Kg bags and it felt like a lot! Analise is not going to like it.
Nov 18, 2018, 5:18 pm
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Got it. I appreciate the description of Hatton Cross. I would feel terrible asking somebody to help with my bag going downstairs at Hatton Cross given that it is "not a trivial activity". It sounds like a lot to ask somebody to help lift the bag down the steps so I won't do it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Nov 19, 2018, 4:52 am
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Got it. I appreciate the description of Hatton Cross. I would feel terrible asking somebody to help with my bag going downstairs at Hatton Cross given that it is "not a trivial activity". It sounds like a lot to ask somebody to help lift the bag down the steps so I won't do it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
However, I do appreciate that it's not always great to have to rely on this, particularly when there are viable alternatives.
Nov 19, 2018, 5:00 am
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Got it. I appreciate the description of Hatton Cross. I would feel terrible asking somebody to help with my bag going downstairs at Hatton Cross given that it is "not a trivial activity". It sounds like a lot to ask somebody to help lift the bag down the steps so I won't do it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Nov 19, 2018, 5:53 am
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I actually don't travel with a large suitcase; if I didn't have spondylolisthesis, I could lift the bag as it is a two-wheeled upright that meets carry-on dimensions. I wouldn't have to check it in if I weren't hurt. Such is life. At least I can lift it for curbs and such.
I have learned to pack lightly! I've taken the TFL buses with this bag and have never had a problem. But the TFL buses between Hounslow & Ealing would take way too much time so what I'll do if I stay at the HGI in Hounslow is walk to the Hatton Cross in advance to see what the stairwells are like. Maybe I can drag the bag slowly down the steps so not to damage it.
stut, I definitely don't want to need to rely on others as it is indeed an imposition for others and I would feel very awkward. I can only imagine how challenging stairwells are with a baby carriage!
I have learned to pack lightly! I've taken the TFL buses with this bag and have never had a problem. But the TFL buses between Hounslow & Ealing would take way too much time so what I'll do if I stay at the HGI in Hounslow is walk to the Hatton Cross in advance to see what the stairwells are like. Maybe I can drag the bag slowly down the steps so not to damage it.
stut, I definitely don't want to need to rely on others as it is indeed an imposition for others and I would feel very awkward. I can only imagine how challenging stairwells are with a baby carriage!