Overnight at LHR T5
Apr 21, 20, 1:50 pm
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Overnight at LHR T5
So due to the current situation I will need to fly from Manchester to London T5 the day before my next leg (also T5) to Chicago next week. It looks like Sofitel is closed and I’d prefer not to make the trek into the city to find another hotel that is open. I’m prepared to spend 24 hours in the Terminal but can anyone suggest a better option ?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 21, 20, 4:08 pm
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You can't stay over night airside in the terminal, Landside is also closed over night plus there are no facilities to get a drink or food
There are some hotels that are still open but they are only accepting phone and in person bookings - I think a couple of the neaby Hiltons (including the one at T2 and Hatton Cross) are open
There are some hotels that are still open but they are only accepting phone and in person bookings - I think a couple of the neaby Hiltons (including the one at T2 and Hatton Cross) are open
Last edited by UKtravelbear; Apr 21, 20 at 4:57 pm
Apr 22, 20, 12:05 pm
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There was a suggestion on the BA forum that (at least a while back), the Sofitel was partly open and would take bookings on the phone if you could get through to the front desk (rather than just the call centre). Don’t know if still the case or not.
Apr 22, 20, 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Fonsini
So due to the current situation I will need to fly from Manchester to London T5 the day before my next leg (also T5) to Chicago next week. It looks like Sofitel is closed and I’d prefer not to make the trek into the city to find another hotel that is open. I’m prepared to spend 24 hours in the Terminal but can anyone suggest a better option ?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
COVID-19 and BA: Using Heathrow T5
Originally Posted by Scots_Al
There was a suggestion on the BA forum that (at least a while back), the Sofitel was partly open and would take bookings on the phone if you could get through to the front desk (rather than just the call centre). Don’t know if still the case or not.
May 25, 20, 3:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Fonsini
Thanks guys - the Hilton’s are indeed taking reservations.
I'm transiting Heathrow in about a week and probably won't be able to stay airside due to separate tickets. With enough time between flights I was hoping I could get a walk up rate for a shower and possibly a nap. Thanks in advance.
May 25, 20, 4:01 pm
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Originally Posted by hedur
Anyone know if this is still the case?
I'm transiting Heathrow in about a week and probably won't be able to stay airside due to separate tickets. With enough time between flights I was hoping I could get a walk up rate for a shower and possibly a nap. Thanks in advance.
I'm transiting Heathrow in about a week and probably won't be able to stay airside due to separate tickets. With enough time between flights I was hoping I could get a walk up rate for a shower and possibly a nap. Thanks in advance.
COVID-19 and BA: Using Heathrow T5
corporate-wage-slave has been updating it. The HGI Hatton Cross and the DT Bath Road have been accepting bookings online again. I believe some of the others still require a phone call to the hotel.
