Gatwick Airport Hotels
Whether you're arriving late or departing early, the hotels in the vicinity of Gatwick Airport provide convenient shelter and parking facilities for weary or delayed travellers.
Gatwick's two terminals - North and South - benefit from the presence of a major hotel chain within walking distance of the terminal doors. The North Terminal is connected via a sheltered walkway to the Sofitel, while travellers arriving at or departing from the South Terminal are a two minute stroll from the Gatwick Hilton.
There are plenty of other accommodation options in the vicinity of Gatwick Airport, with ten or more located within a short walk of the terminal doors. The hotels nearby range from the no-frills Travelodge, to the elaborate Cambridge and the illustrious Crowne Plaza.
Hotels at Gatwick Airport
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| Hilton London Gatwick Airport | ![]() |
On Site South | ![]() |
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| Sofitel London Gatwick | ![]() |
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| Holiday Inn Gatwick Airport | ![]() |
1.1 miles | ![]() |
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| Days Inn Hotel Gatwick | ![]() |
1.7 miles | ![]() |
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| Courtyard by Marriott | ![]() |
1.8 miles | ![]() |
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| Ramada Plaza London Gatwick | ![]() |
2.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Ramada Crawley Gatwick | ![]() |
3.2 miles | ![]() |
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| Crowne Plaza | ![]() |
3.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Ibis | ![]() |
3.6 miles | ![]() |
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| Holiday Inn Express | ![]() |
4 miles | ![]() |
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| Britannia Gatwick Europa Airport Hotel |
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5.4 miles |
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Book Online
Comparing and booking accommodation online often confers a greater discount to the customer than buying at a hotel's front desk. However, wading through websites to find the best deal can be a chore. Try searching for your hotel Airport Hotel Shop to ensure that you are getting the best deal for your money.
Airport Hotel Shop compares the price of rooms at more than forty different hotels and B&Bs in the Gatwick and Crawley area, including the Sofitel and Hilton. The website has extensive information on hotel facilities, allowing visitors to book without problem the room(s) most appropriate for their needs - or for their wallet.
Airport Accommodation
Hotels at Gatwick Airport
The picture painted by the hotels and B&Bs around Gatwick Airport will be a familiar one to seasoned travellers. There are a great number of accommodation options around the London hub, with each hotel or hostel benefiting from the well-developed transport network that has sprung up around the airport.
The value of a soft bed after a difficult or long journey cannot be overstated to a tired traveller, nor can the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that your car is securely parked on a hotel's grounds. Consequently, pre or post-flight stopovers in a hotel have become almost as essential for holidaymakers as the camera and the plane tickets.
Hotels provide one of the few ways to escape the disruption to air travel caused by industrial action or hostile weather conditions. In the event that your flight is delayed, having a room available at your chosen hotel is preferable to spending a night on a cold terminal floor.
Gatwick is particularly at risk of disruption, given the volume of flights that operate from the airport on a daily basis. For more information on flight disruption at Gatwick Airport, pay a visit to our dedicated web page.
North and South Terminals
Gatwick Airport has two terminals, both of which are connected - via a covered pathway - to a hotel. The North Terminal is within a few minutes' walk of the impressive Sofitel, a towering luxury establishment overlooking the airport's runways, while the South Terminal has privileged access to the Hilton.
The North and South terminals are linked by a state-of-the-art monorail service, meaning that travellers arriving or departing from either terminal are still just a short distance from their chosen hotel. The two on-site hotels, the Sofitel and the Hilton, are conveniently signposted around Gatwick Airport.
Other hotels within a short distance include the Corner House (1.3 miles), Courtyard by Marriott (1.8 miles), the Moat House (1.3 miles), and the Ramada Plaza (2.8 miles).
Hotels in London
Despite what the airport's slogan - 'Your London Airport' – may suggest, Gatwick Airport is not located within the English capital. However, London is a 30-minute train ride from Gatwick, and roughly an hour's journey on the road. Therefore, hotels in London are ideal for holidaymakers from distant reaches of the UK.
Gatwick-bound travellers should take the A23 and M23 south from London, while rail passengers need only to be in reach of London's Victoria Station and the frequent Gatwick Express service. Other major towns and cities in the Gatwick area include Crawley, Croydon, and Guildford.
Business Travellers
There are only a handful of hotels near Gatwick Airport that do not have at least some facilities for business travellers and groups of delegates on-site: the two Travelodges, for example. Services range from the provision of private meeting rooms to fully-featured conference centres, offering projectors, refreshments on demand, and copy/fax machines.
The hotels most notable for their sympathies to the business world are the Sofitel, the Crowne Plaza, the Holiday Inn Express, and the Ramada Plaza. The Holiday Inn Express is notable for being within a short drive of the Gateway, a business park occupied by brands such as Virgin Atlantic, BT, TUI, and Initial.
Airport hotels are a unique draw for businessmen and women, as their services can help limit the disruption caused to normal operations by mid-week travel.
Transportation
The Gatwick Express is arguably the best choice for holidaymakers arriving at Gatwick from London. The non-stop service operates every quarter-hour, with a journey time in the region of 30 minutes. Other train stations near the airport include Crawley, Three Bridges, Faygate, and Horley.
Alternatively, travellers can take the dedicated (and non-stop) easyBus from Earls Court/West Brompton. The trip takes one hour and five minutes. The Fastway 10 and 20, Route 100 and 400, and the Gatwick Direct 200 are the most popular Gatwick-bound buses in the area surrounding the airport.
For airport-to-hotel transfers, the National Express 'hotel by bus' service offers transport to the Ibis, Crowne Plaza, Ramada Plaza, and the Travelodge for £3 per adult and £2 per child. The service operates from 03:00 to 12:30. Many hotels in the region of the airport (Ibis, Corner House, etc.) have their own transfer service, which can be requested by telephone.
A huge number of taxi services (in excess of 600) operate near Gatwick and even more ply their respective trades within Central London. Notable firms include Airport Pickups London, which provides a meet-and-greet service, and the airport-based Road Express 24/7. Resorthoppa, a transfer company, also operates out of Gatwick.
Gatwick is a ten minute drive from Junction 7 of the M25, if arriving by car, while Junction 9 of the M23 is connected directly to the airport. Detailed information on transport near the airport can be found on our [http://www.gatwick-airport-guide.co.uk/transport.html transportation] page.
The transport options to and from Gatwick airport make it very convenient for business travellers who require accommodation located within Central London to easily travel between the airport and their hotel.
Gatwick Airport Hotels
What's in the room?The Hilton London Gatwick Airport offers a number of different room configurations to guests, from the standard guest room to the executive suite. All visitors have access to tea and coffee-making facilities, TV with on-demand movie service, hair dryer, a trouser press, telephone and high-speed internet. Rooms are fully air-conditioned and soundproofed and come complete with ergonomic chair and desk. The hotel also offers a range of accessibility features in accessible rooms and around the hotel area. Guests in wheel chairs can make use of the Hilton's lowered fixtures, such as light switches and door peep-holes. What facilities are available at this hotel?
Is food served at this hotel?There are six different bars and restaurants in the hotel: Amy's Bar and Amy's Restaurant, Charlie Fry's Sports Bar, the Executive Lounge, Costa Coffee and the Garden Restaurant where breakfast is served every day from 5:30am. Combined, the venues provide light snacks, cocktails, continental breakfasts, beverages-to-go, and evening meals. Guests can also make use of the Hilton's 24-hour room service. Transfers to your terminalThe Hilton is located two minutes from Gatwick Airport. Guests can make the short walk on foot, or take the monorail to their destination. The monorail connects to both terminals, North and South.Hilton London Gatwick Airport is directly linked via a luggage friendly, covered walkway to the South Terminal and takes approximately 5 minutes to walk. The North Terminal is connected to South Terminal by free 24-hour monorail service. Are there any special offers available?You can save up to 20% off the Best Available Rate by booking in advance. See offer details. The hotel also offers a range of various parking packages available for 3, 9 and 16 days in cooperation with several car parks in the area. More information can be found on the Hilton London Gatwick website. |
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What's in the room?The Sofitel offers a varying degree of amenities, depending on the type of room booked. However, a colour TV with pay-per-view movies, a telephone, coffee and tea-making facilities, and wireless internet access come as standard. All rooms have 220/240v AC sockets, air-conditioning, a peep-hole, trouser-press, and a hair dryer. What facilities are available at this hotel?
Is food served at this hotel?Yes. In addition to round-the-clock room service, visitors have a choice of three different venues for dining. In no particular order: Gatwick Oriental, a restaurant serving food from the Far East, La Brasserie, an award-winning provider of European dishes, and the rather more informal, Le Café, which serves coffee, light snacks, and soft drinks. Transfers to your terminalThe Sofitel is a short walk from Gatwick Airport, over the walkway from the North Terminal. Travellers can take the free monorail service to the North Terminal, if arriving from the South Terminal. Are there any special offers available?Cheaper rates for booking more than two weeks in advance. |
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What's in the room?Rooms at the Holiday Inn have high-speed internet access from £16. A TV with optional movie channels and/or video games console is provided as standard. A desk with lamp, a telephone, a hair dryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a trouser press are present in all guest rooms. Windows are double-glazed. Rooms are air-conditioned. Children's cots are available on request. What facilities are available at this hotel?
Is food served at this hotel?Yes. The ground floor Traders Restaurant serves main meals and a selection of wines, in addition to its breakfast buffet. The Hub is a bar/lounge showing Sky Sports. Light snacks and drinks are also available. Room service is available 24-hours a day. Transfers to your terminalThe Holiday Inn provides a regular shuttle service for guests, travelling to both the North and South terminals of Gatwick Airport. The bus operates every 15 minutes during the day, and every half hour during the early morning, at a cost of £3.00 per adult and £1.50 for children of up to 12-years-of-age. Children under five travel for free. Are there any special offers available?Free breakfast with advance bookings. Applies to two adults sharing one room. Be aware that some offers, especially priority booking for members, will be revoked during the Olympic Games. |
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What's in the room?Rooms at the Courtyard, regardless of size or expense, have 28-inch LCD TVs with additional movie channels, as well as a hair-dryer, an iron and ironing board, complimentary toiletries, and an en-suite bathroom. Rooms are air-conditioned. Wireless internet access is available for a fee. Radio, laptop safe, desk with chair, and coffee maker are also provided. What facilities are available at this hotel?
Is food served at this hotel?Yes. The Courtyard has two venues for dining, namely, the Volare, which alternates between dinner and breakfast menus, depending on the time of day, and the Volare bar and lounge. The bar is open until 01:00. In-room dining is also available, with sandwiches priced at £6.25 and main meals starting at £10.50. Transfers to your terminalTransfers to and from Gatwick Airport are organised by the hotel. The service operates every 20 minutes from 04:00 until midnight. Adult guests can expect to pay in the region of £3 per person, but children under 12 travel for free. Are there any special offers available?Free champagne and room upgrade if staying on a Friday or Saturday night with promotional code ZJ1. Complimentary dinner on the first night of a two-night stop when arriving on a Thursday with promotional code D60. Both offers apply to online booking only. |
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What's in the room?All rooms at the Crowne Plaza have flat-screen TVs with premium channel options, a desk with lamp and chair, and a telephone. Tea and coffee-making materials are provided. An iron, ironing board, telephone, and hair dryer are also included as standard. All rooms have en-suite facilities. Club packages have a small safe. Mini-bars are available on request. What facilities are available at this hotel?
Is food served at this hotel?Yes. There are three venues offering food and drink at the Crowne Plaza. The Cube Lounge and Bar is a relaxed social area serving wines, beers, Starbucks coffee, and informal dishes. Fine dining is found at the Cube Restaurant, while the Gallery Sports Bar shows popular sporting events in a pub environment. Room service is available at the Plaza. Transfers to your terminalA shuttle bus operates between the Plaza and Gatwick Airport (both terminals) between 03:00 and 23:55. Tickets can be bought at the hotel reception. Are there any special offers available?Book a week in advance for a 25% discount on the lowest-available rates. |
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What's in the room?Rooms at the Ibis come complete with colour television, 220/240v AC sockets, and coffee and tea-making facilities. Wi-Fi is available in guest rooms; a small charge will be levied for its use. RJ 45 outlets are provided for fast data transmission. All rooms have an iron. Hair-dryers are available on request. What facilities are available at this hotel?
Is food served at this hotel?Yes. A café serves an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, beginning at 06:30 and concluding at 10:00 The buffet is continental, but some “local specialities” may be included on the menu. Snacks and light dishes are available during the day in the café. The Ibis bar serves drinks. Transfers to your terminalA shuttle bus travels between the Ibis and Gatwick Airport every thirty minutes during the mornings and late evenings. The service begins at 04:00 and runs until 10:00 The bus resumes its journey at 17:30, before terminating once again at 23:30. |
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What's in the room?All rooms at the Holiday Inn Express contain an LCD TV with Freeview, a hair-dryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, and pay-per-use internet access. Cots and sofa beds are available in family rooms, but prior notice may be required. A complimentary continental breakfast comes with every booking. What facilities are available at this hotel?
Is food served at this hotel?Yes. The continental breakfast, offering a selection of juices, fruit, and bread products, such as croissants, is served in the Great Room. There is also a licensed bar and a coffee lounge at the Express. The Harvester Restaurant, located next door to the hotel, serves hot meals and alcoholic drinks from 12:00 every day. Guests can also make use of the Holiday Inn's vending machine. Transfers to your terminalThe Express does not offer a free transfer service. However, there is a bus stop immediately outside the hotel. The number 20 service travels to Gatwick Airport at a cost of £1.70 per adult. In the opposite direction, the 20, heading towards Broadfield, departs from stop 13 outside the airport. Follow the signs for 'local buses'. Are there any special offers available?Three nights for the price of two when staying between Thursday and Sunday. Park, Stay, and Go: one night's accommodation with valet parking for 8 or 15 days. Save 10% by booking online. |
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