Heathrow Airport hotels: the complete, honest guide to 30 hotels
Every hotel worth knowing around London Heathrow — compared by terminal, price and the facilities that actually decide it. Which are truly connected, which have a real pool, what parking honestly costs, and the smartest way to reach your terminal. No fluff, no invented perks.
Pick your hotel in 30 seconds
The fastest way to narrow it down — by what usually matters most:
- I want to walk to my terminal: Sofitel (T5), Hilton Garden Inn (T2) or Holiday Inn Express (T4) are connected by covered walkways. Thistle T5 uses the driverless POD to T5.
- I want the cheapest reliable bed: ibis budget, Travelodge Central, B&B Hotel, or Premier Inn / Holiday Inn Express T4 (free breakfast).
- I want the newest, freshest room: B&B Hotel (2024 refurb), Courtyard by Marriott (new-build) or Renaissance (refurbished).
- I'm travelling with family: Novotel (kids stay & eat free, pool, play room), Best Western Ariel (kids stay & eat free) or Premier Inn (kids eat free).
- I want a pool & leisure: Crowne Plaza, Novotel, London Heathrow Marriott, Hilton T5, Delta Windsor (free), or Radisson Conference / Radisson RED (charged).
- I want an apartment with a kitchen: Staybridge Suites (extended-stay aparthotel).
- I want design/style on a budget: Moxy, Radisson RED or ibis Styles.
- I want to treat myself: Sofitel (5-star, T5).
- I'm exploring Windsor / LEGOLAND too: Delta Heathrow Windsor, Holiday Inn Express T5 or B&B Hotel (all outside/near the ULEZ edge).
- I'm sightseeing in London, not just flying: ibis Styles Heathrow East (Hounslow, near the Tube).
- I'm bringing a pet: Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, Moxy, Staybridge Suites or ibis Styles East.
- I want a landmark with character: Best Western Ariel — the ring-shaped hotel, the first ever built at Heathrow (1960).
Compare all 30 hotels
Every hotel we've reviewed, with the facts that actually decide it. "Walk to terminal" means a covered/step-free connection; everything else needs the Hoppa, a bus or a car. Prices and parking are indicative — always confirm when booking.
| Hotel | Stars | Terminal | Connected? | Parking/night | Pool | From (off-peak) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofitel London Heathrow | 5 | T5 | Walk (~5 min) | ~£35–49 | No | ~£150 |
| Hilton London Heathrow T5 | 4 | T5 area | Hoppa (~1 mi) | ~£18 | Yes (spa) | ~£110 |
| Sheraton Heathrow | 4 | T2/3/5 | Hoppa | ~£15 | No | ~£90 |
| Radisson Blu Edwardian | 4 | T2/3/5 | Hoppa | ~£16 | No (spa) | ~£100 |
| Hilton Garden Inn T2 & T3 | 3.5 | T2 | Walk (~5 min) | None on-site | No | ~£95 |
| Leonardo Hotel Heathrow | 4 | T2/3/5 | Hoppa | ~£12–17 | No | ~£80 |
| Holiday Inn Bath Road | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa | ~£15–17 | No | ~£90 |
| Renaissance Heathrow | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa (~5 min) | ~£15 | No | ~£95 |
| Crowne Plaza Heathrow | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa | On-site | Yes (free) | ~£95 |
| Novotel Heathrow M4 J4 | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa (~1.2 mi) | ~£12–15 | Yes (free) | ~£85 |
| Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor | 4 | T5 (H55) | Hoppa (~3–4 mi) | ~£9.50–15 | Yes (free) | ~£90 |
| Thistle Heathrow T5 | 3 | T5 | POD (~5 min) | ~£18 | No | ~£70 |
| Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa/bus | ~£15–18 | Yes (£5pp) | ~£75 |
| Holiday Inn Express T4 | 3 | T4 | Walk (~5 min) | ~£25–35 | No | ~£65 |
| Premier Inn T2 & T3 | 3 | T2/3/5 | Hoppa | ~£10 (limited) | No | ~£60 |
| Hyatt Place Heathrow | 4 | T2/3/5 | Bus 423/Hoppa | On-site | No | ~£85 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Heathrow | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa | On-site | No | ~£85 |
| Moxy London Heathrow | 3 | T2/3/5 | Hoppa (~1.9 mi) | ~£12.50 | No | ~£70 |
| Radisson RED Heathrow | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa/bus | ~£15–18 | Yes (£5pp) | ~£80 |
| Premier Inn Heathrow T5 | 3 | T5 | Bus 423 | Paid (pricey) | No | ~£62 |
| Holiday Inn Express T5 | 3 | T5 (Slough) | Bus/car | On-site + EV | No | ~£65 |
| London Heathrow Marriott | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa (~2 mi) | ~£15 | Yes (free) | ~£90 |
| Staybridge Suites Heathrow | 4 | T2/3 | Hoppa | ~£17 + EV | No | ~£95 |
| ibis London Heathrow Airport | 3 | T2/3 | Free bus zone | On-site | No | ~£65 |
| ibis budget London Heathrow | 2 | T2/3/5 | Hoppa (door) | Limited | No | ~£50 |
| ibis Styles Heathrow | 3 | T2/3 | Free bus opp. | Limited | No | ~£60 |
| ibis Styles Heathrow East | 3 | T5 (bus 423) | Bus/Tube | Limited | No | ~£60 |
| Travelodge Heathrow Central | 3 | T2/3 | Hoppa H7 | ~£8 (limited) | No | ~£55 |
| Best Western Heathrow Ariel | 4 | T2/3/5 | Hoppa (door) | ~£16–18 | No | ~£65 |
| B&B HOTEL London Heathrow | 3 | T5 (Colnbrook) | Hoppa/bus 60 | Underground (paid) | No | ~£55 |
"Connected" is rare and valuable at Heathrow: only the Sofitel (T5), Hilton Garden Inn (T2) and Holiday Inn Express (T4) have covered walkways, with the Thistle's POD a close fourth. Everything else — even hotels that look close on a map — needs the Hoppa, a local bus or a car. Note too that a "free hotel shuttle" is largely a myth here: the Hotel Hoppa is chargeable, and free public buses (or the free travel zone for a few central hotels) often beat it.
Hotels by terminal
Pick by the terminal you're flying from — though remember the free inter-terminal train links T2, T3 and T5, so a T2/3 hotel can work for T5 and vice versa.
Terminal 5
- Sofitel London Heathrow — 5-star, covered walkway ~5 min
- Hilton London Heathrow T5 — 4-star, hydrotherapy pool & spa (~1 mi, Hoppa)
- Thistle Heathrow T5 — 3-star, driverless POD to T5 (no lift — stairs only upstairs)
- Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor — 4-star, free pool & tennis, Windsor/LEGOLAND base (H55)
- Premier Inn Heathrow T5 — 3-star, Hypnos beds, bus 423 to T5
- Holiday Inn Express T5 — 3-star, free breakfast, Slough side, LEGOLAND base
- B&B HOTEL London Heathrow — 3-star, refurbished 2024, Colnbrook, outside ULEZ
Terminals 2 & 3
- Hilton Garden Inn T2 & T3 — 3.5-star, covered walkway to T2 ~5 min
- Sheraton Heathrow — 4-star, pet-friendly
- Radisson Blu Edwardian — 4-star, Pegasus spa (no pool)
- Leonardo Hotel Heathrow — 4-star, ex-Jurys Inn, cashless
- Holiday Inn Bath Road — 4-star, opposite T2/3, Hi! Pizza
- Renaissance Heathrow — 4-star, refurbished, runway triple-glazing
- Crowne Plaza Heathrow — 4-star, free indoor pool, pet-friendly, Eriki Indian
- Novotel Heathrow M4 J4 — 4-star, free pool, kids free breakfast & play room
- Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre — 4-star, pool (£5pp), ex-Park Inn (Building A)
- Radisson RED Heathrow — 4-star, design-led sister (Building B), pool (£5pp)
- Premier Inn T2 & T3 — 3-star, kids eat free, limited ~£10 parking
- Hyatt Place Heathrow — 4-star, free 24hr gym & Gallery Market
- Courtyard by Marriott Heathrow — 4-star new-build, rooftop Sky Bar
- Moxy London Heathrow — budget-design, pet-friendly, Bar Moxy (~1.9 mi)
- London Heathrow Marriott — 4-star, free indoor pool, Carluccio's (~2 mi)
- Staybridge Suites Heathrow — aparthotel, kitchens, free breakfast, pet-friendly
- ibis London Heathrow Airport — 3-star, in the free Heathrow travel zone
- ibis budget London Heathrow — 2-star ultra-budget (shares building w/ Travelodge)
- ibis Styles Heathrow — 3-star design economy, aviation-themed
- Travelodge Heathrow Central — 3-star, SuperRooms, unlimited breakfast (shares w/ ibis budget)
- Best Western Heathrow Ariel — 4-star, iconic ring-shaped landmark, kids stay & eat free
Terminal 4
- Holiday Inn Express T4 — 3-star, covered link-bridge to T4 ~5 min, free breakfast
Further out (Hounslow / sightseeing)
- ibis Styles Heathrow East — 3-star, Art Deco theme, Hounslow (~3.7 mi), sightseeing base, pet-friendly
Hotels by price tier
Rough nightly off-peak starting points — peak dates and events push these up. Always compare live prices.
Luxury & upscale (5★ / premium 4★)
Sofitel London Heathrow (5★, from ~£150) is the flagship. Upscale 4★ options include Hilton T5, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Sheraton, Renaissance, Crowne Plaza, London Heathrow Marriott, Hyatt Place and Courtyard by Marriott (~£85–110).
Mid-range (comfortable 4★ / strong 3★)
Novotel, Delta Windsor, Holiday Inn Bath Road, Leonardo, Radisson Conference, Radisson RED, Staybridge Suites (aparthotel), Hilton Garden Inn and Best Western Ariel (~£65–95).
Budget (reliable 3★)
Premier Inn T2 & T3 & Premier Inn T5, Holiday Inn Express T4 & T5, Thistle T5, Moxy, ibis, ibis Styles, ibis Styles East, Travelodge Central and B&B Hotel (~£55–70).
Ultra-budget (2★)
ibis budget London Heathrow Central (from ~£50) is the lowest-cost pick — functional, cashless, and sharing its building with the Travelodge.
Parking & pools at a glance
Hotels with a swimming pool
Genuinely few Heathrow hotels have a pool. Free-to-use: Crowne Plaza, Novotel, Delta Windsor and London Heathrow Marriott (indoor pools). Hilton T5 has an indoor hydrotherapy pool & spa. Charged (~£5pp): the pool shared by Radisson Conference and Radisson RED (they share a building). The Radisson Blu Edwardian has the Pegasus spa but no swimming pool. Every other hotel here has no pool — don't assume.
Parking notes worth knowing
- No on-site parking: Hilton Garden Inn T2 & T3 — a key catch for drivers despite being terminal-connected.
- Limited / first-come: Premier Inn T2 & T3 (~£10, ~89 spaces), Travelodge Central (~£8), and the ibis/ibis Styles hotels.
- Cheapest on-site: Travelodge Central (~£8) and Delta Windsor (from ~£9.50).
- Park-and-fly friendly: most 4★ hotels offer "park, stay & go" packages — Best Western Ariel, B&B Hotel (secure underground), Crowne Plaza and others.
- Outside the ULEZ: the Colnbrook/Slough-side hotels — Hilton T5, Holiday Inn Express T5 and B&B Hotel — help drivers dodge the daily charge.
Reaching the terminals from your hotel
Four ways to get from a Heathrow hotel to your terminal, and when each makes sense:
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Covered walkway / POD | Sofitel (T5), Hilton Garden Inn (T2), Holiday Inn Express (T4), Thistle (POD) | Only these — everyone else needs transport |
| Hotel Hoppa | Hotels on/near Bath Road | Chargeable (~£4.50–6.50); not every route serves every terminal |
| Free / public bus | Central hotels in the free travel zone; bus 423/60 etc. | Slower; luggage space limited at peak |
| Taxi / pre-booked car | Early flights, families, luggage, any terminal 24/7 | Book ahead for a fixed fare & meet-and-greet |
The big myth to retire: the "free hotel shuttle." At Heathrow the Hotel Hoppa is a paid service, and for many hotels a free public bus is cheaper — while for T4 and T5 you often change onto the free inter-terminal train. For a guaranteed door-to-door pickup with a fixed fare, meet-and-greet and flight tracking, a pre-booked RushXO car covers every terminal around the clock.
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FAQs about Heathrow hotels
Which Heathrow hotels are actually connected to a terminal?
Only a handful. The Sofitel is connected to T5 by a covered walkway, the Hilton Garden Inn to T2, and the Holiday Inn Express to T4; the Thistle T5 uses the driverless POD. Every other hotel — even those that look close — needs the Hotel Hoppa, a bus or a car.
Which Heathrow hotels have a swimming pool?
Free pools: Crowne Plaza, Novotel, Delta Windsor and the London Heathrow Marriott. The Hilton T5 has a hydrotherapy pool and spa. The Radisson Conference and Radisson RED share a charged pool (~£5pp). Most other Heathrow hotels have no pool, so don't assume.
What's the cheapest hotel near Heathrow?
The ibis budget London Heathrow Central is typically the lowest (from ~£50), with the Travelodge Central, B&B Hotel and Premier Inns close behind. Budget rooms are cheap but breakfast and parking are usually extra — factor those in.
Is there a hotel with a kitchen for longer stays?
Yes — the Staybridge Suites is an extended-stay aparthotel with full kitchens, free breakfast and free laundry, ideal for longer or family stays.
Do any Heathrow hotels have a free airport shuttle?
Effectively no. The Hotel Hoppa is a paid shuttle (about £4.50–6.50), and for many hotels a free public bus is actually cheaper. A few central hotels sit in a free travel zone. For T4 and T5 you often change onto the free inter-terminal train.
Which hotels are best for Windsor or LEGOLAND?
The Slough/Colnbrook-side hotels — Delta Heathrow Windsor, Holiday Inn Express T5 and the B&B Hotel — are closest to Windsor and LEGOLAND, and several sit outside the ULEZ, which helps if you're driving.
Which hotels take pets?
Pet-friendly options include the Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, Moxy, Staybridge Suites and ibis Styles Heathrow East. Policies and fees vary, so confirm with the hotel before booking.