Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport: the complete traveller's guide
A comfortable, good-value hotel in Sipson — one of the closest to Terminals 2 & 3 — with a small spa, sundeck and underground parking. An honest, detailed rundown — rooms, prices, dining, the cashless policy, WiFi, accessibility, getting to each terminal, and the smartest way to book.
Hotel overview
Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport is a contemporary, good-value hotel in Sipson on Bath Road, just outside the airport grounds and one of the closest hotels to Terminals 2 & 3 (about a mile / five-minute drive). It was formerly a Jurys Inn and is now part of the Leonardo Hotels group, with a straightforward, comfortable, business-and-leisure feel — soundproofed rooms, a restaurant and bar, a small "Essential Spa," an outdoor sundeck, a free 24-hour mini-gym and underground parking.
With 230+ rooms it's smaller and simpler than the big conference hotels nearby, which many travellers prefer for a quiet, no-fuss pre-flight night. Reviewers consistently rate it clean, well-located and good value, with a well-liked breakfast buffet and helpful staff — it has notably high repeat-guest numbers for the area.
It suits value-minded flyers, solo and business travellers, and short park-and-stay trips (the car park is for the duration of your stay, not long-term holiday parking). It is not terminal-connected — you reach the airport by the Heathrow Hoppa, a free/public bus, a taxi or a pre-booked car. One quirk to plan for: it's a fully cashless hotel.
| Official website | leonardo-hotels.com |
|---|---|
| Private hire line | +44 333 006 4545 (hotel's private driver partner) |
| Address | Bath Road, Sipson, West Drayton, UB7 0DP |
| Star rating | Contemporary 4-star (some list 3-star) |
| Rooms | 230+ rooms |
| Formerly | Jurys Inn London Heathrow |
| Check-in / check-out | From 2:00 PM / by 12:00 noon |
| Distance to T2/3 | ~1 mile / ~5 min drive |
| Payment | Cashless — card only |
Star rating and what it means
Leonardo markets this as a contemporary 4-star; some listing sites place it at 3-star. In practice it sits between the two — comfortable and full-service on the essentials, without the extensive facilities of the big four-star conference hotels.
| Level | What it broadly means in the UK |
|---|---|
| ★★★★★ Five-star | Luxury: extensive facilities, near-flawless service |
| ★★★★ Four-star (this hotel, marketed) | Upscale: quality rooms, restaurant & room service, good facilities (here a small spa, sundeck & gym) |
| ★★★ Three-star (some listings) | Mid-range comfort: en-suite rooms, a restaurant, decent service |
| ★★ / ★ Budget | Simple, functional accommodation |
Treat it as a strong upper-3/lower-4-star: clean, comfortable and well-run, with a small spa and sundeck as bonuses. The draw is value and location, not luxury facilities. Guests rate it highly for cleanliness, value and staff.
Brand, ownership & business profile
A Leonardo Hotels-branded property, rebranded from Jurys Inn.
- Leonardo Hotels — the operating brand, the European arm of the Fattal Hotels Group. Leonardo rebranded most former Jurys Inn hotels in the UK & Ireland, so many travellers still know this one as "Jurys Inn Heathrow."
- Fattal Hotels Group — the parent, a large European hotel group operating hundreds of hotels across many countries under the Leonardo and related brands.
Leonardo runs a straightforward loyalty offer and frequent direct-booking deals; it's a mainstream mid-market group rather than a global chain like Hilton or Marriott.
Business profile
| Category | Contemporary 3–4-star airport hotel (mid-market, value-focused) |
|---|---|
| Primary market | Value flyers, solo & business travellers, short park-and-stay, repeat guests |
| Brand / parent | Leonardo Hotels / Fattal Hotels Group (Europe) |
| Formerly | Jurys Inn London Heathrow |
| Scale | 230+ rooms · restaurant & bar · Essential Spa · outdoor sundeck · mini-gym · meeting facilities |
| Sustainability | Green Tourism programme participant |
Takeaway for travellers: a reliable, value-focused mid-market hotel with a strong repeat-guest following near Heathrow — comfortable and well-run, without big-chain loyalty programmes or resort facilities.
Rooms, beds & prices
Two main room types — Standard and Executive — plus twin and triple options for families. All are air-conditioned and soundproofed with triple-glazed windows that open, a four-piece bathroom with power shower, and Sea of Spa toiletries. Executive rooms add a king-size bed. Rates are among the more affordable near Heathrow; ranges below are indicative.
| Room type | Beds | Sleeps | Off-peak from | Peak from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Double or twin | 2 | ~£70 | ~£120 |
| Triple | Multiple beds | 3 | ~£90 | ~£150 |
| Executive | King | 2 | ~£100 | ~£160 |
Prices are per room, per night, room-only. Children up to 12 stay free using existing beds in a parent's room — a genuine plus for families. Some rates bundle early check-in with a discount and free breakfast, which can be good value.
- Bed quality: quality bedding, comfy beds; triple-glazed windows that open — rare and appreciated for fresh air plus quiet.
- Large & family rooms: triple rooms for families; kids under 12 free in existing beds.
- Baby facilities: cots on request — confirm with the hotel for busy dates.
What's in every room
| Category | Included in every room |
|---|---|
| Entertainment | Flat-screen HD TV with satellite channels & on-demand movies |
| Connectivity | Free WiFi; work desk / laptop-friendly workspace |
| Hot drinks | Free tea & coffee facilities |
| Bathroom | Four-piece bathroom with power shower, hairdryer, Sea of Spa toiletries |
| Comfort | Air conditioning, triple-glazed windows that open, blackout drapes, soundproofing |
| Service | 24-hour room service |
Windows that actually open (with triple glazing) are a nice touch you don't get at most airport hotels — fresh air without the runway noise. Executive rooms add a king bed and extra space.
Dining & average prices
An on-site restaurant (Bar & Grill / Destination Restaurant) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner à la carte, plus a bar open late for drinks and light bites. The breakfast buffet is a consistent review highlight.
| Venue / meal | What to expect | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast buffet (advance) | Booked ahead — better value | ~£13 pp |
| Breakfast buffet (on the day) | Full hot & cold buffet; weekdays 06:00–10:30, weekends to 11:00 | ~£16.95 pp |
| Bar & Grill restaurant | À la carte lunch & dinner; affordable mains | £18–£32 pp |
| Hotel bar | Open 06:00–01:00; wines, beers, spirits, light bites to 22:00 | £7–£14 / drink |
| 24-hour room service | In-room menu at any hour | À la carte + tray charge |
Book breakfast in advance (~£13) rather than on the day (~£16.95) to save. Remember the hotel is cashless — all bills are card only. Reviewers rate the restaurant food good and affordable.
Facilities & services
| Parking | Private underground car park (~90 spaces); roughly £12–£17 per day (varies — confirm current rate); short-term/duration-of-stay only, not long-term holiday parking; you may leave keys at reception |
|---|---|
| Spa & leisure | Small "Essential Spa," outdoor sundeck, free 24-hour mini-gym |
| Airport transfer | Heathrow Hoppa to T2, T3 & T5; free/public bus outside; hotel private-taxi service; pre-booked cars. (Hoppa doesn't serve T4 — use a taxi/car) |
| Extras | Hair salon, dry cleaning & laundry, meeting facilities, business centre |
| Money / SIM | Not on site — available in the terminals; note the cashless policy |
| Safety & security | 24-hour front desk, lifts; photo ID + card at check-in |
| Pets | Not allowed (assistance dogs excepted) |
| Pool | No swimming pool |
| Payment | Cashless — card only for rooms, restaurant & all services |
Accessibility & suitability for elderly guests
The Leonardo has a good accessibility set-up for its size — 12 accessible rooms and disabled parking bays — and being a compact, single hotel with lifts it's easy to get around, with the usual airport-hotel caveat of a short transfer to the terminals.
Accessible strengths:
- 12 accessible rooms (a good number for a hotel this size)
- Disabled parking bays in the underground car park
- Lifts to all floors; step-free access to restaurant and public areas
- 24-hour front desk and room service
Worth confirming first:
- Book accessible rooms early and state exact needs
- The Hoppa/bus adds a step to the airport journey — a door-to-door car may be easier with mobility limits
- Specific equipment (shower chairs, visual alarms) should be requested in advance
Suitability verdict for elderly & less-mobile guests: good within the hotel — a solid 12 accessible rooms, disabled bays, lifts and step-free public areas in a compact building. As with all non-connected Heathrow hotels, plan the airport leg: a door-to-door car is usually smoother than the Hoppa or public bus if mobility is a factor.
Insider details
Cashless hotel — plan for it
This is a genuinely useful thing to know before you arrive: the Leonardo is fully cashless. Rooms, restaurant bills, bar tabs and every other service must be paid by credit or debit card — no cash accepted. It speeds up check-out, but bring a working card and don't rely on carrying cash for tips or incidentals.
WiFi coverage & signal strength
Free WiFi is available in rooms and free throughout the public areas. Signal-strength-by-area detail (which floors are strongest) isn't published — confirm with hotel, or share guest reviews and we'll add specifics.
General guidance for a compact hotel: signal is typically reliable throughout, strongest in the lobby and public areas. If you need dependable fast WiFi for work, ask at reception.
Building layout & the quiet-room tip
A compact hotel (230+ rooms) over multiple floors with lifts, plus an outdoor sundeck and a small spa. The most useful insider tip from guests: request a garden-facing room for a quieter stay. Triple-glazed windows already keep noise down, and unusually they open — so you can get fresh air without the runway roar.
Exact room-by-floor allocation isn't published — reception can request a garden-facing or quieter room, or a room near a lift, on request.
Parking — short-stay only
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Type | Private underground car park (~90 spaces) |
| Price | ~£12–£17 per day (varies by source/date — confirm current rate) |
| Reservations | Cannot be reserved in advance; generally plentiful |
| Long-term? | No — for the duration of your stay only, not long-term holiday parking |
If you need to leave a car while you fly, this isn't the right car park — it's for short stays. Some park-and-stay packages exist via third parties where you leave keys at reception; if you want true long-term park-and-fly, choose a hotel set up for it or a dedicated car park.
Practical information
| Check-in | From 2:00 PM (early check-in on request; some rates bundle it with a discount/breakfast) |
|---|---|
| Check-out | By 12:00 noon (late check-out on request, may incur a charge) |
| ID at check-in | Photo ID + payment card required |
| Children | Under 12 stay free using existing beds in a parent's room |
| Parking | Underground, ~£12–£17/day, short-stay only |
| WiFi | Free in rooms and public areas |
| Payment | Cashless — card only for everything |
| Pool / pets | No pool; pets not allowed (assistance dogs excepted) |
Getting to the terminals
The hotel is close to T2/3 but not walkable — you'll use the Heathrow Hoppa, a free/public bus, the hotel's private-taxi service, or a pre-booked car. One thing to note: the Hoppa doesn't serve Terminal 4, so T4 needs a taxi or car.
| To… | Best way | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminals 2 & 3 | Heathrow Hoppa (H4), free/public bus, taxi, or car | ~5 min by car; 15–35 min by bus | Hoppa ~£5 each way; taxi ~£10–15 |
| Terminal 5 | Heathrow Hoppa, public bus 423, taxi, or car | ~10 min by car | Hoppa fare; taxi ~£12–15 |
| Terminal 4 | Taxi or car only — Hoppa doesn't serve T4 | ~15 min by car | Taxi ~£12–15 |
| Central London | Heathrow Express (~15 min) or Elizabeth line/tube from Hatton Cross, via a terminal | ~25–40 min total | Rail fare |
The Hoppa and public buses stop at other hotels en route, so allow extra time (15–35 min) on the day. The hotel's own private-taxi service does the terminals in about 5 minutes. For Terminal 4, or for a guaranteed door-to-door pickup with luggage or an early flight, a pre-booked RushXO car is the simplest option and covers every terminal 24/7.
Customer reviews
The Leonardo rates well (around 8.2/10 on some platforms, 9.0 from couples), with cleanliness, value, location, breakfast and staff the standout themes — and notably high repeat-guest numbers.
| Theme | What guests say |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness & rooms | Clean, tidy, comfortable; quiet with the triple glazing |
| Value & location | Great value; very convenient for the airport; couples rate it 9.0 |
| Breakfast & dining | Buffet "very good and fresh"; on-site restaurant good and affordable |
| Staff & service | Friendly and helpful, especially reception |
| Common gripe | Not terminal-connected; cashless catches some out; small spa/no pool |
Ratings are indicative — confirm current numbers on your preferred platform. Share specific reviews and I can add a scored breakdown like the Sofitel guide.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Good value — among the more affordable comfortable hotels near Heathrow
- One of the closest to T2/3; ~5 min by car or the hotel's private taxi
- Triple-glazed windows that open — quiet plus fresh air
- Kids under 12 stay free in existing beds; well-rated breakfast
- Small spa, sundeck and free 24-hour gym; high repeat-guest numbers
- Underground parking on site (short-stay)
Cons
- Not terminal-connected — you need the Hoppa, bus, taxi or car
- Hoppa doesn't serve Terminal 4 (taxi/car only)
- Cashless — no cash accepted anywhere in the hotel
- No swimming pool; spa is small; no pets
- Parking is short-stay only, not long-term park-and-fly
Travel tips
- Bring a card — it's cashless — no cash accepted for rooms, food or anything else.
- Book breakfast in advance — ~£13 ahead vs ~£16.95 on the day.
- Request a garden-facing room — quieter, and you can open the (triple-glazed) window for fresh air.
- Families: under-12s are free — in existing beds in your room; ask about triple rooms.
- Flying from T4? The Hoppa doesn't go there — plan a taxi or a pre-booked car.
- Don't use this to park long-term — the car park is for your stay, not while you're away.
- Pre-book your onward car — for T4, an early flight, a family or heavy luggage, a fixed-fare door-to-door transfer removes the connection stress.
Best way to book online
| Book via | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Official site (leonardo-hotels.com) | Best-rate offers, direct-booking perks, early-check-in bundles | Compare total incl. breakfast & parking |
| Park & stay specialists | Bundling room + short-stay parking | Not for long-term holiday parking |
| Major OTAs | Comparing dates & deals (Genius discounts appear here) | Fewer perks; stricter non-refundable rates |
In short: book directly with Leonardo for the best rate and any early-check-in/breakfast bundles. Remember it's cashless and the parking is short-stay only. Then book your airport transfer separately with RushXO for a fixed fare, meet & greet and flight tracking — essential if you're flying from T4.
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FAQs
Is this the old Jurys Inn?
Yes — Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport was formerly Jurys Inn London Heathrow. Leonardo Hotels rebranded most former Jurys Inn properties in the UK & Ireland, so you may still see it listed under the old name.
Is the hotel connected to a terminal?
No — it's in Sipson on Bath Road, about a mile (five-minute drive) from Terminals 2 & 3. Reach the terminals by the Heathrow Hoppa, a free/public bus, the hotel's private taxi, or a pre-booked car. Note the Hoppa doesn't serve Terminal 4.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM (earlier than several rivals) and check-out by 12:00 noon. Some rates bundle early check-in with a discount and free breakfast.
Is the hotel cashless?
Yes — it's fully cashless. Rooms, restaurant, bar and all services must be paid by credit or debit card; no cash is accepted. Bring a working card.
How much is parking?
Underground parking is roughly £12–£17 per day (the rate varies by source and date, so confirm when booking). It cannot be reserved in advance and is for the duration of your stay only — not long-term holiday parking.
How much is breakfast?
The buffet is about £16.95 on the day or £13 booked in advance, served from 06:00. Booking ahead saves money.
Is it good for families?
Yes — children up to 12 stay free using existing beds in a parent's room, and triple rooms are available. There's a kids-friendly buffet, but no pool.
Are pets allowed?
No — pets are not allowed (registered assistance dogs excepted).
How do I get to Terminal 4?
By taxi or a pre-booked car — the Heathrow Hoppa serves T2, T3 and T5 but not Terminal 4. Plan a car for T4.