Radisson RED London Heathrow: the complete traveller's guide
Radisson's playful, design-led hotel on Bath Road — bold styling, a red Mini and red phone boxes in reception, right by Terminals 2 & 3, with an indoor pool shared with its sister hotel. An honest, detailed rundown — rooms, prices, dining, the pool (and its charge), parking, WiFi, accessibility, transfers, and the smartest way to book.
Hotel overview
Radisson RED London Heathrow is the design-led, "hip" hotel on the Bath Road strip, right by Terminals 2 & 3. It shares a building with its sister property, the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre — both were created from the former Park Inn, which was fully overhauled and split in two: Building A became the Conference Centre, and Building B reopened as this more style-focused Radisson RED.
With 258 rooms and an urban, playful vibe — look for the iconic red Mini and traditional red phone boxes in reception — it pairs contemporary rooms with the Filini Italian restaurant, a laid-back lounge bar, and a shared health club with a heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room. It's one of the closest hotels to T2/3, with free public buses stopping right across the road.
It suits design-minded and younger travellers, couples and anyone wanting a stylish, well-located pre-flight base. Two honest points to note: the pool and spa carry a per-person charge (as at the sister hotel), and check-out here is an earlier 11:00 AM. It's not terminal-connected, so you'll use the Hoppa, the bus, a taxi or a pre-booked car.
| Official website | radissonhotels.com |
|---|---|
| Address | Bath Road (Building B), West Drayton, UB7 0DU |
| Star rating | 4-star (lifestyle / design-led) |
| Rooms | 258 design-led rooms |
| Sister hotel | Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre (same building, Building A) |
| Check-in / check-out | From 3:00 PM / by 11:00 AM |
| Distance to T2/3 | ~0.6 mi (2-min bus across the road) |
| Leisure | Indoor pool, sauna & steam (£5pp/visit); dry gym free |
Star rating and what it means
Radisson RED is Radisson's lifestyle, design-led brand — classified around 4-star, but the emphasis is on style, atmosphere and a social vibe rather than formal full-service polish.
| Level | What it broadly means in the UK |
|---|---|
| ★★★★★ Five-star | Luxury: extensive facilities, near-flawless service |
| ★★★★ Four-star / lifestyle (this hotel) | Design-led: stylish contemporary rooms, restaurant & bar, pool & gym (shared) — personality & vibe alongside comfort |
| ★★★ Three-star | Mid-range comfort: en-suite rooms, a restaurant, decent service |
| ★★ / ★ Budget | Simple, functional accommodation |
Think stylish and social: guests praise the well-lit, comfortable rooms and the design touches, and rate it well (~8–8.8/10). It's marketed as the more hip alternative to the Conference Centre next door — though that sister hotel is often better value if design isn't your priority.
Brand, ownership & business profile
A Radisson RED hotel under Radisson Hotel Group.
- Radisson RED — Radisson's upscale lifestyle brand: bold, playful design, an informal social atmosphere and contemporary rooms, aimed at style-conscious, younger-at-heart travellers.
- Radisson Hotel Group — the parent, spanning Radisson, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Park Inn and more, with the Radisson Rewards programme.
You earn and redeem Radisson Rewards on eligible stays. Its sister property in the same building, the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow (formerly Park Inn), is a larger, more conventional full-service hotel — check which one your booking is for.
Where RED sits in the Radisson family
| Tier | Radisson brands (selected) | Positioning |
|---|---|---|
| Value / select | Park Inn, Radisson | Practical, mid-market |
| Full-service / conference | Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre (sister hotel) | Large full-service events hotel |
| Upper-upscale / lifestyle | Radisson RED, Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection | Design-led, premium (this hotel) |
Business profile
| Category | 4-star lifestyle / design-led airport hotel |
|---|---|
| Primary market | Design-minded & younger travellers, couples, pre-flight stays |
| Brand / parent | Radisson RED / Radisson Hotel Group |
| Loyalty programme | Radisson Rewards |
| Scale | 258 rooms · Filini Italian restaurant + lounge bar · shared health club (pool, sauna, steam, gym) |
| Note | Shares its building & leisure facilities with the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre |
Takeaway for travellers: a stylish, well-located Radisson lifestyle hotel with a fun personality, close to T2/3 — great for a design-led pre-flight stay with Radisson Rewards, if you don't mind the pool charge and earlier check-out.
Rooms, beds & prices
258 contemporary, design-led rooms — king or twin, with some larger and family options. All are air-conditioned with a smart TV, USB charging ports, work area and a private bathroom. Rooms are described as comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean, with good beds. Rates are competitive for a stylish 4-star; ranges below are indicative.
| Room type | Beds | Sleeps | Off-peak from | Peak from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard King | King | 2 | ~£80 | ~£145 |
| Twin | Two beds | 2 | ~£85 | ~£150 |
| Larger / Premium | King | 2 | ~£100 | ~£165 |
| Family Room | Multiple beds | 3–4 | ~£115 | ~£185 |
Prices are per room, per night, room-only (breakfast & park-and-fly packages available). Guests consistently praise large, quiet, spotlessly clean rooms with excellent beds — a benefit of the full refurbishment. Rooms are stylish and well-lit, in keeping with the RED design vibe.
- Bed quality: "excellent comfortable bed and bedding," rooms quiet despite the airport location.
- Large & family rooms: larger and family rooms available; easy rolling-suitcase access noted by guests.
- Baby facilities: cots on request — confirm with the hotel.
What's in every room
| Category | Included in every room |
|---|---|
| Entertainment | Smart TV |
| Connectivity | Free WiFi; built-in USB charging ports; work area |
| Hot drinks | Tea & coffee making facilities |
| Bathroom | Private bathroom with shower, toiletries, hairdryer |
| Comfort | Air conditioning; stylish, well-lit design-led fit-out |
| Handy extra | 24-hour vending kiosk for snacks; room service |
USB charging ports and smart TVs are standard, and the design-led rooms feel fresh and bright. A 24-hour vending kiosk covers snacks at any hour — useful for odd flight times.
Dining & average prices
Dining centres on Filini, an inviting Italian restaurant with an open kitchen and a red pizza oven turning out Neapolitan pizza, plus a laid-back lounge bar for drinks and casual bites, and a daily buffet breakfast. It's a lively, social set-up in keeping with the RED style.
| Venue / meal | What to expect | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet breakfast | Full English + big continental (cereals, fruit, pastries); veggie/chicken sausages, noodles, dhal; takeaway cups | ~£15–£18 pp |
| Filini Restaurant | Italian — Neapolitan pizza from the red oven, pasta | £18–£30 pp |
| Lounge bar | Cocktails, drinks, casual bar bites | £6–£12 / drink |
| 24-hr vending kiosk | Snacks & drinks any time | Kiosk prices |
The breakfast buffet is varied and well-rated, with genuinely inclusive options (veggie, halal-friendly, noodles, dhal) and takeaway cups for early flights. The open-kitchen pizza oven at Filini is a nice touch for dinner.
Facilities & services
| Leisure club | Shared health club: heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room — £5 per person per visit (incl. one towel); the dry gym is free |
|---|---|
| Parking | On-site self-parking (less than 30m from the entrance, two access points); park-and-fly packages |
| Airport transfer | Heathrow Hoppa to the terminals (~£6pp one-way / £11 return; up to 2 under-15s free with an adult); free public buses (111/105/278/285) across the road to T2/3; taxis (~£12 to T2/3); pre-booked cars |
| Dining | Filini Italian restaurant, lounge bar, coffee shop, 24-hr vending, room service |
| Design quirks | Iconic red Mini & traditional red phone boxes in reception |
| Money / SIM | Not on site — nearby & in the terminals |
| Safety & security | 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, lifts; photo ID + card at check-in; smoke-free |
| Pets | Pet policy varies — confirm with the hotel |
Accessibility & suitability for elderly guests
As a fully refurbished, lift-served hotel, it's a solid accessibility choice with accessible rooms, step-free public areas and handy parking close to the entrance — with easy rolling-suitcase access noted by guests — though it's not terminal-connected.
Accessible strengths:
- Lifts to all floors; step-free, easy-access public areas
- Accessible rooms available (contact the hotel for specific features)
- Parking less than 30m from the entrance; accessible parking
- 24-hour front desk; free public buses right across the road
Worth confirming first:
- Accessible room numbers are limited — book early and state exact needs
- It shares a large building with the sister hotel — confirm you arrive at the right (RED) reception
- Not terminal-connected — a door-to-door car may be easier than the Hoppa
Suitability verdict for elderly & less-mobile guests: good — a modern, lift-served, recently refurbished hotel with accessible rooms and parking close to the door, and guests specifically praise easy suitcase access. Confirm you're at the RED reception (not the sister hotel), and consider a door-to-door car for the airport leg.
Insider details
RED vs the Conference Centre — which sister are you booking?
The single most useful thing to get right: this hotel shares its building with the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre (the former Park Inn, Building A), while RED is Building B. They share the pool and gym. RED is the smaller, more design-led, "hip" option; the Conference Centre is larger, more conventional and often a bit cheaper. Check the exact hotel name on your booking so you arrive at the right reception.
The pool has a charge — and check-out is early
Two honest catches. First, the heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room cost £5 per person per visit (including one towel; extra towels £2.50), applying to children too — only the dry gym is free. Second, check-out here is 11:00 AM, earlier than many Heathrow hotels (and earlier than the sister Conference Centre's noon). Plan your morning, or arrange late check-out.
Free buses across the road — cheaper than the Hoppa
A genuine money-saver: free public buses (111, 105, 278, 285) stop just across the road and reach the T2/3 central bus station in about two minutes. That's cheaper and often quicker than the Hoppa (~£6). The Hoppa still helps for T5, or with luggage; a taxi is about £12 to T2/3.
WiFi coverage & signal strength
Free WiFi runs throughout the hotel and in rooms. 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 refurbished lifestyle hotel: signal is typically reliable throughout, strongest in the lobby/bar. Ask at reception if you need dependable speed for work.
Practical information
| Check-in | From 3:00 PM (early check-in on request) |
|---|---|
| Check-out | By 11:00 AM (earlier than many rivals; late check-out on request) |
| ID at check-in | Photo ID + payment card required |
| Parking | On-site self-parking near the entrance; park-and-fly packages |
| WiFi | Free throughout the hotel and in rooms |
| Pool / leisure | Indoor pool, sauna, steam — £5pp/visit; dry gym free |
| Pets | Policy varies — confirm with the hotel |
| Payment | Cards & cash; smoke-free hotel; card for incidentals |
Getting to the terminals
The hotel is right by T2/3 but not connected — so it's a free public bus, the Hoppa, a taxi or a pre-booked car.
| To… | Best way | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminals 2 & 3 | Free public bus (111/105/278/285) across the road, Hoppa, taxi or car | ~2–10 min | Public bus free/low; Hoppa ~£6; taxi ~£12 |
| Terminal 5 | Heathrow Hoppa or car | ~10–15 min | Hoppa ~£6; taxi ~£16 |
| Terminal 4 | Hoppa/car to a central terminal, then free inter-terminal train; or taxi | ~15–25 min | Hoppa + free train; taxi ~£16 |
| Central London | Underground/Elizabeth line/Heathrow Express from T2/3 | ~15–50 min | Rail fare |
The free public buses across the road are the cheapest, quickest way to T2/3 (~2 min). The Hoppa (~£6, up to two under-15s free with an adult) helps for T5; for T4 change to the free inter-terminal train. For a guaranteed door-to-door pickup with luggage, an early flight or a family, a pre-booked RushXO car is simplest and covers every terminal 24/7.
Customer reviews
Radisson RED reviews well (around 8–8.8/10), with the stylish design, large spotless rooms, comfy beds, good dining and excellent location the standout praise; the pool charge and early check-out are the main caveats.
| Theme | What guests say |
|---|---|
| Design & rooms | Stylish, well-lit; large, quiet, spotlessly clean rooms; great beds |
| Dining & bar | Good restaurant & bar, attentive service; varied breakfast |
| Location | Right by T2/3; free buses across the road; easy suitcase access |
| Value | Good for a stylish stay, though the sister hotel can be cheaper |
| Common gripe | £5 pool charge; 11am check-out; easy to confuse with sister hotel |
Ratings are indicative (~8–8.8/10) — confirm current numbers on your preferred platform. Share specific reviews and I can add a scored breakdown like the Sofitel guide.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Stylish, design-led lifestyle hotel with real personality (red Mini & phone boxes)
- Large, quiet, spotlessly clean, recently refurbished rooms with great beds
- Excellent location — right by T2/3, free buses across the road
- Filini Italian restaurant & lounge bar; varied, inclusive breakfast
- Indoor pool, sauna, steam & gym (shared health club)
- Radisson Rewards; USB ports, smart TVs, 24-hr vending
Cons
- Pool/sauna/steam cost £5pp per visit (dry gym free)
- Early 11:00 AM check-out
- Easy to confuse with the sister Conference Centre at booking
- Not terminal-connected; no pool included
- Sister hotel next door is often better value if design isn't a priority
Travel tips
- Check you're booking RED, not the Conference Centre — same building, two different hotels.
- Budget the £5 pool charge — per person, per visit; the dry gym is free.
- Note the 11am check-out — earlier than many rivals; arrange late check-out if needed.
- Use the free buses to T2/3 — across the road, ~2 minutes, cheaper than the Hoppa.
- Hoppa with kids? Up to two under-15s travel free with a paying adult.
- Book direct for Radisson Rewards and the best rate.
- Pre-book your onward car — for T4/T5, an early flight or luggage, a fixed-fare door-to-door transfer is simplest.
Best way to book online
| Book via | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Official site (radissonhotels.com) | Best-rate, Radisson Rewards points, member perks | Pick RED (not the Conference Centre); check pool charge |
| Radisson Rewards app | Member rates, points, mobile services | Need to be a (free) member |
| Park-and-fly specialists | Bundling room + parking (good for drivers) | Check cancellation terms |
| Major OTAs | Comparing dates & deals | Confirm which Radisson; breakfast & pool extras |
In short: book directly with Radisson for the best rate and Rewards perks — double-checking you've selected the RED and not the Conference Centre. Then book your airport transfer separately with RushXO for a fixed fare, meet & greet and flight tracking.
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FAQs
What's the difference between Radisson RED and the Radisson Conference Centre?
They share one building (the former Park Inn): RED (Building B) is the smaller, design-led, "hip" hotel, while the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre (Building A) is larger, more conventional and often a bit cheaper. They share the pool and gym. Check the exact hotel name on your booking.
Is there a swimming pool, and is it free?
There's a heated indoor pool with sauna and steam room, but access costs £5 per person per visit (including one towel), applying to children too. The dry gym is complimentary.
Is it connected to a terminal?
No — but it's one of the closest hotels to Terminals 2 & 3. Free public buses (111/105/278/285) stop across the road and reach T2/3 in about two minutes; the Hoppa and taxis are also available.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM — earlier than many Heathrow hotels, and earlier than the sister Conference Centre's noon. Late check-out may be available for a fee.
How much is the Hoppa?
The Heathrow Hoppa is about £6 per person one-way (£11 return), and up to two children under 15 travel free with a paying adult. Free public buses across the road are a cheaper option for T2/3.
Is breakfast included?
It depends on your rate. The buffet breakfast is varied and well-rated, with inclusive options and takeaway cups for early flights — check what your booking includes.