Staybridge Suites London Heathrow (Bath Road): the complete traveller's guide
IHG's extended-stay aparthotel on Bath Road — apartment-style suites with full kitchens, free breakfast, free 24-hour laundry, a 24-hour grocery pantry and free evening socials. Ideal for longer stays, families and self-caterers. An honest, detailed rundown — suites, kitchens, weekly rates, dining, parking, accessibility, transfers, and the smartest way to book.
Hotel overview
Staybridge Suites London Heathrow – Bath Road is an IHG aparthotel — an extended-stay property where every room is an apartment-style suite with its own fully equipped kitchen. It sits on Bath Road in West Drayton, on Heathrow's perimeter road (front rooms overlook the runway), about 15 minutes from Terminals 2 & 3, sharing a site with the adjacent Holiday Inn Heathrow Bath Road.
It's built for longer stays and self-caterers: a free daily breakfast buffet, a 24-hour free guest laundry, a 24-hour on-site grocery shop (The Pantry), free evening socials three nights a week (wine and canapés), a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary WiFi throughout. With 190 studio and one-bedroom suites, it feels more like a serviced apartment than a conventional hotel — you can cook, do laundry and settle in.
It suits families, longer business trips, relocations, crews, and anyone who values a kitchen and more space over restaurant service. It's also pet-friendly (up to two pets per room) — unusual at Heathrow. The main thing to know: it has no full restaurant of its own — you self-cater or use the restaurant at the Holiday Inn next door. It isn't terminal-connected, but the Hoppa picks up right outside reception 24/7.
| Official website | ihg.com/staybridge |
|---|---|
| Address | 276a Bath Road, West Drayton, UB7 0DQ |
| Type | 4-star extended-stay aparthotel (suites with kitchens) |
| Suites | 190 studio & one-bedroom suites |
| Signature | Full kitchens · free 24-hr laundry · The Pantry shop · free socials |
| Check-in / check-out | From 3:00 PM / by 12:00 noon |
| Distance to T2/3 | ~2 miles (~15 min); Hoppa from reception 24/7 |
| Parking / pets | On-site ~£17/day + EV charging · pet-friendly (up to 2) |
Rating and what an aparthotel means
Staybridge Suites is IHG's upscale extended-stay brand — comparable to a 4-star, but the model is different from a standard hotel: you're booking a serviced apartment with a kitchen, aimed at stays of a few nights up to several weeks.
| Feature | Aparthotel (this property) | Standard hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Apartment-style suite with full kitchen & living area | Bedroom, no kitchen |
| Catering | Self-cater + free breakfast; on-site grocery pantry | Restaurant / room service |
| Laundry | Free 24-hour guest laundry | Paid laundry service |
| Best for | Longer stays, families, relocations, self-caterers | One or two nights |
| Extras | Free evening socials, homely feel, weekly rates | Nightly rates |
Guests rave about the space, kitchens, cleanliness and helpful staff. If you want a homely base where you can cook and do laundry — especially for a longer stay or a family — this format is a real advantage over a normal hotel room.
Brand, ownership & business profile
A Staybridge Suites property under IHG.
- Staybridge Suites — IHG's upscale extended-stay/aparthotel brand: apartment-style suites with kitchens, free breakfast, free laundry, a grocery pantry and complimentary guest socials, designed to feel homely for longer stays.
- IHG Hotels & Resorts — the parent group (InterContinental Hotels Group), running brands from budget to luxury.
You earn and redeem IHG One Rewards points here, with app services. The property shares a site with the adjacent Holiday Inn London Heathrow Bath Road (a separate full-service hotel with the Hi! Pizza restaurant) — the two are neighbours, not the same hotel, so check which you're booking.
Where Staybridge Suites sits in IHG's range
| Tier | IHG brands (selected) | Positioning |
|---|---|---|
| Extended stay | Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, Atwell Suites | Apartment-style, kitchens (this property) |
| Budget / express | Holiday Inn Express, avid | Value, free breakfast |
| Full-service mainstream | Holiday Inn (next door), Garner | Comfortable, family-friendly |
| Premium / luxury | Crowne Plaza, voco, InterContinental, Kimpton | Upscale & luxury |
Business profile
| Category | 4-star extended-stay aparthotel (suites with kitchens) |
|---|---|
| Primary market | Longer stays, relocations, families, crews, self-caterers, pet owners |
| Brand / parent | Staybridge Suites / IHG Hotels & Resorts |
| Loyalty programme | IHG One Rewards |
| Scale | 190 suites · full kitchens · free 24-hr laundry · The Pantry (24-hr shop) · 24-hr gym · The Den meeting room (up to 10) |
| Note | No full restaurant of its own — self-cater or use the adjacent Holiday Inn |
Takeaway for travellers: a genuinely homely, apartment-style IHG base near Heathrow — kitchens, free laundry, a grocery pantry and socials make it excellent for longer or family stays, and it's one of the few pet-friendly options at the airport.
Suites, kitchens & prices
Two core suite types — studios and one-bedroom apartments — each with a fully equipped kitchen (hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, cookware and crockery), a separate living/sitting area, premium hypoallergenic bedding, air conditioning and a laptop-friendly workspace. Studios sleep up to two (queen bed) or two adults plus a child (queen + sofa bed); one-bedroom suites offer more space and separation. Extended stays often attract better weekly rates; ranges below are indicative.
| Suite type | Beds | Sleeps | Off-peak from | Peak from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Suite | Queen + full kitchen | 2 | ~£90 | ~£150 |
| Studio Suite (sofa bed) | Queen + sofa bed | 2+1 | ~£100 | ~£165 |
| One-Bedroom Suite | Bedroom + living area + kitchen | 2–3 | ~£120 | ~£190 |
| Weekly / extended-stay | Any suite, 7+ nights | — | Discounted nightly | Discounted nightly |
Prices are per suite, per night, and include the free breakfast buffet. Ask about weekly and long-stay rates — the nightly price typically drops the longer you stay, which is the point of the format. Suites are praised as spacious, clean and well-equipped, with comfortable premium bedding.
- Full kitchen: cook proper meals in-suite — a major saving and convenience for families and long stays.
- Space: separate sitting areas; one-bedroom suites add a distinct bedroom.
- Baby facilities: cots on request — confirm with the hotel.
What's in every suite
| Category | Included in every suite |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Fully equipped kitchen — hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, cookware & crockery |
| Living | Separate sitting area; dining space |
| Entertainment | Flat-screen TV |
| Connectivity | Free high-speed WiFi; laptop-friendly workspace |
| Sleep | Premium hypoallergenic bedding |
| Comfort | Air conditioning; en-suite bathroom with hairdryer |
The full kitchen and separate living area are the whole point: you can self-cater, spread out and feel at home — a big plus for families, longer stays and anyone tired of eating out every night.
Dining, breakfast & self-catering
Catering here is a mix of a free breakfast, your own kitchen, an on-site grocery shop, and the restaurant next door. There's no full restaurant inside the aparthotel itself — by design, since most guests self-cater — but you're well covered.
| Option | What to expect | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Free breakfast buffet | Hot full English + cereals & continental; weekdays 06:00–09:30, weekends 07:30–10:30 | Included in rate |
| Your suite kitchen | Self-cater any meal — big saving for families/long stays | Groceries only |
| The Pantry (24-hr shop) | On-site groceries & essentials any time | Shop prices |
| Hi! Pizza (Holiday Inn next door) | Rustic Italian, theatre kitchen — full restaurant & bar | £15–£28 pp |
| Evening socials (3 nights/wk) | Complimentary wine & canapés with staff & guests | Free |
The included breakfast, 24-hour Pantry and free three-nights-a-week socials add real value, and the adjacent Holiday Inn's Hi! Pizza covers you if you don't want to cook. If having a full restaurant inside your hotel matters, note it's next door rather than in the same building.
Facilities & services
| Laundry | Free 24-hour guest laundry room — a key extended-stay perk |
|---|---|
| Shop | The Pantry — 24-hour on-site grocery & essentials |
| Fitness | 24-hour fitness centre (free for guests) |
| Socials | Complimentary evening socials three nights a week (wine & canapés) |
| Parking | On-site self-parking ~£17/day; EV charging (shared with the adjacent Holiday Inn) |
| Airport transfer | Heathrow Hoppa 24/7 from directly outside reception (~£5 one-way / £9.50 return) to T2/3/5; T4 via free Heathrow Express from T2; taxis; pre-booked cars. No complimentary shuttle |
| Business | The Den — meeting room for up to 10 (screen & projector) |
| Money / SIM | The Pantry on site; more in the terminals |
| Safety & security | 24-hour reception, luggage storage, lifts; photo ID + card at check-in |
| Pets | Pet-friendly — up to 2 pets per room (rare at Heathrow; confirm any fee) |
Accessibility & suitability for elderly guests
The aparthotel is accessible via a ramp with lifts and accessible suites available, and the apartment format (with a kitchen and living space) can suit longer or assisted stays well — though it's not terminal-connected.
Accessible strengths:
- Ramp access, lifts and step-free public areas
- Accessible suites available (call the hotel before booking to confirm)
- Kitchen & living space useful for longer or assisted stays; free laundry
- On-site parking with EV charging; Hoppa from reception
Worth confirming first:
- Accessible suites are limited — the hotel asks you to call before booking
- Not terminal-connected — a door-to-door car may be easier than the Hoppa
- Confirm accessible kitchen/bathroom fittings for your specific needs
Suitability verdict for elderly & less-mobile guests: good — ramped, lift-served access with accessible suites, and the apartment layout (kitchen, sitting area, free laundry) suits longer or assisted stays. Call ahead to book an accessible suite, and consider a door-to-door car for the airport leg.
Insider details
It's an aparthotel — you cook, you settle in
The single biggest thing to understand: this isn't a standard hotel, it's an extended-stay aparthotel. Every suite has a full kitchen, there's a free 24-hour laundry and a 24-hour grocery shop, and the whole design is homely rather than transactional. For a longer stay, a family, a relocation or anyone who'd rather cook than eat out nightly, that's a genuine advantage — and weekly rates make it cheaper the longer you stay.
No restaurant inside — but Hi! Pizza is next door
An honest catch: there's no full restaurant or bar within the aparthotel itself. Most guests self-cater or use The Pantry, and the free breakfast is included — but for a proper sit-down meal you use Hi! Pizza, the rustic-Italian restaurant with a theatre kitchen at the adjacent Holiday Inn Heathrow Bath Road. It's a few steps away, not in the same building, so factor that in if in-hotel dining matters to you.
Pet-friendly & the Hoppa from your door
Two standout practicalities: it's pet-friendly (up to two pets per room) — rare among Heathrow hotels — and the Heathrow Hoppa collects right outside reception 24/7 to Terminals 2, 3 and 5 (for T4, take the Hoppa to T2 then the free Heathrow Express). There's also shared EV charging with the Holiday Inn next door.
WiFi coverage & signal strength
Free high-speed WiFi runs throughout the property and in suites. 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 modern aparthotel: signal is typically reliable throughout, and the laptop-friendly workspaces suit remote working on a longer stay. Ask at reception if you need dependable speed.
Practical information
| Check-in | From 3:00 PM (early check-in on request) |
|---|---|
| Check-out | By 12:00 noon (late check-out on request) |
| ID at check-in | Photo ID + payment card required |
| Breakfast | Free buffet; weekdays 06:00–09:30, weekends 07:30–10:30 |
| Laundry | Free 24-hour guest laundry |
| Parking | On-site ~£17/day; EV charging (shared with Holiday Inn) |
| WiFi | Free high-speed throughout and in suites |
| Pets | Pet-friendly — up to 2 per room (confirm any fee) |
| Payment | Cards & cash; card required for incidentals |
Getting to the terminals
The aparthotel isn't terminal-connected and runs no complimentary shuttle, but the Hoppa picks up right outside reception around the clock.
| To… | Best way | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminals 2 & 3 | Heathrow Hoppa (from reception, 24/7), taxi or car | ~15 min | Hoppa ~£5 (£9.50 return); taxi ~£12 |
| Terminal 5 | Heathrow Hoppa or car | ~15–25 min | Hoppa ~£5; taxi ~£16–20 |
| Terminal 4 | Hoppa to T2, then free Heathrow Express / inter-terminal train; or taxi | ~20–40 min | Hoppa + free train; taxi ~£16–20 |
| Central London | Heathrow Express from T2/3 to Paddington; or Elizabeth line / Piccadilly | ~15–50 min | Rail fare |
The Hoppa from reception is convenient (24/7 to T2/3/5; ~£5/£9.50 return); for T4 it's the Hoppa to T2 then the free inter-terminal train. There's no complimentary shuttle. For a guaranteed door-to-door pickup with luggage — especially with a family, pets or an early flight — a pre-booked RushXO car is simplest and covers every terminal 24/7.
Customer reviews
The aparthotel reviews well, with the spacious suites, full kitchens, cleanliness, free breakfast, free laundry and helpful staff the standout praise; the lack of an in-house restaurant and the airport-perimeter location are the main things to be aware of.
| Theme | What guests say |
|---|---|
| Suites & kitchens | Spacious, clean, well-equipped; kitchens a big plus for longer stays |
| Value & extras | Free breakfast, free laundry, The Pantry & socials add real value |
| Staff | Helpful, friendly — guests rave about the service |
| Family & pets | Great for families & one of few pet-friendly airport options |
| Worth noting | No full restaurant inside (use next door); not terminal-connected |
Ratings are strong for the extended-stay category — confirm current numbers on your preferred platform. Share specific reviews and I can add a scored breakdown like the Sofitel guide.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Apartment-style suites with full kitchens — cook & settle in
- Free breakfast, free 24-hour laundry & a 24-hour grocery pantry
- Free evening socials three nights a week; homely, spacious feel
- Excellent for longer stays, families & relocations; weekly rates
- Pet-friendly (up to 2 pets) — rare at Heathrow
- Hoppa from reception 24/7; on-site parking + EV charging; IHG One Rewards
Cons
- No full restaurant/bar inside — self-cater or use the Holiday Inn next door
- Not terminal-connected; no complimentary shuttle
- No swimming pool
- Parking is a paid extra (~£17/day)
- On the airport perimeter — practical rather than scenic
Travel tips
- Staying a while? Ask for a weekly/long-stay rate — the nightly price drops the longer you stay.
- Use the kitchen & The Pantry — self-catering is a big saving for families and longer trips.
- Travelling with a pet? This is one of few pet-friendly Heathrow options (up to 2 per room) — confirm any fee.
- Want a sit-down dinner? Hi! Pizza at the Holiday Inn next door is a few steps away.
- Catch the free socials (3 nights/week) — wine & canapés, a nice touch on a longer stay.
- Hoppa picks up at reception (24/7 to T2/3/5; T4 via T2 + free train).
- Pre-book your onward car — for T4, an early flight, pets or a family with luggage, a fixed-fare door-to-door transfer is simplest.
Best way to book online
| Book via | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Official site (ihg.com/staybridge) | Best-rate, IHG One Rewards points, weekly/long-stay rates, app services | Ask about weekly rates; it's the aparthotel (not the Holiday Inn next door) |
| IHG app | Member rates, points, mobile services | Need to be a (free) member |
| Park-and-fly specialists | Bundling suite + long-stay parking for drivers | Check car park & transfer terms |
| Major OTAs | Comparing dates & deals | Confirm suite type & kitchen; note no in-house restaurant |
In short: book directly with IHG for the best rate, Rewards points and — crucially — weekly/long-stay pricing, making sure you've selected the Staybridge Suites aparthotel (not the neighbouring Holiday Inn). Then book your airport transfer separately with RushXO for a fixed fare, meet & greet and flight tracking.
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FAQs
Does every suite have a kitchen?
Yes — every studio and one-bedroom suite has a fully equipped kitchen (hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, cookware and crockery) plus a separate living area. That's the whole point of the aparthotel format, ideal for self-catering and longer stays.
Is there a restaurant?
Not inside the aparthotel itself — you self-cater, use the 24-hour Pantry shop, or dine at Hi! Pizza, the Italian restaurant at the adjacent Holiday Inn Heathrow Bath Road. The free breakfast buffet is included.
Is it good for long stays?
Yes — it's an extended-stay brand: kitchens, free 24-hour laundry, a grocery pantry, free evening socials and discounted weekly/long-stay rates all make it well suited to stays of several nights to several weeks.
Is it pet-friendly?
Yes — up to two pets per room are accepted, which is unusual among Heathrow hotels. Confirm any pet fee and conditions with the hotel when booking.
How do I get to the terminals?
The Heathrow Hoppa picks up right outside reception 24/7 to Terminals 2, 3 and 5 (about £5 one-way, £9.50 return); for Terminal 4, take the Hoppa to T2 and the free inter-terminal train. There's no complimentary shuttle.
Is it the same as the Holiday Inn next door?
No — the Staybridge Suites (this aparthotel) and the Holiday Inn London Heathrow Bath Road are separate hotels on the same site. They share some facilities (like the Hi! Pizza restaurant and EV charging), but you book them separately.