Thanks,
Dale
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> I am expecting a 24 hour layover at Heathrow (Following a v.long
> flight). Can anyone recommend a nearby hotel? Reasonably priced is an
> advantage. Easy transport back and forth is a plus.
In December 2007, I stayed at the Marriott, and got a very reasonable
rate, but that's because I used Priceline.com. This hotel is a frequent
win if you bid on a hotel near Heathrow. Very comfortable, and the
taxi fare from Heathrow isn't a lot, or you can use one of the many bus
services to get there if you're really going for cheap.
HRS has good rates at the Renaissance.
T.
go to www.Travelodge.co.uk and search their Heathrow hotels. I have
stayed at both the Heathrow Central one--reachable by public bus from
Heathrow--and the terminal 5 one which is reachable by the Heathrow
Hoppa bus. Reserved in advance, they usually run 29 pounds a night
for two and both are fine. The normal checkin is 3 pm but you can
check in early for an additional 10 pounds.
I've had good deals at the Jurys Inn, which is fine -
http://heathrowhotels.jurysinns.com/.
Also heard good things about the St. Giles - http://stgiles.com.
And there is now Yotel within the airport itself, though it's probably
more suitable for a shorter layover - http://www.yotel.com.
Though bear in mind that with a 24-hour layover, really anywhere in
western/central London is quite a viable option, and will give you
much more interesting choices in spending your waking hours and in
dining. If money's not a big issue, then time isn't either - the
Heathrow Express, albeit the priciest way to get into the city centre,
takes only about 15 minutes into Paddington station.