The Best Hotels at London Heathrow (LHR) Airport

Updated: December 15, 2025 • By Santorini Dave

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• Where to Stay in London
• Gatwick Airport Hotels
• Best Family Hotels in London

My wife and I at Heathrow Airport.

Heathrow Hotels – My Advice

Our room at the Sofitel Heathrow in Terminal 5. Super convenient.

• The Golden Rule of Heathrow Hotels: Heathrow is massive. Moving between terminals can take 30+ minutes. Always try to book a hotel connected to the specific terminal you are flying into or out of. If you must stay at a different terminal, use the free trains (Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line) to transfer between them.
• Terminal 5 (British Airways Hub):
  • Sofitel London Heathrow: This is the best hotel at the airport, period. It is directly connected to Terminal 5 via a covered walkway. It’s luxury, quiet, and effortless.
  • Thistle London Heathrow T5: Not connected to the terminal (you need to take the “POD” driverless car system, which costs roughly £8 per person). It overlooks the runway, which is great for plane spotting, but it’s older.
• Terminal 4 (The “Hotel Hub”): Terminal 4 has a covered walkway connecting it to four excellent hotels. It is often the best value area to stay, even if flying from other terminals (just take the free train transfer).
  • Premier Inn T4: The best budget option at Heathrow. Clean, reliable, and cheap.
  • Holiday Inn Express T4: Includes free breakfast.
  • Crowne Plaza T4: Upscale and very comfortable.
  • Hilton Heathrow T4: A classic full-service hotel with a pool and gym, connected via a slightly longer glass tunnel.
• Terminals 2 & 3 (The Central Area):
  • Hilton Garden Inn T2/3: The only hotel connected to Terminal 2. You can walk straight from the Queen’s Terminal to the lobby.
  • Aerotel T3: Located inside the arrival hall of Terminal 3. It offers hourly bookings – ideal for showers and naps during layovers.
• Getting to Central London (3 Options):
  • Heathrow Express: The fastest way. Non-stop to Paddington Station in 15 minutes. It’s expensive, but worth it.
  • The Elizabeth Line: Much cheaper than the Express, has air-conditioning (unlike the Tube), and gets you to central London (Paddington, Bond St, Tottenham Court Rd, Liverpool St) in about 30-40 minutes.
  • Piccadilly Line (Tube): The cheapest and slowest option (50-60 mins to central London). Great if you are staying near Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, or South Kensington and want to save money.
• Sightseeing on a Layover: Staying at Heathrow gives you surprisingly easy access to Windsor Castle. It is a 15-20 minute taxi ride from T5. If you have a layover of 6+ hours, you can easily visit the castle and be back in time. Runnymede (Magna Carta site) and Kew Gardens are also nearby.

11 Best Hotels at Heathrow Airport

1. Sofitel London Heathrow • 2. Holiday Inn Express T4 • 3. Novotel Heathrow T1/T2/T3 • 4. Holiday Inn Heathrow – Bath Road • 5. Hyatt Place Heathrow • 6. Hilton Heathrow T4 • 7. Hilton Garden Inn T2/3 • 8. Premier Inn T4 • 9. YOTELAIR Heathrow Airport • 10. Aerotel T3 • 11. ibis Heathrow Airport

1. Sofitel Heathrow – Luxury

• Opulent French-inspired hotel connected to Terminal 5 and the train/metro station via a walkway; free shuttles to other terminals.
• All rooms are soundproof and very well-appointed with mod-cons and blackout curtains.
• Club Rooms and Suites offer free mini-bars with soft/alcoholic drinks and access to a special lounge with free breakfast.
• 2 fine-dining restaurants (1 French and 1 with live counters), 1 tea lounge, and 2 elegant bars/lounges.
• Large, modern, and well-equipped 24/7 fitness center.
• Indulgent spa with a range of treatments and massages, hydrotherapy pool, steam, sauna, and hairdressing salon.
• Front desk, concierge, and room service are available 24 hours.
• Dining options in the terminals, otherwise, the city center is about 20 minutes by train.

2. Holiday Inn Express Heathrow T4 – Moderate

• Conveniently located just 300m (5-minute walk) from T4 via a covered walkway.
• Comfortable rooms with soundproofing, blackout shades, queen beds, USB sockets in the headboard, coffee/tea facilities, free breakfast, and free wi-fi.
• Well-equipped fitness center and business center. 24-hour front-desk and concierge.
• Paid local shuttles and on-site car parking available.
• 2 restaurants (Express Bar & Cafe, Urban Brasserie) and 1 Destination Bar, with all-day dining.
• Several dining options, bars, boutiques, and spas in the terminals, connected via pedestrian underpasses or free shuttle trains.
• Multiple bars and restaurants in the adjoining Crowne Plaza T4.
30 minutes to central London via the Heathrow Express.

3. Novotel Heathrow Airport T1 T2 and T3 – Luxury

• Modern, comfortable rooms with tea/coffee facilities, blackout shades, and excellent bathrooms; suites feature jacuzzis.
• Superior Rooms, Executive Rooms, and Suites can sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children.
• Nest Restaurant & Bar serves a large local and international menu with kids, vegetarian, and special diet options.
• Few minutes to all the terminals (1-2 miles) by free London Bus services.
• Amenities include a business center with iPads, large and well-equipped fitness center, library, family board games, and paid outdoor parking.
• Reception and room service available 24 hours.

4. Holiday Inn Heathrow – Bath Road – Moderate

• Good hotel about a mile from T2 and connected to all the terminals via the free London Bus services.
• Modern, soundproofed rooms with blackout shades, tea/coffee facilities, mini fridge, and bathrooms with bathtubs; kids suites and connecting rooms available.
• Kids under 12 eat free and under 17 can stay for free in their parents’ rooms.
• Modern Italian restaurant with open kitchen; inviting sports bar and cafe with pool table.
• Paid on-site parking, large and well-equipped fitness center, useful business center, room service, concierge, and front-desk available 24 hours.
• A few dining options in neighborhood hotels, else catch a free bus to any of the airport terminals.

5. Hyatt Place Heathrow Airport – Moderate

• 4-star hotel about a mile from T2 and connected to all the terminals via the free London Bus services.
• Soundproofed rooms feature twin/king beds, tea/coffee facilities, mini-fridges, laptop safes, and ensuite bathrooms with bathtubs.
• 1 restaurant serving an international menu, 1 bar with a good selection of bites and drinks, and 1 24-hour lobby café with a limited menu of snacks and beverages.
• Fully-equipped fitness center, business center, and front-desk are available round the clock.
• Few dining options in nearby hotels; best options are in any of the airport terminals.

6. Hilton Heathrow Terminal 4 – Luxury

• Excellent option just 500m from T4 via a covered walkway.
• Soundproofed rooms with blackout curtains and modern bathrooms; Twin Rooms feature bathtubs and can be combined with King Rooms to form Family Rooms.
• Suites and Executive Rooms have Executive Lounge access with complimentary breakfast, refreshments, and drinks.
• 3 good restaurants (Asian, International, and Mediterranean) and 1 bar.
• Fully-equipped fitness center with steam and sauna rooms, and a beautiful heated indoor pool.
• Front-desk, concierge, and room service are available 24/7.
• T4’s Rail and Tube station are steps away, providing free connectivity to all terminals and a quick ride to the city center.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3

• Good hotel in T2 and connected to T3 via a pedestrian underpass.
• The spacious rooms have soundproofing, blackout curtains, coffee/tea facilities, and comfortable beds.
• Family Rooms and Suites feature bathtubs and sofa beds that can sleep 2 small kids.
• International restaurant and bar; room service only available from 5pm-9.30pm.
• Small area near reception sells beverages and packed snacks round the clock.
• Small but decent fitness center, business center with free print/fax/copy facilities, and front desk are available 24/7.
• Several restaurants, bars, shops, and spas in the airport terminals.

8. Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 – Moderate

• Good value hotel connected to T4 via a covered walkway (600m).
• Spacious, soundproof rooms with very comfortable beds, blackout shades, electric kettles, and bathtubs in the bathrooms; Family Rooms can sleep 4.
• Thyme Bar & Grill restaurant offers a wide menu of international favorites.
• Excellent all you can eat breakfast where kids under 15 eat free.
• Paid parking, luggage storage, and 24-hour front desk.
• A few dining options in nearby hotels, else walk or catch a free bus to any of the airport terminals.

9. YOTELAIR Heathrow Airport – Budget

• Great budget hotel in T4, just steps from the arrival/departure gates, with modern, aircraft-style first-class cabins and hourly bookings.
• Smartly-designed cabins feature folding workstations, ensuite bathrooms, comfortable beds, and free wi-fi.
• Unique 24/7 Mission Control for check-in/check-out, free amenities like earplugs and alarm clocks, ordering food, and tea/coffee/hot chocolate for a fee.
• 24-hour room service for breakfast and a variety of meals, snacks, ice creams, and drinks.
• Several dining options in T4 and other terminals accessible via free shuttle trains and buses.

10. Aerotel T3 Heathrow – Moderate

• Convenient hotel offering flexible hourly booking options, located in T3 and within walking distance of T2 – great for short layovers.
• Compact rooms are well soundproofed and feature comfortable beds and ensuite bathrooms; Family Rooms can sleep 4.
• Library Lounge offers a selection of food and beverages, comfortable seating, and a library; breakfast can be ordered for a fee.
• 24-hour front desk and free wi-fi.
• Several dining options in T3 and T2, and in the other terminals via free shuttles.

11. ibis London Heathrow Airport

• Pet-friendly good value hotel 2 miles from Terminals 2 and 3, and connected via the free London Bus services.
• Modern, soundproofed rooms with blackout curtains, Illy coffee machines, tea/coffee facilities, and free wi-fi; Family Rooms can sleep up to 4.
• Amenities include a pool table, vending machines for food and drinks, and paid parking with electric car charging.
• 1 restaurant and bar offering an international menu and outdoor seating; early breakfast starts at 4am.
• Front desk and restaurant/bar are available 24/7.