Where to stay with a family before a flight from Heathrow Terminal 2

The short list at a glance

Two stays with rooms that sleep four, compared on the room and the walk with children and bags.

Stay	How you reach T2	Door to check-in	Room, typical	Transfer	Typical total
Our pickHilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3	Covered walkwayNothing to book	5 min	£170–£270	£0	£170–£270
Also considerLowest totalAerotel London Heathrow	Indoor walkAbout 10 minutes from Terminal 2 arrivals	10 min	£150–£230	£0	£150–£230

Totals are a typical family room for one night plus getting to the terminal, for two adults and two children, one way. Checked October 2026; your dates may cost more or less.

The stays, and why

Our pick

Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3

Covered walkway5 min to check-inNo transfer costFamily room sleeps 4

Room, typical: £170–£270
Transfer: £0
Typical total: £170–£270

Who it suits: Most families flying from Terminal 2.
Why we would choose it: A family room with two king beds and plenty of floor space, and a covered walk of about five minutes to the terminal.
The compromise: The only walkable full hotel for this terminal, and a family room is priced accordingly.
Worth paying more?: Yes. With children and bags, the walk is worth more than it is for a couple.

Also considerLowest total

Aerotel London Heathrow

Indoor walk10 min to check-inNo transfer costFamily room sleeps 4

Room, typical: £150–£230
Transfer: £0
Typical total: £150–£230

Who it suits: Families who only need a few hours of sleep.
Why we would choose it: Its family room has two double beds, and you pay only for the hours you book.
The compromise: The family room is about half the size of the one at our pick, and the hotel is a ten-minute indoor walk away in Terminal 3.
Worth paying more?: Choose it for a short stay. For a full night with children the bigger room is worth having.