- Who it suits
- Mid-morning and later flights, and travellers who want a full-service hotel without paying for the connected one.
- Why we would choose it
- The Hotel Hoppa bus links the hotel with Terminal 5 between 04:00 and midnight, and the ride is about ten minutes.
- The compromise
- You depend on a bus that runs about every half hour and is charged per person. Miss one before an early flight and the wait matters.
- Worth paying more?
- For a flight before 07:00 we would pay the extra for one of the two above.
Getting to your terminal
A stay only makes sense for some terminals. Here is what the journey takes from the door to check-in at each one.
| Terminal | How you get there | Door to check-in | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best forTerminal 5 | Hotel Hoppa busRuns 04:00 to midnight | 25 min | £14 |
Our view
What you get
The practical details that matter for one night before or after a flight.
- Family rooms
- Family rooms sleep four, and connecting rooms are available.
If this is not right for you
Other stays we recommend on the same short list, and what you trade by choosing them.
Our pick
Sofitel London Heathrow
Covered walkway5 min to T5
Typical total £170–£280
Usually the highest room rate on this list, and eating in the hotel is priced to match.
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Best value
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
Heathrow Pod15 min to T5
Typical total £98–£158
The pod costs £8.75 per person each way and arrives in the Terminal 5 car park, so there is still a walk to check-in.
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