Getting to your terminal

A stay only makes sense for some terminals. Here is what the journey takes from the hotel to check-in at each one.

Terminal	How you get there	Hotel to check-in	Cost
Best forNorth Terminal	Covered walkway to the North TerminalBooking.com: linked to the North Terminal by a short covered walkway. About 3 minutes per Holiday Extras	3 min	£0
South Terminal	Shuttle train to the South TerminalBooking.com: easy connection by monorail. Time is our estimate	10 min	£0

Our view

Who it suits: An early flight or late arrival at the North Terminal, with a higher budget.
Why we would choose it: You are at the terminal in minutes and do not depend on a shuttle or a taxi.
The compromise: The most expensive way to sleep near the North Terminal.
Worth paying more?: Yes for a flight before 07:00 or a late arrival. Not for a mid-morning flight.

The practical details that matter for one night before or after a flight.

Rooms: Suites, family rooms and easy-access rooms, per Gatwick.
Facilities: Fitness centre, bar, room service, free Wi-Fi and a tea and coffee maker in every room, per Booking.com.
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast with continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus breakfast to go, per Booking.com.
Check-in: From 14:00, with check-out until 12:00, per Booking.com. The minimum check-in age is 18.
Children: Children of any age are welcome, per Booking.com. Cots are free on request, and an extra bed is about £20 a night.
Parking: Parking on site, per Booking.com.