- Who it suits
- Departures before 07:00, late arrivals into Terminal 5, and anyone with heavy bags or small children.
- Why we would choose it
- It is joined to Terminal 5 by a covered walkway. You reach the terminal in under five minutes, with nothing to book and no timetable to meet.
- The compromise
- Usually the most expensive stay at Terminal 5, and eating in the hotel is priced to match.
- Worth paying more?
- Yes for a flight before 07:00 or a late arrival. For a mid-morning flight a cheaper hotel with a short transfer does the same job.
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 | Covered walkwayNothing to book | 5 min | £0 |
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What you get
The practical details that matter for one night before or after a flight.
- Family rooms
- Family Room with two double beds, sleeps four, 35 square metres. Connecting rooms and free cots are available.
- Rooms
- 605 rooms and suites.
- Eating
- Several restaurants and bars on site, including La Belle Époque, Vivre, Tea 5 and Sphere Bar.
- Getting into London
- The Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line both run from Terminal 5.
If this is not right for you
Other stays we recommend on the same short list, and what you trade by choosing them.
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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Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Hotel Hoppa bus25 min to T5
Typical total £114–£184
The bus runs about every half hour and is charged per person. Missing one before an early flight costs you real time.
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