- Who it suits
- A long layover, a short rest or a very early South Terminal flight.
- Why we would choose it
- You can book just a few hours, not a whole night.
- The compromise
- Cabins are small, and the minimum is four hours.
- Worth paying more?
- Yes if you only need a few hours of sleep.
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 forSouth Terminal | Ground floor of the terminal, landsideYOTEL says under a minute's walk from arrivals and no airside security to pass. Reception open 24 hours. Door to check-in is our estimate | 3 min | £0 |
Our view
What you get
The practical details that matter for one night before or after a flight.
- Position
- Ground floor of the South Terminal, landside, per YOTEL. You do not pass airside security.
- Reception
- Open 24 hours, per YOTEL.
- Cabins
- Premium cabin with a double bed, or standard cabin with a single bed. Minimum booking four hours, per Gatwick.
- Entry
- The hotel is in the public arrivals area, per Booking.com. Transit passengers need valid entry to the UK and must clear immigration to reach it.
- Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi, room service and facilities for disabled guests, per Booking.com.
- Check-in
- From 18:00, with check-out until 09:00, per Booking.com. Cash is not accepted, and there are no cots or extra beds.
If this is not right for you
Other stays we recommend on the same short list, and what you trade by choosing them.
