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The Best Western sign on Bath Road with the curved front of the Best Western Heathrow behind it

Best Western Heathrow

The UK's first airport hotel, now a low-cost 3-star on Bath Road near Terminals 2 and 3.

★★★
13 mins by 105 or 111 bus to T2/T3
184 rooms
££ typical £70 to £110
Accessible Meetings Park and fly Parking Room service, 24h Runway view

Accessibility. Accessible rooms available. Contact the hotel to confirm what you need.

Best Western Heathrow is a 3-star hotel. Rooms typically run £70 to £110 a night. Terminals 2 and 3 are 13 minutes away on the 105 or 111 bus and Terminal 5 is 22 minutes on the 423 bus. Terminal 4 takes about 23 minutes on the Elizabeth line then bus. It suits travellers flying from Terminals 2 and 3 who want a 3-star mid-priced room.

The review

The hotel offers basic bedrooms with tea and coffee facilities, free WiFi and blackout curtains. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms for up to 50 participants. It suits business and leisure travellers looking for a practical stopover near Heathrow rather than anywhere with leisure facilities.

Best Western Heathrow is on Bath Road, just north of Heathrow Airport, within easy reach of Terminals 2, 3 and 5 by car or bus. On-site parking is available for a daily charge, currently £15.

The 184 room hotel was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1960 and was the first airport hotel to be built in the UK.

Rooms typically range from £70 to £110 per night, depending on season. Rates can increase during busy periods or at short notice.

Summary

A practical, budget option for travellers who want convenient access to Heathrow with basic facilities. It suits business travellers and families needing a straightforward stopover.

Gallery

The bar at the Best Western Heathrow, a curved counter lit with blue light
The restaurant and dining area at the Best Western Heathrow
The lobby and reception of the Best Western Heathrow, with the staircase to one side

Getting to and from terminals

Choose your terminal and direction. Click the red bus stop icons for directions via Google Maps.

T2/3
Terminals 2 & 3
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Getting to Terminals 2 & 3
Cross the main road at the traffic lights for the Harlington Corner bus stop J on the opposite side of the road to take a 105, 111, 278 or 285 bus.
Getting to the hotel
Walk to the Central Bus Station bus stop 19 for a 105 or 111 bus to the Harlington Corner bus stop E, directly outside the Courtyard next door.
13 minsby bus
T5
Terminal 5
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Getting to Terminal 5
Cross the main road at the pedestrian crossing for the Harlington Corner bus stop J on the opposite side of the road and catch a 423 bus.
Getting to the hotel
From the Terminal 5 bus stop 6 catch a 423 bus to the Harlington Corner bus stop J, across the junction from the hotel.
22 minsby bus
T4
Terminal 4
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Getting to Terminal 4
Take a bus to the Central Bus Station as for Terminals 2 and 3, then the Elizabeth line to Terminal 4.
Getting to the hotel
Take the Elizabeth line from Terminal 4 to the Central Bus Station, then as for Terminals 2 and 3.
23 minsbus + rail

The rooms

Air conditioning Blackout curtains Work desk Hairdryer Iron and board Safe Tea and coffee TV Free WiFi
  • Rooms are available in single, double or twin categories.
  • All include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and a work desk.
  • Bathrooms have shower/bath combinations and complimentary toiletries.
  • Décor is simple and functional. Rooms can be as small as 13.5m².

Food and drink

  • The Junction Restaurant serves classic British dishes and a breakfast buffet. It looks out over the runways. Breakfast is charged separately.
  • The lounge bar offers snacks and drinks throughout the day.
  • Some local pubs and restaurants are within walking distance.

Hotel location

Best Western Heathrow
118 Bath Road, Hayes UB3 5AJ
Around the hotel

Places nearby

Pubs, restaurants, shops and fuel within reach of the hotel. Times are approximate and taken from our own visits. Tap Website for the establishment or Map for directions. Where we have written a review of our own there is a link to it.

Pubs and restaurants6
Zayani Indian
6 mins driveWebsiteMap
4Achari Indian Restaurant
6 mins driveWebsiteMap
New Bettola Italian
The Pheasant Inn (+18 only)
12 mins walkWebsiteMap
2The White Horse
13 mins driveWebsiteMap
6Ostrich Inn
14 mins driveWebsiteMap
Fast food1
KFC
16 mins walkWebsiteMap
Takeaway1
Starbucks
16 mins walkWebsiteMap
Petrol and garages1
Esso Garage
15 mins walkWebsiteMap
Pharmacies1
Village Pharmacy
11 mins walkMap

Worth knowing

Check in and out

Check in from 14:00. Check out by 12:00.

Getting to your terminal

Local buses run from Bath Road to Terminals 2 and 3, or a taxi is about 10 to 20 minutes. The Hotel Hoppa also stops outside the door, but it costs more and takes longer than the local buses.

Ask for a runway-facing room

Some rooms look straight out over the runways and the Junction Restaurant takes in the same view.

Parking

On-site parking is £18 a night, with short and long-stay options. Park-and-fly deals are normally available.

The detail

The hotel has no conventional air conditioning and no leisure or fitness facilities. Some fixtures and furnishings are dated.

Families

Two children up to 12 can stay free with a paying adult.

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