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ibis budget London Heathrow Central hotel exterior at night

ibis budget Heathrow Central

No-frills budget ibis on Bath Road in Cranford, with easy access to Central London.

★★★
18 mins by 105 or 111 bus to T2/T3
307 rooms
££ typical £60 to £150
Accessible Family rooms Parking Triple glazed Park and fly

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

ibis budget Heathrow Central is a basic 3-star hotel. Rooms typically run £60 to £150 a night. Terminals 2 and 3 are 18 minutes away on the 105 or 111 bus and Terminal 4 is 26 minutes on the Elizabeth line then bus. Terminal 5 takes about 32 minutes on the bus then Elizabeth line. It suits travellers flying from Terminals 2 and 3 who want a 3-star mid-priced room.

The review

This budget ibis offers modern rooms with free WiFi, air conditioning and blackout curtains. The hotel has a restaurant and bar serving international dishes and snacks. Family rooms and accessible rooms are available, making it suitable for a range of travellers.

On Bath Road in Cranford, this budget ibis is about a 10 to 15 minute drive from Terminals 2, 3 or 4 and 15 to 20 minutes from Terminal 5. The hotel is close to some basic local shops and offers easy access to London: catch a 222 bus opposite to Hounslow West underground station.

Room rates typically start from around £60 to £150 per night, depending on booking time and season.

Summary

A practical, affordable choice for travellers needing basic comforts, suited to solo travellers or families looking for no-frills accommodation close to Heathrow.

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ibis budget London Heathrow Central twin room with window
ibis budget London Heathrow Central restaurant and dining area
ibis budget London Heathrow Central lounge seating area
ibis budget London Heathrow Central colourful bar
ibis budget London Heathrow Central breakfast buffet

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
Walk to the Waye Avenue bus stop CT outside the Moxy for a 105 or 111 bus.
Getting to the hotel
Walk to the Central Bus Station bus stop 19 for a 105 or 111 bus. Get off at the Waye Avenue bus stop CC and cross the main A4 road at the traffic lights for the ibis budget.
18 minsby bus
T5
Terminal 5
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Getting to Terminal 5
As for Terminals 2 and 3, then the Elizabeth line to Terminal 5. There are no direct buses.
Getting to the hotel
Take the Elizabeth line from Terminal 5 to the Central Bus Station, then as for Terminals 2 and 3. There are no direct buses.
32 minsbus + rail
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.
26 minsbus + rail

The rooms

Air conditioning Blackout curtains Work desk Kettle Tea and coffee TV Free WiFi
  • Rooms are compact at 15m² but functional, with a basic ibis bed, flat-screen TV, desk, electric kettle and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
  • Soundproofed windows help ensure a restful stay.

Food and drink

  • The hotel restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and international dishes throughout the day. A bar and lounge area serves drinks and snacks.
  • Nearby you will find local shops and eateries for additional options.

Hotel location

ibis budget Heathrow Central
700 Bath Road, Hertz House, Cranford, Hounslow TW5 9TW
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 restaurants7
Simply Delicious Panjabi Cuisine
3 mins walkWebsiteMap
The Pheasant Inn (+18 only)
6 mins driveWebsiteMap
Zayani Indian
8 mins driveWebsiteMap
3Achari Indian Restaurant
8 mins driveWebsiteMap
1The White Horse
11 mins driveWebsiteMap
New Bettola Italian
6Ostrich Inn
16 mins driveWebsiteMap
Fast food1
7McDonald’s (West)
12 mins walkMap
Shops and supermarkets1
Tesco Express
5 mins walkWebsiteMap
Pharmacies1
Dunn’s Pharmacy
3 mins walkMap

Worth knowing

Check in and out

Check in from 15:00. Check out by 12:00.

Getting to your terminal

A taxi is about 10 to 20 minutes. For Terminal 5 the Hotel Hoppa is a reasonable option from this hotel, which is not usually the case.

Photo ID and card only

All guests must show government photo ID on arrival, a passport, driving licence or national ID card. The hotel is cashless and takes major credit and debit cards only.

Arriving from London by tube

Get off at Hounslow West and take a 222 bus from the opposite side of the road. Get off at The Avenue, Cranford.

Parking

Paid parking is available on-site.

The detail

Bedrooms are small at 15m² and there is no gym or spa. Some guests find the location a little isolated. Rates can be higher than better hotels nearby.

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