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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Getting to and from terminals
Choose your terminal and direction. Click the red bus stop icons for directions via Google Maps.
The rooms
- 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
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.
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.



