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Crowne Plaza Heathrow T4 is a 4-star hotel attached to T4. Rooms typically run £120 to £180 a night. Terminal 4 is 6 minutes away by covered walkway and Terminals 2 and 3 are 12 minutes via the Elizabeth line. Terminal 5 takes about 25 minutes on the Elizabeth line, changing at T2/3. It suits travellers flying from Terminal 4 who want to walk to a 4-star full-service hotel.
The review
Owned by the Arora Group, this modern 4-star hotel is known for its quiet rooms and well-designed guest spaces. Opened in 2018, Crowne Plaza T4 shares a building with its sister hotel, Holiday Inn Express T4, but offers a higher standard of comfort. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre exclusive to Crowne Plaza guests, a contemporary bar and lounge, the Urban Brasserie restaurant and meeting rooms. Higher category Premium rooms and Suites include Executive Lounge privileges.
The Crowne Plaza T4 is directly connected to Terminal 4 by the same covered pedestrian walkway that serves the Hilton and Premier Inn. The Holiday Inn Express T4 is co-located and accessed by the same door. The walk from hotel to check-in is about 5 minutes and fully sheltered.
Room rates typically start from £120 depending on season, room type and advance booking. Flexible and advance purchase rates are both offered. Some are not refundable.
Summary
A fresh and modern full-service hotel with direct Terminal 4 access. A strong choice for business and leisure travellers who want convenience, comfort and fast connections at Heathrow.
Crowne Plaza vs Holiday Inn Express: the two Terminal 4 hotels compared
Both are IHG hotels in the same Terminal 4 building, reached on foot by covered walkway. How they differ:
| Crowne Plaza T44-star · full service | Holiday Inn Express T4Budget · breakfast included | |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms | 457 rooms and suites, from 24m². King beds, premium bedding with a pillow menu. Bath plus a walk-in rainfall shower. | 395 rooms, from 17m². Double or twin beds, soft or hard pillow choice, sofa beds in some rooms. Shower only, no bath. |
| In the room | Full-size desk, tea and coffee, bottled water, kettle, iron and board, fridge, safe, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, 51 to 55-inch smart TV, USB ports. | Small side table, tea and coffee, no bottled water, kettle, iron and board, no fridge, no safe, no bathrobe or slippers, hairdryer, 49-inch smart TV, USB ports. |
| Breakfast | Not included. Full English and continental in the Urban Brasserie: £15 if booked ahead, £20 otherwise. | Included. Express hot and cold buffet. |
| Executive lounge | Executive Club Lounge for eligible guests. | None. |
| Room service | Full, 24-hour. | None. Collect from the bar. |
| Gym and leisure | 24-hour fitness centre. | No fitness centre. |
| Check-in / out | From 15:00 / until 12:00. | From 15:00 / until 11:00. |
| Accessibility | Accessible rooms and bathrooms: walk-in showers, wider doors, pull cords, grab bars. | Accessible rooms: adapted bathrooms, handrails, showers with built-in transfer seats. |
| Parking | On-site, £25 a day. EV charging. | On-site, £25 a day. EV charging. |
| Wi-Fi | Free throughout. | Free throughout. |
| Typical rate | £120 to £220 a night, breakfast extra. Flexible and prepaid options. | £77 to £200 a night, breakfast included. Flexible and prepaid options. |
| Best for | Full service with an executive lounge. | Budget with free breakfast. Best for short, value stays. |
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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
- The 304 rooms and suites are all soundproofed, with king or twin beds, blackout curtains, USB charging, a full-size desk, free WiFi, a large Smart TV, fridge and tea/coffee facilities.
- The Sleep Advantage programme adds premium bedding and aromatherapy kits.
- Bathrooms have walk-in rainfall showers and baths, robes, slippers and deluxe toiletries.
- Executive Club rooms add Club Lounge access for breakfast and evening drinks (18:00 to 20:00).
- Club rooms have Nespresso machines.
Food and drink
- The Urban Brasserie serves breakfast from 06:00 and dinner with international and British dishes. The Destinations Bar offers street-food-style snacks and local drinks until late.
- The Club Lounge provides complimentary breakfast in the restaurant and drinks for qualifying guests.
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.
Arriving from Central London
Consider taking the Piccadilly line to Hatton Cross, then the free 482 or 490 bus to Terminal 4.
Book breakfast in advance
A Full English breakfast is £15 when booked in advance and £20 otherwise. Join IHG One Rewards for the best room rates.
Parking
On-site resident parking is £25 per day and EV charging is available. A £7.20 drop-off charge applies per vehicle. The car park has a 2m height limit.
The detail
No swimming pool or spa. Dining options outside the hotel are limited.
