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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.
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Getting to and from terminals
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The rooms
- 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
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 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.
