Best Hotels Near London Heathrow Airport

Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road is a 4-star rated 9.2 from nearly 4,000 reviews, a strong score for a Heathrow hotel. Rooms are streamlined, dining on site is low-key, and Hi! Pizza is two minutes away for a quick meal children will happily eat before an early flight. The Newport Road stop is seven minutes on foot along Bath Road, and the airport is a short public transport ride from there. Parents have a gym. There is no pool, so it suits a calm overnight.

Staybridge Suites London Heathrow Bath Road by IHG is a 4-star hotel rated 9.2 from nearly 2,000 reviews, an exceptional score. Every suite has a kitchen, which makes a longer family stay far easier, and a gym and free breakfast are included. Heathrow is eight minutes away by taxi, Newport Road bus stop is six minutes on foot, and Hi! Pizza is one minute from the door for a fast dinner.

I would pick the Ostrich Inn for families who want a night with some history before a Heathrow flight. It is a 12th-century coaching inn turned four-star hotel, and the vintage character of the rooms is rare this close to the airport, a good story for curious children. Heathrow is about 15 minutes away by public transport. The pub on site anchors the evening, and Ye Olde George Inn and Old George are both a minute's walk away.

Radisson RED Hotel London Heathrow is a hip 4-star rated 8.8 from more than 6,600 reviews, and two details make it work for families. The indoor pool lets children swim whatever the weather, and some rooms look out over the runways, which plane-spotting kids will love. There is a restaurant on site and Filini a minute away. The Doghurst Drive shuttle stop is three minutes on foot, and Heathrow is about five minutes away by public transport.

Heathrow Cottages runs a free airport shuttle, which takes the stress out of getting a family and its luggage to Heathrow, sixteen minutes away by car, with Terminal 4 eight minutes away. The rooms sit in a 17th-century timber-framed building, a nice change from a plain airport block for children. Stanwell Charcoal Grill & Biryani's is a three-minute walk for dinner. The 8.8/10 score from 77 reviews is strong. I would recommend it for a night before an early departure.

B&B HOTEL London Heathrow is a 3-star property rated 8.6 from 375 reviews, with Heathrow Airport eleven minutes away by public transport. The Punch Bowl Pub is one minute on foot, home to the Bong Thai kitchen, and Wraysbury is a six-minute taxi ride. I would book it for an early departure or a short layover. The offer is simple, with no shuttle bus mentioned and no frills beyond a bed and a quick route to the terminals.

London Heathrow Marriott Hotel is a laid-back 4-star rated 8.6 from more than 3,500 reviews, and its indoor pool is the family highlight: children can swim whatever the weather before or after a long-haul flight. Parents get a steam room too. Carluccio's Italian restaurant is a minute away, an easy dinner choice for most children. The New Road Harlington bus stop is two minutes on foot, with Heathrow about eight minutes away by public transport.

Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 sits by Terminal 4, which is the main reason to book it for a family departing from there. The 3-star keeps rooms relaxed and simple, with free Wi-Fi throughout and an on-site bar and restaurant, and Thyme Restaurant is a minute's walk from reception if you want another option. Its 8.6 rating from nearly 7,000 reviews shows it does the basics well. There is no pool or play area listed, so treat it as a sleep stop.

Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 sits close to Terminal 4, which is the main reason a family flying from there would book it. Free breakfast means the morning before the flight needs no planning, and the hotel runs its own bar and restaurant for dinner, with Thyme Restaurant seven minutes' walk away. Rooms are colourful. The main Heathrow hub is about 10 minutes away by public transport. It holds an 8.6 rating from more than 3,100 reviews. No pool is listed.

Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is a relaxed 3-star hotel rated 8.6 from nearly 2,800 reviews, built for Terminal 5 traffic. The Heathrow Park Thistle Hotel shuttle stop (Stop F) is a one-minute walk, and the airport is six minutes away by public transport. Free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a sports bar and a coffee shop cover an early breakfast or a late arrival without leaving the building, which suits families on tight connections.

Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport is a modern 4-star built for short stays, rated 8.6 from nearly 4,800 reviews. Its own named shuttle stop is a minute's walk away, which keeps the run to Heathrow simple with children and bags. The 24/7 convenience store is a real help for families arriving at odd hours, when snacks, nappies or water are needed. Chic on-site dining covers dinner, free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and parents can use the gym.

I find the Premier Inn London Hayes, Heathrow a sensible, unpretentious stop for families flying from Heathrow. The airport is about sixteen minutes away by taxi, and the North Hyde Road bus stop is a three-minute walk. The rooms are straightforward, Wi-Fi is free, and the informal restaurant on site covers dinner. For a change, Icy N Spicy Hayes is a nine-minute walk for a curry. Its 8.4 score from close to 950 reviews is reassuring.

I would pick the Courtyard by Marriott London Heathrow Airport for families with plane-spotting children, because some rooms look straight out over the runway. Harlington Corner (Stop E) is a three-minute walk, and the public transport ride to Heathrow takes about eight minutes. Two restaurants and a gym sit on site, so dinner is easy. The Pheasant Inn nearby is an over-18s venue, so I would plan the family evening at the hotel.

I recommend the Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport (M4/J4) to families who want a shuttle without paying for a terminal-side room. The hotel has its own airport shuttle bus stop, and Heathrow is about 12 minutes away by taxi. The en suite family rooms give everyone space, and the on-site restaurant covers dinner and breakfast. If someone wants a change of scene, The Plough pub is a three-minute walk, handy after a long drive on the M4.

ibis London Heathrow Airport keeps things simple, and for a family that only needs one night before a flight, that is the point. Rooms are laid-back, the in-house restaurant is relaxed and the bar stays open 24 hours, useful with late arrivals. The Harlington Corner bus stop is four minutes on foot and Heathrow is about nine minutes away by public transport. PK Indian Restaurant is four minutes' walk for dinner. It holds an 8.2 rating from more than 8,500 reviews.

Moxy London Heathrow Airport is a 3-star hotel rated 8.2 from nearly 3,000 reviews. It wraps contemporary design around the basics: relaxed rooms, a gym, continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Heathrow is eleven minutes away by public transport, which keeps the transfer short for a family with luggage. Toca do Coelho, four minutes on foot, gives a dinner option beyond the hotel, so the stay is easy to plan around a flight.

Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 is a contemporary 4-star hotel rated 8.2 from nearly 2,000 reviews. Terminals 2 and 3 are a five-minute walk away, and Heathrow Airport is six minutes by public transport. Runway-view rooms are available, and a bar and dining are on site, with free Wi-Fi. The Apron Bar is one minute away for a nightcap after a delayed connection, which suits families with tight or changing flight plans.

Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport is a contemporary 4-star that runs its own airport shuttle, which spares families a taxi queue with tired children and luggage. There is an on-site bar and restaurant for an easy dinner, and Madeirinhas is four minutes on foot if you want a change of scene. Parents can use the fitness centre. Heathrow is also about ten minutes away by taxi. It holds an 8.0 rating from nearly 4,000 reviews. No pool is listed, so think of it as a comfortable sleep stop.

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 is a simple 3-star built for Terminal 5 travellers on a budget, and that focus suits a family with one night before a flight. The restaurant has runway views, which gives plane-loving children something to watch over dinner. Wi-Fi is free. The Heathrow Park Thistle Hotel shuttle stop is three minutes on foot, and the airport is about seven minutes away by public transport. Its 7.8 rating from nearly 4,400 reviews reflects a basic, functional stay.

I would choose the Atrium Hotel Heathrow for families with a long layover who want a pool rather than just a bed. Some rooms look out over the runway, which children usually enjoy. The Great South West Road Hatton (Stop H) shuttle stop is a three-minute walk, and Heathrow is about 15 minutes away by public transport. The hotel has its own restaurant, and Super Singh's is five minutes away for a change of menu.

Travelodge London Heathrow Heston M4 Westbound is a straightforward 2-star hotel rated 7.2 from nearly 2,000 reviews, directly off the M4 motorway. Rooms are bright, with flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are included, which suits a park-and-fly stopover. Heathrow Airport is 18 minutes away by taxi, and Afrikana Hounslow is nearby for an evening meal before an early departure.

Best Western London Heathrow Ariel Hotel is a 4-star property rated 7.2 from nearly 2,000 reviews. Rooms are simple, and some look straight over the runway, which children who love aircraft will enjoy. A bar and lounge and a restaurant are on site. Hatton Road North bus stop is five minutes on foot, Heathrow is seven minutes away by public transport, and Taste of India A Junction Restaurant is one minute from the door.