Sofitel London Gatwick

A fantastic hotel based moments away from the north terminal. It was perfect for us to catch a very early flight out of Gatwick the next day. The location is perfect whether you are travelling from North or South terminal as the shuttle to the South is so quick and easy. The whole stay was perfect - great staff, rooms are a good size and very clean, great toiletries too. We always enjoy a stay here when catching a flight

I had an early morning flight at Gatwick, and because the coaches don’t always give you a lot of choices, I opted to stay in an airport hotel to avoid having to spend hours sitting in the airport terminal overnight. It’s a lot of money for the luxury of sleeping in a bed for a few hours, but I’m not 20 anymore. Anyway, the facilities were more than acceptable, the staff at reception were professional and the comfort and cleanliness were of a high standard so i would say overall it was worth it.

The style of the Hotel is what you would expect from the Sofitel. It was very stylish and our room was very comfortable. We dined in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast which were both good. The team were very helpful with our luggage and we had some big bags. You can't be waking up and walking straight to check-in especially in London where it took up to two hours to get across the city to the airport. I would absolutely recommend booking in here before flying out of Gatwick.

Staff were friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Telly worked brilliantly without having to log onto the internet etc. with good range of Freeview channels. The shower was brilliant - controls were easy to use; water at just the correct temperature and the pressure was good without being overwhelming. The hotel is conveniently close to Gatwick North Terminal, via a covered walkway and it takes less than 5 minutes between the two.

I have stayed at Sofitel many many times, and every time it's a delight. It's far and away my favourite airport hotel, and the person I was travelling with this time, who had never seen it, commented 'this is a destination in itself!' which pretty much sums it up. It's the kind of hotel you go to to stay at a hotel, not to get an early plane. They offer welcome drinks in the foyer, they help with bags, they treat you to free room upgrades sometimes, which are amazing, the layout is gorgeous like a panopticon, and the elevators have glass backs so you can see into the central atrium. It's just a lovely place to stay, and it's often available for lower rates than the other far inferior Gatwick hotels! I am a big fan and will definitely be back!