UK Airport Hotels In Detail

For some people, getting up in the middle of the night full of excitement and the mad rush to the airport is all part and parcel of the holiday experience. However, it isn’t for everybody and many prefer to start their getaway with a relaxing stay in a hotel close to the airport.

There are hundreds of hotels surrounding the UK’s busiest airports all which offer slightly different experiences to the intrepid traveller. From budget hotels offering a comfortable night’s stay before your flight, to luxury hotels offering spa treatments, gourmet food and a truly luxurious pre holiday break.

Airport hotels offer a quick transfer to your dedicated terminal with little to no fuss and many of them also have airport parking so that you can leave your car for the duration of your trip and be back on your way home when you return quickly.

Airport Hotel Choice and Availability

Airport hotels were once just simple motel-style establishments with the view of simply offering a bed for the night before or after your flight.

They offered convenience for travellers who had extremely early flights and who didn’t fancy journeying to the airport in the dead of night. However, more recently an emphasis has been placed on the experience of the guest and airport hotels have evolved into a service based on luxury.

There are of course still budget hotels which offer simplicity but now you have more of a choice depending on how you would like to begin your holiday.

The Sheraton Skyline is an exceptional airport hotel located at Heathrow airport with regular transfers. The hotel has a Sky Garden as well as heated indoor pool with a tropical garden. There is also a gym and several restaurants. There are also excellent disabled facilities with six dedicated rooms for disabled travellers.

If you are on a tighter budget then the Travelodge at Manchester airport offers all the amenities you could ask for and is perfect if you are travelling with children.

No matter what you are looking for in an airport hotel, there will be more than one option open to you and many of them have secure parking with the option to leaving your car for the duration of your trip. We currently have more than 240 hotels all over the country for you to choose from which we can tag on to your airport parking booking.

If we notice that your car park arrival time is particularly early in the morning then we will automatically and instantly offer you a selection of airport hotels with airport parking for you to choose from so that you can begin your getaway calm and relaxed after a proper night’s rest.

Something for Everyone

The Budget Hotel

Holidays can be expensive at the best if times and if you are looking for somewhere to stay before your flight but don’t want to break the band then there are plenty of cheaper hotels for you to choose from.

For example, the Holiday Inn Express and Premier Inn at Liverpool Airport are both located less than a mile away from the airport itself and both offer a comfortable stay with free Wi-Fi and breakfast, should you have time for it.

The Holiday Inn Express actually serves breakfast from 4am until 10am so that early fliers can still enjoy the most important meal of the day. The Premier Inn also have specially adapted rooms for disabled guests which include a wet room but be sure to mention it upon booking if you require this type of room.

Family Friendly Hotels

Traveling with children can be stressful at the best of times and finding a family friendly hotel which caters to your needs can take a huge weight off your shoulders. Anyone with children knows hoe restless and bored they can get, and just how quickly too!

The Crowne Plaza at Manchester airport not only offers a relaxing and comfortable stay but they also keep the kids in mind. The hotel offers a sauna and a gym for the adults to unwind and also PlayStations in the rooms to keep the kids happy.

The Britannia at Manchester airport is also great for families with free Wi-Fi in the rooms and a special area in the restaurant dubbed “kids’ corner”. Premier Inns and Holiday Inns surround many of the UK’s busiest airports and also offer a fantastic stay for families with double and family rooms and inexpensive prices.

The Holiday Inn located near Newcastle airport has plenty to keep the children entertained. The hotel boasts 16 acres of grounds, a swimming pool, sauna, children’s TV channels and even a games room. There is also free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all under 12’s eat for free in the restaurant, which is a huge bonus for families travelling together.

Exceptional Hotels

If you are looking to add that little extra something special to your holiday then a stay in a luxurious and decadent hotel prior to your flight could be just the thing you are looking for. If you like the finer things in life then there are several boutique and exceptional hotels surrounding UK airports which can help you start your holiday in style.

The Normandy Hotel located nears Glasgow airport has been voted the best Airport Hotel Restaurant for two years running at the Holiday Extra Awards and is truly an outstanding hotel. Not only is the food fantastic but they are also a top live entertainment venue.

If you are looking for a real treat to kick-start your holiday then the Hilton Templepatrick at Belfast airport is the absolute definition of luxury. With an 18-hole golf course, a health club and a beauty salon, this hotel offers all you could want for a truly exceptional start to your getaway.

For a holiday before you holiday begins, the Aubery Park Hotel near Luton airport makes for the perfect hideaway. It is located slightly further away from the airport than other hotels but with six acres of landscaped gardens and woods surrounding the hotel; it is worth the slightly longer drive.

The hotel offers on demand movies, a fully equipped gym and the fantastic Arts Restaurant serving 5 star food.

Helpful Hotels

With airport transfers and regular shuttle services, there are great selections of helpful hotels around the UK dedicated to helping passengers get to their flights on time and with as little fuss as possible.

You won’t find many more helpful hotels than the luxurious Heathrow Hilton Hotel T4 which is actually connected to terminal 4 via a walkway.

The Sofitel Heathrow is also connected via a walkway to terminal 5 so your flight is just a short walk away.

If you are flying from Gatwick airport then the Premier Inn couldn’t be more convenient for you with a 24 hour manned reception and only a short 400 yards from the airport front door.

If you are looking for a hotel which caters for disabled guests then there are plenty out there.  We would say, however, that the Ramada Encore (now the Holiday Inn) at Luton airport has probably the best and most comprehensive disabled facilities including lowered switches, emergency pull cords, handrails and wet rooms in their specially adapted rooms.

Other hotels will often offer specially adapted rooms for disabled guests but we always recommend that you double check before booking and always state what kind of room your require to ensure you are not left disappointed.

Giving You Plenty of Choice

At UK Airport Car Parks we have a huge selection of over 240 airport hotels which we have carefully researched and have plenty of information on. We offer plenty of information regarding the amenities available at your chosen hotel and also how far away from the airport they are, as well as how best to get from the hotel to the airport.

Simply visit our UK Airport Hotels page to search, book and to view hotel facilities. transfers, location (Google Streetview), special offers.. In fact absolutely everything you will ever need to make an informed choice.

We also provide you with photos of the hotel you are looking at, some even with video walkthroughs, so that you can begin looking forward to and getting excited about your stay – even before you’ve packed a case.

If you are booking an early airport car park arrival, we will instantly provide you with a selection of several local airport hotels for you to browse, allowing you to consider whether or not you’d prefer a more relaxing start to your break. With a huge range of hotels offering different amenities and services, there is bound to be somewhere to suit your needs, tastes and budget.

You can then choose whether you would like to add on a stay to your car park booking so that on the morning of your flight you wake up rested, calm and ready to begin your journey.

Don’t forget, if you decide not to take advantage of a comfortable hotel stay before your flight, you can still save money on our UK airport car park packages. By booking through us you are guaranteed to save anywhere between 15% and 60% on the car park gate price. Staying at a hotel before your holiday isn’t for everyone – but many of those who’ve tried it now prefer to start their holiday this way every time they travel.

Have a great trip.
UKACP