![]() I always want to be holding you close to me, I hate saying goodbye. To my dearest, a beautiful morning to you! I hope you sleep well, I miss being wrapped up in your arms.I wish my kiss could make the sun shine even brighter. Not a cloud in the sky to steal your beautiful smile. Read the trip report introduction for an index and background about our trip.Good Morning Thoughts For Someone Special Note: this post is part of my multi-part trip report series about my wife and I’s trip to Europe in June/July, 2015. If you’re a Hilton partisan and desire something walking distance from the airport, consider the Hilton London Heathrow Airport, reviewed by Rocky last year, which is connected via walkway to T4. Not particularly close to airport given the “Terminal 5” moniker in the nameĪ functional and fair airport hotel, though a bit lacking in convenience given the distance from the terminals. ![]() Not much in the surrounding area, thus restricting you to the hotel’s pricey restaurants.Short Uber or bus ride to LHR T5 purchase Hotel Hoppa tickets at front desk.There are a handful of shops and restaurants in Colnbrook, but it is a rather long walk, especially if the weather is bad. Also, unlike the DoubleTree in Cranford, there is very little surrounding the hotel in the largely industrial/commercial area of Poyle. Sure, a 10-minute bus ride isn’t terrible, but when you have heavy bags to lug around, it’s still a pain. Which brings me to perhaps my biggest gripe with the hotel – for a property that prominently lists “Terminal 5” in its name, it isn’t particularly close to T5. One useful amenity – if you plan on taking the Hotel Hoppa back to Heathrow, you can purchase tickets from the front desk, and charge them to your room if you’re low on cash. The other restaurant, “The Gallery”, serves contemporary British fare, and there are two bars on the property, one of which overlooks the nearby river. I’m not a fan of Indian food in England – not spicy enough for my (admittedly warped) tastes – but the chef, Cyrus Todiwala, is the executive chef at one of the UK’s most acclaimed Indian restaurants, Cafe Spice Namaste, so it’s probably worth a try. There is an Indian restaurant on-site, “Mr. After all, they’re designed for mostly short stays before a morning flight.Īs far as the hotel itself, my cousin came and picked us up not long after we checked in, and we didn’t return until nearly after 11 P.M., so we didn’t get to sample any of the hotel’s services or amenities. Then again, I imagine decor ranks low for most airport hotel guests. Sterile, almost, though the hotel attempts to add a modern vibe with the swanky desk chair and lavender mood lighting in the bathroom. The decor, as you can see, is quite basic. Several were tucked away in the cabinet space under the sink. I also appreciated that they didn’t skimp on the towels. It featured a deep soaking tub and hand-held shower. Though I wouldn’t call it cavernous, the bathroom was decently sized. At least they’re trying to give you a more personal experience. ![]() It’s a small item in the grand scheme of things, but I just found it to be a nice touch. I found the TV interesting, as it featured a personalized greeting on the main menu screen. The room, much like the one at the DoubleTree Heathrow Airport a week earlier, was large, with a separate desk area, along with a helpful, oversized nightstand to the left of the bed that was large enough to hold an overstuffed laptop bag. A pleasant desk clerk checked us in quickly, and we made our way up to our room on the 5th floor. We used the Hotel Hoppa to reach the hotel, and we arrived a little after 3:00. (No, the irony was not lost on me that we were spending American Independence Day in England.) Review Either way, the trip takes about 10 minutes. From Terminals 1, 2, and 3, take the Heathrow Express to T5 (free), then take the Hotel Hoppa from there. Airport shuttles are not provided, but you can take the “Hotel Hoppa” bus (Route H57) from Terminals 4 or 5. ![]()
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