Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Although the Crowne Plaza Heathrow looks a little further away from the airport on maps, in comparison to the other Heathrow hotels, the property is actually only a 5/10 minute drive from the airport and should definitely be considered as an option for bookers. In the time I spent there for my site visit I saw several drop-offs by the Hotel Hoppa bus service, so delegates flying in would be well served.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Crowne Plaza Heathrow is a large, modern hotel with a wide lobby and large reception desks. The hotel is decorated in quite a modern manner, with neutral colours. The meeting space is on either side of the lobby, one wing is up on the first floor, which houses the larger meeting rooms and a few syndicates. The hotel’s second cluster of meeting rooms is located around the Conference Plaza Lounge, which is decorated in a funky way, and operates constant drinks and snacks throughout the day. Personally I really liked this space, as it allows meetings to break for catering without going too far away, and would be good for delegates to relax a bit during lunch. The area also hosts some soft seating which can be utilized for informal breakout space. The bedrooms were clean and modern too, and of a good size.
Although the Crowne Plaza Heathrow looks a little further away from the airport on maps, in comparison to the other Heathrow hotels, the property is actually only a 5/10 minute drive from the airport and should definitely be considered as an option for bookers. In the time I spent there for my site visit I saw several drop-offs by the Hotel Hoppa bus service, so delegates flying in would be well served.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
The Crowne Plaza Heathrow is a large, modern hotel with a wide lobby and large reception desks. The hotel is decorated in quite a modern manner, with neutral colours. The meeting space is on either side of the lobby, one wing is up on the first floor, which houses the larger meeting rooms and a few syndicates. The hotel’s second cluster of meeting rooms is located around the Conference Plaza Lounge, which is decorated in a funky way, and operates constant drinks and snacks throughout the day. Personally I really liked this space, as it allows meetings to break for catering without going too far away, and would be good for delegates to relax a bit during lunch. The area also hosts some soft seating which can be utilized for informal breakout space. The bedrooms were clean and modern too, and of a good size.
Although the Crowne Plaza Heathrow looks a little further away from the airport on maps, in comparison to the other Heathrow hotels, the property is actually only a 5/10 minute drive from the airport and should definitely be considered as an option for bookers. In the time I spent there for my site visit I saw several drop-offs by the Hotel Hoppa bus service, so delegates flying in would be well served.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Crowne Plaza Heathrow
The Crowne Plaza Heathrow is a large, modern hotel with a wide lobby and large reception desks. The hotel is decorated in quite a modern manner, with neutral colours. The meeting space is on either side of the lobby, one wing is up on the first floor, which houses the larger meeting rooms and a few syndicates. The hotel’s second cluster of meeting rooms is located around the Conference Plaza Lounge, which is decorated in a funky way, and operates constant drinks and snacks throughout the day. Personally I really liked this space, as it allows meetings to break for catering without going too far away, and would be good for delegates to relax a bit during lunch. The area also hosts some soft seating which can be utilized for informal breakout space. The bedrooms were clean and modern too, and of a good size.
Although the Crowne Plaza Heathrow looks a little further away from the airport on maps, in comparison to the other Heathrow hotels, the property is actually only a 5/10 minute drive from the airport and should definitely be considered as an option for bookers. In the time I spent there for my site visit I saw several drop-offs by the Hotel Hoppa bus service, so delegates flying in would be well served.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Our own Alex Jarvis visits Heathrow for a Site Visit Day. Read his report below!
Crowne Plaza Heathrow
The Crowne Plaza Heathrow is a large, modern hotel with a wide lobby and large reception desks. The hotel is decorated in quite a modern manner, with neutral colours. The meeting space is on either side of the lobby, one wing is up on the first floor, which houses the larger meeting rooms and a few syndicates. The hotel’s second cluster of meeting rooms is located around the Conference Plaza Lounge, which is decorated in a funky way, and operates constant drinks and snacks throughout the day. Personally I really liked this space, as it allows meetings to break for catering without going too far away, and would be good for delegates to relax a bit during lunch. The area also hosts some soft seating which can be utilized for informal breakout space. The bedrooms were clean and modern too, and of a good size.
Although the Crowne Plaza Heathrow looks a little further away from the airport on maps, in comparison to the other Heathrow hotels, the property is actually only a 5/10 minute drive from the airport and should definitely be considered as an option for bookers. In the time I spent there for my site visit I saw several drop-offs by the Hotel Hoppa bus service, so delegates flying in would be well served.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
Our own Alex Jarvis visits Heathrow for a Site Visit Day. Read his report below!
Crowne Plaza Heathrow
The Crowne Plaza Heathrow is a large, modern hotel with a wide lobby and large reception desks. The hotel is decorated in quite a modern manner, with neutral colours. The meeting space is on either side of the lobby, one wing is up on the first floor, which houses the larger meeting rooms and a few syndicates. The hotel’s second cluster of meeting rooms is located around the Conference Plaza Lounge, which is decorated in a funky way, and operates constant drinks and snacks throughout the day. Personally I really liked this space, as it allows meetings to break for catering without going too far away, and would be good for delegates to relax a bit during lunch. The area also hosts some soft seating which can be utilized for informal breakout space. The bedrooms were clean and modern too, and of a good size.
Although the Crowne Plaza Heathrow looks a little further away from the airport on maps, in comparison to the other Heathrow hotels, the property is actually only a 5/10 minute drive from the airport and should definitely be considered as an option for bookers. In the time I spent there for my site visit I saw several drop-offs by the Hotel Hoppa bus service, so delegates flying in would be well served.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow really impressed me, as although the location (on Bath Road, opposite Heathrow) would perhaps suggest a very utilitarian business hotel, inside the hotel feels traditional and luxurious, with lots of dark wood and chandeliers. The bar seemed funky and comfortable, and the meeting space was inviting and well furnished. The Commonwealth Suite is a huge room that can be sub-divided, and has tall roofs and lots of natural daylight, and combined with the Atrium outside could be a jaw-dropping venue for events. The Atrium was perhaps my favourite space, and has running water and sculptures, and is something really different and unexpected. The other space that really impressed me was the Newbury Suite, which used to be the hotel’s swimming pool, but is now a really different and intriguing space, again with lots of natural daylight and running water.
Personally I felt the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow was a really intriguing property, as it has the capacity and location for formal business events, and yet the quirky touches (think countless chandeliers and sculptures) and impressive pre-function areas lends itself to events that don’t particularly need to be close to Heathrow.
Sheraton Skyline
The Sheraton Skyline is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow, and offers great views for guests curious about the airport. The hotel is built in a square, with the middle being taken up by the swimming pool, which is surrounded by tropical plants, and covered with a high skylight. This feature probably defines the property for a lot of visitors, as it is unique and definitely a cool feature, and can be utilized as a catering space for large events, or as a dinner or drinks reception venue. However, I was really impressed by the hotel beyond this central feature, as it has lots to offer prospective clients. The meeting space is all located on the ground floor, and the smaller meeting rooms are clustered around a communal area with a large skylight, which can be a nice hub for medium sized events. The largest room, the International Suite, has a high roof and can be sub-divided into three rooms. This suite also has direct access to the car park, which would be really handy for specialist sets and AV. The hotel also offers large bedrooms, as well as a sports bar (resembling a Canadian bar), Starbucks, and an Indian restaurant.
Some of the hotel’s smaller meeting rooms do not have direct natural daylight, however these rooms enjoy secondary natural daylight via the communal area and the skylight. Therefore I would consider them for events that otherwise might have made me hesitate.
Marriott London Heathrow
The Marriott Heathrow is located on Bath Road, directly opposite Heathrow Airport, and has a huge lobby space with large glass fronting, which gives the hotel a really light and airy feeling in the public areas. On a side-note the large glass windows are decorated for Christmas, which also looks very impressive. The largest meeting room is located on the first floor, and doesn’t have natural daylight, although it does have a high ceiling which makes it quite spacious. The syndicate rooms are arranged to the side of the main meeting room, and do have windows for natural daylight.
I would advise clients who are looking at the Marriott Heathrow for multi-day events to speak to the planners about perhaps trying to utilize different areas of the hotel for catering breaks, as the main lobby is really bright and airy, and yet a lot of the meeting space either doesn’t have natural daylight, or only a small part of it. One thing that really impressed me with the hotel was the emphasis of the M&E department on Meetings Imagined, a Marriott philosophy which focuses on making meetings more fun and interactive, and thinking of different ways to engage delegates. This enthusiasm really came across in the site visit and would make me thing of suggesting the Marriott for less formal business events.
Doubletree London Heathrow
The Doubletree London Heathrow is a rather unassuming property about a 5/10 minute drive from Heathrow, and is a smaller hotel, with six meeting rooms. The lobby is small but inviting, and lends the hotel a welcoming air. The meeting rooms are of a decent size and are nicely furnished, while the bedrooms are more spacious than I would have assumed. The Doubletree Heathrow is slightly further out than the other Heathrow hotels, however I think this looks further away on maps. In fact the hotel is perhaps only an extra 5 minutes away from the airport, in comparison to say the Marriott, Sheraton or Radisson Edwardian.
Hilton Heathrow
The only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 4, the Hilton Heathrow is a large property with a cavernous lobby space, in fact the hotel is more two buildings with a glass covered communal space between the two. The aforementioned lobby space is really inviting, the plentiful natural daylight lends the hotel an airy, light feeling. The meeting space is located on the lower ground floor, and although pleasant, is due to go through a refurbishment in summer this year, to be completed by September. The bedrooms are also nice, but the refurbished bedrooms (which will be all of the bedrooms by September this year), are very stylish and have clearly been inspired by airline décor, and almost feel like first-class cabins (except much larger!)
The hotel has an unexpected feature, a lake outside the rear of the hotel next to the meeting space, which can be used for private events, either for BBQ’s for meetings, or for an evening reception, and is a great addition to the hotel.
Sofitel Heathrow
The Sofitel Heathrow is the only Heathrow hotel with a direct connection to Terminal 5, and has a large capacity, with over 600 bedrooms and 45 meeting rooms, for up to 1500 in a theatre style in the Aurora Suite, the hotel’s largest room. The hotel is built in several blocks, with large atriums and open spaces between them (all covered). This adds a lot of fresh daylight into the building, and lends it an open feeling. As you would imagine from a large 5-star hotel, there are several points of interest, from the Hugo Boss-designed chairs, to the Zen Garden, to the multiplicity of catering outlets each of a high quality, including a champagne bar and French restaurant.
The hotel actually sits on three floors of underground parking, which could make it a good option for large events with delegates driving in. Although the hotel has six categories of bedrooms, I felt that even the standard bedrooms offer a large and luxurious feeling.
Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow
Located close to Terminal 4, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow was formerly the Jury’s Inn, and offers a great modern product for M&E clients in Heathrow. The meeting rooms are spread over the ground floor in various clusters, and the ones I saw featured plentiful natural daylight. The bedrooms feel very fresh and modern, with mostly neutral colours with flashes of accent. The hotel has on-site charged parking, but is a short walk away from Hatton Cross Underground Station (the next stop from Heathrow).
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