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Overnight stay close to Gatwick Airport ?

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pauline42 Sat 30-Jun-18 16:54:25

Because of an early morning flight out of Gatwick Airport, I would like to find a small hotel or good quality b&b to stay at the night before.

Does anyone have any great recommendations - hopefully somewhere not exactly on a flight path! And if they provide airport pick-up and drop off that would be a bonus, but not essential. Has anyone found a "hidden gem" that they stay at before and after A flight into Gatwick, and if so, wouldn't mind sharing the name with me? Thanks....?

BlueBelle Sat 30-Jun-18 17:26:22

Travel lodge at Gatwick was fine for us last time we traveled through that airport

Riverwalk Sat 30-Jun-18 17:32:50

I stay at The Marriot Courtyard which is within the airport complex - the windows must be triple-glazed because you can't hear the flights!

I think it best to stay within the airport perimeter then no worries about motorway traffic/road closures etc.

NonnaW Sat 30-Jun-18 20:17:52

We’ve used holiday inn near Gatwick several times. You can use their parking facilities ( much cheaper that way).

annep Sat 30-Jun-18 20:54:09

Prenier Inn Gatwick very quiet.

glammanana Sat 30-Jun-18 21:03:04

Book The Marriot you won't be disappointed its very quiet.

Oopsadaisy53 Sat 30-Jun-18 22:19:00

Sofitel at Gatwick, just a walk through a corridor and you are in the terminal. They take your car away now, back in the day they used to park it on site.
But, all rooms are soundproofed, so no noise at all.
And the beds are very comfy.

Marmight Sun 01-Jul-18 00:41:13

I recently stayed at the Copthorne Effingham which is about 10/15 mins from the airport. I had a deal where I left the car at the hotel. Minibus to the airport and a taxi back which you call after retrieving the baggage. Not a small hotel but quiet in large grounds, comfortable and being solo I felt safe.

pauline42 Sun 01-Jul-18 03:17:39

Thanks everyone for your suggestions - and with your input I feel much more confident in organizing my pre holiday stay.