Hotels
The 6 Best Hotels near Gatwick
Six places to bank a real night's sleep before a Gatwick flight, from a pod beside security to a proper Sofitel breakfast.
In short: our top picks are Sofitel London Gatwick, Hilton London Gatwick Airport and Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Gatwick is the rare airport where the smart move is to stay on top of it, not near it. The hotels that matter here are the ones joined to a terminal by a covered walkway, so a 5am flight means a lift and a short stroll rather than a shuttle in the dark. We have kept this list to properties you can reach on foot with a suitcase, then split it by what you actually want: a lie-flat luxury night, a design-led pod by security, or a clean mid-range room that does the job. North and South terminals are two minutes apart on the free shuttle, so a hotel at the “wrong” terminal is not a problem.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel London Gatwick | Gatwick | £££ |
| Hilton London Gatwick Airport | Gatwick | £££ |
| Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport | Gatwick | ££ |
| Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport | Gatwick | ££ |
| Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport | Gatwick | £££ |
| Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | Gatwick | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Sofitel London Gatwick
Why we pick itThe only genuine luxury option at the airport, joined to North Terminal by a covered walkway you cross in about three minutes, with 518 soundproofed rooms and a serious buffet breakfast.
5-star airport hotel
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Why we pick itLinked to South Terminal by a covered walkway, with soundproofed floor-to-ceiling-window rooms and the open-kitchen Garden Restaurant for a calm pre-flight breakfast.
4-star airport hotel
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Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
Why we pick itInside South Terminal with reception steps from security, compact super-soundproofed rooms, monsoon wet-rooms and runway views from some windows; unbeatable for an early flight.
design pod hotel
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Why we pick itConnected to North Terminal by a covered walkway you cross in moments, with free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi included in every room.
mid-range airport hotel
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Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport
Why we pick itA reliable Marriott about an eight-minute walk from South Terminal, with bigger, quieter rooms than the terminal pods and proper all-day dining.
4-star hotel
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Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Why we pick itA five-minute walk from North Terminal check-in, with the dependable Premier Inn bed and a Thyme Bar & Grill for a pre-flight dinner.
budget-chic hotel
Before you book
All six sit at the airport itself; the train from Gatwick South Terminal reaches London Victoria in about 30 minutes. For the earliest flights, book the hotel attached to your departure terminal (Sofitel and Hampton for North, Hilton and Bloc for South) to skip the shuttle entirely. Park-and-stay packages are worth pricing up if you are driving and leaving the car.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Sofitel London Gatwick is our editor's choice: The only genuine luxury option at the airport, joined to North Terminal by a covered walkway you cross in about three minutes, with 518 soundproofed rooms and a serious buffet breakfast. Sofitel London Gatwick, Hilton London Gatwick Airport and Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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