Sofitel London Gatwick

Location. The Sofitel London Gatwick, located in London, England, is connected to London Gatwick Airport's North Terminal via a covered walkway. The Crawley shopping area stands eight kilometres away, while central London is positioned 45 kilometres from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The bustling North Terminal leads to the hotel's spacious atrium lobby, which is calmed with still, plant-lined ponds. Black-leather seating arrangements group around arrival and departure boards, and a television broadcasts news events. The hotel's four restaurants and bars offer fare ranging from Asian to European. La Terrace, the hotel's hub of activity, overlooks the atrium and an adjoining library. Kua bar serves cocktails and reflects Oriental overtones. The hotel boasts 13 function rooms that accommodate up to 300 people. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Concierge staff assists with sightseeing and reservation arrangements. Reception services include currency exchange, and fax and photocopy services.

Guestrooms. The non-smoking Sofitel London Gatwick offers 518 sound-proofed guestrooms decorated with contrasting light- and dark- wood furniture, cream walls and full-length windows that overlook the atrium, airport, or countryside. Silver-framed mirrors and art prints adorn the walls. Wardrobe doors are hung with full-length mirrors. Guestrooms include minibars and coffeemakers. In-room safes are provided. All accommodations offer high-speed Internet access for a fee and cable television. Tiled bathrooms contain bathtubs and showers, granite vanities, complimentary toiletries and makeup mirrors. Executive rooms feature maple furniture and leather chairs. Executive room guests receive Royal Club access that includes complimentary breakfasts, canapés and two alcoholic drinks each evening.

Expert Tip. Not only is the hotel connected directly to London Gatwick Airport's North Terminal, but a monorail system transports guests efficiently to the airport's South Terminal.

Please note that as a result of the Gatwick Airport development work at North Terminal, the hotel will experience some temporary changes to its arrival and departure points for both guests and vehicles. This will take effect from June 2009. For further details please contact the hotel reservations team direct on 01293 567070.