Hotel Reviews
Yotel
Gatwick Airport, International Arrivals Terminal, Crawley, Sussex, Britain
+44 (0)20 7100 1100
www.yotel.com
Opened in July 2007 this cleverly designed and perfectly located airport hotel is not near the airport it is actually inside the international arrivals terminal at Gatwick airport. On exiting customs at south terminal immediately turn left and take the elevator (next to Costa Coffee) to the VIP lounges on the first floor (also signposted for Yotel).
It is a unique concept in airport hotel design based on BA first class aircraft cabins but with more privacy and space but none of the usual hotel frills.
Three automated check-in terminals enable guests to confirm their Internet booking with their credit card and receive their electronic room key. Checkout and billing is identical and any extra hours occupancy is automatically charged. Following the aircraft theme the reception is called the "galley" and staffs are called "crew" and are on duty 24 hours for walk-in bookings (not recommended), food and drink and any problems.
Food and drink can be ordered via each rooms built-in TV and is delivered to the room or you can walk to the galley if you prefer. Alcohol, soft drinks and beverages are available along with a range of fast foods and ready prepared meals that are significantly better than the average aircraft fodder. Meal options include Lamb Chettinadu Curry, Singapore Noodles, Salmon and haddock Fishcakes, Butter Bean Tart. A fast breakfast box is available for quick departures.
The aircraft styled rooms are called cabins and everything is geared to maximize space........
........This is a stripped down hotel for airline passengers traveling through London. It's perfect for passengers waiting for onward flights or who want to rest and freshen up before tackling London or maybe want to arrive at midnight for a snooze before being first in the check-in queue. It has stripped out what the traveler doesn't need and therefore doesn't want to pay for - no superfluous space, windows, restaurant, bar, spa, pool, gym or fancy gilt luxuries. There's a good bed, great shower, TV and food and drink........
