
Of all the hotels in London, the ones that have the highest occupancy averages are located near the five London airports, namely Gatwick, Heathrow, Stanstead, Luton and City airports. Heathrow and Gatwick top the list with a fine medley of low cost budget hotels and leading chain hotels that offer the best amenities and are rated as the most popular meeting place in London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The most active connecting point of the world, Heathrow serves over 180 destinations in 90 countries. Passengers at Heathrow Airport are screened using the most advanced passenger screening equipment in the world. No more waiting in long queue for identification and no one can use your stolen passport to fly in your place. The system identifies you by mapping your finger prints, face and iris.
For the handicapped, Skycaps (020 8745 6011/5727) provides special assistance. They also assist with transporting baggage to the check-in counter. If you have time, go to the Heathrow Airport Visitor Centre’s café, order a drink and watch the planes take off and land, but leave before you can see your own take off.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The second largest airport of London, Gatwick is located on site of a once popular race course. If you want to get away from the crowd, relax at the passenger lounge. At the South Terminal, look for The Servisair Lounge (+44 (0)161 489 0928). It costs £18.80 per passenger to get in, but it allows for travelers to enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, take a shower to freshen up or catch up with the news. On the second floor, walk into The Aviance Lounge (£19.50 per passenger), which also has a bar and a smoking area. Alexandra Suite is located at the North Terminal, and offers same facilities as The Aviance.
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London City Airport (LCY)
There are 15 airlines using London City Airport to fly to 25 destinations. This London airport has one terminal which started operations in 1986. Nearby, you can find a wide choice of food and drink outlets and nice Thai or French cuisine, a Deli and a snack shop nearby.
London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN)
Stansted Airport and Luton Airport are the least busy London airports. Luton airport is known as the original hub for budget airlines very popular with business jets. Stansted Airport is also a hub of low cost airlines serving Europe and is the third busiest London airport.
Hilton London Stanstead Airport, Maries Bed and Breakfast, Warish Hall Farm and Radisson SAS Hotel London Stanstead Airport are nice spots for your stay near Stanstead Airport.
Near Luton Airport, Holiday Inn Express Luton, Holiday Inn Luton South and Express by HI Stevenage are the leading choice of travelers.