It can be nerve racking, relying on public transport running on time, or the M25 to be free of traffic, in order to get to the airport on time. Since a holiday is supposed to be a relaxing time, many travellers choose to reduce their stress levels by arriving the night before their flight and staying in a nearby hotel. They cut out the risk of missing the plane due to traffic jams or travel disruption, and travel the short distance to the terminal in the morning, ready to start their holiday after a peaceful night’s sleep. Because of the vast nature of Heathrow Airport, another reason people choose to book a hotel within the grounds is because it is far more convenient to park your car there than to have to drive to an offsite car park. There are plenty of accommodation options in the area to suit you, whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure. Hotels near Heathrow Airport are not allowed to offer a shuttle bus service to the terminal buildings. Instead, you can buy a ticket on the Hotel Hoppa, which runs on fixed routes to certain hotels from the various terminal buildings. These run from about 5.30 am to 11 pm and cost £4 per person. Top tip: If you can carry your luggage a short distance, there is a free alternative to the Hotel Hoppa. You can take local buses from the central airport bus station which stop near the front of some of the hotels. As long as you get off within the perimeter of Heathrow Airport, there will be no charge for the journey.


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