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Gatwick Airport Central Premier Travel Inn

 1 Review and 466 Opinions  The Premier Inn is situated about a 10 minute walk from the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport. Or... 

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Cumberland House Gatwick: B&B Gatwick

Cumberland House Gatwick: B&B Gatwick, Gatwick

 Ernie44 Says:  I had an overnight in Gatwick before a long flight to the USA. I have stayed here a few times and have to say that I very much doubt anyone could find a better B&B to stay in, at least not in the UK. From the extensive and freshly cooked 5 * breakfast to the comfortable... 

Gatwick Hilton: Not as it should be...

Gatwick Hilton: Not as it should be..., Gatwick

 dustmon Says:  Located an easy walk from the terminal, I thought this would be a no-brainer! I came through Gatwick on my way to Croatia, and had 5-6 hours layover so I went by the Hilton, where I had a reservation for the overnight upon my return to USA, and asked if there was a day pass... 

Cumberland house: A pleasant stay in Horley, Gatwick

Cumberland house: A pleasant stay in Horley, Gatwick, Gatwick

 piravlos01 Says:  We stayed in Cumberland house for several times. Fine accommodation and great service!For couples or families, it is a great place to spent overnight if you are traveling.They pick you up and drive you to the airport, almost all hours. 

Travelodge: Handy For Airport

Travelodge: Handy For Airport, Gatwick

 nickandchris Says:  Booked one night in the Travelodge at Gatwick airport for our 2008 holiday to Greece. Paid £29 for a room for three so I suppose we shouldn't have expected too much. Having daid that, you can pay upwards of £60 a night, depending when you book.Got a taxi from the railway... 

London Gatwick Travel Inn: If you have to stay near Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Travel Inn: If you have to stay near Gatwick Airport, Gatwick

 GibJoe Says:  This Travel Inn is ideal if you have to catch a very early flight the next morning or arrive in a very late night flight and have to stay near Gatwick. Booking a room is very easy as this can be done by telephone or via the internet, actually on one of my stays I had not... 

RENAISSANCE LONDON GATWICK HOTEL: A TOUCH OF CLASS

RENAISSANCE LONDON GATWICK HOTEL: A TOUCH OF CLASS, Gatwick

 whitecliff62 Says:  This is part of the secure parking area at the hotel and to which your car is only accesable by a card which is issued by the hotel 

RENAISSANCE LONDON GATWICK HOTEL: A TOUCH OF CLASS

RENAISSANCE LONDON GATWICK HOTEL: A TOUCH OF CLASS, Gatwick

 whitecliff62 Says:  Another area of the lobby and the lifts to all floors Have a drink at the Atlas bar, which is located next to the pool, good food, wine, cocktails and drinks from around the world 

Restaurants  

PIP: Early Morning Departure

PIP: Early Morning Departure, Gatwick

 Mariajoy Says:  Just a little place to get coffee, juice, muffin or danish pastry etc in the North Terminal Departure Lounge. We had plenty of time for our flight to Dublin so we had a couple of Caffe lattes for 1.60GBP (each). It was far too bright and orange and shiny in there for so... 

The Real Food Company

The Real Food Company, Gatwick

 Mariajoy Says:  There are plenty of places to get food and drink in Gatwick North Terminal. Just pick one! I had a bottle of diet coke for 95p. 

Transportation  

Gatwick is BY FAR less overcrowded than Heathrow!

Gatwick is BY FAR less overcrowded than Heathrow!, Gatwick

 chrissyJ Says:  I have been to gatwick 4 times and comparison with london heathrow the population of gatwick airport is scarce. I mean yes it can be overcrowded in the right concentrations of time but it is generally moveable and less stressful getting through crowds. Unlike heathrow where... 

Waiting for your flight at Gatwick

Waiting for your flight at Gatwick, Gatwick

 dustmon Says:  Gatwick has an interesting way of corraling folk before their flight leaves----there is a main waiting area with lots of monitors showing flights and the gates from which they are leaving---you have to wait here in this area until about 30-40 minutes before your flight is... 

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport, Gatwick

 nickandchris Says:  Gatwick airport is large!! It has two terminals, north and south, connected by monorail, make sure you know which one you're flying from!!We were quite impressed with the efficiency, having only Manchester to compare it with. We were there three hours before our plane took... 

THE ONLY WAY IS UP

THE ONLY WAY IS UP, Gatwick

 whitecliff62 Says:  This is a view of the north terminal at Gatwick as we take of 

FIRST CHOICE AIRWAYS

FIRST CHOICE AIRWAYS, Gatwick

 whitecliff62 Says:  I suspect many of you will know what this is LOL, yes its the in flight meal. This breakfast was on First Choice Airways and was delicious, breakfast consisted ofEggBaconSausageTomatoHash brownBread rollButterTea cakeTea and CoffeeOrange juice 

FIRST CHOICE AIRWAYS

FIRST CHOICE AIRWAYS, Gatwick

 whitecliff62 Says:  We have flown with First choice airways 5 times now and every time we have had first class service, i doubt many people outside of England would have herd of this company but i would reccommend there services everytime, they only fly out of Gatwick north temninal 

Gatwick Express

Gatwick Express, Gatwick

 Mariajoy Says:  The Gatwick Express - 160km p/h, carries 307 passengers and leaves Gatwick every 15 minutes for the 30 minute journey to Victoria (Central London).A standard adult single fare is £14.00.More ticket details are on their website. 

BA flight to Amsterdam

BA flight to Amsterdam, Gatwick

 Mariajoy Says:  Despite endless fruitless searches on the net - the best, ie cheapest, most reliable, most convenient flights to Amsterdam always seem to be with British Airways from Gatwick. 

Shopping  

Harrods: Posh shopping at the Airport

Harrods: Posh shopping at the Airport, Gatwick

 Mariajoy Says:  This is Harrods. They sell all kinds of things.Just have a look round if you have time to spare. When I was there they were trying to flog fluffy teddybears to weary travelers... like they need something else to carry. More than you should. 

Off The Beaten Path  

thinking how sad is....

thinking how sad is...., Gatwick

 pballarin Says:  to go back to Milano and leave London 

Favorites  

EARLY BIRD

EARLY BIRD, Gatwick

 whitecliff62 Says:  Give yourself plenty of time to check in at Gatwick airport, you normally have to check in 2 hours before your flight, and remember that some departure gates at Gatwick are quite a distance from the terminal, you could have a 20 min walk ahead of you so bare that in mind 

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 to go back to Milano and leave London 

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Q:  One more question if you don't mind. The Gatewick Airport site includes links for currency exchange for outbound travelers from... 

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A: You will find exchange facilities at Arrivals (not sure if they are open at 7am but suspect they will be, and ATMs. It is probably better to take GBP out of an... 

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LONDON GATWICK

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 London Gatwick airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, but its also one of the best, with fantastic amenities and hotels on site. Including this one, which is called the Renaissance... 

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Gatwick Airport

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 Gatwick airport is the nearest airport to me so whenever I am looking for cheap flights I always cross my fingers that departure will be from this airport. It is easily accessible by train or car... 

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Gatwick Airport

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 Gatwick Airport started life in 1930 as the Surrey Aero Club and has steadily grown since. It is second to Heathrow in passenger traffic numbers. It is the busiest single runway airport in the world.... 

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Getting to Gatwick

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 to go to Gatwick from Victoria 

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Gatwick Airport

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 Just really a tip on accomodation, on where to stay very near to Gatwick airport. Have a look at the tip. 

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