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Hotels near London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick (LGW) has more early-morning 6am departures than Heathrow — the classic reason to book an airport hotel. Sofitel London Gatwick (North Terminal) and Hilton London Gatwick (South Terminal) are the only truly walkable options — both connected by covered walkways. Crawley cluster is the shuttle alternative with cheaper rates.

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Best walkable
Sofitel London Gatwick (North Terminal walkway)
Best free shuttle
Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) — Hoppa bus
Best value
Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport
Best luxury
Sofitel London Gatwick

When to stay at an airport hotel

Early flight
Before 07:00 — Gatwick from central London is 45 min via Gatwick Express (30 min but 3am taxi hassle), 60 min via Thameslink
Late arrival
Post-23:00 — Gatwick Express runs until 00:30; Thameslink runs 24h; National Rail is limited overnight

5 hotels near LGW

Sofitel London Gatwick

★★★★
Accor
£150-280
per night
Walkable 5 min to terminalFree transfer

Best for: North Terminal walkway + premium

North Terminal walkwayRestaurantFitness centreBar

The premium walkable option at Gatwick — covered walkway to North Terminal check-in in 5 min.

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Hilton London Gatwick Airport

★★★★
Hilton
£120-240
per night
Walkable 5 min to terminalFree transfer

Best for: South Terminal walkway

South Terminal walkwayRestaurantFitness centre

The classic Gatwick pre-flight stay — covered walkway to South Terminal check-in.

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Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)

★★★
£70-140
per night
Free shuttle 5 min to terminal

Best for: Best value + reliability

Hoppa busRestaurant

Hoppa bus (£4) to terminal. Consistent Premier Inn quality at half the Sofitel rate.

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Holiday Inn London Gatwick Airport

★★★
IHG
£80-160
per night
Free shuttle 8 min to terminal

Best for: IHG loyalty + budget

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Ibis London Gatwick Airport

★★★
Accor
£65-120
per night
Free shuttle 8 min to terminal

Best for: Rock-bottom value

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FAQs — LGW airport hotels

Which Gatwick hotel is closest to the terminal?
Sofitel London Gatwick (North Terminal) and Hilton London Gatwick (South Terminal) are both connected by covered walkways — walk to check-in in 5 min. No taxi at 3am needed.
Is Gatwick better than Heathrow for an early flight?
For 6am departures yes — Gatwick has significantly more sub-07:00 flights than LHR, and the walkable Sofitel/Hilton are unmatched for stress-free early departures.

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