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Hotel Information: Guests arrive at the hotel via a carpeted walkway from the North Terminal, stepping into a large and light atrium. The sound and sight of water in the pools down the center along with the numerous green plants give the feel of an airy oasis, with black leather seating areas by the reception and concierge services where there are arrivals and departure boards and a television showing the latest news bulletins. Built in 1990, the hotel’s public area has a village atmosphere, with cafes, restaurants, and bars, providing the perfect retreat for business and leisure guests.
Amenity highlights: The hotel’s conference center caters for two to 300 people, with audio-visual facilities, Internet access (surcharge), plenty of entertainment space, and eateries.
Insider tip: Gatwick Airport is just 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Brighton, on the south coast, where visitors can enjoy the sea air, traditional British seaside entertainment, and the growing number of boutiques and restaurants.
Rooms
Sofitel London Gatwick has 518 guestrooms, all of which are decorated with light and dark woods, and are soundproofed. All rooms have wood furniture, with cream walls and full-length drapes with views of the atrium, the airport, or surrounding countryside. Guestrooms have cabinets in contrasting light and dark woods with drawer space, desk lamps, minibars, tea and coffee-making facilities, televisions, and video game consoles. Large silver mirrors and framed prints adorn the walls. Rooms also feature telephones, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), bedside tables, safes, luggage racks, wardrobes with full-length mirrors, irons, and trouser presses. Bathrooms are fully tiled, with bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and shaving mirrors.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- Voice mail
- Internet access - surcharge
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom telephone
- Makeup mirror
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Television - Cable service
- Trouser press
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Non-smoking rooms
- Smoking rooms
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Renovation Notice
Please note that as a result of the Gatwick Airport development work at North Terminal, the hotel will experience some temporary changes to its arrival and departure points for both guests and vehicles. This will take effect from June 2009. For further details please contact the hotel reservations team direct on 01293 567070.
Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
Property Amenities
Sofitel London Gatwick's conference facilities have a dark wood paneled and blue carpeted reception area on the podium floor of the atrium, with Internet access, televisions showing news stations, and electronic meeting boards directing delegates to the correct rooms. There are 13 meeting rooms in total catering from two to 300 delegates theater style or 220 for banquets. Decorated with cream walls and blue carpets and chairs, these are fully air-conditioned with audio-visual facilities, outward-facing windows with full length cream and blue drapes. Drinks and cold food are served in the meeting rooms whilst a break-out area is located out in the atrium. The hotel’s restaurants are also available for conference lunches.
- Concierge services
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Pool table on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Coffee shop or café
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Exhibit space
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Number of rooms: 500
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Currency exchange
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Shoe shine
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Cash not accepted
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
Gatwick Oriental - Part of the Ken Hom group of restaurants, this restaurant offers a range of Oriental dishes.
La Brasserie - European dishes made from fresh local produce are served in a contemporary, informal setting.
La Terrace - A hub of the hotel, this cafe serves light snacks and drinks, overlooking the atrium with an adjoining library.
Le Cafe - A cafe-style terrace in a vibrant and informal setting, reminiscent of a Parisian street. Provides a venue for light, all-day dining.
Kua - A cocktail bar offering glamorous overtones of the Orient whilst serving a wide range of cocktails.
Address
North Terminal
London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick, England RH6 0PH
United Kingdom
Nearest major airport:
London, England, UK (LGW-Gatwick)
Area:
Gatwick Airport (LGW), England, United Kingdom
