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including 8 days parking
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A big country house with a little price tag
Before becoming a Gatwick airport hotel, the Russ Hill hotel in Charlwood, Gatwick began life as a country manor and it still retains a charming, rustic feel. Although this large, friendly lodge is just 10 minutes' drive from Gatwick's terminals, it enjoys picturesque rural views of nearby Surrey – something of a rarity at an airport hotel.
Cosy, comfortable and close to south terminal
The Russ Hill hotel at Gatwick offers well-soundproofed and comfortable rooms, a cosy bar and an informal dining room which serves breakfast and buffet-style dinners. The Russ Hill's theme is traditional British – from the wood-panelled walls and high-backed armchairs to the roasted dinners and local pub feel of the bar; it's a refreshing contrast to the familiar chain hotels that dominate the area. All rooms are en-suite and have a television, and free wifi is available in the hotel's public areas. A bus runs hourly to the airport terminals (see Getting There for further details); or it's a quick taxi ride.
The hotel was excellent and staff very helpful and the parking for the price we paid was great .
Mrs George (Russ Hill)
Our customers rated Russ Hill on average 8/10 (1652 reviews). Read Russ Hill reviews.
We recommend the Russ Hill for:
Rural charm - the hotel is set in a green and peaceful location that's still within easy reach of the airport.
Comfort - clean, pleasant rooms with springy beds decorated in light, fresh colours make for a good night's sleep.
Families - there's a choice of family rooms with double and bunk beds, so no matter what your family arrangement is there'll be a perfect room to suit. Kids are well catered for at the hotel's restaurant and are welcome at the bar.
Getting to the airport:
North Terminal: 15-minute drive
South Terminal: 15-minute drive
A taxi to the airport costs around £19.50 which includes a £6 airport drop-off fee. Book yours with reception when you arrive.
Parking:
The hotel offers overnight parking if you need it - it costs £5.
This package doesn't include parking while you're away.For a hotel with parking for the duration of your trip, search for an airport hotel with parking package instead.
Hotel location:
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the airport in good traffic and is consistently one of our best-priced hotels at Gatwick.
Driving instructions and a postcode for satnavs will be on your booking confirmation.
Check-in from 3pm. Check-out by 11am.
Rooms:
When we visited in spring 2018 we found the rooms to be clean and practical and they have all been recently made over.
Rooms include:
- Tea and coffee
- TV
- En suite bathroom
- Room service (£3 tray charge)
- Hairdryer
- Phone
If you book a triple room it includes 3 single beds, and if you book the family room it includes a double bed and bunk beds. The family room sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children, with the child age being classed as 14 and under.
Wifi:
There's free wifi in public areas of the hotel. It's also free in bedrooms for up to 40 minutes. Wifi for 24 hours is £7.
When we visited we found it fast enough to stream videos.
Accessibility:
Hotel accessibility includes:
- Accessible parking spaces
- Accessible twin rooms on ground floor
Accessible room includes:
- Emergency pull cords
- Grab rails
- Wet rooms
- Accessible bathrooms
If you would like to request an accessible room please call Holiday Extras before you book.
Restaurant:
Rusper's restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat, 3-course carvery. Starters include soups and salads, mains include a choice of roast meats or fish and dessert is a selection cakes, fruit salads and cheeses, which change daily.
You can get 3 courses for £12.50pp when you book a carvery dinner in advance with us.
Open: 6pm - 10pm daily
Bar:
The Garden Lounge Bar serves pub-style food. There's pizza, pie, burgers and sandwiches on the menu, as well as hot and soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits.
A pint of beer costs about £3.60.
Open: 4pm - 11pm
Breakfast:
Breakfast is a full English and continental buffet, where you can fill up your plate as many times as you like. When we visited in 2018 we found a great selection of hot and cold items, including pastries.
Breakfast costs £7.50pp in advance through us, or £10.50pp on the day.
Breakfast served 7am - 09.30am daily.
Things to do:
The hotel has lounges if you want to relax in a quiet area. Some have TVs and views of the planes.
Hints, tips and extra bits:
- Request a room on the ground floor if you have a lot of luggage as there isn't a lift.
- There's a cash machine in the lobby - there's a small surcharge for withdrawals.
Russ Hill address
Charlwood,
Surrey
RH6 0EL
Russ Hill Additional Information
| Star rating | |
| Address | Russ Hill, Charlwood, Surrey RH6 0EL |
| Breakfast times | [date day=mon]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=tue]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=wed]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=thu]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=fri]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=sat]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=sun]07:00 - 09:30[/date] |
| Disabled facilities | Accessible parking spaces, accessible rooms are on the ground floor. |
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| Wi-Fi | |
| Restaurant | |
| En-suite bathroom | |
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| Phone in room | |
| TV | |
| Satellite TV |