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From just an additional £9, you can include parking with your stay at the Sofitel Gatwick.
Right next to the North Terminal, the Sofitel Gatwick is as close and convenient as it gets. Everyone loves this spot, not just for the super short walk to check-in, but also for the top-notch food and incredibly comfy beds. Plus, you can add parking to your stay from just £9 more. Looking to kick off your holiday in style? The Sofitel Gatwick is the place to be!
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Check In: 14.00
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Check Out: 12.00
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2 minute walk to the North terminal
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5 minutes to the South terminal
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6 minutes walk from the train station
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Free WiFi
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3 restaurants and a bar
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Under 5's eat FREE in Vanda Restaurant
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From just £9 you can add parking to your overnight stay at the Sofitel
It might come as a surprise to many of you that adding parking to your hotel booking can be considerably cheaper than if you were to book it separately.
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Check availability & prices >Wake up just moments from the airport
Waking up so close to Gatwick airport is of course the key ingredient to this hotel. There's also a free monorail to the South Terminal. Throw in luxurious surroundings, soundproof bedrooms, black out curtains and award-winning food and you really do have the perfect airport hotel recipe.
Customer Reviews
i cannot identify ANY improvements as the whole process was excellent. Superb hotel, easy parking and importantly pick up pf the car. Brilliant!
Mr Bromley (Sofitel)
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Sofitel Gatwick - Everything you need to know...
VIP experience, steps from the terminal
- Luxury 4-star hotel
- Connected to the North Terminal
- Three elegant restaurants and a fancy bar
- Spacious, comfy rooms – some with runway views
The Sofitel is one of our top-booked hotels for a reason. You can walk from this luxurious hotel to the North Terminal in just 3 minutes through an exclusive covered walkway, making early flights a breeze. With an inviting bar, three unique restaurants, a gym and plush beds, why not treat yourself to something special and start your holiday early?
Getting to the airport
The Sofitel couldn't be more convenient if you need the North Terminal. You can walk from the hotel to the terminal in just 3 minutes through an exclusive covered walkway.
Flying from the South Terminal? Just use the walkway, follow signs to the South Terminal and take the free shuttle – it takes 2 minutes and runs frequently, 24 hours a day.
If you're travelling by train, the station is on the lowest floor of the South Terminal. From there you can take the free shuttle over to the North.
Directions and a postcode for satnavs will be on your booking confirmation.
Check in from 2pm, check out by 12 noon.
Parking
Overnight parking at the hotel is available if you need it. It costs £22.50 per car.
If you need parking while you're away take a look at one of our hotel and parking packages – it's often cheaper than booking a hotel and car park separately.
Rooms
Standard rooms at the Sofitel are spacious and cosy with triple-glazed windows and queen-size beds. You're so close to the airport that some even have runway views! But don't worry, the soundproofing means you'll be able to watch the planes go by and enjoy a quiet night's sleep.
Rooms include:
- Queen-size bed
- Tea & coffee
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Toiletries
- Safe
- Fridge
- Room service (with a £3 tray charge)
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Bottled mineral water
Triple rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed.
Family rooms are interconnecting and have a queen-size bed and two single beds.
Those aged 12 and under are classed as children.
Wifi
Wifi is free throughout the hotel.
Accessibility
The hotel is accessible and has:
- Ramp access
- Hearing loops
- Blue Badge bays outside the hotel entrance
Accessible rooms are larger and include:
- Lowered bed and surfaces
- Wider door
- Wheelchair turning space
- Grab bars
- Pull cords
- Walk-in showers (in some but not all rooms)
The hotel can also arrange special assistance to get you to the airport.
If you'd like an accessible room you can request one when you book.
Restaurants and bars
You've got a choice of three fantastic restaurants, or you can have a light lunch or dinner at the stylish bar. Wherever you choose to eat, it's sure to be a meal to remember.
Le Petit Reveur – 6pm to 10pm
Enjoy a delicious range of British dishes inspired by classic French cuisine at Le Petit Reveur. Think ribeye steaks and seafood bouillabaisse, a perfectly paired glass of wine and a relaxed, chic setting.
Vivre Restaurant – 6pm to 10pm
Tuck into Mediterranean delights in this casual, open-plan restaurant. Whether you're bringing your friends, family or kids, they'll love this social setting and favourites like pizza, pasta and burgers.
Vanda Restaurant – 6pm to 11pm
Beautifully presented pan-Asian cuisine in a contemporary setting. The hospitality is warm and so are the dishes, whether you're after sizzling seafood, sweet and sour chicken or a fiery curry.
Children under 5 eat for free.
La Terrasse – 9am to 11.30pm
This bar and lounge is the social hub of this bright, modern hotel. La Terrasse is the perfect place to grab a beer, coffee or a light bite. Unwind with a cocktail and get your holiday off to the best possible start.
Breakfast
Le Petit Reveur – 5.30am to 10.30am on weekdays, 5.30am to 11am Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Help yourself to full English and continental favourites from the buffet. Start your day right with bacon, sausage, eggs and impossibly crispy hash browns, or treat yourself to croissants, pain au chocolat and cinnamon swirls. It's £19.80 for a full English and £14 for continental, plus under 12s eat half-price and under 5s eat free with a paying adult.
If you need to check out before breakfast opens, you can arrange a grab-and-go breakfast with reception the night before. It includes pastries, fruit, juice, yoghurt and cereal bars.
Things to do
The hotel has a well-equipped gym with cardio equipment and weights. It's free for guests to use.
Sustainability
From water conservation and recycling programs to opting out of housekeeping, the Sofitel is dedicated to sustainability. With zero single-use plastics and an electric shuttle service, they prioritise eco-friendly choices. Their commitment even extends to responsibly sourced food and recycled key cards.
Good to know
The hotel has a cash machine if you need to withdraw any last-minute foreign currency.
Upgrade to a Luxury room and you'll gain access to the Club Millésime lounge. The lounge features complimentary canapés and hot and alcoholic drinks as well as pastries, muffins, soup, sandwiches, fruit, cheese, rolls and salad. It probably boasts the best runway views in Gatwick and is open 24 hours a day.
Sofitel Additional Information
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| Address | Gatwick Airport North Terminal, Crawley, West Sussex RH6 0PH |
| Breakfast times | 5.30am to 10.30am during the week. 5.30am to 11am Friday, Saturday and Sunday. |
| Disabled facilities | The hotel and car park is accessible and has ramp access, hearing loops and Blue Badge bays outside the hotel entrance. Accessible rooms are larger and include lowered surfaces, grab bars, pull cords and walk-in showers (in some but not all rooms). |
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| All rooms non-smoking | |
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Sofitel room-only procedures
On the day of your stay
Make your way to the hotel. Directions and a postcode for satnavs will be on your booking confirmation if you need them.
Overnight parking is available for £22.50 per car.
Getting from the hotel to the airport
Use the walkway from the hotel to the North Terminal – it's a 3-minute walk.
To get to the South Terminal, use the walkway to the North Terminal and follow signs to the South Terminal shuttle. It runs every 3 minutes and takes 2 minutes to get to the South Terminal.
Sofitel with parking at the hotel
On the day of your stay
Drive to the North Terminal where the hotel is. Your booking confirmation will include driving directions and a postcode for satnavs.
Park in the hotel's car park and hand over your keys at the reception desk on the ground floor of the hotel.
A fully-insured driver will move your car to a secured car park close to the hotel for the duration of your holiday.
Getting from the hotel to the airport
Use the exclusive walkway from the hotel to the North Terminal - it's a 3-minute walk.
To get to the South Terminal, use the walkway to the North Terminal and follow signs to the free monorail. It runs every 3 minutes and takes 3 minutes.
Coming home
Make your way back to the hotel through the walkway. Collect your keys from the reception desk and head outside to pick up your car.
If you return early, let the hotel know so they can make sure your car is ready when you get back.
Sofitel with Long Stay Plus parking
Drop your car off at the Long Stay South car park first. Then take one of the transfer buses to the terminal - they take just 5 minutes and run every 10 minutes, night or day. When you get to the terminal, hop on the free monorail to the North terminal, which will take you to the hotel. In the morning, it's just a two-minute stroll to check-in under a covered walkway.
If you're flying from the South terminal, jump on the free monorail again, which runs every 3 minutes, takes just 2 minutes and runs 24 hours a day.
Sofitel with Long Stay North parking
Drop your car off at the Long Stay North car park first. Then take one of the transfer buses to the terminal - they take just 5 minutes and run every 10 minutes, night or day. Then after a two-minute walk, you'll be at the hotel.
In the morning, it's just a two-minute stroll to check-in under a covered walkway.
If you're flying from the South terminal, jump on the free monorail, which runs every 3 minutes, takes just 2 minutes and runs 24 hours a day.
Sofitel with secured parking
On the day of your stay
Make your way to the hotel. Directions and a postcode for satnavs will be on your booking confirmation if you need them.
Overnight parking is available for £22.50 per car.
Getting from the hotel to the airport
Use the walkway from the hotel to the North Terminal – it's a 3-minute walk.
To get to the South Terminal, use the walkway to the North Terminal and follow signs to the South Terminal shuttle. It runs every 3 minutes and takes 2 minutes to get to the South Terminal.
Sofitel with Maple Meet & Greet
On the day of your stay
Drive to Sofitel hotel at the North Terminal – you'll find the number and directions on your booking confirmation.
Park in one of the meet and greet bays and hand over your keys at the Maple Parking reception. Then head into the hotel and check in for your overnight stay.
Your car will be moved to a secured car park up to six miles away for the duration of your holiday, and brought back for your return.
Getting from the hotel to the airport
There's a walkway from the hotel to the North Terminal – it's a 2-minute walk.
To get to the South Terminal, use the walkway to the North Terminal and follow signs to the free shuttle. It runs every 3 minutes and takes 2 minutes to get to the South Terminal.
Coming home
Collect your luggage and return to the Sofitel car park to pick up your car.
Sofitel with Superior room and Maple Meet & Greet
On the day of your stay
When you are about 20 minutes away, call Maple Parking to let them know you are coming.
Drive to the North Terminal where you will find the Sofitel hotel. You'll find the number and directions on your booking confirmation.
Meet your Maple Parking driver in one of the Approved Operator bays and hand over your keys.
Head inside while your driver moves your car to a secured car park up to six miles away for the duration of your holiday.
Getting from the hotel to the airport
There's a walkway from the hotel to the North Terminal – it's a 2-minute walk.
To get to the South Terminal, use the walkway to the North Terminal and follow signs to the free shuttle. It runs every 3 minutes and takes 2 minutes to get to the South Terminal.
Coming home
Collect your luggage and call the car park on the number given on your booking confirmation. On your return you will need to call Maple Parking. Your chauffeur will arrange where exactly to meet you.