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The ultimate in convenience
The Sofitel Gatwick is the most luxurious hotel on the airport. What's more, it's connected to the North Terminal. Our customers love the two-minute stroll to check-in, award-winning food and extremely comfy beds - no wonder it's our most popular hotel.
We sent our hotel reviewer, Kate Jarvis, to find out what makes it so special and if it's still the most luxurious hotel at the North Terminal. Check out her video review:
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Location
The Sofitel hotel at Gatwick airport is the most luxurious hotel at the North terminal. Connected by a covered walkway, the main North terminal building is just a two-minute stroll from the hotel.
- Sofitel London Gatwick - North Terminal Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0PH.
- North terminal: 2 minutes
- South terminal: 5 minutes
- Train station: 6 minutes
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Kate's thoughts:
I think the location is without a doubt, the best thing about the Sofitel. You'll be waking up at the North terminal, so you won't need to worry about transferring to the airport or getting stuck in traffic. It makes everything simpler and far less stressful, allowing you to focus on your holiday. Convenience is king, and this hotel has it in spades, but it does make it a pricier option for your airport stopover.
The convenience of waking up at Gatwick's North terminal has to be the winning feature of the Sofitel - it's just a two-minute walk into the North terminal. Not only that, it's just five minutes to the South terminal, and Gatwick's train station, by the free monorail. If you don't get everything you need from the Sofitel, I'd be surprised, but you have the airport at your fingertips and London is just a short train ride away.
Rooms
When it's time to hit the hay you're sure of a great night's sleep. The bedrooms are spectacular: spacious and stylishly designed, with a Sofitel So Bed™ that is so comfy some people buy them to have at home. You may even be treated to a runway view, but don't worry about the noise of planes overhead: the windows are triple-glazed and superbly soundproofed.
- Check-in: 14:00
- Check-out: 12:00
- Double room: one queen-size bed
- Superior room upgrade: free premium wifi, bottled water, 10% off food and drinks in the hotel
- Executive room upgrade: free premium wifi, bottled water, chocolate bars, access to the Club lounge and 10% off food and drinks in the hotel
- Interconnecting rooms available for families of 3 or more
- Smaller family rooms have an extra double or single bed
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Kate's thoughts:
Simply put, the bedrooms are lovely. They're all spacious and spotless, and have, what I think are, the comfiest beds of any Gatwick airport hotel. They're soundproofed as well, so even though you'll be staying right at the terminal, as soon as you draw the curtains, you won't hear a peep. The location has its perks if you're a fan of aviation too. Rooms on the seventh floor are prime spots for plane watchers, since you'll get a great view of the runway.
There's free basic wifi in the rooms and throughout the hotel. It's fast enough to check your emails, but I'd recommend upgrading to premium wifi which runs much faster (fast enough to stream Netflix). Or you can just use your mobile data.
︿Restaurants
When it comes to dinner, you won't find more choice under one Gatwick hotel roof than at the Sofitel. Try La Brasserie for breakfast or supper, The Urban Cafe; for snacks and light lunches, or the cool and classy Vanda Restaurant, at the other end of the lobby, which serves Far Eastern and Asian cuisine.
- Vanda Restaurant: open from 12:00-14:30 and 18:00-23:00 daily
- Urban Cafe: open from 11:00-23:30 daily
- La Brasserie: open from 18:30-22:30 daily
- Urban Cafe two-course add-on: £35.90 for 2 adults (£17.95 each)
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Kate's thoughts:
Other than its location, the Sofitel's other secret weapon is its food - perhaps not so secret anymore. There are not one, not two, but three restaurants to choose from, all serving beautifully-designed dishes, using locally-sourced ingredients. All three restaurants are a bit on the pricey side, but I think it's well worth the treat.
La Brasserie is an award-winning, fine-dining option. In fact, it's never been without an AA rosette. The menu is full of British classics, with a French twist. Then there's the Vanda Restaurant, which, might I add, is my favourite of the three. The chilled-out atmosphere is perfect for tucking into the delicious eastern delights. The stir-fries and spring rolls were to die for. These two luxurious restaurants do come with a luxurious price-tag, so if saving money is important to you, I'd suggest eating at the Urban Cafe. Plan ahead and pre-book a two-course dinner at the Urban Cafe with Holiday Extras. You'll get two courses for less than you'd normally pay for one, so this is a great deal. The decor feels chic and Parisian, and the food is just as continental.
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Breakfast
Breakfast is something to savour and you'll have the time since you're already in the airport. Have as much as you like of every breakfast item imaginable, and if you book your breakfast with us you'll pay a special discounted price.
- Served in La Brasserie: open 06:30-10:30 on weekdays, 06:30-11:00 on weekends
- Breakfast add-on: £30 for 2 adults (£15 each)
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Kate's thoughts:
It's so nice to be able to sit and enjoy an unhurried breakfast, without worrying about missing your flight. Since the breakfast is a buffet, I tried pretty much everything: sausages, eggs made to order, hash browns, beans, bacon, cold cuts, pastries fruit, cereal, toast. Every kind of breakfast food I could imagine was there - they had to roll me to the terminal.
The breakfast buffet is a set price, no matter how much you eat. So if you know you'll only eat a bowl of cereal, it might be better to grab something from the terminal. If you're like me, and have a hearty appetite, the buffet is a great option. You can even save around £4 each when you pre-book it with Holiday Extras.
︿Bars
- Le Ciel bar: open from 17:30-23:00 daily
- La Terrasse bar: open from 07:00-01:00 daily
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Kate's thoughts:
Where do I start with the bars? Or should I say, which bar do I start the night in! La Ciel balcony bar is exotic and lively - it's all about the atmosphere. You'll definitely want to don your stilettos. I have to say the Nude Cosmopolitan I had here was one of the most delicious drinks I've ever had - cranberry juice, cointreau, lime and tequila. Yum! I spent a good couple of hours sampling the cocktails, spinning around on the stylish bar stools and people-watching over the balcony.
La Terrasse bar takes things down a notch - it's cosier and more low-key bar. In fact, it's a bar of two parts. The first part is a chilled-out Parisian-style cafe in the atrium. The second part is easy to miss, so here's a heads up, the Library is tucked behind the bar. It's the perfect little hideaway where you can stretch out with your drink and a book. La Terrasse also serves light bites throughout the day, like sandwiches, chips and nachos.
︿Parking
- Meet and Greet parking: drop car and collect from outside terminal
- Meet and Greet & Secured parking: hand over keys
- Secured parking: drop car and collect from hotel
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Kate's thoughts:
Both parking choices are super simple, so you'll win either way. Honestly, it's splitting hairs to find the differences between meet and greet and secured parking. I'd always go for the meet and greet option, though, because convenience and ease is number one for me. They'll drop your car to you right outside the terminal, and deliver it back there for you - no waiting involved.
The secured parking option is sometimes slightly cheaper, if you're looking to save a few holiday spends. You'll be leaving your car in the hotel's car park, ready for the team to take it to their secured car park. It's a fraction further away than meet and greet.
︿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)
Our customers rated Sofitel on average 9/10 (3929 reviews). Read Sofitel reviews.
- Luxury 4* hotel
- Connected to the North Terminal
- Restaurants and rooms refurbished in 2021
- Three fantastic restaurants and bar
- 24-hour room service
Connected to the North Terminal, the luxurious Sofitel is consistently one of our top-booked hotels. With a bar, three restaurants, a gym and 24-hour room service, why not treat yourself to something special and start your trip early?
Getting to the airport
A quick 3-minute walk to check-in at the North Terminal.
The hotel is connected to the North Terminal - a 3-minute stroll away through an exclusive indoor walkway. Flying from South Terminal? Just use the walkway and take the free monorail over to the South, it takes about 2 minutes.
If you're travelling by train, the station is on the lowest floor of the South Terminal - from there you can take the monorail 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
Newly refurbished, modern and soundproof rooms.
Standard rooms at the Sofitel are spacious with triple-glazed windows and queen-size beds. Some rooms have runway views - ask if one is available when you check in.
Rooms include:
- Queen-size bed
- Tea & coffee
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Toiletries
- Safe
- Fridge
- Room service (with a £3 tray charge)
- 32-inch Flat screen TV
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 surfaces
- Wheelchair turning space
- Grab bars
- Pull cords
- Walk-in showers (in some but not all rooms)
The hotel can also arrange special assistance getting you to the airport.
If you'd like an accessible room you can request one when you book.
Restaurants
3 fantastic restaurants to choose from.
Urban Cafe – 11am to 11.30pm
Serves a range of urban classics as well as asian-inspired dishes. The menu has something for everyone with a good selection of healthy and vegetarian options too. You can add a 2-course meal at the Urban Cafe when you book.
La Brasserie – 5pm to 11pm
For something a little fancier try La Brasserie - award-winning British/French cuisine perfect for a special occasion. Expect high-quality ingredients and carefully selected wine to match your meal.
Vanda Restaurant – 6pm to 11pm
Something a little different - exquisitely presented Asian dishes in a contemporary setting. There's plenty to choose from including a tasting board if you can't decide!
Children under 5 eat for free.
Bars
La Terrasse – 11am to 11pm
The very best champagne, spirits, beers and a wide range of cocktails and tea. If you're hungry you can grab a bite to eat too.
Breakfast
Continental 5.30am to 10.30am. Full English 6.30am to 10.30am.
A selection of full English and continental options from the a la carte menu. It's £19.80 per adult for a full English and £14 for continental. It's half price for kids under 12 and kids under 5 eat for 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.
Things to do
The hotel has a small gym with cardio equipment and weights. It's free for guests to use.
Good to know
The hotel has a cash machine, where you can withdraw your last-minute foreign currency.
If you upgrade to a Luxury room you can also use the Sofitel Club Lounge. You'll get free wifi, complimentary canapés and hot and alcoholic drinks as well as pastries, muffins, soup, sandwiches, fruit, cheese, rolls and salad.
Sofitel address
Crawley,
West Sussex
RH6 0PH
Sofitel Additional Information
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| Address | Gatwick Airport North Terminal, Crawley, West Sussex RH6 0PH |
| Breakfast times | 6.30am to 10am during the week. 6.30am to 10.30am at the weekend. |
| 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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| Wi-Fi | |
| Restaurant | |
| Room service | |
| All rooms non-smoking | |
| En-suite bathroom | |
| Trouser press | |
| Kettle | |
| Phone in room | |
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| Satellite TV |
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 free monorail. 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 free monorail. 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 monorail. 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
Drive to the North Terminal where you will find the Sofitel hotel - you'll find the number and driving directions on your booking confirmation email.
Meet your Maple Parking driver in one of the Approved Operator bays and hand over your keys. Your return parking instructions will be provided at this point.
Your car will be moved 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 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 2 minutes to get to the South Terminal.
Coming home
Collect your luggage and collect your car from where you dropped it off.