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Sofitel London Gatwick

North Terminal, Gatwick Airport, Horley, RH6 0PH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 4892 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very Good
4,892 reviews

Hotel was great and quiet in terms of the location. It was a breeze catching our flight. Very quick. Breakfast was solid.

Sean United States of America

Beautiful hotel in excellent location for Gatwick airport. Beds were so comfortable. Room was spotlessly clean.

Jayne Canada

immaculately clean.. amazing sleep in the cozy bed. great location to catch a flight

Jayne Canada

excellent hotel conveniently located right at the airport. Great hotel to stay especially if flying in and out of North Terminal

Andrew Canada

The location was great and the place was very clean and great location I will recommend it very highly recommend

Sylvester Trinidad and Tobago

Very convenient and walking distance to airport. Great facility - clean, friendly staff, rooms are great, great lounge and restaurant and hotel has a great atmosphere !

Damerka Canada

very convenient when overnighting in London. The Asian restaurant was excellent. All staff were great and rooms were very comfortable.

Chelsea Indonesia

I liked how spacious the room was and the beautiful sunset, with views of the planes when I woke up. I also was grateful of the wake up call in the morning to get to the airport early.

Sasha Jersey

Location. Front desk and concierge staff really good.

Simon Canada

nice and clean… good sized room - complimentary lounge was excellent

Frank Canada
8.4
Very Good
4,892 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Hotel was great and quiet in terms of the location. It was a breeze catching our flight. Very quick. Breakfast was solid.”
    Sean Sean United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful hotel in excellent location for Gatwick airport. Beds were so comfortable. Room was spotlessly clean.”
    Jayne Jayne Canada Canada
  • “immaculately clean.. amazing sleep in the cozy bed. great location to catch a flight”
    Jayne Jayne Canada Canada
  • “excellent hotel conveniently located right at the airport. Great hotel to stay especially if flying in and out of North Terminal”
    Andrew Andrew Canada Canada
  • “The location was great and the place was very clean and great location I will recommend it very highly recommend”
    Sylvester Sylvester Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
  • “Very convenient and walking distance to airport. Great facility - clean, friendly staff, rooms are great, great lounge and restaurant and hotel has a great atmosphere !”
    Damerka Damerka Canada Canada
  • “very convenient when overnighting in London. The Asian restaurant was excellent. All staff were great and rooms were very comfortable.”
    Chelsea Chelsea Indonesia Indonesia
  • “I liked how spacious the room was and the beautiful sunset, with views of the planes when I woke up. I also was grateful of the wake up call in the morning to get to the airport early.”
    Sasha Sasha Jersey Jersey
  • “Location. Front desk and concierge staff really good.”
    Simon Simon Canada Canada
  • “nice and clean… good sized room - complimentary lounge was excellent”
    Frank Frank Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7

This 4-star hotel is linked to Gatwick Airport's North Terminal by a short, covered walkway and easy connections via monorail to the South Terminal. It features 3 restaurants, 2 bars, and spacious soundproof rooms with attached bathroom with satellite TV.

The Gatwick Express rail link is easily accessible from Sofitel London Gatwick via the monorail and provides a 30-minute direct journeys to Central London via Victoria Station or London Bridge. Sofitel London Gatwick is also only a 20-minute direct rail journey to Brighton.

Guests can enjoy air-conditioned, soundproof rooms with 24-hour room service. There is also a business center, a concierge desk, as well as a short and long stay car park.

La Brasserie Restaurant offers a modern European menu with a French Twist, Vanda Oriental Restaurant provides Southeast Asian cuisine and Urban Cafe is a casual Bistro Restaurant that offers a selection of High Street dishes. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the La Terrace Bar or The View from our Le Ceil Bar which serves a range of cocktails.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Sofitel London Gatwick has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 3, 2005
 Hotel chain/brand: Sofitel

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Airport shuttle (free)
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose Sofitel London Gatwick

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.4
Very Good · 4,892 reviews
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  • Staff8.7
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  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.5
    Connection to the airport
  • Free WiFi8.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sean
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hotel was great and quiet in terms of the location. It was a breeze catching our flight. Very quick. Breakfast was solid.”
  • Jayne
    CanadaCanada
    “Beautiful hotel in excellent location for Gatwick airport. Beds were so comfortable. Room was spotlessly clean.”
  • Jayne
    CanadaCanada
    “immaculately clean.. amazing sleep in the cozy bed. great location to catch a flight”
  • Andrew
    CanadaCanada
    “excellent hotel conveniently located right at the airport. Great hotel to stay especially if flying in and out of North Terminal”
  • Sylvester
    Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago
    “The location was great and the place was very clean and great location I will recommend it very highly recommend”
  • Damerka
    CanadaCanada
    “Very convenient and walking distance to airport. Great facility - clean, friendly staff, rooms are great, great lounge and restaurant and hotel has a great atmosphere !”
  • Chelsea
    IndonesiaIndonesia
    “very convenient when overnighting in London. The Asian restaurant was excellent. All staff were great and rooms were very comfortable.”
  • Sasha
    JerseyJersey
    “I liked how spacious the room was and the beautiful sunset, with views of the planes when I woke up. I also was grateful of the wake up call in the morning to get to the airport early.”
  • Simon
    CanadaCanada
    “Location. Front desk and concierge staff really good.”
  • Frank
    CanadaCanada
    “nice and clean… good sized room - complimentary lounge was excellent”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • What time is last orders for dinner in the restaurants & cafe bar please.
    Good afternoon, Thank you for your message. Timings vary, but usually it is 10.30pm.
    Answered on January 24, 2022
  • Can we check out early hours of the morning, my flight is at 6am so will need to check out around 3.30am?
    Dear Guest, We are open 24 hours. Kind regards,
    Answered on November 24, 2020
  • My boyfriend has booked a room with you on the 12th of May under the name William Dovey. I fly into early that morning, do you do early checkin?
    Good afternoon, Thank you for your message. You can add an early check-in from 8:00 am for £59.00 per room. Please let us know, and we can add it ...
    Answered on May 10, 2022
  • Rooms with a runway view, exactly how good is this view
    Dear guest, All of our runway view room have a direct view of the airport runways. Kind regards, Reception Team
    Answered on September 30, 2021
  • We fly out on October 5 and return October 11..we want to stay and park with you..what charge do you make for parking Thank you
    Thank you for your message. I am afraid our carpark spaces are subject to availability. Please kindly arrange offsite car parking operators or meet an...
    Answered on October 4, 2022
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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
2 Restaurants On Site

    La Brasserie

    Food: British, French

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    Vanda

    Food: Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

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Travel Proud

This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Amenities of Sofitel London Gatwick

Most popular amenities

Parking
Airport shuttle (free)
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 38 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Romanian

House rules Sofitel London Gatwick takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£10 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
£10 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Sofitel London Gatwick accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Children are not allowed on the 8th floor of the building, which is the luxury floor.

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

A parking package is available upon booking and guarantees a parking space. If a parking package has not been requested in advance, then parking is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Sofitel London Gatwick

  • Guests staying at Sofitel London Gatwick can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Sofitel London Gatwick include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at Sofitel London Gatwick is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Sofitel London Gatwick may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Sofitel London Gatwick is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Sofitel London Gatwick has 2 restaurants:

    • La Brasserie
    • Vanda

  • Sofitel London Gatwick offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center

  • Sofitel London Gatwick is 0.9 miles from the center of Horley.