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Main airport serving London, England
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Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the main airport for London, the largest airport in the United Kingdom, and the second busiest in the world in terms of international passenger traffic. It is in the west of London, 17 miles (27 km) from central London. It is the primary hub for the UK's flag carrier, British Airways, and for the airline founded by Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic.
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This elite, exclusive lounge only has one other location - New York JFK - and is restricted to British Airways First Class passengers and Concorde Card holders. It has, interestingly, three private cabanas available for rental, which are not available at the JFK location (more details below). It also has a terrace with a sweeping window where one can look at the flights, but be warned that there is a lack of outlets.
Private room with a lounge chair and an ottoman, as well as an ordinary chair. Each one has a private bathroom, which means that it can be a good way to save time as the main showers of the Concorde Room are shared with other lounges. Room service available.
Qatar Airways and oneworld First and Business class passengers only.
Allows Qantas and Emirates First (with one guest) and International Business (no guest) passengers, as well as certain Qantas, Emirates and oneworld statuses (see the website for more info).
Allows access to Singapore Airlines and other Star Alliance first and business class passengers, as well as those with gold status in Singapore Airlines and other Star Alliance frequent flyer programmes and flying on Star Alliance flights.
Available to passengers flying on Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, or passengers with Virgin Atlantic Gold status and flying on Virgin Atlantic flights.
The overnight accommodation facility for Terminal 3, with stays of at least 3 hours required.
Available for First and Business class passengers on any international flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline and for SkyTeam Elite Plus members regardless of class (only for departing and transfers, no arrivals). First Class passengers and their guest can enjoy a VIP area.
Four chefs teamed up to create the menu of light modern dishes and traditional British fare.
Classic British comfort food from celebrity chef and scientist Heston Blumenthal.
A coffee shop which also serves a range of snacks.
Sells a limited range of pre-packed sandwiches, salads and bottled drinks at a very good price.
Serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks, sandwiches and pastries.
An Irish bar, which sells a range of reasonably priced pub meals with your pint of Guinness.
Serves fresh, simple, seasonal sandwiches, soup, salad and cakes, bottled drinks and tea & fresh coffee to eat in or take away.
Serves a range of British and American food including decent breakfasts.
Sells a large range of pre-packed sandwiches, salads, cakes pastries and bottled drinks. Not cheap, but good quality and value, after all - it's not just food!
Serves a range French food and drink in a casual atmosphere.
Serves caviar, smoked salmon and seafood.
Sells a limited range of pre-packed sandwiches, salads and bottled drinks at a very good price.
Serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks, sandwiches and pastries.
British chain of sandwich shops.
formerly Bridge Bar
Serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks and Italian style sandwiches and pastries.
formerly Bridge Bar
Serves "pub" food. There are a couple of cask beers on tap and a selection of keg beers as well.
Serves caviar, smoked salmon and seafood.
Sells a limited range of pre-packed sandwiches, salads and bottled drinks at a very good price.
Serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks, sandwiches and pastries.
Wetherspoons pub.
Serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks and Italian style sandwiches and pastries. Has great views of the northern runway.
Sells a large range of pre-packed, sandwiches, salads, cakes pastries and bottled drinks. Not cheap, but good quality and value, after all - it's not just food!
An alternative restaurant with a very upbeat atmosphere and style. Serves food from around the world, including cooked breakfasts, curry dishes, pizza, sandwiches, fish and chips, salads, burgers, and grilled steak.
Serves fresh, simple, seasonal sandwiches, soup, salad and cakes, bottled drinks and tea & fresh coffee to eat in or take away.
Serves caviar, smoked salmon and seafood.
An airport restaurant from the 3 Michelin star celebrity chef based on the Boxwood Cafe. Serves a range of fine food tailored toward the needs of airport customers, such as "Foie gras and chicken liver parfait, celeriac remoulade, toasted country bread" as a starter, "Escalope of veal, lemon, capers and a nut brown butter" main and "Valhrona chocolate fondue with banana, marshmallows and waffle" dessert.
Serves great traditional British food and drink, including afternoon tea.
Mid-ranged business hotel next to Terminal 2
Mid-ranged business hotel next to Terminal 3.
4-star hotel next to Terminal 4.
4-star hotel next to Terminal 4.
Mid-ranged business hotel next to Terminal 4.
Budget hotel next to Terminal 4.
5-star hotel next to Terminal 5.
6 miles from the Heathrow Airport. It was built as a family home from the 14th century, and is made up of several buildings - including an old school house and an iconic white mansion – featuring ornate architecture like grand white exterior pillars, barrel-vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. It provides 2 on-site restaurants and bars, a gym and pool.
The hotel near Heathrow Airport has a number of facilities including a restaurant, bar and health club.
Near to London Heathrow Airport and the M4. It also provides airport parking and business facilities.
Long stay parking. 3-star hotel for airport stopovers, hotel conferences near London or visiting Legoland and Windsor Castle.
Modern hotel with 895 rooms and a shuttle service to Heathrow Airport.
Formerly Jury's Inn, served by shuttle buses and often surprisingly cheap for a hotel in the location it is under the Hilton marque, with prices comparable to Premier Inn and Travelodge if booked in advance (between £48 and £76 per night for a double room). Hatton Cross Tube station is nearby, one station away from Heathrow T2&3 on the Piccadilly Line (£1.50 single fare if paying using contactless or Oyster).
Airport hotel with a British restaurant, 7 meeting rooms, and parking.
Directly connected to Terminal 4 by a (very long and somewhat serpentine) walkway. One of the major hotel chains in the UK, this one is pretty typical Premier Inn fare - comfortable, affordable, functional and blandly international. Has a pub-style restaurant on site, with buffet and cooked breakfasts available. Usually has the most affordable rates for a hotel directly linked to T4, without having to get a taxi or shuttle bus.
As it's such a difficult to understand and constantly changing place, Heathrow has a significant internal transport system so people can get around.
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