Holiday Inn London Heathrow Ariel Hotel

Introduction: The Holiday Inn Heathrow Ariel Hotel is conveniently located for passengers flying into and out of Heathrow Airport. The hotel is located on the Bath Road, this is the main road running alongside the South side of the airport. Bath Road is also where most of the most popular Heathrow Hotels are situated. Just a few yards from the Hotel is the Heathrow Airport Bowling centre which includes a McDonalds restaurant onsite. Further along the bath Road to the East and within half a mile are two local pubs, the 'Wheatsheaf' and the 'White Hart'. Opposite the Holiday Inn Ariel is the entrance to the Southern perimeter road which gives internal access to all areas of the airport. This means road access to all terminals is very convenient from this location. For terminals 1,2 and 3 you turn right, for terminal 4 you turn left. Many of the car rental lots are located on the Southern Perimeter Road. A nearby attraction is Osterley Park House (3.6 miles), 300 acres of grounds and housing a collection of the works of architect Robert Adam. Heathrow's own visitor centre is less than half a mile away. 2 major UK attractions are conveniently accessed from this location, Thorpe Park (6 miles) and Legoland (9.2 miles), both West of the hotel.
Hotel:
All rooms are en-suite and have air-conditioning. Facilities include mini bars, Iron and Ironing Board, trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities, blackout curtains, cable TV with pay movies and games, alarm clock, coffee/tea maker, dataport on phone, desk with lamp, WIFI internet access, hairdryer, Separate Hanging Closet, voice mail. Windows are double glazed and can be opened. Room service is 24 hours.

Dining Options:
Onsite is the Junction restaurant located on the ground floor. This is a contemporary styled restaurant serving modern cuisine, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open to residents and non-residents.
The Lounge Bar is also located on the ground floor and shares a contemporary style.
For business needs the Ariel hotel offers the fully equipped, purpose built Academy Conference and Training Suite which offers a variety of conference packages and business services as well as 7 meeting rooms. The largest room can accommodate up to 50 delegates theatre style. All rooms are air conditioned.

There is also a business centre with computers and internet access.
The public areas of the hotel have WIFI internet access available.
Hotel services include a Cash Machine, Dry Cleaning Pickup and Laundry and Foreign Currency Exchange. Safety Deposit Box facilities are available at the front reception.

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PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 hotels under this same brand around the vicinity of the airport. Take extra care you tell your driver the exact address since two of them are on the Bath Road and two both have Sipson in their address.
The others are:
Holiday Inn Heathrow Bath Road
Holiday Inn Heathrow M4 Junction 4

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Shuttle: There is a shuttle bus (Heathrow hoppa No. H6 and H56) running between the airport (all terminals) and the hotel from 5.14 am until 23.08. Cost is £4 direct on day, £8 return
Within 120 yards is the Harlington Corner bus stop. From here you can take a free Local Heathrow bus to Terminal 5 (423). Buses from outside the hotel go to Terminals 1,2,3 Central Bus Station (105/111/140).
Parking: 103 spaces. open air. £8 per night while resident
Room Numbers: 184 / 4 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon

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Comment: The Ariel was actually the second major Heathrow hotel to built on the Bath Road in the 1960's. It was said its looks were influenced by the Royal Albert Hall giving it its circular appearance.
Air-conditioning installed in all bedrooms in spring 2007.