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.
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
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
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.