Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick

Introduction: The Copthorne Gatwick Hotel offers something more than most of the hotels serving the airport. Although its only just over 2 miles from the airport (closest top to the South terminal) the hotel is set in its own extensive grounds that cover more than 100 acres. The gardens of the hotel are scenic and landscaped with ducks in the pond right in front of the hotel. The building itself has a long history and was constructed from a 16 century farmhouse. Copthorne golf club is less than a mile from here. Other local attractions include Hawth Theatre (2.6 miles), Arctic Jungle Playcentre (2.8 miles), County Mall Shopping centre (2.9 miles), Crawley leisure park (3 miles) where you can spend some time bowling among other amenities there. Tilgate Park and its 400 acres of grounds, golf course and nature centre is 3.5 mile from the hotel. For somewhere the whole family can enjoy you might want to spend some time at Gatwick Zoo (4.9 miles), its on the small side but worth a visit.

Hotel:
The hotel is on a site that was once part of a farmhouse going right back to the 1500's so the grounds are steeped in history. Today the hotel is a small complex with the rooms being within a main building and further annexe.
Bedroom amenities at the Copthorne Gatwick include Temperature control, seating area, duvet on the bed, 220-240 voltage, direct dial telephone, modem port, radio, cable TV with pay movies (1 movie for free) and internet browser, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, hairdryer in bedroom and trouser press. Beds have a duvet.
Executive Club rooms come equipped with extras such as a jacuzzi spa bath, high speed internet access, iron and ironing board and a minibar.
To gain use of the club lounge upgrade to a contemporary Club room which all have an in-room safe and air-conditioning. The Club lounge serves a continental breakfast and refreshments throughout the day.
The hotels Presidential suite come with a four poster bed and is furnished in a traditional style in keeping with the history of the hotel along with a separate living area complete with a dining table. These rooms also have a jacuzzi spa bath.
Many of the hotel rooms have views over the hotel gardens/grounds. Features include original oak beams in some rooms.

Dining:
Library Bar: An informal bar serving hot and cold food and snacks alongside a full range of drinks. Serves Country House Afternoon Tea with dishes such as club sandwiches Chicken Caesar Salad. The bar also has a family lounge. Open 08.30 till 02.00 (weekends from 10.00).
Lion D' Or Restaurant: Haute cuisine. The restaurant is an AA 2 Rosettes award winner. The menu is traditional British. The restaurant itself has an intimate feel and serves some of the finest wines alongside your meal. Open: 19.00 till 22:00. Sunday and Bank Holidays closed.
The Brasserie restaurant: Buffet and a la carte. More casual dining that the Lin D' Or. Breakfast is both continental and Full English. Wide and varied menu which includes American, Cajun, Chinese,  French, Indian, Italian and Mexican cuisine. The restaurant provides and informal atmosphere. Open: Breakfast 06:00 till 10:30 (Sunday and bank holidays from 07.00), Lunch noon till 14.00, Dinner 18.30 till 21.30. Kids high chairs are provided.
White Swan Pub: The hotels Traditional feel bar with views out over the hotels pond. The pub also serves light meals and pub snacks. This part of the hotel was part of the original 16 century farmhouse and features an open fireplace. Open: noon till 23.00 (Sunday and bank holidays till 22.30).
There's also a conservatory where you can relax or meet friends.
The hotel also proudly hotels a licence to carry out weddings.

The hotel can provide meeting room facilities that can accommodate up to 200 guests along with secretarial services, while the hotels public areas all have a WIFI internet connection (charges apply).
Onsite is a leisure club where facilities include a well equipped gymnasium, squash courts, 16 meter indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and Jacuzzi. Within the hotel grounds you'll also find a tennis court.
The front reception is staffed 24 hours a day should you require assistance. WiFi is available in public areas. Porters and concierge service within hotel.
Hotel is handicap accessible except for the leisure club which is stairs access only.