Hotel in Detail:
Distance From Gatwick airport south terminal: 3.6 miles (6.7 km)The Britannia Lodge Gatwick is actually located within the same grounds as its sister hotel the Europa Gatwick, and both are under the same Britannia brand. This means that guests to the lodge have access to the facilities of the larger Europa Hotel which means an indoor 25 meter swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym and beauty spa. You can also dine at the larger hotels restaurant facilities which takes in a dedicated restaurant and separate lounge bar.
Bedrooms at the lodge are cheaper than the main hotel and come with en-suite bathroom, trouser press, flat screen television, hairdryer, phone and tea and coffee making facilities. A bedroom suitable for those with disabilities is located on the ground floor.
There is a 24 hour reception actually within the lodge and a lift for 2nd floor access (as there are only two floors).
Hotel Vicinity:
Nearest: Railway Station: Three Bridges 1.1 miles (1.8 km), Motorway: M23 Junction 10a 0. 1 miles (0.2 km).Once the building (Gatwick Lodge) was the staff quarters but has since been converted to prove an annexe to the main hotel. Used by guests as a convenient overnight place to stay while transferring through Gatwick Airport which is only 10-15 minutes way by car/taxi. This is an easy journey as the M23 is almost adjacent and links with the airport grounds (the hotel is not actually on the flight path).
If you are considering this hotel also take a look at its sister hotel the Britannia Europa Gatwick which is adjacent.
Shuttle:
Bus which takes 10 minutes to the airport terminals, runs 24 hrs (Every 45 minutes (peak) & Every 60 minutes (off peak)). “£5.00 (per adult return)” £2.50 (per child return) Under 4's freeParking: available onsite.
Bedroom Numbers: 34 / 2 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
This hotel has averaged a score of 2 out of 5 by 120 past guests
>>>Tripadvisor (ranked 17 of 18 for B&Bs / inns in Crawley and rated 2 out of 5 from 120 reviews)
More hotels from this chain
Maybe your first and only choice is the Britannia chain your next best options are:
Britannia Europa Gatwick Hotel: is 58 yards (53 metres) away, has a guest satisfaction score of 51% and rates start from about £42.
Airport Inn Gatwick: is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) from here, earns a customer rating of 66% and base rates begin at about £62.
Russ Hill Hotel: 5.1 miles (8.3 km), rated at 52% and with rates from around £42.
Compared to other London hotels: This hotel has been rated 40% by past guests. The London average is 79% and the average for 3 star hotels is 66%. Therefore this hotel is below average for its sector (star rating) . Britannia Hotels across the chain average 55% so this hotel is below the average guest rating for Britannia hotels.
Compared to surrounding hotels: The hotels rating of 40% is 37% below the 77% average guest rating for the area around Gatwick. Therefore compared to hotels around the airport its rating is well below average.
Milesfaster ranking: 863rd from 865 London hotels, 6th of 6 Britannia Hotels, 38th of 38 Gatwick hotels, and 319th of 321 three star rated hotels.
Another to Consider:
Another hotel that is much like the Britannia Gatwick Lodge and not too far
(1.3 miles, 2.0 km) would be the 3 star Holiday Inn Express Gatwick Crawley,
where prices begin from around £58 and which has a 78% guest satisfaction rating.
Why not choose a hotel with a higher customer satisfaction score? If that is what your after then the 4 Star Arora Hotel Gatwick/Crawley is potentially a good choice for you being 1.2 miles (2.0 km) from the Britannia Gatwick Lodge. A highly rated hotel with a guest score of 87%.