Hotel in Detail:
Parking packages are available at this hotel and can be found when checking the rates via the above link.Room facilities at the Ibis Gatwick include en-suite facilities, air cooling, remote control Pay TV, sound proofing, direct dial phone, wake up call, coffee tea maker, desk and radio. All Rooms feature triple glazing and an air cooling system and free WiFi internet access. 10 rooms are suitable for wheelchair users. Rooms at the rear and on top floors have views over surrounding countryside.
The Ibis Gatwick hotel also has a bar and restaurant (in lobby area on ground floor) with 24/7 snack service and a breakfast buffet from 6am till 10am on weekdays and until 11am on weekends and bank holidays. For those passengers catching extra early flights a take-away breakfast is available from 04.00 until 08.00. The cafe serves a varied menu that includes tapas, pasta, piazzas and grilled meats. There's an independent restaurant within 200 yards of the hotel.
The reception is manned 24 hours a day. Complimentary WIFI internet connectivity is available from within the hotel. The hotel has features a car rental desk. Hotel has a lift and provides luggage storage and safety deposit box facilities. The Ibis is air-conditioned and all areas are non-smoking.
Hotel Vicinity:
Nearest: Railway Station: Crawley 1.7 miles (2.7 km), Motorway: M23 Junction 10 2 miles (3.2 km).The Ibis Gatwick was built in 2000. Around 12 minutes from Gatwick North terminal and around 5 minutes from Crawley town centre (20 minutes walk) depending on traffic. Close to the Junction with the M23 (1.9 miles) which gives access to the M25 orbital motorway (8.5 miles) which encircles London. Just 1.1 miles from Crawley Leisure Centre which offers cinemas and bowling amongst other facilities. 1.9 miles to Crawley Museum with exhibits on Archaeology, Costume and Textiles, Science and Technology and Social History. Nearby attractions include Tilgate Park (2.8 miles), Copthrone Golf Club (3.3 miles) and Lingfield racecourse (8.2 miles). Also close by are Oxford Academy Aviation training centre (0.2 miles), Alteon training centre (0.3 miles) and the Manor Royal Industrial Estate (0.8 miles). Three Bridges Railway Station can get you to Victoria in central London in 40 to 50 minutes and to the International Eurostar Terminal at St Pancras in 70 to 80 minutes. Using the Gatwick Express from the Airport station can get you to Victoria in 30 minutes.
Directions: From Gatwick North terminal follow signs for A23/Brighton. Hotel is on left.
Shuttle Service: Yes. Gatwick Airport/Minibus running 05.00 till 23.30 from and to the Airport (both terminals) every half an hour (charges apply). The drive takes around 7 minutes depending on traffic.
Also served by the Metrobus 100 route.
Bedroom Numbers: 141
Check-in: 12.00 noon
Check-out: 12.00 noon
This hotel has averaged a score of 4 out of 5 by 4426 past guests
>>>Booking.com (average customer rating 4 out of 5 from 1931 reviews)
>>>Tripadvisor (ranked 16 of 29 for Hotels in Crawley and rated 4 out of 5 from 2495 reviews)
Parking:
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.Internet:
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.Pets:
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.Compared to other London hotels: This hotel has been rated 80% by past guests. The London average is 79% and the average for 2 star hotels is 70%. Therefore this hotel is well above average for its sector (star rating) and for London as a whole. Ibis Hotels across the chain average 79% so this hotel is just above the average rating for Ibis hotels.
Compared to surrounding hotels: The hotels rating of 80% is 3% above the 77% average guest rating for the area around Gatwick. This means the hotel is just above the average rating for the area.
Milesfaster ranking: 454th from 865 London hotels, 8th of 16 Ibis Hotels, 20th of 38 Gatwick hotels, and 11th of 71 two star rated hotels.
History: Purchased by Hotel developer and operator Starboard Hotels in May 2015.