To wrap up the primary cease on my journey to Europe, I spent an evening on the London Heathrow Marriott Lodge in anticipation of an early flight to Prague. I opted to remain on the airport so I may have a extra fulsome lounge expertise within the morning.

I managed to discover a lot of the lodge’s services throughout my brief keep, together with the on-site restaurant, the Government Lounge, and the pool space. So far as an airport lodge goes, it was pretty well-appointed.

Right here’s a evaluation of my keep and the property.

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Reserving

As with the remainder of London, it’s arduous to discover a cut price when staying at a lodge. I used to be lucky to get a pretty journey agent fee on the lodge, which I needed to monitor for and e book shortly when it grew to become out there.

Common money charges for the London Heathrow Marriott Lodge vary from £120–190 ($183–290 CAD), with a mean fee of round £160 ($244 CAD). As all the time, final minute bookings or any time when the lodge is busy will end in larger costs.

For bookings with Marriott Bonvoy factors, count on to pay between 30,000–40,000 factors per night time. Based mostly on our present valuation of 0.9 cents per level, there’s not a very compelling argument for a factors redemption.

For those who occur to have a spare Free Night time Award out there that’s about to run out, you would redeem it for an evening right here. In any other case, you may probably squeeze extra worth out of it at a higher-end lodge.

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Location

The London Heathrow Marriott Lodge is conveniently positioned just some minutes away from Terminal 2, and about 10 minutes by automotive from Terminal 5.

There aren’t too many sights or areas of curiosity round right here. There are a selection of different lodges within the space, which is within the city of Harlington. 

Other than taking a taxi or ride-share from the airport, you may entry the lodge utilizing public transportation. You’ll have to take a mixture of the subway and buses, nevertheless it shouldn’t be too tough to kind out.

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Test-in

I arrived on the lodge within the early night, after having fun with a cask ale in Camden. I made a decision to make use of up the remainder of the credit on my Oyster card, and I discovered it comparatively straightforward to seek out the lodge utilizing public transportation.

As I entered the lodge, I discovered an enormous open-air foyer lounge that was bustling with exercise. Positioned so near such a serious airport, I’m certain the lodge is usually fairly busy.

The foyer lounge has a wide range of seating out there. The house blends into the bar space on the lodge’s restaurant, Carluccio’s. 

After poking across the foyer lounge, I headed over to the check-in desks, that are positioned simply to the left of the primary entrance. After a fast wait, I used to be welcomed up.

The employees member went over the assorted services out there on the lodge, and confirmed my Platinum standing. They had been pleased to substantiate an improve to a Superior King Room, which is a step up from the base-level Deluxe Rooms, however under the Government Rooms, Junior Suites, and Ambassador Suite.

I didn’t trouble placing a lot effort into “suite-talking” this time, provided that my solo keep was fairly brief and the potential choices weren’t too intriguing. 

Wanting to move to the Government Lounge earlier than the night hors d’oeuvres service closed down, I shortly headed as much as my room on the fifth flooring.

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Superior King Room

The lodge had a renovation that was accomplished in 2016. As you stroll by the hallways, you’ll discover a refreshed look in comparison with the older fashion of some Marriott lodges, however not fairly as refreshed as lately renovated lodges.

The Superior King Room had a easy structure, with a lot of the room seen upon entry.

The king mattress occupies a lot of the house, with each studying lights and lamps positioned on both facet of the mattress.

Subsequent to the mattress and beside the window is a blue chaise longue, which had a wood writing desk.

On the other facet of the mattress is a flat-screen TV, with a desk that was host to the espresso maker and different drinks to its left.

Transferring again in direction of the doorway, there’s an open closet with a baggage rack, a protected, a bathrobe, an ironing board, and an iron.

The lavatory is small, however practical. The bathroom sits between the sink and the door, and the walk-in bathe takes up the whole thing of the again wall.

The bathe had massive, refillable bottles with shampoo, conditioner, and physique wash by This Works. You’ll additionally discover some single-use This Works amenity bottles subsequent to the sink, in addition to some cleaning soap.

Total, the room was solely practical for a brief keep near an airport. I didn’t wind up utilizing the desk, nevertheless it seemed to be a great setup for getting some work completed in consolation.

The room was additionally very quiet, and I didn’t hear any spillover noise from the airport or the hallway. The room is provided with sound-proof home windows.

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Government Lounge

Visitors with Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium, or Ambassador Elite standing, or anybody staying in a qualifying room, can get pleasure from entry to the Government Lounge.

The Government Lounge is positioned on the primary flooring of the lodge. It’s accessed with a key card after strolling by a small hallway adjoining to the elevators.

The lounge could also be accessed across the clock. Inside, you’ll discover a number of totally different seating areas.

Instantly upon entry, there’s a room with banquette seating, small tables, and trendy eating chairs. On the textured wood-panelled wall, there’s a flat-screen TV. 

In the primary a part of the lounge, you’ll discover a combination of tables arrange for eating in pairs. There are additionally two high-top tables near the buffet space.

There’s a single Mac pc perched on a desk that capabilities as a enterprise centre. Ought to you must print any paperwork, there’s a printer close by.

Once I arrived on the Government Lounge, a lot of the night hors d’oeuvres service had been pecked away at. There have been some cheeses leftover, in addition to some desserts.

With out many choices left, I settled for some cheese and a purple velvet cake. 

Drinks are additionally included within the night hors d’oeuvres service. You’re free to assist your self to a wide range of smooth drinks, draft beer, purple and white wine, or one of many cocktails of the day.

The night lounge attendant was completely improbable. I loved a pleasant dialog with him after he blended me up a cocktail.

I got here again to the Government Lounge on the morning time to take a look at the breakfast providing. I arrived proper when it opened up, so all the pieces was recent and totally stocked.

The breakfast buffet included a wide range of pastries, waffles, bread, recent fruit, chilly cuts, sausages, bacon, baked beans, and scrambled eggs. For drinks, you may assist your self to some juices, teas, or espresso from an computerized machine.

The breakfast choice was considerably larger than the night hors d’oeuvres service. I wished to avoid wasting room for consuming on the airport, so I simply opted for a cappuccino and one thing small. 

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Different Services

The London Heathrow Marriott Lodge additionally hosts a health centre, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. The services, that are collectively known as the Leisure Membership, are positioned on the lodge’s floor flooring, with entry near the primary elevators.

The health centre is small, however there are fairly a number of machines packed into the house. The vast majority of the tools is for exercising, however there are additionally some energy coaching machines.

I got here all the way down to the pool space very first thing within the morning to utilize the services. For me, there’s no higher solution to begin the day than by having a sit within the sauna, steam room, and scorching tub.

Whereas the health centre was bustling, I had the entire pool space to myself. 

Other than the Government Lounge, you may dine within the lodge’s most important restaurant Carluccio’s. There’s additionally a grab-and-go space, known as Carluccio’s To Go, the place you will get take-away gadgets.

I made a decision to pop by the restaurant to make use of up a $10 USD meals and beverage credit score that I selected as my welcome amenity. I used to be nonetheless fairly hungry after visiting the Government Lounge, since there wasn’t a lot there.

Carluccio’s is a big space that takes up a lot of the lodge’s most important flooring. The official eating space is positioned away from the foyer lounge, however the bar wraps round to the foyer space.

After glancing over the menu, I made a decision to order some calamari and a Peroni beer. The calamari was mild and tender, however in any other case unusual.

If you must purchase any final minute knick-knacks, there’s a reward store positioned within the lodge foyer.

The lodge doesn’t provide a complimentary airport shuttle. Moderately, there’s an automatic kiosk within the foyer, and you’ll organize for both a personal or shared shuttle with Lodge E-shuttle utilizing the machine.

Rides to London Heathrow begin at £7 ($11 CAD), and the service seemed to be straightforward to e book.

I wound up taking transit to the airport, which was partly out of spite for there not being a shuttle, and partly as a result of I wished to make use of up the credit on my Oyster card. 

At first, I used to be baffled by the truth that an airport lodge didn’t provide a shuttle. Once I checked to see what number of different lodges supplied a shuttle, I got here to comprehend that no different lodges provide a shuttle service.

Apparently, the airport authorities have banned lodges from working free shuttles. Moderately, passengers are inspired to make use of a paid service, such because the Lodge Hoppa or the Lodge E-shuttle.

There was a free transit zone across the airport, however that was misplaced to the pandemic. It took me a number of further minutes to get to the airport utilizing public transportation, however I used to be pleased to have saved a number of {dollars} by doing so.

Conclusion

The London Heathrow Marriott Lodge is a spacious lodge with an on-site Government Lounge, restaurant, swimming pool, and health centre. Regardless of its proximity to the airport, the lodge could be very quiet.

Whereas my keep on the lodge was fairly brief, it was solely appropriate. I appreciated gaining access to the Government Lounge as a Platinum Elite, which was a great spot to chill out in and revel in some complimentary meals and drinks.

Ought to I discover myself in want of an airport lodge in London, I’ll probably give one other property a attempt. Whereas there’s nothing that’s stopping me from returning, I’d prefer to learn how different lodges within the space stack up towards the London Heathrow Marriott Lodge.