Evaluate: London Heathrow Marriott Lodge

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 amenities throughout my quick 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 exhausting to discover a discount when staying at a lodge. I used to be lucky to get a pretty journey agent price on the lodge, which I needed to monitor for and ebook rapidly when it grew to become obtainable.

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

For bookings with Marriott Bonvoy factors, anticipate 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 obtainable that’s about to run out, you can 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 situated only a few 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. 

Apart from 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 troublesome to kind out.

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Examine-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 a large open-air foyer lounge that was bustling with exercise. Situated so near such a serious airport, I’m positive the lodge is usually fairly busy.

The foyer lounge has quite a lot of seating obtainable. 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 situated simply to the left of the principle entrance. After a fast wait, I used to be welcomed up.

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

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

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

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Superior King Room

The lodge had a renovation that was accomplished in 2016. As you stroll via the hallways, you’ll discover a refreshed look in comparison with the older type of some Marriott lodges, however not fairly as refreshed as not too long ago 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 situated on both facet of the mattress.

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

On the alternative 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.

Shifting again in the 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 purposeful. The bathroom sits between the sink and the door, and the walk-in bathe takes up everything 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 totally purposeful for a brief keep near an airport. I didn’t wind up utilizing the desk, nevertheless it seemed to be a superb setup for getting some work accomplished 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 supplied with sound-proof home windows.

London Heathrow Marriott Lodge – Government Lounge

Company 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 situated on the principle ground of the lodge. It’s accessed with a key card after strolling via a small hallway adjoining to the elevators.

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

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

In the principle 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 laptop perched on a desk that capabilities as a enterprise centre. Ought to it is advisable 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 crimson velvet cake. 

Drinks are additionally included within the night hors d’oeuvres service. You might be free to assist your self to quite a lot of delicate drinks, draft beer, crimson and white wine, or one of many cocktails of the day.

The night lounge attendant was completely unbelievable. 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 every little thing was recent and totally stocked.

The breakfast buffet included quite a lot 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 automated machine.

The breakfast choice was considerably larger than the night hors d’oeuvres service. I needed 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 Amenities

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

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

I got here right down to the pool space very first thing within the morning to utilize the amenities. For me, there’s no higher method 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. 

Apart from the Government Lounge, you may dine within the lodge’s primary restaurant Carluccio’s. There’s additionally a grab-and-go space, referred to 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 primary ground. The official eating space is situated 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 gentle and tender, however in any other case abnormal.

If it is advisable purchase any final minute knick-knacks, there’s a reward store situated within the lodge foyer.

The lodge doesn’t supply a complimentary airport shuttle. Quite, there’s an automatic kiosk within the foyer, and you’ll organize for both a non-public 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 ebook.

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 needed 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 supply a shuttle. Once I checked to see what number of different lodges supplied a shuttle, I got here to comprehend that no different lodges supply a shuttle service.

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

There was once a free transit zone across the airport, however that was misplaced to the pandemic. It took me a number of additional minutes to get to the airport utilizing public transportation, however I used to be completely satisfied 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 may be very quiet.

Whereas my keep on the lodge was fairly quick, it was totally appropriate. I appreciated accessing the Government Lounge as a Platinum Elite, which was a great place to calm down in and luxuriate 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 in opposition to the London Heathrow Marriott Lodge.