well not quite but it sounds good 
following on from the arrivals thread ,it became apparent that the Sofitel at LGW had been removed from the Priority Pass schem. This was a great shame as it was a perfect arrivals lounge for those of us who use LGW and then go off to work the same day.
So anyway I emailed the hotel direct and had the following reply.
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Dear Mr Ide,
Thank you for your email enquiring about our Lounge membership programme at the Sofitel London Gatwick.
In order to assess what kind of membership might best serve your interest it would be helpful to know the frequency with which you would like to use the facilities here.
For the occasional visit, we can probably extend our day pass tariff at a rate of £25 per person. We also offer tailor made multi-visit passes and multi-months memberships subject to requirement and availability. Any lounge user is required to present a valid boarding pass for either inbound or onward travel on the same day.
There is no need to book in advance. For your information our opening hours are 5am-1pm, and you will have full use of all the lounge facilities, including a gym, shower rooms, business lounge and continental breakfast. Last admission is normally at 12:00.
For your further information, if you are a Diners Club Card Member you have complimentary access to the Lounge, subject to a valid boarding pass and the Diners Club Card being presented. Similarly, British Airways offer access to the facility as part of the service extended to their transatlantic First and Club World passengers.
If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you again at the Sofitel.
Kind regards,
Matthew
Matthew Lindenfelser
Lounge Manager
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to which i wrote back asking
Thank you for your reply. The extended day pass will be more than acceptable and I appreciate your offer.
I belong to a group that is exclusively for Virgin Atlantic travellers, many who of whom use Gatwick.
Would you be willing to extend them the same courtesy? If so I will make sure they are aware of your offer.
(ok slight bit of BS there but....)
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and got
Yes, we could offer the same service to your colleagues and associates, please feel free to circulate this offer to them.
On that note, it would be much appreciated if any larger groups (say 5+) could inform us of their travel arrangements by email prior to arrival.
Kind regards,
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So if anyone now wants an arrival lounge at LGW there you go. I can confirm its a really nice area, clean showers, pressing service, decent food, free wifi and very friendly staff.
I didnt press a v-flyer corportae deal but if any of the mods want to do so go for it.
hope this helps fellow v-flyers.................
just dont forget your BPs !!!!!!!!!!!!! y)
following on from the arrivals thread ,it became apparent that the Sofitel at LGW had been removed from the Priority Pass schem. This was a great shame as it was a perfect arrivals lounge for those of us who use LGW and then go off to work the same day.
So anyway I emailed the hotel direct and had the following reply.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Mr Ide,
Thank you for your email enquiring about our Lounge membership programme at the Sofitel London Gatwick.
In order to assess what kind of membership might best serve your interest it would be helpful to know the frequency with which you would like to use the facilities here.
For the occasional visit, we can probably extend our day pass tariff at a rate of £25 per person. We also offer tailor made multi-visit passes and multi-months memberships subject to requirement and availability. Any lounge user is required to present a valid boarding pass for either inbound or onward travel on the same day.
There is no need to book in advance. For your information our opening hours are 5am-1pm, and you will have full use of all the lounge facilities, including a gym, shower rooms, business lounge and continental breakfast. Last admission is normally at 12:00.
For your further information, if you are a Diners Club Card Member you have complimentary access to the Lounge, subject to a valid boarding pass and the Diners Club Card being presented. Similarly, British Airways offer access to the facility as part of the service extended to their transatlantic First and Club World passengers.
If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you again at the Sofitel.
Kind regards,
Matthew
Matthew Lindenfelser
Lounge Manager
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to which i wrote back asking
Thank you for your reply. The extended day pass will be more than acceptable and I appreciate your offer.
I belong to a group that is exclusively for Virgin Atlantic travellers, many who of whom use Gatwick.
Would you be willing to extend them the same courtesy? If so I will make sure they are aware of your offer.
(ok slight bit of BS there but....)
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and got
Yes, we could offer the same service to your colleagues and associates, please feel free to circulate this offer to them.
On that note, it would be much appreciated if any larger groups (say 5+) could inform us of their travel arrangements by email prior to arrival.
Kind regards,
----------------------------------------------------------
So if anyone now wants an arrival lounge at LGW there you go. I can confirm its a really nice area, clean showers, pressing service, decent food, free wifi and very friendly staff.
I didnt press a v-flyer corportae deal but if any of the mods want to do so go for it.
hope this helps fellow v-flyers.................
just dont forget your BPs !!!!!!!!!!!!! y)
