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#850200 by phantomtwin
01 Jul 2013, 20:16
Hi,
quick question I'm hoping some can assist me on?

I've an early flight out of T3 (BA) and am looking at doing an overnight the night before in the T5 Hilton.

What's the practicalities behind getting from T5 Hilton to T3 for a 7.30 European flight?

Any advice welcomed, I'm keen to stick to Hilton for a host of reasons.

thanks
Andrew
#850202 by mitchja
01 Jul 2013, 20:30
The easiest option would be a hopper bus from the Hilton straight to T3.

The T5 HIlton isn't actually linked to T5 like the Sofitel is and is only reached by hotel hopper busses or cabs.
#850204 by hazban
01 Jul 2013, 20:37
If you have not already booked the T4 Hilton is actually on the airport but still a bit of a slog to get to T3.
Have stayed at both and can recommend either one for comfort, facilities etc. the Hopper service is good and frequent, just make sure you get on the correct one!
#850205 by phantomtwin
01 Jul 2013, 20:42
thanks James and Hazban,

The Hotel hoppa looks ideal, any idea of journey time from Hilton T5 to T3 at 6. a.m.? :|

Did consider T4 Hilton but the T5 deal with parking is a steal, plus I'm Diamond Hilton so optimistic of am upgrade plus there's the lounge to while away the hours..

thanks guys

Andrew
#850208 by hazban
01 Jul 2013, 21:40
Think that the Hopper starts about 5am and runs every 30 mins, check with the hotel. I think that they also sell tickets. Journey time at that earl hour 'not long'!
You should get an upgrade, I always do, but you might be to early to enjoy a breakfast .
Lounge is ok, reasonable snacks, drinks etc in the evening. A very nice start to your trip. Enjoy. y)
#851220 by simonallardice
11 Jul 2013, 20:01
phantomtwin wrote:thanks James and Hazban,

The Hotel hoppa looks ideal, any idea of journey time from Hilton T5 to T3 at 6. a.m.? :|

Did consider T4 Hilton but the T5 deal with parking is a steal, plus I'm Diamond Hilton so optimistic of am upgrade plus there's the lounge to while away the hours..

thanks guys

Andrew


There's a lounge at the T4 Hilton too, honestly though, the T5 is way nicer IMHO. Wouldn't worry too much about journey time, about 15 mins.
#851233 by pjh
11 Jul 2013, 23:47
hazban wrote:You should get an upgrade, I always do, but you might be to early to enjoy a breakfast .
Lounge is ok, reasonable snacks, drinks etc in the evening. A very nice start to your trip. Enjoy. y)


Who gives a monkey's about a room upgrade particularly for one night at an airport hotel? Diamond = Lounge = Happiness. End of. :D

Enjoy!
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