Hamster wrote:Sofitel from me too. Can works out as a good rate with included parking.
Stayed at the premier inn once, staff a bit odd (didn't seem confotable 2 men sharing a bed) and the bed was so uncomfortable! Had a terrible nights sleep. But for the price it wasn't worth complaining.
I had a similar experience with Premier Inn at Gatwick, a young man checking us in was a bit weird about the fact we'd booked a double room and insistently tried to offer us a twin room. I stood my ground but made a note of his name and when I got my follow up email asking for feedback, I named him and the issue and said he needs "diversity training" and they were lucky I didn't take extreme offence at his reactions. I never heard from them at all about the issue so have kind of avoided Premier Inn since then. v( v(
Back on topic, the Sofitel does look nice. Have stayed at the Arora as I know the chain and the standard is pretty good. I really love the Radisson Blu at Stansted so am thinking the LHR might be good, but if I can get the Sofitel at the right price for my trip in May then I'll give it a go. I wouldn't be willing to pay the rates showing at present for my dates, not for an airport hotel anyway.