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HILTON's London Heathrow T4 hotel is a lesson in how to make airport hotels classy.
Here is everything you need to know about staying there.
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What it's like to stay at Hilton's London Heathrow T4 hotel
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The lobby is one of the most beautiful ones at an airport hotel
Where is the hotel?
The Hilton hotel is just outside of London Heathrow Airport, and attached to the T4 terminal by a covered walkway.
What is the hotel like?
Despite being an airport hotel, it is certainly one of the most beautiful ones I've stayed in.
The main lobby is full of light, with floor to ceiling windows stretching five floors high.
Whether you are leaving at sunrise or arriving at sunset, it is a gorgeous spot to stay before or after a flight.
What are the rooms like?
The rooms are simple but have all that you need.
Ranging from twins to to double and king sizes, there are also suites that have connecting doors for families.
Comfy beds and large desks with a 50-inch HDTV make up the main room, with dressing gowns and towels provided.
Leave the toiletries at home too, with Crabtree & Evelyn ones provided along with hairdryers in the en-suite bathrooms.
Rooms start from £139 a night.
What is there to eat and drink?
The hotel's OXBO restaurant shouldn't be missed if you need some breakfast or dinner.
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The Hilton hotel prides itself on growing many of their own ingredients, so expect some of their own herbs in the gin, or honey made from their 160,000 bees on-site.
I loved my rich duck lentil ragu which sent me into a food coma, as well as my breakfast pancakes the next morning drenched in the honey.
Kids have their own dedicated breakfast area too, with little pancakes, smoothies and potato rostis.
What else is there to do there?
The hotel has a gym that is open 24 hours, if you find yourself awake with jet lag at 3am.
For younger guests, there is the Bee Our Guest experience.
Kids can go on treasure hunts throughout the hotel, finding clues and wining prizes while learning about bees and their importance.
They can even buy the Hilton-exclusive book 'Daisy's Buzzing Adventure' from the hotel Market shop, or download a free ebook.
Is the hotel family-friendly?
Yes, there are family suites with connecting doors, as well as the Bee Our Guest experience for under 12s.
This includes the treasure hunt, as well as the kids breakfast corner.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
Yes, from accessible entrances and concierge desk, the lifts are also wheelchair accessible.
Some of the rooms have mobility features with 32" clear width doors and emergency pull cords.
Other features include adapted handle cutlery, larger print menus as well as alarm clocks with vibrating pads or strobe lights.
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