'cheap' hotels for Gatwick? v early check in..

katejo

PompeyPete wrote: »

Used to be my choice too, but North Terminal Premier Inn is far more convenient.

I have stayed at both Premier Inn and Travelodge but when there is a £30 to £40 price difference I stick with Travelodge.

PompeyPete

katejo wrote: »

I have stayed at both Premier Inn and Travelodge but when there is a £30 to £40 price difference I stick with Travelodge.

So did we, and quite liked Central Travelodge.

This'll be our 4th time at North Terminal Premier Inn. Previously we've got a £39 non-refundable offer online. So I was chuffed to get £29.50 this time.

We normally check-in at about 1500, dump our gear, and get the shuttle-train back to South Terminal. Then get the main-line train to Horley [1 stop @ £2.60 return] and have a meal and a couple of pints at the Jack Fairman [Wetherspoons].

But this time as we've got such a good deal on the accommodation we're eating in the Premier Inn and giving their dinner and breakfast deal a go.

PompeyPete

katejo wrote: »

Surprised you got that quote. I have stayed there several times but have never got below about £49. Last time I looked it was about £75.

Just about to make another non-refundable booking for 1 February @ £34.50.

katejo

PompeyPete wrote: »

Just about to make another non-refundable booking for 1 February @ £34.50.

I am about to check their prices again. I am choosing between flying from Gatwick or Luton in September. I usually do the non refundable and risk it if the price is below £35 to £45.

Doshwaster

PompeyPete wrote: »

We normally check-in at about 1500, dump our gear, and get the shuttle-train back to South Terminal. Then get the main-line train to Horley [1 stop @ £2.60 return] and have a meal and a couple of pints at the Jack Fairman [Wetherspoons].

That's a good option but I prefer to head 2 stops the other way into Crawley where there are more food and drink choices including a Wetherspoons.

PompeyPete

Doshwaster wrote: »

That's a good option but I prefer to head 2 stops the other way into Crawley where there are more food and drink choices including a Wetherspoons.

Done that as well.;) Crawley sounds a bit creepy, but has quite an olde worlde feel about it providing you can find it.