Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport

The Hampton by Hilton is a modern hotel in a cube-like masonry building attached to the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport. It primarily attracts business and leisure travelers who need a place to sleep before a connecting flight. It has direct access to the North Terminal via walkways and a free monorail to ferry travelers to Gatwick's South Terminal. There is a Starbucks at the hotel's entrance and a cobalt blue wall with black and white photos of the city. The lobby is spacious and well-lit, with orange-hued lanterns and contemporary patterned carpeting. The dining room resembles a candy store, with its white glossy surfaces and brightly colored panels plus black leather chairs with exposed wood, red carpeting, and a TV. And the mirror-backed bar is all white, with bright pendant lights and a TV. But overall, nothing truly surprises at this typical Hampton outpost. 

The hotel connects directly to Gatwick Airport's North Terminal via a short walkway, with no need to exit the building. The North Terminal has limited shops and restaurants, but a free monorail takes guests to the busier South Terminal in just a few minutes. From here, guests can catch the Gatwick Express, which takes half an hour to reach London's Victoria Station; slower trains to London St Pancras and other destinations in Southwest England are also available. 

The 192 rooms at the Hampton by Hilton are modern but generic, with patterned carpets, sheer and blackout curtains, and blond wood furnishings. Small lap desks are provided for working or breakfast in bed, and the walls have a few black-and-white photos. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, kettles for coffee and tea, iron and ironing boards, mini-fridges, and safes. Bathrooms are snug and have white tile with black-tile accents. The sink countertops are marble and some rooms have shower/tub combos with glass partitions, but others just have walk-in showers. Hairdryers are also provided. 

This hotel has a restaurant for all-day dining, including a free, self-service breakfast and a bar. There's a small on-site Starbucks as well as a fitness center in the basement with modern cardio and weight equipment. There's also business center with free use of computers, fax, and copiers. Newspapers are free in the lobby. The hotel provides dry cleaning and laundry service, for a fee. Children under four stay free but although the hotel has cribs, no extra beds are provided. On-site parking is available, but it's expensive.