YOU can’t get much closer to the plane than Bloc Hotel, which is perfect for passengers heading to London Gatwick this summer.
Here is everything you need to know from room options to prices.
Bloc Hotel is perfect for passengers with super early or late flights[/caption]
The hotel is right by the security area at London Gatwick[/caption]
Where is the hotel?
Bloc hotel is one of just two inside the London Gatwick’s South Terminal, found right by security.
What is the hotel like?
The hotel is nothing fancy, but it is clean and modern – and even better, quiet for when you need to get some sleep before an early flight.
What are the rooms like?
If you’re on a budget you can opt for the cheapest room, which has no windows.
But upgrade to Vista Plus for an amazing view overlooking the runways.
They’re compact but enough space, with a huge king-size bed and desk complete with a coffee machine and teabags.
Bathrooms might be a squeeze for some, with the showers right over the toilet, although the modern facilities means it doesn’t flood the rest of the room.
Towels and toiletries are complimentary in the bathroom, along with free bottles of water.
And make the most of the huge comfy beds complete with HD LED TVs and touchscreen controls for the lights, window blinds and temperatures.
Want a treat? Upgrade to the poshest room, the Runway suite with even better views and more space.
Rooms start from £96.
What is there to eat and drink there?
Being inside the airport terminal, the hotel only has rooms rather than a restaurant.
There is a coffee and tea station inside the room, with a communal hot water tap.
But just outside are a number of options including Giraffe and Wetherspoons, or a number of coffee shops for a lighter snack.
Just remember your card, as guests of Bloc get discounts up to 20 per cent.
What else is there to do there?
The hotel doesn’t have any other amenities, although they are hardly needed with most guests staying to catch some sleep for early or late night flights.
But make sure to apply for the free VIP membership to get a number of perks, the best being free fast pass at security.
Even during the busy 7am madness I had no queues. Early check in from 9am costs £40 while late check out to 2pm is £20.
Is the hotel family-friendly?
The hotel has its Aspire Family rooms which sleep up to two adults and two kids (thanks to two bunk beds).
Travel cots can also be requested .
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
There are a number of accessibility rooms on each floor, all of which can be accessed by lift.
Each bathroom has wheelchair accessible wet rooms and emergency cord switches.
Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here.
Pick a room with views of the runway to watch planes take off[/caption]
