Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Hotels & Parking
Terminal 5 at Heathrow has won the Skytrax World Airport Awards five years in a row. It's the newest of Heathrow's terminals and is the main hub for British Airways and Iberia flights, though several of the hotels below also serve other Heathrow terminals - each listing below states which terminals it's best suited for.
If you're flying from Heathrow Terminal 5, you may wish to make your trip seamless by booking hotel and parking in advance. Nearby Heathrow hotels will offer discounts for those who stay with them, meaning you can park in safety and save a few pounds in the process.
We’ve collected the best hotel and parking packages for Heathrow Terminal 5 to make sure you find the best hotel for the best price.
Hotel Distance to Airport Parking Options 
More Information 10 Minutes 8 £175.00 
More Information 10 Minutes 5 £201.70 
More Information 10 Minutes 8 £203.17 
More Information 10 Minutes 10 £219.56 
15 Minutes 4 £231.38 
More Information 15 Minutes 7 £232.41 
More Information 10 Minutes 8 £317.09
Hotels Closest to Heathrow Terminal 5
While off-airport hotels may not be as close to T5 as on-airport establishments, they are still close to the airport, meaning you’re just a short drive or transfer away from the check-in desks. Here are some of the closest hotels to Heathrow Terminal 5:
| Hotel | Distance to Airport | Also serves |
|---|---|---|
| Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 | 10 minutes | T5 |
| Sheraton Hotel Heathrow | 10 minutes | T5 |
| Leonardo Hotel | 10 minutes | T5 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton | 10 minutes | T5 |
| Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow Terminal 5 | 15 minutes | T5 |
| Holiday Inn London Heathrow – Ariel | 10 minutes | T2, T3, T4, T5 |
*Prices are based on 1 night with 1 weeks parking. See full pricing in the table above.
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
The Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 is located just minutes away from Terminal 5 which is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to worry about missing their flight in the morning. The on-site secure hotel parking and Hoppa shuttle service means you don’t have to worry about your car whilst you’re away. The amenities available at the hotel will allow you to have a relaxing start to your getaway. With free WiFi, a secure safe, sound-proofed windows and tea and coffee making facilities, you can be sure that you’ll have everything you need. For any questions you may have, there’s a 24-hour reception and the hotel also features a restaurant, lounge area and terrace. For families, the hotel offers a kids menu and highchairs at the restaurant. Breakfast is also available from 6 am for a small extra charge.
Sheraton Skyline Hotel Heathrow
The Sheraton Skyline Hotel Heathrow caters for every kind of traveller, whether you’re flying with kids or like the gym and prefers a hotel with plenty of facilities. It’s only a few minutes away from Terminal 5 for people who don’t want to wake up early in the morning. There is a children's menu and highchairs available upon request, as well as nearby entertainment facilities to keep the little ones occupied. There’s also a swimming pool or a café to let your hair down. As well as a restaurant and bar, there’s also 24-hour room service. Each room comes with soundproofed windows, blackout curtains and a cot for those who need it. There’s also chargeable WiFi and a safe for personal belongings. The hotel comes with its own car park, but also makes use of Drivefly secure car park and the MBW Meet & Greet package.
Leonardo Hotel
The Leonardo Hotel provides not only an artistic-themed stay but also an incredibly relaxing one, complete with spa facilities, gift shop and gym, located only a 10 minute transfer away from terminal 5. This hotel provides free WiFi, a 24-hour reception service and flight information screens to help you stay connected. Soundproofed windows and blackout curtains add a final touch to this hotel. If you’re planning on driving, this hotel also makes use of the Drivefly carpark and the Meet & Greet service.
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow Terminal 5
The Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow Terminal 5 is located in an excellent position just 15 minutes’ drive to the airport terminal and has one of the highest ratings by APH customers. As with all Holiday Inn’s, they are a great option for families, as kids eat free and stay free. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, free WiFi and on-site gym facilities. Tratts pizza and pasta restaurant is also located on-site and serves classic Italian food, perfect for families or couples. The Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow Terminal 5 is available to book together with either Meet & Greet or Park & Ride parking packages.
Holiday Inn London Heathrow - Ariel
The Holiday Inn London Heathrow – Ariel is a strong all-rounder for travellers using any of Heathrow’s terminals, including T2, T3, T4 and T5 – making it a flexible choice if your party is flying from different terminals or you’re unsure which one applies. It’s fully equipped with family-friendly amenities: a 24-hour reception desk, free WiFi, and versatile rooms for guests with disability requirements. The restaurant serves breakfast from 06:00 until dinner ends at 22:00, while the lounge bar runs a 24-hour service. Children under 16 stay free, and those under 12 can eat from selected kids-eat-free menus. The hotel operates several parking packages including Meet & Greet, Drivefly and its own car park.
Other Hotels Near to Heathrow Terminal 5
A little further from the airport terminal, off-site hotels are often a great choice. They allow you to relax the evening before your trip and dramatically cut down the travelling time on the day of your flight. Most off-site airport hotels are within a 10-15 minute drive to the airport and can also be booked with a car parking package which usually offers free transfers to the terminal. Here is a selection of airport hotels near to Heathrow Terminal 5:
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
Guests highly rate the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow, and it’s no wonder when you consider the exemplary level of service it offers. The Radisson Blu Edwardian has parking packages with the Drivefly Park & Ride service for Terminal 5, which is only 15-20-minutes away from the terminal via the transfer service. Its Steak and Lobster Restaurant provides an indulgent range of meals, while the Bijou Bar offers guests a touch of glamour with their drinks and has its own menu, perfect if you’re looking for a light meal before bed. You’ll also find Indian cuisine at the Annayu, for those who prefer some spice. Its rooms are modern and sophisticated, with 24-hour room service, a safe for personal belongings, blackout curtains and free WiFi.
Hilton Garden Inn
The Hilton Garden Inn is a favourite with customers, located just 15 minutes away from Terminal 5. It has free WiFi throughout its premises, 24-hour reception service and a place to refuel your car after a long journey. Tired drivers will appreciate their café, and busy families will enjoy their kids’ menu and the availability of highchairs for younger diners. Not only that, but kids eat free from their selected children’s menu. They have delicious items such as waffles on the breakfast menu, which is served from 06:00. For those who wish to keep an eye on their schedule, there are also flight information screens, and there are laundry and baggage storage facilities. This hotel makes use of Drivefly’s T5 service, and the Heathrow Hoppa transfer bus, from £5 per person.
DoubleTree by Hilton Heathrow Airport
Situated just outside Heathrow airport’s premises, the Hilton’s DoubleTree hotel at Heathrow Airport offers 4-star service with a contemporary feel. It’s located just 15 minutes away by transfer to Terminal 5. They provide a concierge for guest’s needs and a 24-hour gym for those who want to get active after a day of travelling. The Touchdown Restaurant serves dinner until 22:30 (22:00 on Sundays) and has a bar and lounge area to relax in. If you’re travelling with children, you’ll be happy to know that kids eat free and will be greeted with a cookie on arrival. Breakfast is served from 06:00 on weekdays and 07:00 on the weekends. Rooms come with sound-proofed windows, blackout curtains, en-suite bathrooms and plenty of charging points. This hotel also makes use of Drivefly’s T5 Park & Ride service, which is only a 15-20-minute transfer away from the check-in desks.
Parking at the hotel
If you’re planning on breaking up your long journey by spending the night at a hotel, then booking a parking package with your accommodation is the best way of saving some money. It can also eliminate the need for driving on the day of your flight, as hotels often use their own car park to accommodate guests’ vehicles while they're away.
Heathrow’s Holiday Inn London Heathrow - Ariel allows you to park in their car park for the entirety of your stay. You just park at the hotel overnight for a charge of £16 per vehicle. Your vehicle then remains at the hotel while you take the Heathrow Hoppa service on the day of your flight. You book this on the day of your arrival at the hotel’s reception desk, which comes with a small charge for the transfer service. When you return, you take the same Hoppa service back to the hotel to pick up your car.
If the hotel isn’t able to keep your car while you’re away, they may make use of a nearby secure car park. This allows you to make the most of the hotel’s parking package but park somewhere that is secure and just moments away from the check-in desks.
Off-Site Secured Parking
Many people will be familiar with this way of parking, as it’s common if you’re heading straight to the airport on the day of your flight. You simply drive to the airport but turn off to a well-signposted secure car park. From here, you’ll usually catch a transfer bus service to take you and your luggage to the terminal.
If you are staying at the Leonardo Hotel, for example, you will use an off-site secured car park with their hotel and parking package. On the day of your arrival, you park at the hotel and leave it there overnight for a small fee of £12. The next day, you drive to Drivefly’s Park & Ride car park for Terminal 5. You park and take the transfer bus service, which will take just 10-15-minutes to get you to the terminal. The buses run every 15-20-minutes and operate from 04:00-00:00. The same transfer service will take you to collect your car when you return.
Heathrow T5 has two main secure parking packages to choose from; it’s simply a matter of determining which one will most suit you on the day of your flight:
- Drivefly Park & Ride T5: Transfer time 15-20-minutes, frequency every 15-20-minutes, operates from 04:00–00:00.
- Good to Go Park & Ride Terminal 5: Transfer time 5-minutes, frequency of 5-10-minutes, 24-hour service.
Meet and Greet
For some travellers, convenience may mean being within transfer distance of the terminal. For others, being within a moment’s walk of the check-in desks is the ultimate stress-reducer. Meet and greet parking allows you to do this, by dropping your car off with a member of staff to park securely park your car for you whilst you check in.
If you choose to stay with the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow before your flight, you can make use of their Meet & Greet package. You simply park with the hotel overnight for a small fee of £16. The next day, you drive to T5, which is only 5-10 minutes away. You will find the MBW Meet & Greet team waiting for you, who will park your car securely while you get on with checking in.
Cheapest Heathrow Terminal 5 Hotel Deals
Getaways and special trips can be expensive enough without having to pay for parking spaces and hotel rooms. If you’re after a bargain, book your hotel and parking at Heathrow Airport T5 together as a package. Make sure you start your search well in advance of your trip, to get the best prices.
Compare current prices across all the hotels listed above to find the best combined deal for your dates – prices and availability change regularly, so the table at the top of this page always reflects the latest rates.
If the idea of bringing your vehicle with you seems like too much hassle, but you’d still prefer to stay in a hotel before your flight, the Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 offers competitive room-only rates. Check the listing above for current pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all these hotels serve Terminal 5, or other terminals too?
Most of the hotels on this page are positioned mainly for Terminal 5, but some – like the Holiday Inn London Heathrow – Ariel - also serve T2, T3 and T4. Check the “Also serves” column in the table above if you’re unsure which terminal a hotel is best suited to, especially if your party is flying from different terminals.
What’s the difference between Park & Ride and Meet & Greet at Heathrow T5?
With Park & Ride, you drive to a secure car park (such as Drivefly or Good to Go) and take a short transfer bus to the terminal. With Meet & Greet, you drive straight to the terminal drop-off point and hand your keys to a member of staff, who parks the car for you. Meet & Greet is generally faster on the day but tends to cost a little more than Park & Ride.
How do I get from my hotel to Heathrow Terminal 5?
This depends on your hotel and parking package. Most use either the Heathrow Hoppa shuttle bus, Drivefly Park & Ride, or Good to Go Park & Ride, with transfer times ranging from 5 to 20 minutes. Your booking confirmation will tell you exactly which transfer method applies to your chosen hotel.
What’s the cheapest way to book a hotel and parking package at T5?
Prices change regularly based on demand and how far in advance you book, so the best way to find the cheapest current option is to compare live prices in the table at the top of this page. Booking your hotel and parking together as a package is usually cheaper than booking them separately.
Can I book a hotel at Heathrow without parking?
Yes. If you don’t need parking, a room-only booking is available and is often the most cost-effective option if you’re being dropped off or collected by someone else.