Evaluate: London Heathrow Marriott Resort

To wrap up the primary cease on my journey to Europe, I spent an evening on the London Heathrow Marriott Resort in anticipation of an early flight to Prague. I opted to remain on the airport so I may have a extra fulsome lounge expertise within the morning.

I managed to discover a lot of the resort’s amenities throughout my brief keep, together with the on-site restaurant, the Government Lounge, and the pool space. So far as an airport resort goes, it was pretty well-appointed.

Right here’s a evaluate of my keep and the property.

London Heathrow Marriott Resort – Reserving

As with the remainder of London, it’s laborious to discover a discount when staying at a resort. I used to be lucky to get a horny journey agent price on the resort, which I needed to monitor for and guide rapidly when it grew to become out there.

Common money charges for the London Heathrow Marriott Resort vary from £120–190 ($183–290 CAD), with a mean price of round £160 ($244 CAD). As all the time, final minute bookings or any time when the resort is busy will end in increased costs.

For bookings with Marriott Bonvoy factors, count on to pay between 30,000–40,000 factors per night time. Based mostly on our present valuation of 0.9 cents per level, there’s not a very compelling argument for a factors redemption.

In the event you occur to have a spare Free Night time Award out there that’s about to run out, you can redeem it for an evening right here. In any other case, you’ll be able to possible squeeze extra worth out of it at a higher-end resort.

London Heathrow Marriott Resort – Location

The London Heathrow Marriott Resort is conveniently situated only a few minutes away from Terminal 2, and about 10 minutes by automobile from Terminal 5.

There aren’t too many sights or places of curiosity round right here. There are a selection of different accommodations within the space, which is within the city of Harlington. 

Except for taking a taxi or ride-share from the airport, you’ll be able to entry the resort utilizing public transportation. You’ll have to take a mixture of the subway and buses, but it surely shouldn’t be too troublesome to type out.

London Heathrow Marriott Resort – Examine-in

I arrived on the resort within the early night, after having fun with a cask ale in Camden. I made a decision to make use of up the remainder of the credit on my Oyster card, and I discovered it comparatively simple to seek out the resort utilizing public transportation.

As I entered the resort, I discovered a large open-air foyer lounge that was bustling with exercise. Situated so near such a serious airport, I’m positive the resort is usually fairly busy.

The foyer lounge has a wide range of seating out there. The house blends into the bar space on the resort’s restaurant, Carluccio’s. 

After poking across the foyer lounge, I headed over to the check-in desks, that are situated simply to the left of the principle entrance. After a fast wait, I used to be welcomed up.

The workers member went over the assorted amenities out there on the resort, and confirmed my Platinum standing. They have been blissful to verify an improve to a Superior King Room, which is a step up from the base-level Deluxe Rooms, however beneath the Government Rooms, Junior Suites, and Ambassador Suite.

I didn’t hassle placing a lot effort into “suite-talking” this time, provided that my solo keep was fairly brief and the potential choices weren’t too intriguing. 

Wanting to go to the Government Lounge earlier than the night hors d’oeuvres service closed down, I rapidly headed as much as my room on the fifth flooring.

London Heathrow Marriott Resort – Superior King Room

The resort had a renovation that was accomplished in 2016. As you stroll by means of the hallways, you’ll discover a refreshed look in comparison with the older model of some Marriott accommodations, however not fairly as refreshed as lately renovated accommodations.

The Superior King Room had a easy format, with a lot of the room seen upon entry.

The king mattress occupies a lot of the house, with each studying lights and lamps situated on both aspect of the mattress.

Subsequent to the mattress and beside the window is a blue chaise longue, which had a wood writing desk.

On the alternative aspect of the mattress is a flat-screen TV, with a desk that was host to the espresso maker and different drinks to its left.

Shifting again in direction of the doorway, there’s an open closet with a baggage rack, a secure, a bathrobe, an ironing board, and an iron.

The toilet is small, however practical. The bathroom sits between the sink and the door, and the walk-in bathe takes up the whole thing of the again wall.

The bathe had massive, refillable bottles with shampoo, conditioner, and physique wash by This Works. You’ll additionally discover some single-use This Works amenity bottles subsequent to the sink, in addition to some cleaning soap.

Total, the room was totally practical for a brief keep near an airport. I didn’t wind up utilizing the desk, but it surely gave the impression to be a very good setup for getting some work performed in consolation.

The room was additionally very quiet, and I didn’t hear any spillover noise from the airport or the hallway. The room is provided with sound-proof home windows.

London Heathrow Marriott Resort – Government Lounge

Visitors with Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium, or Ambassador Elite standing, or anybody staying in a qualifying room, can take pleasure in entry to the Government Lounge.

The Government Lounge is situated on the principle flooring of the resort. It’s accessed with a key card after strolling by means of a small hallway adjoining to the elevators.

The lounge could also be accessed across the clock. Inside, you’ll discover a number of completely different seating areas.

Instantly upon entry, there’s a room with banquette seating, small tables, and fashionable eating chairs. On the textured wood-panelled wall, there’s a flat-screen TV. 

In the principle a part of the lounge, you’ll discover a combination of tables arrange for eating in pairs. There are additionally two high-top tables near the buffet space.

There’s a single Mac pc perched on a desk that capabilities as a enterprise centre. Ought to you’ll want to print any paperwork, there’s a printer close by.

Once I arrived on the Government Lounge, a lot of the night hors d’oeuvres service had been pecked away at. There have been some cheeses leftover, in addition to some desserts.

With out many choices left, I settled for some cheese and a pink velvet cake. 

Drinks are additionally included within the night hors d’oeuvres service. You’re free to assist your self to a wide range of smooth drinks, draft beer, pink and white wine, or one of many cocktails of the day.

The night lounge attendant was completely unbelievable. I loved a pleasant dialog with him after he combined me up a cocktail.

I got here again to the Government Lounge on the daybreak to take a look at the breakfast providing. I arrived proper when it opened up, so every part was recent and totally stocked.

The breakfast buffet included a wide range of pastries, waffles, bread, recent fruit, chilly cuts, sausages, bacon, baked beans, and scrambled eggs. For drinks, you’ll be able to assist your self to some juices, teas, or espresso from an computerized machine.

The breakfast choice was considerably better than the night hors d’oeuvres service. I needed to avoid wasting room for consuming on the airport, so I simply opted for a cappuccino and one thing small. 

London Heathrow Marriott Resort – Different Services

The London Heathrow Marriott Resort additionally hosts a health centre, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. The amenities, that are collectively known as the Leisure Membership, are situated on the resort’s floor flooring, with entry near the principle elevators.

The health centre is small, however there are fairly a number of machines packed into the house. Nearly all of the tools is for exercising, however there are additionally some power coaching machines.

I got here all the way down to the pool space very first thing within the morning to utilize the amenities. For me, there’s no higher solution to begin the day than by having a sit within the sauna, steam room, and scorching tub.

Whereas the health centre was bustling, I had the entire pool space to myself. 

Except for the Government Lounge, you’ll be able to dine within the resort’s fundamental restaurant Carluccio’s. There’s additionally a grab-and-go space, referred to as Carluccio’s To Go, the place you may get take-away objects.

I made a decision to pop by the restaurant to make use of up a $10 USD meals and beverage credit score that I selected as my welcome amenity. I used to be nonetheless fairly hungry after visiting the Government Lounge, since there wasn’t a lot there.

Carluccio’s is a big space that takes up a lot of the resort’s fundamental flooring. The official eating space is situated away from the foyer lounge, however the bar wraps round to the foyer space.

After glancing over the menu, I made a decision to order some calamari and a Peroni beer. The calamari was mild and tender, however in any other case extraordinary.

If you’ll want to purchase any final minute knick-knacks, there’s a reward store situated within the resort foyer.

The resort doesn’t provide a complimentary airport shuttle. Relatively, there’s an automatic kiosk within the foyer, and you may prepare for both a personal or shared shuttle with Resort E-shuttle utilizing the machine.

Rides to London Heathrow begin at £7 ($11 CAD), and the service gave the impression to be simple to guide.

I wound up taking transit to the airport, which was partly out of spite for there not being a shuttle, and partly as a result of I needed to make use of up the credit on my Oyster card. 

At first, I used to be baffled by the truth that an airport resort didn’t provide a shuttle. Once I checked to see what number of different accommodations provided a shuttle, I got here to understand that no different accommodations provide a shuttle service.

Apparently, the airport authorities have banned accommodations from working free shuttles. Relatively, passengers are inspired to make use of a paid service, such because the Resort Hoppa or the Resort E-shuttle.

There was once a free transit zone across the airport, however that was misplaced to the pandemic. It took me a number of further minutes to get to the airport utilizing public transportation, however I used to be blissful to have saved a number of {dollars} by doing so.

Conclusion

The London Heathrow Marriott Resort is a spacious resort with an on-site Government Lounge, restaurant, swimming pool, and health centre. Regardless of its proximity to the airport, the resort could be very quiet.

Whereas my keep on the resort was fairly brief, it was totally appropriate. I appreciated getting access to the Government Lounge as a Platinum Elite, which was a great place to loosen up in and revel in some complimentary meals and drinks.

Ought to I discover myself in want of an airport resort in London, I’ll possible give one other property a attempt. Whereas there’s nothing that’s stopping me from returning, I’d prefer to learn the way different accommodations within the space stack up in opposition to the London Heathrow Marriott Resort.