An honest review of the £59 Heathrow Airport hotel — and if it’s better to get an Uber instead

The location is a bit of a catch (Picture: ABACApress/Filip Gierlinski)

Staying at a hotel the night before a flight is a great idea.

You get more sleep, avoid the stressful journey to the airport, and there’s minimal risk of missing your flight.

But not all airport hotels are created equal.

According to Which?, the best airport hotel chain for 2026 is DoubleTree by Hilton. The consumer champion cited the warm cookie you’re handed on arrival, and the fact you can get room service at 2am, for it’s first place position.

These perks come with...