Hotels in London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is the sight of one of London's major airports, and indeed the second largest airport in the U.K, and as such there are a range of Gatwick hotels on offer to cater for different budgets. London Gatwick airport began life as a private airfield in the early 20th Century, and was gradually developed until 1953, when the government declared Gatwick London's second airport (after Heathrow) and serious development began.

These days, Gatwick airport is in fact the tenth busiest airport in the world, and in excess of 35 million passengers pass through the facility each year. As such, hotels in Gatwick are largely geared up to cater for travellers departing from and arriving at the airport, and so much of the Gatwick accommodation on offer is reasonably priced.

The popularity of the airport means that it is a good idea to book Gatwick hotels in advance if you are particular about the facilities you require during your stay; however, the number of hotels in Gatwick means that you are very unlikely to have trouble finding space in one of the Gatwick hotels at short notice. When you reserve a hotel room in Gatwick, it is important to make sure you know which of the two airport terminals that you will flying from. The North and South Terminals are both large, and it takes a while to get between the two � although this trip is not difficult, as there are both buses, and a small train linking the two sites.

Perhaps the easiest way to make sure you book Gatwick hotel that is close to the correct terminal is to contact the staff of the hotel in question, who will be well accustomed to dealing with such enquiries. Don't be put off taking Gatwick hotel deals for a facility near the wrong terminal, however, as the local transport network of buses and taxis is well geared up for making sure that you arrive in the correct place in good time to catch your flight.