Best Western London Heathrow Ariel Hotel

Convenient stopover with spectacular runway views. Less than a 10-minute drive from the airport, Best Western London Heathrow Ariel Hotel (formerly a Holiday Inn Hotel) provides the ideal stopover for holidaymakers and business travelers alike. This unique ring-shaped hotel - the first to be built at Heathrow - was opened by the Her Majesty The Queen in December 1960. There's short and long-stay onsite parking available with Park, Stay and Go options, and you can catch the Hoppa Bus airport shuttle service from outside the hotel. All our 184 modern air-conditioned rooms come with double glazing and blackout curtains to help you get a good night's sleep before your flight or meeting. They also have invigorating power showers, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and on-demand movies. Some rooms also come with runway views and our executive rooms have bathrobes, slippers, and Bluetooth sound systems. We have spaces for meetings and training sessions, and you can relax.

Opened in 1960 and known for its ring-shaped design, this hotel offers practical accommodation for business and contract teams near Heathrow. The property comprises 184 modern, air-conditioned rooms with double glazing; selected rooms feature runway views while executive rooms include bathrobes, slippers and Bluetooth sound systems. In-room amenities such as power showers, flat-screen TVs and on-demand movies support downtime, and complimentary Wi-Fi keeps teams connected. The hotel provides flexible short- and long-stay parking with Park, Stay and Go options and a Hoppa Bus stop immediately outside for airport transfers. On-site meeting and training spaces accommodate briefings and small events, and the overall capacity suits staggered shifts or multi-night project deployments for contractors and corporate groups.