Stansted Airport Hotels

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How to Choose the Best Stansted Airport Hotel for You

Choosing the perfect hotel for you can be hard, especially if you don’t know what to expect or look out for. If you’ve never booked an airport hotel before, read our top tips on how to ensure you experience the best stay possible.

Consider your Budget and Preferences

When choosing your hotel, establishing your budget is one of the most important steps to consider as it gives you a clear idea of how much you can spend and which hotels to rule out. If you have a budget of £100, our comparison tool will only show you hotels with prices under or up to that number, etc.

Compare the Location and Distance from the Airport

Many Stansted Airport Hotels are within a short walking distance to the airport; however, some are a little further away and can be accessed either by driving or airport shuttle. If you have a lot of luggage or want the most convenient situation possible, opt for a hotel that is a short walk to the airport so you’re not lugging your bags around for ages and don’t have to potentially fork out extra money to pay for transport.

Check the Availability and Amenities of the Hotel

There’s nothing worse than thinking you’ve found the perfect hotel, only to find it’s sold out on your flight dates. Ensuring your hotel and the rooms you require are available on your flight date is one of the most important steps to consider when booking.

Read the Reviews and Ratings from Current or Previous Guests

While it’s important to remain impartial and decide for yourself which hotel to choose, reading other guests’ reviews can help you gain a better understanding of the hotel. You tend to find reviews on the quality, services, cleanliness, and all-round convenience of the hotel, which can then influence your decision on whether this hotel is right for you. However, don’t rely solely on the reviews of others– it’s important to experience things for yourself too.

What to Expect from Stansted Airport Hotels

Amenities and Services

Many airport hotels in the UK are unlike ones you’d find in different parts of the world, in that they don’t tend to feature many luxury amenities like spas, pools, or hot tubs (which may also be due to the UK weather). While amenities like this can be found in more upscale airport hotels, Stansted Airport hotels feature amenities like business/conference rooms, fitness centres, restaurants and bars, and proximity to the city centre or additional venues.

Rooms and Facilities

Many rooms at Stansted Airport Hotels feature the same basic amenities, such as plush bedding, ergonomic workstations, flat-screen TVs, coffee/drink-making facilities, and private ensuite bathrooms. There may be some variation in the in-room facilities, depending on the hotel. If you require accessible rooms or rooms with specific amenities, these are also available upon request.

Policies and Cancellations

Airport hotels tend to have more flexible cancellation and check-in/check-out policies to accommodate layovers and delayed or cancelled flights. Also, if you can’t make your flight on the designated date, check your hotel’s website to find details of their cancellation policies.

Hotels within Walking Distance from Stansted Airport

Can you walk from Hampton Hotel to Stansted Airport?

Yes– the Hampton Hotel is conveniently connected to the terminal via a covered walkway. The duration of the walk is around 5 minutes.

Can you walk from the Radisson Blu Hotel to the Airport?

Guests of the Radisson Blu Hotel can enjoy a convenient five-minute walk to Stansted Airport via a covered walkway.

Can you walk from Premier Inn to Stansted Airport?

It may be hard to walk from Premier Inn to Stansted, given the location of the hotel. There are busy main roads that surround the hotel, with little to no designated pedestrian zones or crossings, making walking difficult and inconvenient. While walking to the airport is possible, and takes around 30 minutes from this hotel, it’s recommended to take a taxi, drive, or find public transport to get you to the airport more efficiently and safely.

Can you walk from Holiday Inn Express to Stansted Airport?

It’s not advisable to walk from this hotel to the airport, as there are no safe designated walkways, and the hotel is next to main roads that are hard to cross. Instead, take the shuttle bus from this airport, which costs around £3 per person. Alternatively, if you have brought your own transport, the journey is a 10-minute drive.

Stansted Airport Hotels with Free Shuttle Service

It appears as though there are no Stansted Airport hotels that offer free shuttle services– while they are available, they incur charges of around £5-10 or less per person, depending on the hotel.

What to Do Near Stansted Airport

Explore the Nearby Attractions and Activities

Visit Mountfitchet Castle

Mountfitchet Castle is a Norman castle and fortress only around a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport. It is freely accessible to the public and features numerous interactive exhibits and real-life weaponry. There is an onsite cafe/restaurant, selling everything from soups to pizzas. The castle is also home to the House on the Hill Museum, which is a toy museum showcasing tens of thousands of toys and games that date back to the early 1800s.

Learn About the 11th-Century Norman Conquest

Mountfitchet Castle is believed to have been built as a defensive fortress during the 11th-century Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Visiting the castle and museum, you can learn more about its extensive history and satisfy your curiosity!

Visit Bridge End Garden

A beautiful garden that dates back to the Victorian era. If the weather permits it, this is a wonderful place to visit to escape the busy Stansted Airport terminal. Here, you can find sculptures and monuments, fountains, wildflowers and wildlife, and an abundance of greenery. You can even find a Victorian maze here!

Learn about Saffron Walden’s Maze Festival

If you enjoy mazes, you’ll certainly want to visit Saffron Walden. In celebration of mazes found both within the Bridge End Garden and historically across the UK, a ‘maze festival’ was held in Saffron Walden, first in 2011, then again in 2013 and 2016. Learn more about mazes and the maze festival in Saffron Walden and Bridge End Garden, which is only around a 30-minute drive from Stansted Airport!