StayAreasIs Sofitel London Heathrow in a good location?
Yes, if you have an early flight, a late arrival or a one-night stopover. Sofitel London Heathrow is in Heathrow, about 60 minutes from Trafalgar Square by public transport. The hotels are minutes from the terminals and cost much less than central London, but you're an hour from the sights.
Our note: Five-star hotel joined to Terminal 5 by a covered walkway.
- Area
- Heathrow
- Address
- Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, TW6 2GD
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.5 / 10 from 14,468 reviews
- Stars
- 5 stars
- Typical luxury double in Heathrow
- About $240 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 18 minutes, hotel shuttle or local bus along Bath Road to the terminals
How far Sofitel London Heathrow is from the sights
Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets. Public transport is door to door from Heathrow, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Square | 25.5 km | — | 60 minbus 111, Heathrow Express, Bakerloo |
| British Museum | 25.8 km | — | 60 minbus 285, Elizabeth line |
| Big Ben | 25.6 km | — | 61 minbus 111, Heathrow Express, Bakerloo, Jubilee |
| Buckingham Palace | 24.4 km | — | 62 minbus 111, Heathrow Express, bus 36 |
| London Eye | 26.3 km | — | 62 minbus 285, Elizabeth line, Northern |
| Covent Garden Market | 25.9 km | — | 63 minbus 285, Elizabeth line |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 27.6 km | — | 63 minbus 285, Elizabeth line, Thameslink |
| Tate Modern | 27.5 km | — | 64 minbus 285, Elizabeth line, Thameslink |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What Sofitel London Heathrow has
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Spa
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
Not listed: swimming pool and pets allowed.
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Heathrow
The strip of big airport hotels along Bath Road and beside Terminals 4 and 5. Ideal before an early flight or after a late landing, but an hour from the sights.
60 min to Leicester Square. Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 4 and 5 (Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines, Heathrow Express to Paddington), with buses and paid hotel shuttles along Bath Road.
Less street crime than the London average. Source: data.police.uk.
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Sofitel London Heathrow: questions
Is Sofitel London Heathrow in a good location?
Yes, if you have an early flight, a late arrival or a one-night stopover. Sofitel London Heathrow is in Heathrow, about 60 minutes from Trafalgar Square by public transport. The hotels are minutes from the terminals and cost much less than central London, but you're an hour from the sights.
How far is Sofitel London Heathrow from Portobello Road Market?
20.4 km in a straight line.
How do I get from Heathrow to Sofitel London Heathrow?
About 18 minutes door to door to Heathrow: hotel shuttle or local bus along Bath Road to the terminals.
Is the area around Sofitel London Heathrow safe?
Street crime in Heathrow is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Sofitel London Heathrow have room service?
Yes, Sofitel London Heathrow lists room service on Booking.com.
Does Sofitel London Heathrow have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Sofitel London Heathrow on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Sofitel London Heathrow have air conditioning?
Yes, Sofitel London Heathrow lists air conditioning on Booking.com.