Sofitel London Gatwick

Large, contemporary hotel with several restaurants

General Information

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What to expect: Guests arrive at the hotel via a carpeted walkway from the North Terminal, stepping into a large and light atrium. The sound and sight of water in the pools down the center along with the numerous green plants give the feel of an airy oasis, with black leather seating areas by the reception and concierge services where there are arrivals and departure boards and a television showing the latest news bulletins. Built in 1990, the hotel’s public area has a village atmosphere, with cafes, restaurants, and bars, providing the perfect retreat for business and leisure guests.

Amenity highlights: The hotel’s conference center caters for two to 300 people, with audio-visual facilities, Internet access (surcharge), plenty of entertainment space, and eateries.

Insider tip: Gatwick Airport is just 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Brighton, on the south coast, where visitors can enjoy the sea air, traditional British seaside entertainment, and the growing number of boutiques and restaurants.

Property Amenities

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Sofitel London Gatwick's conference facilities have a dark wood paneled and blue carpeted reception area on the podium floor of the atrium, with Internet access, televisions showing news stations, and electronic meeting boards directing delegates to the correct rooms. There are 13 meeting rooms in total catering from two to 300 delegates theater style or 220 for banquets. Decorated with cream walls and blue carpets and chairs, these are fully air-conditioned with audio-visual facilities, outward-facing windows with full length cream and blue drapes. Drinks and cold food are served in the meeting rooms whilst a break-out area is located out in the atrium. The hotel’s restaurants are also available for conference lunches.

Rooms

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Sofitel London Gatwick has 518 guestrooms, all of which are decorated with light and dark woods, and are soundproofed. All rooms have wood furniture, with cream walls and full-length drapes with views of the atrium, the airport, or surrounding countryside. Guestrooms have cabinets in contrasting light and dark woods with drawer space, desk lamps, minibars, tea and coffee-making facilities, televisions, and video game consoles. Large silver mirrors and framed prints adorn the walls. Rooms also feature telephones, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), bedside tables, safes, luggage racks, wardrobes with full-length mirrors, irons, and trouser presses. Bathrooms are fully tiled, with bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and shaving mirrors.

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Dining

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Gatwick Oriental - Part of the Ken Hom group of restaurants, this restaurant offers a range of Oriental dishes.

La Brasserie - European dishes made from fresh local produce are served in a contemporary, informal setting.

La Terrace - A hub of the hotel, this cafe serves light snacks and drinks, overlooking the atrium with an adjoining library.

Le Cafe - A cafe-style terrace in a vibrant and informal setting, reminiscent of a Parisian street. Provides a venue for light, all-day dining.

Kua - A cocktail bar offering glamorous overtones of the Orient whilst serving a wide range of cocktails.

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