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(3 star hotel)
£43.00*
room-only
£68.00*
including 8 days parking
3.8 miles
from the airport
7.6/10
customer rating

A big country house with a little price tag

Before becoming a Gatwick airport hotel, the Russ Hill hotel in Charlwood, Gatwick began life as a country manor and it still retains a charming, rustic feel. Although this large, friendly lodge is just 10 minutes' drive from Gatwick's terminals, it enjoys picturesque rural views of nearby Surrey – something of a rarity at an airport hotel.

Cosy, comfortable and close to south terminal

The Russ Hill hotel at Gatwick offers well-soundproofed and comfortable rooms, a cosy bar and an informal dining room which serves breakfast and buffet-style dinners. The Russ Hill's theme is traditional British – from the wood-panelled walls and high-backed armchairs to the roasted dinners and local pub feel of the bar; it's a refreshing contrast to the familiar chain hotels that dominate the area. All rooms are en-suite and have a television, and free wifi is available in the hotel's public areas. A bus runs hourly to the airport terminals (see Getting There for further details); or it's a quick taxi ride.

Our customers rated Russ Hill on average 8/10 (1652 reviews). Read Russ Hill reviews.

We recommend the Russ Hill for:

Rural charm - the hotel is set in a green and peaceful location that's still within easy reach of the airport.

Comfort - clean, pleasant rooms with springy beds decorated in light, fresh colours make for a good night's sleep.

Families - there's a choice of family rooms with double and bunk beds, so no matter what your family arrangement is there'll be a perfect room to suit. Kids are well catered for at the hotel's restaurant and are welcome at the bar.

Getting to the airport:

North Terminal: 15-minute drive
South Terminal: 15-minute drive

A taxi to the airport costs around £19.50 which includes a £6 airport drop-off fee. Book yours with reception when you arrive.

Parking:

The hotel offers overnight parking if you need it - it costs £5.

This package doesn't include parking while you're away.For a hotel with parking for the duration of your trip, search for an airport hotel with parking package instead.

Hotel location:

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the airport in good traffic and is consistently one of our best-priced hotels at Gatwick.

Driving instructions and a postcode for satnavs will be on your booking confirmation.

Check-in from 3pm. Check-out by 11am.

Rooms:

When we visited in spring 2018 we found the rooms to be clean and practical and they have all been recently made over.

Rooms include:

  • Tea and coffee
  • TV
  • En suite bathroom
  • Room service (£3 tray charge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Phone

If you book a triple room it includes 3 single beds, and if you book the family room it includes a double bed and bunk beds. The family room sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children, with the child age being classed as 14 and under.

Wifi:

There's free wifi in public areas of the hotel. It's also free in bedrooms for up to 40 minutes. Wifi for 24 hours is £7.

When we visited we found it fast enough to stream videos.

Accessibility:

Hotel accessibility includes:

  • Accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible twin rooms on ground floor

Accessible room includes:

  • Emergency pull cords
  • Grab rails
  • Wet rooms
  • Accessible bathrooms

If you would like to request an accessible room please call Holiday Extras before you book.

Restaurant:

Rusper's restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat, 3-course carvery. Starters include soups and salads, mains include a choice of roast meats or fish and dessert is a selection cakes, fruit salads and cheeses, which change daily.

You can get 3 courses for £12.50pp when you book a carvery dinner in advance with us.

Open: 6pm - 10pm daily

Bar:

The Garden Lounge Bar serves pub-style food. There's pizza, pie, burgers and sandwiches on the menu, as well as hot and soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits.

A pint of beer costs about £3.60.

Open: 4pm - 11pm

Breakfast:

Breakfast is a full English and continental buffet, where you can fill up your plate as many times as you like. When we visited in 2018 we found a great selection of hot and cold items, including pastries.

Breakfast costs £7.50pp in advance through us, or £10.50pp on the day.

Breakfast served 7am - 09.30am daily.

Things to do:

The hotel has lounges if you want to relax in a quiet area. Some have TVs and views of the planes.

Hints, tips and extra bits:

  • Request a room on the ground floor if you have a lot of luggage as there isn't a lift.
  • There's a cash machine in the lobby - there's a small surcharge for withdrawals.

Russ Hill address

Russ Hill,
Charlwood,
Surrey
RH6 0EL

Russ Hill Additional Information

Star rating
AddressRuss Hill,
Charlwood,
Surrey
RH6 0EL
Breakfast times[date day=mon]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=tue]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=wed]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=thu]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=fri]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=sat]07:00 - 09:30[/date] [date day=sun]07:00 - 09:30[/date]
Disabled facilitiesAccessible parking spaces, accessible rooms are on the ground floor.
Internet
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
En-suite bathroom
Iron
Kettle
Phone in room
TV
Satellite TV
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