Hilton London Stansted Airport

There is nothing particularly offensive about this hotel, but it's not exactly the Hilton is it? I stayed here on my own and got really bored, really quickly. There is nothing to do. The TV is dull, the food is average at best, the room was tiny, the view was insipid, the staff were barely communicative and if you get as bored as I was, it takes two hours to get into London. If you need to get an early flight and don't want to sleep in the airport, I recommend the Stansted Hilton...but only just.

I was nervous when I read the reviews of this hotel, but all I have to say is that they were unfounded. I found the hotel to be exceptional, the staff were professional and eager to correct any problems I had. I stay in hotels 6 months out of the year and for the price the Hilton Stansted is a great deal! The beds are nice, the gym is excellent. If you are concerned about food prices, we know they are high in all hotels, just make sure you have a rental car and there are tons of restaurants not far away... As long as you are paying... more

We booked at the Hilton Stansted as we got a web deal for a week's parking plus 1 night's stay for £88 (although be warned you need to book well in advance for this kind of rate). Sadly we were very disappointed by the standard of the hotel, it is nothing more than a sub Travel Inn-standard motel but with extortionate prices! We arrived late so had to eat there, and the choice is a carvery for £20+ or the bar menu. I'm sorry, but for £12.00 I expect more than a cafe standard hamburger ("Hilton Classic" burger?!) with literally a... more

Stayed at the hotel for one night prior to catching an early morning flight which meant leaving the hotel at 4am. On reflection would have been better to have travelled up overnight, and gone direct to the airport, but the deal included up to 8 nights car parking so thought it would be worth it especially as it took 5 hours for us to travel to Stansted from home. Arrived and reception staff were very friendly and welcoming. First room we were given had water coming out of the air conditioning unit on the ceiling and we were moved... more

The only notable presence of "Hilton" here is the logo above the door and the ludicrous prices for breakfast (+£20 per person for room service english breakfast inc "tray charge"). The rest is chain hotel at it's most disappointing....few hotels in the area so complacency rules OK. A purpose-built hotel with armchairs in the lobby corridor, pretending to be a lounge. An expensive "deli counter" next to Reception selling snacks and coffee at more of those Hilton prices. The rooms were tired and sad. Water rings and burn marks from... more

I normally have no complaints about Hilton hotels, but this one was disappointing. The rooms were old and need of an update, most didn't have internet access in them (the front desk did offer to change me to a room that did however). There is a shuttle between the airport and the hotel which is free from the airport to the hotel, but they charge you 2 pounds per person (only available by buying tickets from a dispenser near the lobby as you can't buy tickets on the bus) from the hotel back to the airport. There isn't really any warning... more

We stayed at this hotel for one night including 8 days parking. This was very good value for money and we had no problems parking the car or checking in. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, and although it is a 10 minute drive to the airport you can catch the shuttle bus which only costs £2 pp. The room was generally clean and maintained, but the bathroom needed some attention. Infact there was mould in the grout of the tiles which didn't look nice. A bit of bleach and scrubbing would solve this, but not really... more

Stayed here fore one night prior to a very early flight the next morning. Arrived around 4:30 p.m. and the check in people were very efficient and helpful. Parked the car within a three minute walk from the hotel. Room was compact, but clean and comfortable and appeared to have all sorts of Internet connections and access, which we didn't need or use. Very good wine selection in the bar, which was most welcome after our M25 experience. Had the dinner buffet at £20 - wasn't the best I'd ever had, but by no means the worst, and the... more

First of all, I must commend the staff, who were brilliant. I had booked my room through Holidayextras(--) and when I arrived with my voucher, Hilton had no record of my booking. They told me not to worry, they would sort it out and were very pleasant. I went off to park my car, and there was problem no 2 - I had paid a parking-inclusive rate and there were no parking spaces! It was 10.30pm. I was starting to panic. Everyone had parked on the roads and the gardens as there were plainly nothing like enough spaces. I finally found one on the... more

Stayed there for just the one night - landed in the airport at midnight & flew out again at 06.30 the next morning so the hotel was fine (better than sleeping in the airport). Rooms tidy & spotless, bed comfy & surroundings quiet. Reception staff polite & professional. Due to our short stay we didn´t get to try the food. Word of warning - make sure to get the shuttle bus from the airport. It´s a 10 min drive from the terminal even though the hotel is technically listed as being within the airport grounds. Shuttle runs til 12.45 from the... more