Bloc Hotel, Gatwick's in-house hotel

You’ll find Bloc within Gatwick’s South Terminal, over by the departures hall, ideal for anyone with an early morning flight. On this floor you’ll find the reception desk, where you check in, before making your way to the elevator to your room. Bloc also supplies each guest with a booklet of vouchers that can be used at all the dining establishments in the terminal, so whilst Bloc doesn’t own any dining facilities itself, you do get discounts on those nearby.

Bloc’s rooms aren’t about lavish opulence; they’re about the smart use of space, and fitting in everything a person needs without compromising on comfort and usability. They’ve taken the concept of a pod hotel, and turned it into something a little bit special, with views of the runway and other airside areas available from some of the rooms. Each room offers a cocoon of sorts, a sleek, Scandinavian inspired design, where all the details, such as plenty of soundproofing, make all the difference. You have a tablet which controls the temperature, blinds and lighting, a television with a multitude of channels, high-speed Wi-Fi and a powerful rain shower, ready to set you up for the day to come.

Sleep Double Rooms are just 9.5sqm, but have been engineered to make the most of the space. These rooms are for those looking for affordability, comfort and no fuss. The bed is king size and adorned with luxury linen, and you’ll also find complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control and lighting.

Sleep Twin Rooms are 9.5sqm and ideal for those travelling as a pair, rather than a couple. Combining affordability with comfort, the two bunk beds, stacked one on top of the other and adorned with luxury linen, and you’ll also find complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control and lighting.

Vista Double Rooms set over 9.5sqm, the vista double rooms are the first room category to offer a window. Here you’ll find a king size bed with luxury linen, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control, lighting and blinds.

Smart Double Rooms are 12sqm and this room category offers an additional desk space as well as a window. You’ll also find a king size bed with luxury linen, as well as complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control, lighting and blinds.

Aspire Family Rooms occupy 16sqm and have both a king size bed and set of bunk beds all with luxury linen, ideal for those travelling as a family. There’s also a large corner window and a chaise longue. For your convenience there is also complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control, lighting and blinds.

Aspire Double Rooms are 16sqm and have a king size bed adorned with luxury linen, ideal for those travelling as a family. There’s also a large corner window and a chaise longue. For your convenience there is also complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control, lighting and blinds.

VIP Double Rooms are 22sqm and offer guests outstanding views of the airport and surrounding countryside from panoramic windows. There’s an extra-long king size bed with luxury linen as well as cocoon seating and a Nespresso coffee machine. You’ll also find complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV with Sky package, and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control, lighting and blinds.

The Runway Suite is a 32sqm penthouse suite, located on the 8th floor it offers a separate sleeping and lounge area as well as a kitchenette. Within the bedroom you’ll find a super king size bed with luxury linen, whilst the lounge boasts comfortable sofas, large panoramic windows and a sink, coffee maker and microwave. There’s also a breakfast bar against the window, ideal for watching the planes whilst enjoying a hot cup of tea or coffee. There is also complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a HD TV with Sky package, and Samsung tablet which controls your climate control, lighting and blinds.