EGKK/LGW - London Gatwick - Premier Inn (North Terminal) - March 2026

There are a few Premier Inn's near by, so make sure you book the one at the North terminal (within walking distance).  You can book a room with runway view (Side one) and your get allocated a room on the 10th floor facing towards the North Terminal and the tower etc.  Electronic aids required, you will not read anything off and it's no good for photos either.

We were allocated room 1037, which turned out to be a family room.  With good optics, it is possible to identify all landing aircraft on runway 26L.  Full-length departures can also be identified, but you need to be quick as there are buildings blocking the actual runway view. With electronic aids, no movements will be missed.  On our return we were allocated room 1069.  Runway 08R was in use, so no movements will be missed if using electronic aids.  I guess the same applies if using 26L (i.e. you will see everything that departs and rollout on landing).

I was able to identify some movements, but with the angle required to the window, focusing can be a bit awkward.  This room is no good for photos.

The Premier Plus rooms are on the 9^th floor, ideally you need the 10^th floor.

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