Crowne Plaza Heathrow, an IHG Hotel

Just off the M4 motorway, this modern hotel is a 5-minute drive from Heathrow Airport. The 4-star Crowne Plaza Heathrow has a leisure club with an indoor pool, a stylish restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The spacious, air-conditioned rooms have contemporary design, internet access and a work desk. All rooms feature a plasma-screen TV with on-demand movies, refrigerator and a luxury bathroom with fluffy robes and free toiletries.

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are 5 minutes away by Hoppa shuttle bus, which departs every 20 minutes. Long and short-term parking rates can be arranged at the hotel.

The Crowne Plaza Leisure Club features an indoor swimming pool and fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room or hot tub.

Starbuck's coffee is served throughout the day in the lounge, which also serves light snacks and cocktails 24 hours a day. Orwell's Brasserie offers modern British cuisine and classic tapas, while Eriki serves authentic Indian cuisine, and O'Driscoll's Pub provides homecooked dishes.

Crowne Plaza Heathrow is within 30 minutes' drive of Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland.