Your stay — Heathrow Lodge
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Heathrow Airport as their rates are poor.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and supermarkets; some small market stalls or cash-only corner shops may require cash.
Not expected in most places; rounding up the taxi fare or leaving 10% in a sit-down restaurant is appreciated but optional. Hotel porters and cleaners don't require a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter or Americano from a chain café or local bakery costs around £2–£3.
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket (e.g., Tesco, Sainsbury’s) costs about £3–£5.
A main course at a pub or casual curry house costs roughly £10–£14.
There's no dedicated street-food area; try the takeaway counters in the town centre or near the station for cheap eats.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in UB7.
The town centre has a few high-street chain stores; for budget options, head to a nearby retail park or larger shopping centre like The Centre: Shopping in West Drayton.
A single bus ride is around £1.75; an all-day bus pass (available on the bus or app) is about £4.50. From Heathrow, take the bus or Tube (Piccadilly line) for around £5–£6 – taxis cost much more.
Buy a reusable coffee cup to get a discount at many chain cafés (usually 25–50p off).Use a contactless bank card or phone to tap in and out on buses and Tube – daily capping means you never pay more than a day pass.Shop at Lidl or Aldi instead of Tesco for cheaper groceries, especially for basics like bread, milk, and tinned goods.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in West Drayton, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Heathrow Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hyatt Place, West Drayton Road → Heathrow Central Bus Station
💡 Buy a contactless card or use the First Bus app – cash isn't accepted. Sit on the left for the best view of runway approaches.
West Drayton Station → London Paddington
💡 Buy an off-peak return if you're travelling after 09:30 – saves 40%. The station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel via Station Road.
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport → Heathrow Airport Terminals
💡 Uber picks up at the hotel entrance; Addison Lee needs booking 30 mins ahead. Avoid black cabs from the rank – they cost double.
West Drayton Station → Heathrow Terminals 2&3
💡 Use contactless to tap in/out – cheaper than buying a paper ticket. Trains run directly to terminals; check the overhead boards for the Heathrow platform.
About West Drayton
Wikipedia ↗
West Drayton is a suburban town in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It was an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex and from 1929 was part of the Yiewsley and West Drayton Urban District, which became part of Greater London in 1965. The settlement is near the Colne Valley Regional Park and its ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Heathrow Lodge?
Check-in at Heathrow Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Heathrow Lodge?
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket (e.g., Tesco, Sainsbury’s) costs about £3–£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Heathrow Lodge?
A single bus ride is around £1.75; an all-day bus pass (available on the bus or app) is about £4.50. From Heathrow, take the bus or Tube (Piccadilly line) for around £5–£6 – taxis cost much more.
Top Attractions in West Drayton
💡 The skate park is busiest after 3pm on school days – go early morning or on weekends before 11am for quiet. The nearby Co-op sells good pasties for a picnic.
💡 Upstairs has a small dedicated local history corner with archive folders you can browse. Ask the librarian for the key to the old parish register transcriptions.
💡 Check the noticeboard for ad-hoc organ recitals on summer weekends. The churchyard has a quiet bench under an old yew — good for reading.
💡 Walk south towards Cowley Lock for a loop via the River Colne – adds an extra mile but avoids retracing steps. The tunnel is unlit, so bring a torch.
💡 Start from Denham Deep Lock or the visitor centre at Frays Farm Meadows for the quietest stretches. Bring wellies after rain — some towpaths get muddy.