We always stay here when travelling from london heathrow, situated just a quick bus journey away from the terminals.

The rooms are comfortable and spacious enough, even very quiet with a runway view!

The Hotel is clean and spacious and offers rooms service for when you just want to relax.

I have stayed at the Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow very many times so, in a sense, this review is cumulative but still based largely on my latest stay. We use it frequently to avoid central London rates as it is within Oyster range and local buses run in to the Heathrow central area (for Underground) free. It can have very good rates but, as with all hotels the rack rates are frightening and ridiculous. On this occasion, we were in a small room which claimed to demand £359 a night EXCLUDING VAT! No-one in their right mind....

There have been various degrees of refurbishment over the recent years but none partcicularly aggressive. The most pointless of these was the replacement of the porte-cochère which is now an under-sized modern structure completely out of keeping with the rest of the faded exterior. Although the floor plan looks simple on paper, it is common to encounter lost souls looking for their rooms as signage is poor and unclear. The two key areas which have been neglected are the lifts and the car park (which does offer viable and affordable holiday parking). Although not crowded on this occasion, the car park can be anarchic due to a combination of poor markings, narrow spaces and peoples' thoughtlessness in using those spaces. The motion of the lifts causes concern amongst even the calmest of travellers and it is common for one to be out of order.

The rooms vary but are invariably adequate for short airport stays although inward looking rooms have a gloomy aspect. The area is not rich in eating choices which is a shame because the hotel's Duo Restaurant is an overpriced under-achiever. They have fiddled with the service over the years in an attempt, perhaps, to meet variable demand with minimal wastage. The main victim was the once excellent buffet wihich is now a poor choice and often best avoided. This leads one to the expensive a-la-carte. I will concede that, on this visit, the food quality was good and the portions large but the prices were still very 'airport'. One member of staff really should have stepped into the shower before adding his distinctive aroma to our dinner experience by leaning over our table.

Overall, the Renaissance is acceptable for pre-travel stays especially with a runway view.

This hotel is excellent, really close to the airport only 5 mins on the bus which picks you up at the front door. The room are wonderful beds are fab and plenty of hot water and soft towels in the bathroom and if you are lucky enough to have a runway run great!!! I've stayed here 3 times and staying there next week before I go on holidays. If you want a wonderful hotel stay here.
Also go to the Three Magpies for food and a drink excellent.
Keep the good work up the Renaissance!!!!!

Stayed here as part of a Theatre package for one night. First the good points: Lovely clean comfortable rooms, lKing size comfortable bed with lovely crisp sheets and lots of pillows. Good size bathroom with soft towels and complimentary toiletries.Great location for Heathrow airport.

Now the not so good points. We had an evening meal and full english breakfast as part of our package. We were not accomodated in the restaurnat but in a function room used for weddings and the like It was self service - which was no problem, but the food was not very warm and the choice limited. Pork (which had run out and we had to wait for more) vegetables, roasties and gravy. Fish and pasta for those who do not eat meat. there were 2 desserts. The breakfast was ok, but still not hot and not alot of choice. Fresh fruit and cornflakes, no toast, yoghurts etc.

Beware when you buy drinks from the bar. Apart from the fact that it's £4.50 for a pint or bottle of lager and £5 for a glass of wine, they automatically put a 10% service charge on the bill. Unless you are someone who checks it (unlike most of the people we spoke to) it adds up as you go along. We eventually twigged and told the barman not to add it on - which is your right wherever you go. Ok for one night I suppose but I wouldn't book it independantly.