The Heathrow Ecs

Considering types of transfer from one airport to another it is always a question of money, time and comfort. More we spend faster we get there and in a comfortable limousine. Less money we have, longer the journey is and probably less ‘cosy’. I will start with the most comfortable option which is, in my opinion, the cheapest when three persons or more are considered to travel.

 

Private Transfer from Gatwick to Heathrow -TAXI

 

With three or more of you private transfer is the option to focus on. Transfers cost approx. 60-70GBP for up to 4passengers. It gets slightly more expensive for more passengers as bigger cars have to be used, but is still relatively cheap, even comparing it to coach prices, where for 5 of you you would have to pay 100GBP and would be traveling with 50 other people with no room for legs etc. It takes approx. an 1hour to get from Gatwick to Heathrow (transfer time depends on road traffic). Drivers wait for passengers at arrivals which helps a lot when you don’t know the airport, and saves precious time. You may want to get a quote and/or book private transfer Gatwick – Heathrow (taxi service).

 

Coach

 

There are number of coaches at Gatwick and AFAIR single ticket, one way is around 20GBP. It takes approx. 1hour 20 minutes from when you enter the bus to actualy get out of it at Terminal 1,2,3 at Heathrow. Long walks might be involved as it doesnt stop near terminals 3 or 2. It isn’t thet bad with terminal 3. Trouble is with terminal 4 and 5. If nothing has changed, you will probably need to get to another dedicated airport terminals transfer bus to get to numbers four or five. BTW terminal five despite some problems when first oppened is doing pretty well now. Quick customs, clean and spacious comparing to any of them.

 

Train

 

When traveling by train you first have to make it to London Centre/DownTown and then switch to underground service. The general rule is to get to Paddington Station where, again you switch to train to Heathrow. Then a short 10-15 minutes walk depends on terminal and you made it! You will need about two hours to make it through central London by train. And you will need approx. 20-30 pounds each for travel cards and train/rail tickets.

Low cost hotels may be found in Gurgaon at most of the prime locations.  These hotels cater to the needs of those who belong to the middle income group.  Middle-level employees of companies, public servants, professionals, job seekers, businessmen, inland and foreign tourists with moderate budget, etc. form the regular clientele of these economy hotels.  Though low priced, these hotels provide authentic cuisines and services at affordable prices.  Most of these hotels serve Continental, Chinese, South Indian, Mughlai and Pubjabi dishes.

Low cost hotels are very much a social necessity in Gurgaon nowadays than ever before.  The city is in an unprecedented growth pace.  It has reached the stage of a major corporate hub in India.  Most of the major multinational as well as national corporations have opened office in the region.  Also, the BPO, KPO and IT majors have their units in the city.  This has necessarily resulted in the inflow of a huge immigrant population into the place.  In consequence, many ancillary institutions like schools, engineering colleges, business schools, etc. have come up in the locality.  To cater to the needs of the population associated with this growth of the city, the low cost hotels have become a necessity in the region.

In fact, Gurgaon is a place where the concentration of premium luxury star hotels is high.  Most of the leading international hotel brands are here.  Even then, the low cost hotels have an important place in the social and economic life of Gurgaon.  These low cost hotels include: Dawnay Day Hotel; Gautam Retreat; Hotel Melfort; Hotel Samrat; Aditya Guest House; Bharat`s Home Stay; Hotel Mile Stone; Ahuja Residency Hotel; Balaji Hotel; Jai Maa Inn; Hotel Smart Villa; etc.

In spite of their low cost budget, these Gurgaon hotels provide a host of standard services and facilities.  Most of the hotels provide deluxe accommodation with well arranged rooms and suites; modern bathrooms with rain-shower; IP technology; Wi-Fi; etc.  Other facilities include: baby sitting; travel desk; car rental; sight seeing; shopping arrangements; visits to tourist spots; etc. In fact, the low cost hotels are the result of a marketing strategy for better product positioning and win a better market share in the highly competitive hotel industry in Gurgaon.  As these hotels are fulfilling a much needed demand of the public, they have become successful business entities.