Boutique budget operator, Bloc Hotels has opened its second UK hotel, this time at Gatwick Airport. Bloc Gatwick, located within London Gatwick’s South Terminal has 245 bedrooms.
Bloc claims their hotels are where ‘technology meets luxury’. Hence the bedrooms are fully-soundproofed, sleek and small, air-conditioned with a king-sized bed, a wet room with a power shower, an HD LED television and super-fast wi-fi.
Rob Morgan, Managing Director of BLOC Hotels and the person who conceived the idea for the pioneering hotel model, said, “Our vision is for a stress-free and very affordable start to airport travel. Location is everything and actually to be situated within Gatwick will add to the whole customer experience.
'Our guests will have the choice to dine at one of the many restaurants or to shop at the outlets within the airport during their stay with most offering our guests preferential rates and discounts.”
He further added “We see BLOC Gatwick to be our showcase and defining project for the BLOC brand and will set the foundations to go forward as we hope to open further hotels in city centres and transport hubs worldwide under our ambition to become a well-known international brand.”
Emma Rees, Head of Real Estate for London Gatwick, said: “BLOC brings a truly unique concept to Gatwick passengers, offering a stylish choice for a great night’s sleep within minutes of South Terminal’s departure lounge. Over the past four years, Gatwick has been completely transformed and now offers excellent choice in every area – from the destinations we serve to our hotels, shops and restaurants. BLOC will only add to the exceptional experience our passengers know and expect from Gatwick.”
While BLOC doesn’t provide food and drink within the hotel, guests can enjoy discounts at a number of the airport’s cafes, bars, restaurants and shops using its ‘Just Around the BLOC’ guide. BLOC guests can also benefit from great, Official Gatwick Valet Parking deals, allowing them to leave their car just steps away from the terminal.
Bloc Hotel Birmingham in the city centre was the first hotel in the group to open with 73 bedrooms and it is now adding 24 long-stay apartments later in 2014.