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Getting the whole family organised for a summer holiday can be a challenge at the best of times, and the task of getting everyone out the door and to the airport on time can make the start of your holiday more stressful than it needs to be.

You can avoid a last-minute rush by pre-booking one of our airport hotels, which just might offer better value than you think.  Some research suggests that a majority of travellers believe family hotel rooms cost up to twice as much as they actually do.  For example, you can get a family room at a 3-star Gatwick Airport hotel for only £45.00 in July*.  If you require parking while you’re away, you can add however many days you need to your room package and enjoy outstanding savings – you may even get your airport hotel with parking as a package deal for less than the cost of parking alone!

So why not eliminate a stress-filled pre-flight routine this year and book your family into an airport hotel the evening before your departure?  One look at our offers and you’ll see why smart people like you always GoSimply.

*Current price based on family room (2 adults, 2 children) for 1 night at Gatwick Russ Hill Hotel on 07/07/09.

The UK is home to some of the busiest airports anywhere, and all of those travellers want to make sure their holidays start off as smoothly as possible.  Some will book a pre-flight stay at an airport hotel, or make sure they find the best deal on airport parking.  Sometimes, though, overlooking certain things during preparations can result in a major headache later on.

An expired tax disc can cause airport parking headaches!

For instance, did you know that virtually all airport car parks will turn away vehicles if they are not displaying a valid tax disc?  This is especially true of Meet and Greet parking operators, whose employees would be driving your vehicle illegally out on the road.  If you’re turned away at your pre-booked car park, you might be able to find another one in time to make your flight, but you’ll be incurring additional expense before you’ve even left the ground.  That’s not to mention the stress you’ll be putting on yourself…not the ideal way to start a relaxing holiday!

Be sure to check back in with us at the gosimply blog on a regular basis, as we’ll be offering more handy travel tips as the summer months approach to help make your holiday one to remember.

We’re happy to announce special discounted Spring rates for two fantastic airport hotels.

The 5-star Heathrow Sofitel now has reduced rates for packages that include secure airport parking provided by Meteor car park.  These special rates are available now and apply to stays during the Easter holidays only (3-19 April 2009).

Special discounted rates are also currently available for packages at the 4-star Stansted Hilton that include a buffet breakfast.  The rates apply to bookings made up to and including 22nd May 2009, for hotel stays between 3rd April and 1st June 2009.  These hotel packages are not amendable or refundable.

Due to the very limited time these rates will be on offer, we highly recommend booking these airport hotel deals as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

The Café au Lait in the Heathrow Airport Sheraton Hotel is currently undergoing a minor refurbishment for a couple of weeks.  An artificial wall has been erected to hide the work being done and help keep disruption for guests at a minimum.  In the meantime, hot drinks are still available in the hotel bar from 7am to 12:30am.

Don’t forget that, in addition to the Sheraton, we also offer a great selection of 24 other Heathrow Airport hotels, all of which provide you with a restful sleep before or after a flight.

The UK government’s recent reduction of the VAT rate from 17.5% to 15% makes it possible for travellers to save even more money when they book airport parking or an airport hotel with gosimply.com.

For example, all APH car parks (including APH Gatwick) include the current rate of VAT in their prices, which means immediate savings of 2.5%.  Plus, APH parking rates are already lower than they were this time last year.  In addition, all Airparks car parks (including Airparks Luton and Airparks Birmingham) have reduced their prices by 5%.

Many airport hotels have also reduced their rates as a result of the VAT change, making it a better time than ever to experience the convenience and luxury of booking a pre-flight stay.

As always, we at gosimply.com never add any fees or costs to the prices quoted, so whenever there’s a price reduction we pass the savings directly to our customers.

Gosimply.com customers can now choose from two Prestwick Airport hotels.

Located less than 3 miles from the airport, the Express by Holiday Inn Ayr is a completely non-smoking, 3-Star hotel.  Your transfers are included in the room price, and they’re available 24 hours a day.

The Manor Park Hotel at Prestwick Airport boasts great views of the South Ayrshire countryside, a spacious garden and cozy lounge.

No matter which Prestwick hotel you choose, you’ll get 3-Star comfort and a quick transfer to the airport.

Do you insist upon having a swimming pool and gym? Do you need internet access or are you travelling on a budget? What are the factors that you consider when selecting your airport hotel?

For many travellers the key features of an airport hotel are how close it is to the airport terminal and how quiet are the rooms. But there are many other aspects that may be equally as important such as: the provision of airport parking, included in the price of the hotel room; the availability of meeting rooms for business meetings; disabled facilities and more.

We’ve listened to your needs, regarding what you want when planning trips for both business and pleasure, and used what we have learned in the design of our website. We’ve made the process of comparing airport hotels, their locations, prices and facilities easy and intuitive by presenting the key information from one, simple, at a glance page: Heathrow Airport Hotels – At a Glance.

To make things even simpler we’ve made some hotel recommendations that are ideally suited for different types of travellers: those looking for budget hotels; hotels suitable for business; hotels that are good for leisure and luxury hotels.

And we don’t stop there. We also provide impartial, unedited customer reviews and ratings. These are the exact words and scores as provided by previous hotel guests. So you can read what both satisfied and not-so-satisfied customers have to say, honestly.

Our aim is to make the process of choosing your airport hotel simple, fun and informative as well as provide you with the best current hotel prices. We are confident that our website, along with the impartial feedback from previous customers, will help you plan your trip and save a few pounds in the process.

Look out for these Super Saver deals to save even more!

How Super Saver Hotel rooms save you a bundle of cash…

By not specifying any “named details” such as hotel name, restaurant name and directions, hotel operators can provide their hotel rooms at much lower rates, in some cases up to 35% cheaper. You can still view details of the hotel before you book (by viewing more info) to confirm that the hotel meets your requirements and what to expect.

In a nutshell, a Super saver hotel is:

• A discounted hotel
• The hotel name and facilities are only confirmed AFTER booking
• The hotel is guaranteed to match the star rating shown

Complete details including the hotel name, directions and details of the facilities on offer are confirmed immediately after booking.

It’s a great way to save even more as Mr Wilson recently found out:

“My wife and self wanted accommodation as close to the terminal as we were flying early in the morning. The Holiday Inn suited us perfectly, and very reasonable in price when booked as your super saver hotel. We only had to walk out the door, cross the road, and we were at the terminal.”

Mr Wilson managed to save 26% this time around, I wonder how much you could save? If you have any comments on the Super saver hotel offer let us know.