LONDON STANSTED TRANSPORT

Advantages: BIG
Disadvantages: NONE

...Thank you for a really detailed explanation on one think that I am really concerned. Namely, I have a plan to come to London (only for the second time) in September to stay there for a few days. And I have these two problems. First: On the arrival day I want together with my friend visit a football match at Wembley starting at 3 pm. But my flight arrive only at 1:20 pm (which I realized only after I booked the ticket). So I know that Stansted Express is the most expensive way to get to the center of London from where I can use tube, but I believe it is at the same the fastest and my only option to get there on time (maybe???). Maybe taxi which by estimation is around 60Ł could be fastest or not. Anyway, since there is no possibility to enter Wembley with the baggage nor they have a special storage to leave it there, I need...

losbelko 06.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of London Stansted (STN)

STANSTED AIRPORT - AKA RYAN AIRPORT

Advantages: Modern, clean and organised
Disadvantages: Distance from London. Getting there by road

...I have only used Stansted airport once, having previously used other airports including Heathrow airport and Bristol airport. STANSTED AIRPORT QUICK LOCATION Stansted airport is one of the four main airports which is associated with London (the other three being Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton). Out of the four, Stansted is the one that is furthest away from London. It is approximately 38 miles away from London, to the North of the city, just off the M11 motorway at junction 8a if coming from London or Junction 8 from the Cambridge side. WHY DO THE AIRLINES USE STANSTED? The main advantage of Stansted airport is that is has the advantage that out of the four airports, it has the lowest airport taxes which we all have to pay when travelling, and which all the airlines charge on top of the tickets that we pay to...

JAVER1967 28.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport update

Advantages: Good Transport/modern
Disadvantages: can be full in summer(currently being expanded to eliviate this)

...I actually work at Stansted airport and so feel I am in a position to give an up to date apprasial of the current situation. First of all Travelling to the Airport. There are currently roadworks on the M11 just south of the Stansted Airport turn off(Junction 8)so allow yourself an extra half hour to an hour travellling time if travelling from the M11 London or from the M25. Parking at the Airport is slightly cheaper than at Gatwick or Heathrow.There is a long stay car park which is situated about 3/4 mile from junction 8(some 3 miles from the terminal.If you park there a free bus service brings you to the airport every 10 minutes.The short stay car park is situated at the front of the terminal with easy access to the building. Once inside the terminal the check in desks are directly in front of you.The information desk is situated...

murky5 31.01.2001 · Read review
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Review of London Stansted (STN)

Stansted, well designed - no trouble

Advantages: spacious, relaxed, well equipped, modern
Disadvantages: few

...Stansted has changed a lot over the years. It's now a very smart looking airport, rather futuristic in it's design - both modern and clean. It's not too big that you can't find your way round, but does exude a feeling of size and openness. It's well laid out inside, so that no matter how crowded it is, there is still that same sense of space and it's so easy to get about. The check in areas are clearly marked, making it easy to find the airline you want. After going through to the departure area, there are plenty of seats, good shops and restaurants. The shuttle train is excellent for getting to the gates which are further off in the other building - automated and fast! Stansted is handy to get to from London - take the train from Liverpool Street station and if you fly with Ryanair there is a discount on rail tickets too, I...

flashpointz 11.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of London Stansted (STN)

The first step to a happy holiday

Advantages: Nearby London/easy to get to, lots of airlines and destinations, well laid out
Disadvantages: Airports in general are just a bit of a pain...

...Stansted Airport is where I start the majority of my holidays, I have been there countless amounts of time. It is situated in South East England and 40 miles outside of London, even though it's classed as a London airport. There are a number of ways to get to Stansted Airport by public transport, one is by train. There is a 'Stansted Express' train which runs from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport. It only takes 45 minutes and makes one stop off at Tottenham Hale. The other way is by bus and coach. Buses and coaches regularly run from Liverpool Street, Baker Street, Victoria and Kings Cross directly to Stansted Airport. Of course the quickest and easiest way is by car. I live in Essex so it's only around a 20 mile drive away which is really convienient otherwise I'd have to go to Gatwick or Luton which is a bit of a trip...

karalouk 31.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of London Stansted (STN)

De-Salis Hotel London Stansted

Advantages: Very friendly staff well run VERY clean hotel
Disadvantages: During my stay hotel restuarant was under refurb

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cindeRrella1973 19.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of DeSalis Hotel London, Stansted

LONDON'S CALLING

Advantages: Pleasent stay, good food, central location
Disadvantages: Views from room

...eateries/drinking places and chose 372, which offers carvery selection. I was surprise how hot and fresh the food was. Not only that it was tasty too! We opted for lamb with roast potatoes, new potatoes and three vegetables. However, my only complaint about the meal was the vegetables; they were a tad on the raw side for my liking. That said I ALWAYS OVER cook my veggies. Dessert was for me home made apple pie and cream, while the other half opted for home made cheesecake ? both were consumed without any complaints and very much enjoyed. Our meal for two with drinks cost £29) Hotel: the hotel it situated in the Strand which is in central London and easy to walk to theatres such as the Aldwych, Lyceum, and many more. Come out the front of the hotel and turn right, and you?ll be heading towards Trafalgar square with Nelson, bear left and you...

dabmim 28.03.2003 · Read review
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Review of The Strand Palace Hotel, London

Swimming in Hilton!!

Advantages: Near airport
Disadvantages: "airport hotel" but 4 * hotel

..., to the airport every half hour on the hour and the half hour and from the airport, every quarter past and quarter to the hour. For a service from the airport, you should go to the Hilton Stansted bus pick-up point (Bay 28). This was easy and cheap way to travel between airport and hotel. I use it nearly daily and save lot of money with it. Hotel is around 30 miles from London city central and 20min from Cambridge and only 3 miles from the busy market town of Bishop's Stortford. * Parking * Hotel Hilton Stansted Airport hotel got huge parking area there are 574 parking spaces onsite. Parking is charged at £12.00 per 24 hour period. And you need to check in before parking. Very near Hilton Hotel where two other parking areas if you don?t want use hotel parking area. I didn't have car with me at this time. * Rooms * Hilton...

Winterangel76 02.02.2007 (23.04.2007) · Read review
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Review of Hilton London Stansted Airport, Stansted

Stansted Hilton Gym

Advantages: good instruction, not too busy, fun atmosphere
Disadvantages: could be too pricey for some

...On being diagnosed with 'Ankylosing Spondylitis' (I think I've spelt it right!)I knew I needed to begin to get fit, I had visited my physio and got excercises from her that stretched my spine but wanted more. Basically with this disease the less you move the more you lose the ability to move (in a nutshell) so I decided to look for a gym. In the Stansted area you aren't really spoilt for choice, but undeterred I went along to the Living Well Gym at the airport's Hilton Hotel. I found them on the internet using Ask Jeeves - it looked good but the web site was quite vague in what exactly was on offer in each Living Well Centre. I popped in on my way home from work on 25th February and saw Glen, who was very helpful. He told me what they had there, and how much it all was, he also informed me that if I joined in February there...

pagan 06.03.2001 · Read review
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Review of Living Well, Stansted

A great way to humanise an early Ryanair flight

Advantages: Stylish, very close the the airport and not outrageously expensive
Disadvantages: Not much reason to go if you aren't flying

...Stansted airport used to be like a second home to me. I worked in the joyless town of Haverhill about 20 miles away and I flew out of Stansted at least once a week for many years. It used to be a super little airport where you could turn up shortly before the flight, drop your car in the short-stay and fly off without any trouble, but as the airport has grown it's become a much less pleasant and convenient place to use. So when I discovered the best way to get to Bremen in Germany on the day I needed to go was a 6.30 am Ryanair flight out of Stansted, I decided I'd do it but only if I could stay at the airport. Since I last used Stansted, there's been one major improvement to the local hotel situation and that's the opening of the Radisson SAS. It's the only hotel that's in walking distance of the airport terminal - approximately 2...

koshkha 16.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport, Stansted