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)

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

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)

Marginally More Comfortable Than Sleeping in the Actual Airport

Advantages: Clean, Friendly staff
Disadvantages: Uncomfortable camp bed, slow service

...Last year I travelled to Italy with some of my family and we flew from Stansted. Our flight was really early in the morning so we decided to stay in the Radisson SAS hotel the night before. There were nine of us in total in three rooms including two children. -Arrival- Being the only one of us living in London I was the first to arrive. Getting to the hotel was really easy for me, I just took the Stansted express and then followed the signposts to the hotel. It is really well signposted and I actually found the walk there to be quite pleasant. There were rabbits all over the grass and I got very excited. They were just so cute! Checking into the hotel was easy enough and pretty standard. I gave them my credit card to scan and they gave me the keys. However, they did give me the wrong room key so I ended up in the room of my...

Brooke3 10.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport, Stansted

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

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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