Barrington Lodge

This property is purely a lodge and does not offer any additional services like dining. I booked this property at the last minute as I had to travel from Cardiff to pick up a relative arriving at Gatwick Airport. They were very kind in accommodating my late check-in and I like the fact that they have an option of self check-in which is very handy if you're arriving late. The guy at the reception was very courteous and nice in welcoming us. The rooms themselves are very comfortable and quiet. WiFi available on all floors. The property is located around a residential area, so you can see the neighborhood from your room. This property is highly recommended if you are transiting through Gatwick and need a place to lodge. It is just about 15 minutes drive from the airport. I will be visiting there again.

The house looks great from outside. I stayed room 301, bed was comfortable, although i’m a light sleeper and every little noise wakes me up, i slept like a baby between clean sheets there. TV was good and channel list was great. Coffee was very good.

The bed was so comfy, it was nice and quiet, the room was clean. Previous reviews that I read slated the security of the hotel, including that the door is left open forever, which is incorrect (atleast when I was there!), the door was open until 9pm, and every time I entered the property, there was a member of staff there. Come 9pm, the door lock activated and you were told when you checked in what the code was. So I don't see an issue here and I felt secure. Free tea, coffee and two bottles of water were provided which was a nice touch. The staff I got on touch with prior to arriving were very friendly and accommodating.

Whilst I agree with many of the comments in these reviews, I think many are unduly harsh. The hotel is a bit dated and scruffy in places, the bed was very soft and it was quite warm. However... Considering the price, there are loads of positives. The room was pretty clean and the bed sheets, bathroom and towels were spotless. It was really quiet and we had no noise from inside or out. It was a little annoying having to call in advance of arrival, but was straight forward. When we arrived, Yusuf was really friendly and helpful. The great thing about this place is the location. Whilst it's not in the centre of Crawley or next to Gatwick, the nearby bus stop has fast buses to the airport and they were every 10 mins even at the crack of dawn when we left. There's also a pub right next door for food and drinks. As a pre-airport stopover, I'd recommend this place and stay again.

This is the second time that I have stayed at the Barrington. The last time was for two nights and I stayed in a double room with a really luxuriant feel. I did bot get to write a review then but my overall impressions are the same. Yousef or 'Jack' as he likes to call himself is an extremely handsome and welcoming fellow! We have had a number of very pleasant conversations. Clearly he and his staff work very hard to ensure that the property is so 'spick and span' and truly presentable. The 'Lodge is a real oasis of old world pleasantness amid what seems to be an anonymous dystopian grey wilderness. What a Delight! I was even helped to my car by a delightful gentleman, with kindly time-worn features who I think went by the name of Moosam...I did make a point of wanting to mention him for I see how conscientiously he goes about his business! Thank You Again! I look forward to my next visit!