BLOC Hotel is a budget transit hotel right in Gatwick's South Terminal, next to departures. The 245 rooms here range from small sleepers without windows clear up to a lovely Runway Suite with great views and its own kitchen. All have rainfall showers and TVs, too. Just don't expect any bells and whistles when it comes to on-site features -- the only real amenity here is free Wi-Fi and there are no common spaces (though you'll have easy access to South Terminal, with its handful of cafes and restaurants). Travelers wanting to stay right in the airport and still have a few hotel-like amenities, such as meeting space, a fitness center, and a restaurant with breakfast service, should consider heading over to the North Terminal's Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport instead. 

Travelers who need lodging for a connecting flight or staying just one night in London will find the Hampton by Hilton at London Gatwick Airport a satisfying, practical choice. The 192-room mid-range property connects to the North Terminal of the airport and has a Starbucks at its entryway. There's also a free self-service breakfast and property-wide Wi-Fi. The is a cheery but windowless fitness center has modern equipment and there's a spacious lounge, a bar, and meeting rooms. The decor is modern but generic, not unusual for an airport hotel. For a property with a livelier, more fashion-forward atmosphere and three restaurants, travelers might want to consider the more upscale Sofitel London Gatwick instead.