Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa

I had read a number of quite poor reviews so was a little dubious - parking was said to be an issue but we had no problem's. Cleanliness was also flagged but again everywhere was fine - yes the place would benefit from a freshen up but it was absolutely fine. Also had read the beds were awful but I slept like a log and the breakfast we got included in the price was decent too. WiFi wasn't available in the room for free which does feel a bit poor these days and use of pool etc also carries a charge which was unexpected. Overall fit for purpose if the location works for you

Awesome spot, i felt like i am in a fairy tale, very quiet, almost enchanting area, inside the place is open and spacious, with cool festive music, the old style doors and tablea and sofas almost made me feel i am in a harry potter spot, very clean with tea, coffee, nice towels and soft comfi beds

Booking this hotel was a last minute thing , I REGREATFULLY HAD NO CHOICE DUE TO me being on a budget , The night in question was My second stay at this hotel . Staff are basic at best ,I was given 1 key although the room booked for two and the paper work provided stated I would have two , minor issue though , The room was bitterly cold ALL NIGHT the windows did not shut properly the cold coming in was horrible the heating if you can call it that was 13’c maybe 15’c it was like trying to sleep on a building site next to the m25 and the draft coming through the main door was made easy by the inch gap under the door I would of used somthing to stop it but being as cold as I was and only have 1 large 1 small towel it not not come to my mind to use that on the floor as I needed that to dry myself after a shower which was the best thing about the room , The tv did not work AT ALL I tried everything for some reason it was unplugged and un-tuned what hotel does not have working tv’s . I had 3 hours of Mrs scream a lot in the room next door , Then at 3 am someone decided to hoover for all of 60 seconds. Then at 8 am just as I was nodding off again KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK , maintenance “is everything ok with your bathroom I.e the plumber we need to get in to check , I said NOT A CHANCE nothing wrong leave me in peace . Then 9 am 10 am and 10.23 I had the maids knocking on the door asking what I was doing and when I was leaving , I replied 11.59 am I will vacate now if you don’t mine I have a long drive ahead and iv had no sleep . I went to reception in the night no staff was about to be able to tell them the tv is not working ,or the fact I did not want a round floor . I did however speak to a nice lady and tried to explain my awful night but she said Because I booked with trip.com I’d have to complain to you ,this was the worst night in a hotel iv ever had To have my door knock by staff is outrageous the temperature was diabolical, What do I need todo to obtain a refund as even the basic of a tv and warm heating where not available

Nice hotel. Not that close to the airport. Rooms was ok but small. Disappointed with the pool. Had to pay extra to use and children under 16 was not allowed to go alone even if parents are just seated by the pool.

Accommodation and food were all good value for the price. The special bonus was the pool, though extra charges for towels and lockers were a bit petty.. The biggest drawback was parking, which was very difficult for a disabled person, having few blue badge spaces and needing to drag cases some distance when a space could eventually be found. You also run the risk of receiving a parking ticket of up to £100 if you don’t register your vehicle correctly at reception.

Went there for the swimming and it shut at 6pm the beds are really hard and uncomfortable lucky we was only there for a few hours sleep before our flight