Radisson RED London Heathrow

Red phone boxes act as fun self check-in and check-out booths

- Hannah Brandler

BACKGROUND

This dual-branded Heathrow property opened in 2020 with Radisson RED and Radisson Hotels in two separate wings. The hotels received a £16 million investment and include 858 rooms plus extensive meeting facilities.

WHERE IS IT?

On the hotel-packed Bath Road, a ten-minute drive to Heathrow's terminals. You can get a Hotel Hoppa bus to terminals 2, 3 and 5 between 4.15am and 10pm daily, with a journey time of 20-30 minutes. The hotel has a partnership with WeKnowLondon, an electric car company, for punctual transfers to the terminals - my trip to Terminal 5 at 5am took ten minutes.

WHAT'S IT LIKE?

The modern hotel is well-signposted from the main road. Closer to the entrance, a glam driveway features a mirrored ceiling, with a terrace to the right.

The RED branding is evident throughout, with design featuring pops of red and nods to London - a red Mini Cooper car is parked by reception, while red phone boxes act as self-check-in and check-out booths.

The reception has a showbiz-like feel, with exposed filament light bulbs, while photography throughout the hotel showcases well-known British stars.