Europa Gatwick Hotel Europa Gatwick Hotel, Balcombe Rd, Gatwick RH10 7ZR, UK

The Europa Hotel is one of three Britannia airport hotels in Gatwick and is an ideal place to stay for those looking for Gatwick airport parking or simply an overnight stay before a trip.

With its Spanish and Mediterranean themed architecture, this hotel offers excellent value and comfort, as well as first class facilities. The hotel has its own courtyard with beautifully landscaped gardens and fountains, which is the perfect place to relax. The hotel’s Rafters Lounge Bar, which leads out onto the courtyard, is also a cosy place to drink in traditional surroundings. The Mediterranean Restaurant, on the other hand, offers a fantastic menu and caters for all cuisines. It is very spacious and overlooks the bright and airy reception area from a mezzanine floor.

In the hotel’s Spindles Health & Leisure facility, guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool or take it easy in the sauna. There is a fully equipped gymnasium and a range of equipment to suit aerobic and weight training.

All 211 traditionally styled bedrooms offer a TV, tea and coffee facilities and a private bathroom. The Gatwick Europa Hotel also has free Wi-Fi in public areas, and private on-site parking can be arranged.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.

Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Three Bridges.

Reception

• The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

Room

• There are 246 rooms in total.
• There are 114 standard ground floor rooms.
• There are accessible ensuite facilities.
• There is / are 4 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• The height of the bed is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (0ft 2in).

Accessible Ensuite

• The door opens outwards.
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 160cm x 190cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Wall mounted grab rails are available.
• As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
• The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a toilet roll holder.
• The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
• There is a sink.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is twist/turn.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
• There are not mirrors.

Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
• The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
• The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
• The accessible toilet is located adjacent to reception.

The Europa Gatwick Hotel offers a variety of disabled facilities, so that every one of our guests enjoy their stay with us.

 Disabled facilities at the Europa Gatwick Hotel include:

• Level access to building with automatic door
• Reduced height reception desk
• 4 designated car parking spaces
• Induction loop available
• 3 bedrooms available on ground floor
• Level access to lounge bar
• Room service available
• Accessible conference facilities
• Accessible health club
• Disabled changing area
• Braille procedures
• Evacuation chairs available