When we landed in Heathrow and I went to ask how to get to Sheraton Skyline, the first answer I got was "Hotel Hoppa." I replied, "But that costs £3 one way. Any alternatives? What about public bus?" "Sure. Buses 111, 105, 285, and 411 all go there." "How much does it cost?" "It’s FREE." Can you believe it?
I decided to leave my luggage at Heathrow, but when I heard that it costs £4 per item, I grabbed my bags, went to the Central bus station, got on bus 111 and in 10 minutes was at the doors of the hotel. The bus stop is in front of the Marriott, which is next door to the Sheraton Skyline.
By now, if you read my other stories, you know I always need a triple room. This was a real triple with a king size bed and a roll-away, and there was still plenty of space in the room for the chairs, desk, TV set and even a fax machine. There was a wardrobe near the entrance with the ironing board and also complimentary coffee, tea, and a coffee-maker. The bathroom was rather nice with a toilet, a sink, lots of space on the countertop near the sink, and a bathtub which was somewhat narrow, but I survived. Ask for a room with windows away from the entrance, because otherwise, you'll hear the planes take off.
The hotel, even though it doesn’t look it from the outside, is very large, and somewhat reminds me of a labyrinth in the pyramids -- it may take you a couple of tries to get back to the main lobby. There are several elevators, a restaurant on the first floor, and several conference rooms. The public phone was out of order at the time. You can check your flight departure time right on the TV screen or in the hotel lobby.
Overall, it was one of the nicer hotel I stayed in on this trip.