Layover at Stansted - what to do?

[Milly]

Try booking into the Radisson Hotel - it's only a walkway from the airport, no need for shuttle buses etc. You can stow your luggage in peace, watch TV, plug in your nintendo or whatever, have a nap, have a shower - set you up for the rest of the journey. I believe that subject to availability you can book a room for a few hours at a good rate. You may have to ring them about this as I don't think it shows it on the net. Forget any thoughts of leaving the airport - with the hassle of baggage etc it just won't work, and you'd spend your time fretting about getting back in time. Bon voyage!

 

[moe1013]

Milly is spot on! It is the only place in Stansted that can be termed "peaceful" in any way. Lunch/Dinner more expensive than the terminal but I pay it!

Otherwise Cambridge is a good recomendation, trains are good and much cheaper than into London. Get a family railcard if you decide to go, will save you a packet..

 

[ckc123]

The Radisson sounds very promising - I will make a call.
Many thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[Lollix]

Otherwise Cambridge is a good recomendation, trains are good and much cheaper than into London. Get a family railcard if you decide to go, will save you a packet..

I second that, Cambridge is worth a visit any time. Try booking the train on the net ahead of time, its usually cheaper.

 

[so-crates]

I hate Stansted Airport.

I know exactly where you are coming from Smashbox, it doesn't rank as a favourite airport for me either!

Try booking into the Radisson Hotel - it's only a walkway from the airport, no need for shuttle buses etc. You can stow your luggage in peace, watch TV, plug in your nintendo or whatever, have a nap, have a shower - set you up for the rest of the journey. I believe that subject to availability you can book a room for a few hours at a good rate. You may have to ring them about this as I don't think it shows it on the net. Forget any thoughts of leaving the airport - with the hassle of baggage etc it just won't work, and you'd spend your time fretting about getting back in time. Bon voyage!

Brilliant idea Milly - in case it doesn't work out, in terms of baggage you don't have to drag it with you anywhere there is a baggage holding facility at Stansted - costs a bit though.