Time to spare at Heathrow? Relax and enjoy!
Whether you're looking for a relaxing massage treatment, want to go to an art gallery or a couple of hours in a YOTEL pod, it's all here at Heathrow.
Art gallery
British artists at the Terminal 5 Expo
Heathrow Airport is happy to offer passengers a reprieve from the busy activity at the Terminal 5 Expo Gallery. The gallery showcases works from outstanding British artists including original painters, sculptors and fine art photographers.
The illustrious line-up has included Lorne McKean, Mike Speller, Huw Williams, Clarissa Koch and Jeremy Houghton.
The gallery will regularly feature works of art to honour our Olympic and Paralympic athletes, with the ultimate ambition of capturing in time Britain’s journey to London 2012, leaving a lasting and positive legacy.
Massage and beauty therapy
No.1 Traveller Lounge & Spa
Terminal 3, after security
Enjoy the facilities of the No.1 Lounge and relax with a massage before your flight. The Lounge & Spa package provides use of the lounge facilities plus a choice of a 25-minute Core Revival Massage, manicure or pedicure. Other treatments and showers are available at an additional cost. Simply make a booking and decide on the choice of treatment on arrival at the lounge.
New! Short on time? Express massage or manicure now available to book with the standard lounge package.
Be Relax Spa
Heathrow Terminal 5B, after security
Stop off at spa specialist Be Relax, in satellite terminal 5B, and enjoy beauty and wellbeing treatments from massage and manicures to aroma and oxygen therapy. Make an appointment or just call in – try a quick-fix treatment if you're in a hurry or book a full 60 minutes for the ultimate in 'me-time' moments.
To book , call +44 (0)20 8283 6387
Be Relax Classic
Terminal 5 after security
In the main terminal you'll also find Be Relax Classic, offering seated massages, manicures, oxygen therapy and aromatherapy.
Exclusive airport lounges
Heathrow Terminals 1 and 3, after security
VIP lounges aren't just for first-class travellers – find your own space to relax at the Servisair Executive Lounge (Terminals 1 and 3) or No.1 Traveller Lounge (Terminal 3). You'll enjoy peace and quiet, comfortable seating, complimentary drinks and snacks, and a warm welcome.
Enhance your lounge experience with our range of add on’s at No.1 Lounge Terminal 3. Enjoy a glass of champagne for £5 per person, an express massage or manicure, or add extra time to your lounge visit. Select No.1 Lounge and then select your choice.
Bedrooms after security – No.1 Traveller Lounge & Spa
Heathrow Terminal 3, after security
For the first time, bedrooms are now available after security in Terminal 3. These are ideal for passengers connecting through Terminal 3 with at least three hours between flights. Located away from the main departure lounge, opposite the No.1 Traveller Lounge, a choice of twin (bunk) or single rooms offer a chance to relax in peace and quiet and refresh in the ensuite shower room. Rooms also feature internet access, TV and a small desk area. Free International calls are available.
- Minimum stay two hours.
- Rooms available 04:30 – 22:30.
- Overnight stays not permitted.
- Bookings and further information
YOTEL cabin hotel
Heathrow Terminal 4, before security
Relax in one of 32 next-generation cabins with ensuite bathrooms, free internet access and "techno wall" entertainment systems. Choose from premium (with full-size double bed) or standard (with a large single) – ideal for early morning flights, long scheduled transfers or unexpected. Book online, by phone or by walking in – prices start at £25 for four hours or around £56 overnight. For details visit yotel.com or call +44 (0)20 7100 1100.
Heathrow runway views
Relax with a coffee or a bite while you watch the action on the runways. Here are some of the best places to sit back and enjoy the view:
- Terminal 1: The Tin Goose pub-restaurant, Caffè Nero coffee bar, Est and Costa (near Gate 8).
- Terminal 3: Enjoy views across the airport while enjoying the facilities of the No. 1 Traveller Lounge & Spa.
- Terminal 4: Costa Coffee and many of the gate seating areas.
- Terminal 5: There are great views from almost everywhere, but Gordon Ramsay Plane Food and wagamama offer particularly good vantage points.
Fun things to do – enjoy your airport time!
Whether you're killing a couple of hours or making the most of a few minutes, there's plenty to do at Heathrow. Here are a few ways the smart travellers fill their time.
- Bag a duty-free bargain: Find fine fragrances, beauty bargains, designer sunglasses, single malts and more at World Duty Free.
- Pick up your souvenirs: Mementoes and British-themed gifts galore at Harrods, Glorious Britain, World Duty Free and World of Whiskies.
- Go people-watching: With flights to everywhere from Algiers to Zürich, there's nowhere like Heathrow for literally watching the world go by. Just find a prime spot and study the crowd over a cappuccino.
- Have your shoes shined: Stop off at National Shoeshine, after security in Terminal 5 (near Accessorize).
- Go designer shopping: Must-have shoes, big-name bags, hot-off-the-catwalk accessories ... Heathrow has them all at airport shopping prices. World famous designer brands including Gucci, Prada, Tiffany & Co., Dior, Bulgari and Paul Smith can be found in our terminals – find out what's available on your journey.
