Hi Errol while you are finalizing the ticket for me could you also 
find me some good value "clean" accomodation. 3 or 4 star is fine
provided it is clean!  Would like right at or in the Airport or near
the airport and near the tube, in case I want to pop into London central.
Give me a choice of 2 or three based on value for money. An internet 
connection availability would be a bonus but not absolutely necessary.
Leave it with you and thanks from Roger

Hi there, Roger!

I worked in the hotel industry for many years and am quite familiar
with the area.
Here is the list with some (not all) details of facilities, contact
information etc.
They should all be fairly close to tube stations, especially the first
two.


Marriot Renaissance (4 star)
=============================

First up, we have the Marriot Renaissance Hotel which is the closest
hotel to Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Facilities:
# On-site Restaurant
# 24-hour room service
# Cocktail Lounge
# Complimentary coffee in lobby
# Laundry valet
# Concierge services
# Complimentary newspaper available in lobby
# Gift shop/newsstand
# Full business center
# Safe deposit box at front desk 
# Data ports on phone

Address:
Bath Road,
Hounslow,
Middlesex.
TW6 2AQ
Tel: +44 20-8897 6363
Fax: +44 20-8897 1113

Reservations:
UK Free call: 0800 221 222
International: +44 20 7591 1500
From the US: 1-888-236-2427

http://www.marriott.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=LHRBR&EPCEC=InProcess&EPNAVCEC=InProcess


Hilton (4 star)
==================

This hotel may be suitable for Heathrow Terminal 4, which it is very
close to.

Facilities:
# Business Center
# Express Mail
# Modem
# Multi-Lingual Staff
# Restaurants & Bars (Outlets)
# Executive Level Services
# Executive Lounge
# Laundry/Valet Service
# Concierge Desk
# Gift Shop
# News Stand
# Computer rental
# Room Service
# Video Conferencing Available
# Air Conditioning
# Internet access in guest room
# Telephone - Voice Mail

Address:
Terminal 4 Heathrow Airport,
Hounslow,
Middlesex.
TW6 3AF
Tel: +44 (20) 87597755
Fax: +44 (20) 87597579

Reservations:
UK: 08705 909090
International: +44 (20) 87597755
US: +1-800-445-8667

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?moreDesc=true&ctyhocn=LHRAPTW
http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/content/LHRAPTW/media/pdf/en_LHRAPTW_fact_sheet.pdf
(PDF)


Sheraton Skyline (4 star)
==========================

The Skyline is not as close as the others but does offer very high
speed internet access and features an indoor pool and tropical garden!

# Starwood Turbo Net High Speed Internet Access by Request
# Sound Proof Rooms
# Mini Bar
# Coffee and Tea Maker
# Iron/Ironing Board
# Complimentary 24-Hour Fitness Facility
# Airport Transportation (Limited)
# Indoor Heated Pool

Address:
Heathrow Airport,
Bath Road
Hayes,
Middlesex.
UB3 5BP
Tel: +44 (20) 87592535
Fax: +44 (20) 87509150 

Reservations:
UK: +44 (20) 87592535
Europe (Ireland): +353-21-4279-200
US: 888-625-5144

http://www.starwood.com/sheraton/search/search_results.html?country=GB
(Click on the "More >>>" link for the Skyline)


Tube Stations
==============

Terminal 4:
http://www.tubeplanner.com/cgi-bin/station/show_station.pl?station=Heathrow+Terminal+4

Terminals 1,2 & 3:
http://www.tubeplanner.com/cgi-bin/station/show_station.pl?id=104


I hope that you enjoy your stay!
Kind regards,
errol-ga.


Search Strategy
================

Yell.com
"hotels" in "hounslow"
http://www.yell.com

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Request for Answer Clarification by bwll77-ga on 03 Jun 2003 20:24 PDT

Hi again Errol,

The hotels you have listed look fine, although room rates would have
been handy to know (and compare). You also mentioned Terminal 4. I
have a sneaking suspicion that Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Air New Zealand
and most of the South Pacific route airlines leave from Terminal 2.
Could you please check on that for me as it would obviously be better
(more convenient) to be near the terminal of my departure. Thanks for
that from: Roger

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Clarification of Answer by errol-ga on 04 Jun 2003 03:24 PDT

Hello again.

As stated in the airline question [
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=212604 ], the
flights depart from Terminal 3 and as only two of these hotels would
be suitable, I will locate another for you.

Radisson Edwardian (5 star)
============================

This hotel is located on the main road serving the airport and is
opposite the Marriot Renaissance.

Prices:
£99 - £135 per night.

Facilities:
# Air Conditioned
# Restaurant
# Bar
# Room Service
# 24hr Room Service
# Safe
# Elevators
# Sauna
# Lounge
# Modem in Room
# In Room Movies
# Exercise GYM
# Multilingual
# Mini Bar
# Free Newspaper
# Laundry Service 
# Spa Bath
# Computer Rental
# Concierge Desk
# Health Club
# Alarm Clock
# Cable Television
# Gift Shop

Address:
140 Bath Road
Hayes,
Middlesex,
UB3 5AW 
Phone: + 44 (0)20 8759 6311
Fax: + 44 (0)20 8759 4559
UK free phone: (0800) 37 44 11
US free phone: (800) 333-3333

http://www.radisson.com/londonuk_heathrow
http://www.radissonedwardian.com/hotel.detail.cfm?hotelID=22 (Map)


I also checked the room rates for the other hotels I listed and are as
follows (per night):

Marriot Renaissance
£99 - £179

Hilton
£161 - £450

Sheraton Skyline
£99 - £204


I hope this helps!
Kind regards,
errol-ga.

Excellent, thank you Errol. I tipped you pretty generously for the tickts,
so I wont "spoil" you too much here. Just a glass of of Chardonay.
Cheers from Roger

Hi, Roger

If you are coming to Heathrow, could you please bring me a few crates
of Oz Chardonnay (Estate Bottled, Premier Cru).

It must be the real thing ... none of that French muck.

Many thanks in anticipation.

Kindest regards

Bryan

Good Morning Bryan,
Would normally not be a problem Mate! (The Chardonay that is.) 
Problem is I'm fresh out,.............have not tasted or even seen a
good Chardonay in weeks. And you're spot on...........definitely none
of that
French Muck!
Cheers from Roger
PS Nice to catch up with you again Bryan.