Novotel London Stansted Airport: 2 miles from terminal, affordable shuttle (£3/adult), 250 rooms, 24-hour gym, restaurant, parking. 4-star Accor hotel.
Novotel is the four-star hotel at Stansted that does not charge on-airport prices. 250 rooms two miles out on Round Coppice Road, with a 24-hour gym included, eight meeting rooms, and a shuttle at £3 per adult — children under 16 travel free.
The trade-off is the shuttle's hours. It runs approximately every 30 minutes from 4.00am to 1.00am, which leaves a three-hour gap overnight that catches out very early departures and very late arrivals. This page covers the gap in detail, the rooms, the real cost with breakfast and parking added, and who the middle ground suits. Fixed-fare transfers for the hours the shuttle does not cover with Stansted Airport Taxi, a TfL-licensed private-hire operator. Reviewed August 2026.
If you want four-star facilities without on-airport pricing, yes. A 24-hour gym included in the rate, eight meeting rooms, a business centre and 500+ parking spaces — at rates that sit below the walkable hotels. This is the middle ground at Stansted, and it occupies it well.
If you are travelling as a family, the shuttle is the reason to look here. £3 per adult and under-16s free means two adults and two children pay £6 each way. That is the cheapest family transfer at Stansted by a clear margin.
Check your flight time against 4.00am and 1.00am before you book. The shuttle does not run between those hours. A 06:00 departure needing a 04:15 pick-up is fine; a 23:50 landing that clears customs at 01:20 is not. Outside those hours you need a taxi, at roughly £15–£20.
The headline facts before the detail — distance, shuttle, facilities and what is charged.
| Hotel detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Hotel | Novotel London Stansted Airport — 250 rooms, 4-star, Accor group |
| Location | Round Coppice Road, Stansted, Essex — 2 miles south of the terminal |
| Postcode | CM24 1SF |
| Distance to terminal | 2 miles — 6 to 10 minutes by shuttle |
| Shuttle | £3 per adult each way, under-16s free — approx every 30 min, 4.00am–1.00am |
| Check-in / check-out | From 15:00 / by 12:00 (early and late available on request) |
| Breakfast | Not included — add at booking, approx £8–£12; early-bird service from around 4.00am |
| Parking | 500+ on-site spaces, charged — estimated £5–£10 per night |
| Facilities | 24-hour gym, restaurant, bar, 8 meeting rooms, business centre, free Wi-Fi |
| Indicative rate | £70–£140 per night, varying with date and booking window |
Prices shown are calculated on room type, date and availability. Your final fixed price is confirmed at the time of booking. Hotel prices, shuttle charges and hours change — check directly with the property.
Service runs approximately every 30 minutes between 4.00am and 1.00am, which leaves a gap from 1.00am to 4.00am with no hotel transport at all.
If your flight departs before roughly 05:30, or lands after midnight and might clear the terminal after 1.00am, arrange a taxi or a pre-booked transfer instead. Budget £15–£20 for the two-mile journey. This is the single check that decides whether Novotel works for your trip.
How far is Novotel from Stansted Airport?
Two miles south of the terminal, six to ten minutes by shuttle. Off-airport, which means a quieter setting than the properties on airport land — and a transfer to arrange either way.
How much is the Novotel shuttle?
£3 per adult each way, with under-16s travelling free. Approximately every 30 minutes. For a family of four that is £6 each way — the cheapest family transfer at Stansted.
Does the Novotel shuttle run 24 hours?
No. It runs from 4.00am to 1.00am, leaving a three-hour overnight gap. Outside those hours you need a taxi or pre-booked transfer, at roughly £15–£20.
Is breakfast included at Novotel Stansted?
No — it is an add-on at roughly £8–£12 per person, cheaper than most airport hotels charge. An early-bird service from around 4.00am suits the first departure wave.
Does Novotel have a gym?
Yes — a 24-hour fitness centre with cardio equipment, weights and machines, included in the room rate. There is no swimming pool at this property.
How much is parking at Novotel Stansted?
Estimated £5–£10 per night — among the cheapest hotel parking at Stansted. With 500+ on-site spaces it is rarely full, though confirming at booking is still sensible.
The address, the postcode, and what an off-airport position actually gives you.
Round Coppice Road, Stansted, Essex CM24 1SF.
The hotel sits two miles south of the terminal, near junction 8 of the M11. Give a driver the postcode CM24 1SF rather than the road name alone.
What the off-airport position buys you. A quieter setting with noticeably less runway noise than the properties on airport land, and rates that reflect the distance rather than the walkway. The M11 position is convenient if you are driving on to Cambridge or down to London via the M25.
Reaching it: by the hotel shuttle (£3 per adult, under-16s free, roughly every 30 minutes between 4.00am and 1.00am) or by taxi at around £10–£15.
Phone: +44 1279 680800 (reception, 24 hours)
This section covers where this hotel sits. For how the wider hotel landscape is arranged, see our Stansted airport hotels guide.
Two miles — managed by a cheap shuttle, provided your flight falls inside its hours.
Two miles from the terminal, six to ten minutes by shuttle.
This is a moderate distance rather than a remote one, and the shuttle handles it inexpensively. What matters more than the mileage is the frequency and the hours: approximately every 30 minutes, which is a scheduled service rather than a continuous one, and only between 4.00am and 1.00am.
What this means for mid-range travellers. Two miles plus a £3 shuttle plus four-star facilities is a solid proposition. The shuttle costs less than a taxi and more than the walk you would get at the on-airport hotels — which is exactly where the price sits too.
What this means for families. Under-16s travel free, so the transfer cost for two adults and two children is £6 each way. Every other charged shuttle at Stansted bills per head regardless of age. Over two journeys that is a meaningful difference.
What this means for timing. Allow for the 30-minute frequency, not just the 6–10 minute ride. A missed shuttle is a half-hour wait, so budget around 45 minutes from reception to terminal check-in rather than ten.
Do not plan to walk. Two miles along the airport perimeter road is not a sensible pedestrian route, particularly with luggage or in the dark.
Cheap, family-friendly and frequent — but not around the clock, which is the detail that decides bookings here.
| Shuttle detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cost | £3 per adult each way · under-16s free |
| Frequency | Approximately every 30 minutes — a scheduled service, not continuous |
| Hours | 4.00am to 1.00am daily — no service between 1.00am and 4.00am |
| Journey time | 6 to 10 minutes |
| Pick-up | Hotel front entrance |
| Drop-off | Airport terminal |
| Luggage | Included, no extra charge |
| Booking | Reserve at reception, or call +44 1279 680800 for a specific time |
Departing before 05:30? You will likely need to leave the hotel before the 4.00am first service. Book a car the night before.
Landing after midnight? Immigration, baggage and the walk out can easily push you past 1.00am, at which point the last shuttle has gone. Book a car in advance rather than discovering it in arrivals.
Everything in between? The shuttle covers you comfortably. Reserve your slot at reception and allow for the 30-minute frequency.
The alternative when the shuttle does not run: a taxi or pre-booked transfer covers the two miles in under ten minutes at any hour, for roughly £15–£20. For a family the maths is different from Holiday Inn Express or Premier Inn — with children travelling free, the shuttle is hard to beat inside its hours, and a car is a fallback rather than a routine alternative.
250 contemporary rooms, recently renovated, in Accor's eco-conscious design.
| Room type | Suits |
|---|---|
| Standard | One or two guests — the default booking |
| Superior | One or two guests, more space and better finish |
| Family | Two to four guests, extra beds available at a charge |
| Accessible | Step-free access, accessible bathroom, mobility assistance |
In-room amenities: free Wi-Fi · flat-screen TV · work desk · tea and coffee facilities · modern bathroom · hairdryer and toiletries · air-conditioning · 24-hour room service.
Room quality. Contemporary eco-conscious design in neutral tones, recently renovated, with spacious layouts and comfortable beds. Four-star standard throughout, which is what separates this from the budget properties a mile closer to the terminal.
Noise. The off-airport position does more work here than soundproofing does elsewhere. Two miles from the runway is simply quieter than the perimeter, and guests consistently reflect that.
Family rooms take two to four guests with extra beds available at a charge and children's amenities on request. Combined with free shuttle travel for under-16s, this is a genuinely family-friendly property.
Accessible rooms offer step-free access, accessible bathrooms and mobility assistance. Confirm the specific configuration and the shuttle's accessibility on +44 1279 680800 before booking — the two are separate questions and both matter here.
Four-star provision at off-airport pricing — the reason to choose this over a budget property.
A modern fitness centre with cardio equipment, weights and machines, open around the clock and included in the room rate. Useful at an airport hotel precisely because arrivals and departures rarely fall in normal gym hours. No pool at this property — for that, the Radisson Blu is the only option at Stansted.
Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on an international menu, with mains around £12–£18, plus a bar lounge and 24-hour room service. Given the off-airport position with little else within walking distance, having a kitchen open late matters more here than at the on-airport hotels.
Eight meeting rooms, a business centre with IT facilities, conference provision and corporate packages, with free Wi-Fi throughout. Substantial enough for a real event rather than a single meeting — the second-largest conference provision at Stansted after the Radisson Blu.
The largest hotel car park at Stansted by a wide margin, at an estimated £5–£10 per night. CCTV monitored with accessible spaces available. Rarely full, which removes the anxiety that comes with a 150-space car park at a 350-room hotel.
24-hour reception with no surcharge for a late arrival, express check-in and check-out, concierge, and secure luggage storage before check-in and after check-out — free for short periods, chargeable if extended.
Accessible rooms, step-free access, accessible dining and guest assistance, with accessible parking spaces on site. Confirm the shuttle's accessibility separately when you book — a step-free hotel with an inaccessible transfer solves only half the problem.
Breakfast is charged, but cheaper than most — and the early-bird service is the part that matters.
Breakfast is not included in the room rate. Add it at booking for roughly £8–£12 per person, which is around half what the Radisson Blu charges. Service typically runs from 4.00am to 10.00am — confirm the exact hours when you book, since they vary.
The buffet covers continental and hot items with dietary options available, and there is an early-bird option aimed at the first departure wave. That is the significant detail: a hotel two miles out that feeds you before the 4.00am shuttle is considerably more useful than one that does not.
| Meal | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (add-on) | ~£8–£12 per person |
| Lunch mains | ~£12–£18 |
| Dinner mains | ~£15–£22 |
| Bar drinks | ~£4–£7 |
| Room service | Menu pricing, 24 hours |
The off-airport position means the hotel restaurant is effectively your only option without a car. Room service runs 24 hours, which covers a late arrival, but plan around this if you are staying more than one night or arriving late and hungry.
Four-star rates without the on-airport premium — and the lines you add to get the real total.
Rooms run from around £70 to £140 per night, varying with date, room type and availability. Weekday rates sit below weekends; peak season lifts rates; winter is often competitive. Booking window is the largest single factor.
| Included in the rate | Charged separately |
|---|---|
| The room | Breakfast — approx £8–£12 per person |
| Free Wi-Fi | Parking — estimated £5–£10 per night |
| 24-hour gym access | Shuttle — £3 per adult each way, under-16s free |
| Use of hotel public areas | Lunch, dinner and room service |
Room ~£110 + parking £8 + two adult breakfasts £20 (children's rates vary) + shuttle £6 each way = around £150 for the stay and both transfers.
The shuttle line is what makes this competitive for families. At a hotel charging £4 per person regardless of age, the same two journeys cost £32 rather than £12.
Cancellation. Varies by rate. Standard rates typically allow free cancellation 24–48 hours out; budget rates are non-refundable. For a flight-linked stay, flexibility usually earns its price.
How to book the best rate. Book direct through Accor at accorhotels.com or call +44 1279 680800. Check several dates, since rates move daily. ALL — Accor Live Limitless is free to join and members see discounts.
Prices last checked: August 2026
The largest hotel car park at Stansted, at one of the lowest nightly charges.
Which Stansted hotels provide parking generally is covered on our hotels guide and parking guide.
Standard times, and the flexibility either side of them.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Check-in | From 15:00. Early check-in available if a room is ready — not guaranteed |
| Check-out | By 12:00. Late check-out subject to availability, charge may apply |
| Reception | Staffed 24 hours, with no surcharge for a late arrival |
| Express check-in | Available, reducing time at the desk |
| Luggage storage | Before check-in and after check-out. Free for short periods, chargeable if extended. Secure facility |
One planning note. A 12:00 check-out and a shuttle running every 30 minutes do not always align neatly. If you have an afternoon flight, reserve your shuttle slot when you check in rather than turning up at the front entrance at noon.
Where the middle ground works, and where the shuttle hours rule it out.
The clearest fit. Four-star rooms, a 24-hour gym and a proper restaurant, at rates below the walkable hotels. If you want somewhere pleasant rather than merely adequate but do not want to pay for a covered walkway, this is the property.
Strong fit, and the shuttle is why. Under-16s travel free, so two adults and two children pay £6 each way rather than £16. Family rooms take up to four with extra beds available, and there are children's amenities on request.
Strong fit. Eight meeting rooms, a business centre, work desks, free Wi-Fi and corporate packages — the second-largest conference provision at Stansted. The M11 position also suits meetings that are not at the airport itself.
Strong fit. 500+ spaces at an estimated £5–£10 a night — the cheapest and least stressful hotel parking at Stansted. The M11 junction 8 position makes arriving and leaving straightforward.
Check carefully. The shuttle starts at 4.00am. If you need to be at the terminal by 04:30 for an 06:30 flight, the first service is cutting it fine — and if you need to leave before 4.00am it does not serve you at all. Book a car the night before.
Check carefully. The last shuttle is at 1.00am. A flight landing at 23:50 can easily clear the terminal after that once immigration and baggage are counted. Arrange a transfer in advance rather than gambling on it.
Not the right property. Two miles along the perimeter road is not a sensible walk. Only the Radisson Blu and Hampton by Hilton are genuinely walkable at Stansted.
Not the right property. The gym is included and open around the clock, but there is no pool. The Radisson Blu's PACE Health Club is the only pool at a Stansted airport hotel.
Match your circumstances against the property before you book.
| Your situation | Verdict |
|---|---|
| You want four-star quality without on-airport pricing | Yes — this is exactly the gap Novotel fills |
| Travelling as a family | Yes — under-16s free on the shuttle, family rooms available |
| Business travel or a meeting | Yes — eight meeting rooms and a business centre |
| Driving to the airport | Yes — 500+ spaces, estimated £5–£10 a night |
| You want a gym | Yes — 24-hour fitness centre included in the rate |
| Flight departs before 05:30 | Maybe — shuttle starts 4.00am; book a car if you need to leave earlier |
| Landing after midnight | Maybe — last shuttle 1.00am; arrange a transfer in advance |
| You want to walk to the terminal | No — consider Radisson Blu or Hampton by Hilton |
| You want a pool | No — consider Radisson Blu |
| You want breakfast included | No — consider Hampton by Hilton or Ramada |
Where to book, what to confirm, and what happens next.
Book online or by phone → confirmation email → check in from 15:00 → reserve your shuttle slot at reception → 6–10 minute ride to the terminal at £3 per adult, children free → check out by 12:00.
The primary sources behind the facts on this page, so you can verify current rates and shuttle hours directly.
Q: How far is Novotel from Stansted Airport?
A: Two miles south of the terminal, six to ten minutes by shuttle at £3 per adult with under-16s free. Allow for the 30-minute frequency, not just the ride.
Q: Does the Novotel shuttle operate 24/7?
A: No. It runs from 4.00am to 1.00am, approximately every 30 minutes. Between 1.00am and 4.00am there is no service — you need a taxi or pre-booked transfer, at roughly £15–£20.
Q: How much is the Novotel shuttle?
A: £3 per adult each way, with under-16s travelling free. For two adults and two children that is £6 each way — the cheapest family transfer at Stansted.
Q: Is breakfast included at Novotel Stansted?
A: No. Add it at booking for roughly £8–£12 per person — cheaper than most airport hotels charge. There is an early-bird service from around 4.00am for the first departure wave.
Q: What time is check-in and check-out?
A: Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00. Early check-in is available if a room is ready, and late check-out is subject to availability and may be charged.
Q: How much is parking at Novotel Stansted?
A: Estimated £5–£10 per night, charged separately. With 500+ on-site spaces it is the largest and least stressful hotel car park at Stansted. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Q: Does Novotel have a gym or pool?
A: A 24-hour fitness centre is included in the room rate — cardio equipment, weights and machines. There is no swimming pool; the Radisson Blu is the only Stansted airport hotel with one.
Q: What facilities does Novotel Stansted have?
A: 24-hour gym, restaurant, bar lounge, eight meeting rooms, business centre, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, accessible rooms and 500+ parking spaces.
Q: Is Novotel suitable for an early flight?
A: Suitable if you are leaving after 4.00am, when the shuttle starts. Earlier than that, book a car the night before. The early-bird breakfast from around 4.00am covers the food side.
Q: What if I land after 1am?
A: The last shuttle has gone. Arrange a taxi or pre-booked transfer in advance — a late-evening landing can easily clear the terminal after 1.00am once immigration and baggage are counted.
Q: How much does Novotel Stansted cost per night?
A: Roughly £70–£140 depending on date and booking window. Add breakfast at £8–£12 per person and parking at an estimated £5–£10 if you need them.
Q: Are accessible rooms available?
A: Yes, with step-free access and accessible bathrooms. Confirm the room configuration and the shuttle's accessibility separately on +44 1279 680800 — they are different questions.
Q: Is there anywhere to eat nearby?
A: Very little. The off-airport position means the hotel restaurant is effectively your only option without a car. Room service runs 24 hours, which covers a late arrival.
Q: Can I cancel for free?
A: Most standard rates allow free cancellation 24 to 48 hours before arrival. Budget rates are non-refundable. Check the rate terms at booking.
Inside its hours, the Novotel shuttle is excellent value and hard to beat for a family, with under-16s travelling free. Outside them there is no hotel transport at all — and Stansted's departure wave starts around 04:00, right at the edge of the first service. A pre-booked car covers the two miles in under ten minutes at any hour, at a fare fixed before you travel. The same applies to a late landing that clears the terminal after 1.00am, to heavy luggage a shared shuttle handles poorly, and to onward journeys to Bishop's Stortford, London or across the region. Stansted Airport Taxi runs pre-booked journeys to and from any Stansted-area hotel at any hour.
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Other Stansted hotels: Radisson Blu · Hampton by Hilton · Holiday Inn Express · Ramada by Wyndham · Premier Inn · All Stansted hotels compared
Airport guides: Terminal guide · Shuttle and transport · Parking guide
Last reviewed August 2026 · Prices last updated August 2026 · Next review November 2026 · Sources checked against Accor's official site and London Stansted Airport's official hotels page · Stansted Airport Taxi editorial team.
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