We (2 of us) are looking where to rest in Heathrow Terminal 5. We would like to pay up to about $100.
We arrive from the US on BritishAir flying economy at 10am on a Monday.
We fly out to South Africa at 7pm the same day on BritishAir flying economy.
We are at Ruby level (American Airlines Gold) for frequent fliers.
This is the first time we have flown through using Heathrow Terminal 5.
Unbelievably, it looks like BritishAir/Heathrow did nothing for economy passengers in Terminal 5. In August/September we fly thru Heathrow but on Business/First Class tickets, so no issue. I am relearning why we have avoided Heathrow (and BritishAir) for the last 20 years.
The best bet so far appears to be taking the Hoppa Bus (16GBP rt) to a day room at a nearby hotel (50GBP (Novotel) plus).
Other items we have considered:
On air side:
BritishAir lounges not available, even for paying, for Ruby level.
As far as I can tell, there is nothing else. We made a mistake, I think, flying through Terminal 5.
On land side (past security)
Nothing in terminal 5, so have to budget time to get to/from other terminals
Yotel (which we have used in the past) in terminal 4 is a definite possibility. 35GBP for 4 hours for a bed for one. Hoopa Bus hotel buys us a couple more hours with a pool and exercise room and larger bed. That is probably worth the additional cost.
Many Airport Lounges in terminals 1-4. Would use if they were in terminal 5 air side.
Sofitel Terminal 5 Day Room-can walk to-but room is 130GBP.
Visit Windsor (only one of us is willing so that is out)
Any other suggestions? Hopefully I am missing something.