Going on holiday is often one of the highlights of the year, and a much-needed break from normal life. It can be a great opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself for a while - so making life as stress-free as possible is essential for enjoying a trip abroad. Therefore, an early flight and an even earlier start from home can be a recipe for disaster, especially if you're not a 3am in the morning person - who is? Heathrow Airport is also a bit of a trek from London, so it's often a much nicer option to stay in a hotel the night before to give yourself some valuable extra sleep and also avoid starting off your hard-earned holiday slightly crabby.

There are hundreds of hotels surrounding the five terminals of the huge airport, some much nicer than others. We've put together a list of the best-rated hotels at Heathrow, with both luxury and budget options. READ MORE: Budget holiday airline hack can save vacationers up to 60% by adding cabin bags at a certain time We've even included snippets of the reviews so you don't just have to take our word for it.

The rankings are based of Google and Booking.com ratings and reviews from travellers. Top rated hotel Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 hotel According to Google, the best-rated hotel near Heathrow Airport is Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 hotel, with a rating of 4.

4 stars out of 5 from more than 5,000 reviews. The hotel is linked to the airport's Terminal 4 by a covered walkway, and is just 8 minute's wa.