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We will be flying into LGW at 11:50pm, leaving LHR at 12:55pm, giving us a 13 hour gap in between. We are wondering what would be the best option for a hotel and transfer? This will be right before we leave for a 10hr flight followed by a 3.5hr flight, so we would really like to have a decent place to rest before all of that rather than being stuck in an airport the whole time.

Has anyone had a similar situation that would be willing to share what worked best for them? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much.