Thanks Pat I will take a look.

Hi , security not busy at 4am !!! Sorry but it is ( that's what my wife does for a living , she starts work at 4am ) just have a peek at how many flights leave each terminal by 6.30 each morning and they are starting to go through central search from 4am
http://www.gatwickairport.com/flights/?type=departures&sortBy=scheduled&sortOrder=asc
( just don't underestimate it )

I am able to use speedy security or premium lane as its called , not really that much difference , I wouldn't pay extra for a hotel or parking to get it as a perk , using the monorail is no problem

http://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/Flight-Connections/Changing-terminals/

It will take you around 5/6 min max to leave premier inn and be in the south terminal , I've previously stayed at hotel in one terminal and flew from the other , all very easy

I would do your own parking , I used a meet and greet once , not really that impressed !! Plus we get free parking at long term ( staff perk !! )

All in all I would choose premier inn , they are a standard set up , so you know what you're getting , and Lenny always seems happy

I often fly out early (between 6-7am) from Gatwick and have always found security busy for those early flights.

Well my mind is mad up its definately te premier inn I will be staying in. I think I will do some further research regarding the meet and greet service. Tank guys.

We usually stay at the Gatwick Airport Central Travelodge and park at the on-airport Long Stay South Car park - haven't had any problems so far.

Hi , SSHIC, if you park at Gatwick long stay north terminal the transfer bus arrives back at the front of the NT just opposite the premier inn , the transfer bus takes a max 5 mins and are frequent , this is the cheapest place to park on site
http://www.gatwickparking.com/?_ga=1.202538641.1497649355.1387315795
There are a choice of services available , hope this helps

http://www.gatwickairport.com/parking/north-terminal-parking/

explanation of services !!!

Hi. Can anyone tell me where I can best sit once in departures, North Terminal, bars or restaurants that have a view of aircraft or runway. Don't want to spend ages in shops, wud rather sit with a drink and brekkie and watch the planes. Thank you. X

Hi race girl , if you check on the link below ...

http://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/shopping-eating/Shopping-Maps/

And .. Go to the upper level in the NT , then the restaurants etc along the top have views across the apron and towards the runway , any from wagamamas to Jamie's , Starbucks and EAT to get a table near the window and watch .