The Mercure London Gatwick Hotel is a modern, five storey business hotel adjacent to London Gatwick Airport and 28 miles from Central London. The 254 soundproofed guestrooms feature limed oak furniture, cream walls, and gilt framed prints. All are equipped with multi line phones, Internet connections (surcharge), cable television, refrigerators, and complimentary newspapers (Mon Fri). Private bathrooms have white marble sink tops and tiled floors, and include showers, hair dryers, and toiletries.<BR> The hotel houses a business centre complete with photocopier, fax, and laminating and binding equipment. High speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. The onsite conference facilities are able to accommodate up to 200 participants, and audio visual equipment is available on request. The Pavilion Restaurant, overlooking the rear lawn, serves continental buffet breakfasts and full English breakfasts in the morning. A modern European and classic style grill menu is offered for dinner, and conference lunches are available by prior arrangement. High Flyers is a casual dining area open for lunch and dinner, while the Atlas Bar serves drinks and snacks and features a large screen TV, pool table, patio and BBQ area. Other amenities include an 11 metre swimming pool with spa tub, two squash courts, and a gym with cardiovascular machines, weight room, and aerobics studio. A three mile running trail surrounds the hotel. Guests with an interest in botany can visit Nymans Gardens, eight miles away, which houses a collection of rare and exotic trees, flowers and shrubs from around the world. Central London and Brighton are both within 28 miles of the hotel. London Gatwick Airport is half a mile away, with an approximate driving time of five minutes.