A hotel in the heart of Gatwick South Terminal is set to be expanded as part of new development plans.

Bloc Hotels has proposed to add 231 new bedrooms to its four-storey development in the airport, bringing its room total to 473.

The units will be added via a roof-top extension built above the South Terminal and linked to the existing Bloc Gatwick by a passenger bridge. Its aluminium and glass design will appear to float above its base and windows of the new wing will offer runway views.

Since opening in 2014, Bloc Gatwick has been operating at more than 90% occupancy and the new hotel wing will create even more of the rooms loved by smart travellers.

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The high-spec hotel features superfast wifi and sound-proofed bedrooms fitted with the latest smart technology.

Rob Morgan, Managing Director at Bloc Hotel Group, said: "Gatwick Airport has been home to Bloc Hotels for five years and we are delighted to be part of the fabric of this fabulous travel hub. There is unprecedented demand from passengers wanting to stay with us.

"It's fantastic to work with Gatwick and give even more guests a direct, easy connection to departures. We pride ourselves on giving guests everything they need to sleep, shower and step out fresh and ready for their flight."

Emma Rees, Head of Property, Gatwick Airport, added: "Bloc's entrance sits just a few metres from South Terminal's Departures, so extending the hotel will provide even more of our passengers with super-fast, convenient access to our terminals. The hotel is a fantastic option for travellers with an early flight and many of the new rooms will also offer guests spectacular views of the busiest single runway in the world."

The Bloc Gatwick extension is expected to commence operations in 2021.

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