[QUOTEThere are more reports on Trip advisor but I can't be bothered to dig them out[/QUOTE]

Thank heaven for small mercies.

You can usually get a cheap fare in the Stansted Premier Inn if you book in advance, even just a few days in advance....

I once used the Yotel at LGW. I thought it was great. A tiny room with a bathroom and a TV. That's it. But it's only for a night, if that. I think I spent about 8 hours in it. Much better than sleeping on a floor in a fully lit, draughty terminal where you have all sorts coming and going all night, which I have done previously at LGW! My only gripe is the cost. It was about £60 from what I remember. The place was also nearly deserted. In peak summer. I can't help but feel if they lowered the cost somewhat that more of the terminal sleepers would fork out for a cosy bed and they would make more money.The terminal itself was fairly busy with sleepers so there is demand.

If nothing else, will prevent pax from over-napping and missing their flights!

If I had a pound for every person's story about missing their departures at STN by not paying attention to time in the departures lounge..... (then I would be around £3 richer)

Incheon also has a hotel inside the terminal building, so passengers do get a choice of paying for a quiet and civilized room, or a free lie-down couch in a dark but noisy semi-public space.
Showers are also offered free of charge to the savvy traveller. (2F)

With Southend looking to get much busier next year it must be getting hard now to justify a SEN terminal closure when it is staffed overnight. Is this a planning permission issue or a Stobart decision as they don't want down and outs kipping in their nice new terminal? Just seems a little strange to have a queue of people waiting for the doors to be unlocked as though it was the first day of the Boxing Day sales. Saying that London City closes overnight but I doubt any suits would get to the airport earlier than they have to.