Crystal Lodge Hotel in Thornton Heath is around 7 minutes from central Croydon, and offers bed and breakfast accommodation Guests also have use of a lounge, kitchen and a garden A 3-minute walk from the hotel is Thornton Heath Railway Station, from which London Victoria can be reached in 25 minutes by direct train East Croydon Station is 6 minutes from the hotel, and is close to a large town centre with many shops, restaurants, bars and a theatre All rooms at the Crystal Lodge contain flat-screen TVs, fridges, tea and coffee facilities and have Wi-Fi access Many have en suite shower rooms, and some have garden views The guest house is a 5-minute drive from Crystal Palace football ground, and offers free parking on site London Gatwick Airport is around 30 minutes away by train