A Look at Some of the Leading Airport Hotels
- By elm Planning
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- 17 Mar, 2016
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By staying nearby — at a hotel that’s just steps away from the terminal — the airport can become a refuge, a resource and possibly even a destination.
TPG contributor Jason Steele gathered a list hotels that could save you time and let you enjoy your airport experience.
Preview some of the leading airport hotels below.
Westin Denver International Airport
This airport has an impressive lobby and equally impressive guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling and stunning views. This 519-room hotel allows its guests to be fit with its pool and fitness center. Avoid delays going to the airport as its lobby is nearby the security screening areas in the terminal. The Denver Airport offers meeting rooms, boardrooms and workspace for small groups. Its outdoor Plaza courtyard can host large conferences up to 2,500 guests. Room rates for one night at the Westin Denver International Airport can cost from $200 to $300.

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Just an elevator ride from security, the hotel is located inside the Orlando International Airport. This 445-room hotel features a heated pool and a track for walking and jogging. Guests may enjoy meals at either the Hemisphere Steak & Seafood Restaurant or McCoy’s Bar & Grill. The hotel has outstanding meeting and event facilities as well that could cater to your needs. You’ll be able to start your meeting as soon as your guest check in. They won’t need to worry about their bags with the hotel’s luggage retrieval service that delivers bags from baggage claim directly to their rooms. Room rates start at $200 a night.

Grand Hyatt DFW
Dallas Fort Worth’s Grand Hyatt boasts 298 rooms and a restaurant, lounge and a sushi bar. To complete the premium experience guests may enjoy its full-service spa, fitness center and a rooftop pool. The hotel offers 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space. For the convenience of your guests, they also have meeting rooms on guest room levels.

Westin Airport Detroit
This property has an exclusive security entrance to the main McNamara terminal (used by Air France, Virgin Atlantic and Delta). You may also take the free shuttle service to the North terminal that is used by all other airlines. With 404 rooms, the hotel features an executive club lounge, an indoor heated pool, a fitness studio and a restaurant and lounge. Hold your Detroit meeting in one of the 34 flexible meeting rooms including their largest space that can accommodate up to 800 guests.

Hilton Boston Logan
Connected to an enclosed walkway to terminals A and E, and by shuttle bus to the rest of the terminals, this 599-room hotel is just 10 minutes away by water taxi from downtown Boston. Guests may enjoy the property’s fitness center, heated indoor pool and an outdoor path for walking/running. With 30,000 square feet of meeting space and multiple dining options that include the Berkshires contemporary restaurant, Connolly’s Publik House gastro-pub and the Café Presto coffee house, the Hilton Boston Logan will be able to host all types of groups and conferences.

London Heathrow (LHR)
Arriving at Heathrow, you have two on-site hotels to choose from, a Sofitel by Terminal 5 (where most flights by British Airways depart) and a Hilton by Terminal 4 (served by Delta and other SkyTeam partners). The Hilton may be accessed by shuttle bus or a long, covered walkway. Room prices begin from $225 a night.

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[Via TGP, images by Jason Steele for TGP]

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