Best Airport Hotels
Undoubtedly convenient, airport hotels put you minutes from your flight and often offer complimentary shuttles and parking packages. But not all airport accommodations are created equal, so we've put together a list of the top airport hotels that will make your next trip soar. Guest rooms that dampen the sounds of the runway? Check. First-class dining, top-shelf drinks and rooftop pools? Also check. Between touchdown and takeoff, these hotels will help guests relax and recharge.
These 10 airport hotels were selected by our featured panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best.
1. Los Angeles Airport Marriott | Los Angeles, CA
Less than a mile from LAX, you'll find a SoCal retreat at Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Check out all the famous sights minutes from the hotel, such as SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. Then chill in your soundproof guest room, take in the cityscape from the 18th-floor lounge and sip critically acclaimed wine before catching a ride on the free shuttle to the airport to catch your flight.
2. Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway | Atlanta, GA
If you're flying in to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the busiest in the world—you can board the ATL SkyTrain from the terminals to quickly reach the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway. This four-star hotel beside Georgia International Convention Center offers great dining, from pub bites and local craft beer to charcuterie and smoked bourbon. Shake off jet lag in the saltwater pool or the 24-hour fitness center featuring Peloton bikes.
3. The Westin Denver International Airport | Denver, CO
Simply step out of the Jeppesen Terminal and into the Westin Denver International Airport—you won't find a hotel more convenient to the DEN airport (or DIA, as locals call it) than this one. After checking in, catch the commuter train to downtown Denver or unwind at the hotel by watching planes from the indoor pool, ordering farm-to-table dishes at the restaurant and admiring local artwork that adorns each wall.
4. H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton | Los Angeles, CA
For boutique vibes and West Coast flair less than five minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), check in to H Hotel Los Angeles. After stepping off the hotel's free 24-hour airport shuttle, you can head to the rooftop deck to see the Pacific Ocean and then savor California cuisine at the restaurant. Fitness buffs will love the guest rooms that have a private Peloton bike and other workout equipment.
5. Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel | Atlanta, GA
Board the ATL SkyTrain at the Hartsfield-Jackson airport, and then disembark just two minutes later at Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel. This sophisticated hotel connects to Georgia International Convention Center by a walkway. After taking in the impressive art collection throughout the hotel, continue your gallery tour inside an artful guest room. Then cozy up to the hotel restaurant's bar for a post-flight wind-down or some pre-flight liquid courage.
6. TWA Hotel | New York, NY
The retro TWA Hotel, connected to John F. Kennedy International Airport's Terminal 5, takes you back to the jet-set lifestyle of the 1960s with groovy decor, an airplane turned cocktail lounge and even a room dedicated to the game of Twister. The rooftop pool is a hip place to sip a martini and watch planes take flight. Amenities are all modern, with quiet rooms, a Peloton studio and yoga classes.
7. The Westin Atlanta Airport | Atlanta, GA
Just off I-85 next to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the Westin Atlanta Airport gives every guest its signature service and wellness offerings. And you'll appreciate a complimentary ATL airport shuttle and outstanding location minutes from Georgia International Convention Center. Have a four-legged travel companion in tow? Pets are always welcome. At the dining venues, get a tasty spoonful of a Southern icon—shrimp and grits—or grab a cup of Starbucks coffee.
8. The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Rosemont, IL
Why stay at a typical airport hotel when you can get away to the imaginative Rose Hotel, just five minutes from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)? This artsy boutique hotel (which invites guests to "grab life by the thorns") has all the right vibes thanks to a free 24-hour airport shuttle, pet-friendly rooms and modern American cuisine. Because downtown Chicago is nearby, it's an ideal hub for Windy City adventures.
9. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport | Detroit, MI
You can check out of the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport and immediately check in for your DTW flight thanks to the hotel's location inside the McNamara Terminal and its private TSA line. If your terminal is farther away, that's okay; the hotel provides a free shuttle so you don't have to walk. You'll love the Westin's trademark wellness amenities, from Peloton bikes and an indoor pool to healthy dining options.
10. Grand Hyatt DFW | Dallas, TX
Positioned inside Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Grand Hyatt DFW adds unexpected luxury to your north Texas trip. Dine in style by the runways with filet mignon, or head to the lounge for a house burger and an old-fashioned. You can ride the hotel's free shuttle to visit attractions in nearby Grapevine before returning to watch the sun set from the rooftop pool.
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Our Featured Panelists
Susan Lanier-Graham is founder and publisher of Wander With Wonder, an award-winning online travel journalism magazine. She has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles while traveling the world over the past three decades. Susan's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including various AAA publications, TravelandLeisure.com, Hotels.com, Modern Luxury, WHERE publications, Fairmont.com, Marriott.com and more. Susan is a member of Society of American Travel Writers, International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, and North American Travel Journalists Association. She is also a Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist.
Ava Roxanne Stritt is a top authority on luxury travel and is called the most influential person in the world regarding spa travel. Followers of @SpaTravelGal will tell you she is responsible for transforming the idea of a spa day into a wellness adventure! Her passion for unique experiences has carried her around the world from "taking the waters" in Europe's thermal spas to hiking waterfalls in the rainforests of Ecuador for a massage surrounded by hummingbirds. She is the founder of Spa Travel Gal and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and Wellness Tourism Association.
Jill Robbins is an expert writer focusing on family and adventure travel as well as practical tips to help everyone get the most value out of their vacation experience. Jill's work has appeared in the Miami Herald, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Business Insider, Tripsavvy, Matador Network, Wealth of Geeks, Canadian Traveller, Travel Awaits, San Antonio Magazine and more. She lives in San Antonio with her husband and two sons, but she's usually somewhere else. Learn more about her travels at https://www.rippedjeansandbifocals.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Shannon DalPozzal began her travel writing adventures exploring her home state of Louisiana, expanding her journeys around the US. Soon she spread her wings and traveled to exotic destinations such as Malaysia, Bali, Thailand and Qatar. Shannon has appeared on Good Morning America, Lifetime Television Network, BBC Radio and various news outlets worldwide, sharing cruise and travel information with viewers and readers. She recently relocated to Coastal Maine with her husband, renovating a 1950's cottage into a rustic elegant hideaway, hosting guests from around the globe. Her next book is set for release in the fall of 2023. Learn more at shannondalpozzal.com.
Ramsey Qubein is a freelance travel journalist covering the hotel, cruise and airline industry from every corner of the globe. His work has appeared in numerous consumer and industry publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Travel+Leisure, CNBC, NerdWallet.com, AFAR, Robb Report, Readers Digest, BBC Worldwide, USA Today, Frommers, Fodors, Business Traveler, Airways and AAA magazines. Ramsey regularly flies more than 450,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 174 United Nations countries. Learn more at ramseyq.com.
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