Long layover? Canceled flight? Spending the night at the airport is sometimes unavoidable. But you don’t have to cram your weary bones into a plastic seat (or worse, curl up on the floor). Instead, we scoured the world for the best airport hotels. Check yourself in to one of these amazing airport properties for a good pre-flight night’s sleep.
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Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Flying to, from, and within Australia can mean late hours, long waits, and even longer flights. At Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel, a slate of modern amenities will take your mind off the travails of air travel, from 42-inch flat-screen televisions to extra-plush beds.
Location: Within the international terminal, with free shuttle service to domestic terminals from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cool Perks: Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public spaces, discounted parking for flyers, and a special viewing deck for plane spotting.
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Flying to, from, and within Australia can mean late hours, long waits, and even longer flights. At Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel, a slate of modern amenities will take your mind off the travails of air travel, from 42-inch flat-screen televisions to extra-plush beds.
Location: Within the international terminal, with free shuttle service to domestic terminals from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cool Perks: Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public spaces, discounted parking for flyers, and a special viewing deck for plane spotting.
Hilton Frankfurt Airport
With four and a half bubbles from TripAdvisor users plus a 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, this airport hotel in Frankfurt is actually one of the city's all-around best stays. Uber-modern guest rooms decked out in a warm palette relax the mind and body, and reviewers roundly praise the pleasant staff.
Location: Connected to Terminal 1 via a skywalk for direct pedestrian access.
Cool Perks: A 24-7 fitness room and super-helpful integrated U.S./U.K. electrical sockets in guest rooms.
Sofitel London Heathrow
Feel worlds away from the madness of Heathrow at this Sofitel property, located just a 15-minute walk from the busy terminals. Plush signature Sofitel beds and triple-glazed soundproof windows make for a quiet, elegant night's sleep with panoramic views of the airport.
Location: Connected to Terminal 5 via a walkway and to other terminals via free interterminal transfers (plus just a 20-minute train ride from central London).
Cool Perks: Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and the swish Sphere Bar, with Icelandic-influenced decor and a cozy fireplace.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport
This AAA Four Diamond award winner racks up accolades from Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, and frequent flyers everywhere for its luxurious digs and close proximity to the airport and downtown Vancouver. With all the usual Fairmont benefits plus a pampering spa, only the floor-to-ceiling runway views will remind you that you're at the airport.
Location: Connected to the U.S. and international departures terminal via a quick elevator ride.
Cool Perks: Special day-use rooms in the hotel's Quiet Zone, available at reduced rates for four-, six-, or eight-hour periods.
Grand Hyatt DFW
This airport hotel is considered the best in the U.S. by Skytrax. Indeed, more than one frequent flyer we spoke with agreed that its spacious, tech-loaded guest rooms, bedside control panels, and oversized bathrooms with soaking tubs are rightfully lauded charms.
Location: At the Terminal D/Grand Hyatt stop via the airport's free high-speed Skylink train.
Cool Perks: A rooftop pool with airport views and a martini-and-sushi bar (plus two championship golf courses nearby).
Sheraton Miami Airport
Among the area's palms and beaches, the eco-friendly Sheraton Miami Airport is a perfect retreat for layovers and long stays alike, with plenty of perks. Reviewers praise the courteous staff and the super-quick hotel shuttle ride.
Location: A complimentary shuttle runs 24-7 from the hotel to Miami International Airport.
Cool Perks: A 2,400-square-foot fitness center that's open 24 hours per day, a poolside tiki bar, and free shuttle service to downtown Miami.
Sheraton Paris Airport
Need to sleep in the City of Light? This Sheraton is the only hotel built directly inside Charles de Gaulle, located conveniently in Terminal 2. Insiders say that the property's soundproofed guest rooms and suites are comfy, quiet, and surprisingly chic.
Location: In Terminal 2, with free shuttle service linking the hotel to other airport terminals.
Cool Perks: Sheraton's extra-cool in-room Gym in a Bag kit, with an exercise mat and athletic equipment.
Hilton Atlanta Airport
This modern hotel is just two miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, which ranks as the world's busiest airport. If you're among its 260,000 daily flyers and looking for a night's rest, the Hilton Atlanta's 507 newly renovated guest rooms offer respite.
Location: Shuttle service runs from the hotel to the domestic airport terminal building and light-rail station.
Cool Perks: An indoor and outdoor pool for swimming, a whirlpool for soaking, and multiple restaurants for grabbing a bite.
Regal Airport Hotel Hong Kong
Consistently topping the Skytrax World Airport Awards for best airport hotel is this massive property, mere steps from Hong Kong International Airport. Here, more than 1,000 guest rooms with gloriously soundproofed windows and plenty of natural light await the jetlagged, while cushy spa amenities make the hotel a leisure destination for anyone.
Location: Connected to the passenger terminal via an enclosed air-conditioned bridge (yay for keeping Hong Kong's legendary humidity at bay).
Cool Perks: Six restaurants and bars, a luxurious spa with a mosaic-tiled steam room, and two resort-like swimming pools.
Dubai International Airport Hotel
In a city known for its stunning, soaring luxury hotels, this property promises that it's not just another anonymous airport sleep. Rather, it's a five-star stunner with near-instant access to terminals and three locations directly inside Dubai International Airport.
Location: Three locations before passport control, in Terminal 1 (Concourse C) and Terminal 3 (Concourses A and B).
Cool Perks: Complimentary fruit baskets and coffee-and-tea service offer refreshment and in-room toiletry kits with razors and toothbrushes offer quick cleanup.
Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport
The Langham Place in bustling Beijing is equal parts convenient and comfortable, with a hyper-elegant interior bursting with modern art. Skytrax considers this property its number-two best airport hotel in the world, and with spacious rooms of 480 square feet and up, flyers won't ever feel crowded in or stressed out.
Location: Adjacent to Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3, with complimentary bright-pink-bus service every 15 minutes.
Cool Perks: Tech-filled rooms with touch-screen phones, Wi-Fi access, in-room DVDs, and oversized bathtubs.
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