If you end up in need of a bed at an airport, then it would be great if you could manage to end up in one of these hotels! These are five best luxury airport hotels and the reason why they make the grade.
Vancouver: Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Why?
You can check in for your flight at the lobby, it is the only airport hotel in the world to have featured on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold list, and the hotel operates 'Quiet Zone' rooms, where you will not be disturbed by any of the 'normal' hotel activity such as maids clanging trolleys through the period of 8am-8pm.
Web: www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport
London: Sofitel London Heathrow
Why?
A new hotel and top grade suites come with butler service, it's Espa spa offers specific treatments for jet-lag and you can enjoy first rate French cuisine in the Brasserie Roux, where you will now find chef Jonathan Predy who used to be at London's The Wolseley Hotel.
Web: www.sofitel.com
Dubai: Al Bustan Rotana-Dubai
Why?
This hotel is a flagship property of Rotana and one which has recently undergone an extensive renovation. The facilities here offer a wonderful chance of some activity and relaxation between flights, with 3 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, outdoor Jacuzzi, indoor sauna and a swimming pool.
Web: www.rotana.com
Hong Kong: SkyCity Marriott
Why?
A new hotel which only opened in December 2008, the nine-hole executive golf course means you can get a few rounds in while you wait for your check-in time, and only 1 minute from the Asia World-Expo Convention Centre means you can combine it with business and airport accommodation.
Bangkok: Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
Why?
This is the only hotel located in the Suvarnabhumi Airport, a mere 10 minute walk to the terminal, and the hotel has a pool, French spa, and Thai garden. It was also voted the Best Airport Hotel in Asia 2008 in Travel Weekly (Asia) Magazine, and rooms can be booked from only two hours - perfect if you just want to freshen up.
Web: www.novotelsuvarnabhumi.com
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Have you stayed at any of these hotels? How do you rate them? It would be good to hear your experiences of airport hotels, and whether there are others which can be added to the list.
