The Best New Airport Hotels in the U.S.
These properties within or near airports are pushing past old notions by providing top-notch guest accommodations
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Airport hotels are no longer just a convenient option for weary travelers — they are becoming destinations in their own right. These new properties offer luxurious amenities, stunning design, and top-notch service; setting a new standard for travel convenience and comfort. The hotels, each within or near airports, are pushing past old notions by providing top-notch guest experiences. Here are five of them to consider.
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
Opened in February 2024, the Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is connected by a covered pedestrian bridge to Nashville International Airport.
This 14-story, 298-room property also holds many features relating to aviation. Its events and meeting space spans 23,000 square footage.
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Conference rooms are named for—and have frosted windows adorned with imagery pertaining to—trailblazers, including The Wright Brothers, Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, and George Cayley.
Along with Coffee Café, which serves beverages and fresh pastries daily from its lobby spot, the restaurant Aviators serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a contemporary menu that includes fun drink orders like the Red Eye.
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The key piece is the BNA Sky Pavilion, a rooftop space with panoramic views of its neighboring airport’s runway and downtown Nashville’s skyline.
The space also holds a full-size swimming pool, fire pit, and Sky Bar Lounge. Get another view of Nashville from the ninth-floor fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport
Within one mile from the Hollywood Burbank Airport, the Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport opened in December 2023 as a 150-room boutique property. Accommodations consist of design-forward guestrooms and suites with spa-inspired bathrooms and Bluetooth mirrors.
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Additionally, the hotel has multiple meeting rooms and outdoor spaces available for guests to rent.
Its restaurant, RhuBAR | Kitchen & Cocktails, embraces Californian cuisine with breakfast and dinner servings, local craft beers, and Cambria Estate wines; enjoy a daily afternoon happy hour.
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Take in an outdoor courtyard with lawn games and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Suppose you’d like to do some sightseeing during your trip? In that case, the Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport is conveniently located a short drive from Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Bros. Studios.
Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport
This Florida property opened in June 2023 and has a neat perk. It offers private terminals for business and luxury aviation. Pilots can taxi aircraft to the flight line just outside the hotel, where passengers can disembark and walk inside.
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The Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport also welcomes pets—up to two housebroken dogs per room—with related fees applying.
Its 143 spacious suites feature Hyatt’s Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper, a separate workspace, and a 55-inch HDTV.
A complimentary breakfast bar provides hot and cold options, while The Market offers grab-and-go options. At the lobby bar, The Placery presents a curated menu of provisions such as sandwiches, salads, and pub grub.
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There are two 900-square-foot event spaces, where an airwall can be removed to create a space doubling the size. In addition to a 24/7 fitness center, the hotel includes a rooftop and outdoor patio with runway views and an outdoor pool with chaise lounges.
GLō Best Western Pooler – Savannah Airport Hotel
This Best Western property, open since April 2023, is approximately a 15-minute drive from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Guests also have the option to use the hotel’s free shuttle service to and from the airport.
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The hotel offers 83 modern rooms equipped with comfortable Serta beds, 49-inch flat-screen HD televisions, and a refrigerator, microwave, and in-room safe.
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Other amenities at GLō Best Western Pooler – Savannah Airport Hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a business center with two workstations. Wake up to a daily-served complimentary full hot breakfast.
Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport
Three miles away from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and about 12 minutes from Research Triangle Park, this Westin hotel debuted in April 2023.
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The 236-room Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport features the brand’s Heavenly® Bed and Heavenly® Bath amenities, with standard king and queen rooms and suite categories, including the Westin WORKOUT Suite and the Presidential Suite.
There’s 24-hour in-room dining service and Il Falo, an Italian-inspired restaurant.
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Seven meeting rooms span over 8,000 square footage, linked by a 6,752-square-foot Grand Ballroom. Before or after work, head to the 24-hour open Westin WORKOUT fitness center with an indoor pool and sauna.
Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Since opening in January 2022, the Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection, is Bangor International Airport’s only directly connected hotel via an enclosed walkway.
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The pet-friendly property has a one-time fee, and accommodations are a mix of rooms and suites with adjoining and connecting rooms available.
Tailwinds Grille, the hotel’s full-service restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner times but also puts Maine-sourced seafood front and center.
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Its lounge area lists local can-served beers, on-tap craft beers, and a signature cocktail called The Aviator. Other amenities include an indoor heated pool and a fitness center.
