Why would anyone write a review of an airport hotel? Well, because, I liked it. It fit the bill. The staff was great and the location fantastic for an early morning connection or late arrival.
Although not actually connected to the airport, the Sheraton is the closest one to the terminals. The shuttles run every 15 minutes until late at night and start up again on a 15-minute schedule early (half hour late at night).
I planned on staying only one night during my mileage running but ended up there for two when I ran out of gas and faced a six-hour flight in coach the next morning. NO upgrade available. NO decent seat assignment. I took the second day off and just hung out at the airport hotel.
The breakfast buffet was overpriced but offered fixed-to-order omelets. You could eat indoors or outside by the canal and adjacent golf course. I don’t remember anything special about lunch, and dinner was in the bar area and again just OK food.
But I liked the place. The outdoor pool and Tiki Hut were inviting and the Internet connection worked all around the property, although the laptops in the business center had a habit of locking up. The front desk staff let me print an email from their computer when it happened. I bought the gals hot chocolate each morning and got real honest-to-goodness smiles in return.
There was a gym (I missed it). The club lounge was being remodeled and they didn’t grant access to it to Gold’s anyway. I’ll get Platinum this year.
The price was $179 or 4000 SPG points (I did points). A guy checking out told me he bid $140 on Priceline and got it. I think he overbid but didn’t know all the circumstances. The hotel is used by the airlines for distressed passengers and the airlines use it for pilots and crew.
So now I have a favorite at the Miami Airport. I stayed there last year and subconsciously looked it up again this year.
On the far side of the country, I like the Doubletree at Seattle's SeaTac airport. Stayed there lots of nights when Andrew lived in Seattle. I could take the 192 bus from right in front of the hotel to his apartment. Now, of course, SeaTac has a light rail. I always used Priceline for the SeaTac Doubletree. In my days in Seattle, it was about $42 per night to win the bid. I’m sure it's a bit more now.
Airport hotels are like real estate and neighbors. Location, location, location and everybody likes nice neighbors!
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Although not actually connected to the airport, the Sheraton is the closest one to the terminals. The shuttles run every 15 minutes until late at night and start up again on a 15-minute schedule early (half hour late at night).
I planned on staying only one night during my mileage running but ended up there for two when I ran out of gas and faced a six-hour flight in coach the next morning. NO upgrade available. NO decent seat assignment. I took the second day off and just hung out at the airport hotel.
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| A few of my favorite Miami South Beach hotels, photo by Andrew |
But I liked the place. The outdoor pool and Tiki Hut were inviting and the Internet connection worked all around the property, although the laptops in the business center had a habit of locking up. The front desk staff let me print an email from their computer when it happened. I bought the gals hot chocolate each morning and got real honest-to-goodness smiles in return.
There was a gym (I missed it). The club lounge was being remodeled and they didn’t grant access to it to Gold’s anyway. I’ll get Platinum this year.
The price was $179 or 4000 SPG points (I did points). A guy checking out told me he bid $140 on Priceline and got it. I think he overbid but didn’t know all the circumstances. The hotel is used by the airlines for distressed passengers and the airlines use it for pilots and crew.
So now I have a favorite at the Miami Airport. I stayed there last year and subconsciously looked it up again this year.
On the far side of the country, I like the Doubletree at Seattle's SeaTac airport. Stayed there lots of nights when Andrew lived in Seattle. I could take the 192 bus from right in front of the hotel to his apartment. Now, of course, SeaTac has a light rail. I always used Priceline for the SeaTac Doubletree. In my days in Seattle, it was about $42 per night to win the bid. I’m sure it's a bit more now.
Airport hotels are like real estate and neighbors. Location, location, location and everybody likes nice neighbors!
Share with us your favorite airport hotels. I’m sure the gang will appreciate your recommendations.
30,000 Delta Miles No First Year Fee
6 comments:
Thanks for the review. I have a layover in Miami for a night coming up and was trying to decide on a hotel.
I would be interested in a JFK airport hotel. I have a 7 hour layover coming up. A nap might be nice.
I stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott minutes from JFK recently. It was very clean and convenient and just what i needed after a long flight from Hong Kong. The hotel shuttle picks you up at the AirTrain station (call the hotel desk for pickup) and drops you off at the airport terminal. Scored a $99 rate on Priceline.
I just got back from a cross country road trip. Made alil' video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFWBMc0behU&feature=g-upl&context=G2d148e7AUAAAAAAAAAA Hopefully it inspires people to get out and just go if they get the chance.
On the topic - I have an over night at JFK coming up and am booked at the Fairfield Inn for $109+. Not knowing the area, I am hesitant to do the Priceline thing because of a fear of being stuck in a rathole. Do you have any advice?
Thanks to share this information,
I would like to stay in this hotel whel i'll be miami journey.
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