Airport Hotelsby Barbara Kingstone
1. From immigration and customs it took a few minutes to walk to the sleek,
marble reception area of the Amari Airport Hotel. With a choice
of accommodations and excellent business facilities, this 423 room building
was nirvana. The off-the-lobby airy, huge restaurant has a come hither cleanliness
with a varied menu. Obviously, from the activity in the fitness centre, this
is an important area for the hotel.. My room was clean and even had lights bright
enough to read with, albeit, not the most exhilarating colour combo –
avocado and yellow. 2. The Mercure Hotel at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is unique..
It’s a hotel before going through customs so you have to show your passport
and flight ticket. With only 33 rooms on one floor, it’s often completely
occupied so book ahead. The hotel was renovated and updated in 1998. It’s
one of the few hotels that accept pets. There’s a 24 hour open bar and
restaurant, a coffee shop, airline desk and money changing facilities. Mercure
also has non-smoking policy, so rare in Europe. 3, Also at Schiphol Airport is five star rated Sheraton
Hotel. There’s direct access to arrival and departure halls.
It’s an elegant, modern and functional property that caters to business
travellers. There’s a health club, indoor heated swimming pool, and well
decorated rooms. 4, The Hilton Copenhagen Airport was the first Hilton to open
in Scandinavia, only two years ago. In this short time it has already been awarded
the Best Hotel in Denmark for 2002. Architecturally and visually it’s
a contender with the award winning terminal, The 382 rooms are located in the
four towers surrounding the hotel’s atrium. A restaurant, bar and lounge
are located on the ground floor. Facilities include a fitness centre, swimming
pool, sauna and Turkish bath . The hotel is directly linked to Terminal 3 with
a covered walkway enabling guests to walk from the terminal to the hotel without
ever stepping outdoors. Flight arrival and departure times are posted in the
lobby so no need to check out until check in time at the flight counter. 5. The Hilton Melbourne at Melbourne (Australia) International Airport is less than a minute walk from the international and domestic terminals under
a covered walkway. This year old 276- room hotel features contemporary interiors,
a restaurant that serves European and Australian cuisine, a fully equipped health
club with indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room. And for guests whose daily
schedule includes a good run, just jog the length of the hotel corridors seven
time and that’s equivalent to two laps in the world famous Melbourne Cricket
Ground. 6. There’s only one hotel located in the entire area of Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport and that’s the Hilton
Rome. It’s directly linked to all terminals by a covered overpass
including a moving walkway. There are 517 comfortable rooms, a fitness centre
with an indoor pool, floodlit tennis courts, sauna, steam and massage rooms..
Dining options include Artists Bar, Caffe Tevere and Le Colonne. 7. One of Sheraton’s ‘stars’ is the Sheraton Paris
Airport Hotel at Charles De Gaulle Airport, located
at Terminal 2 where you can take an escalator t into the hotel lobby. Its architectural
design has received numerous awards. In France, eating is a no-brainer. The
hotel has Restaurants- Les Saisons and Les Etoile and afterwards, you can burn
off the calories at the complimentary fitness centre. 8. With 294 renovated rooms, 20 meeting rooms, Sheraton Brussels Airport
Hotel and Conference Centre is located opposite the arrival hall. It’s
was designed to accommodate the busy traveller and is the only hotel adjacent
to the National Airport. The 5th floor has an Executive Lounge
which guarantees privacy and comfort. 9. Arabella Sheraton Airport Hotel in Dusseldorf with 200
rooms has two fine restaurants and a lounge all comfortable and cheery.
11. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel opened up
at the end of 2002. The 404 rooms feature Westin’s signature
Heavenly bed and bath amenites. On the same floor there are 26 meeting rooms
- all located in the Midfield Terminal 12. Four Points by Sheraton at Los Angeles International
Airport with 563 rooms, is located in the terminal recognized as one
of the best Four Points properties. In typical California style, the beautifully
landscaped pool area (heated ), the complimentary 24 hour fitness centre, fine
cuisine at the Palm Grill, makes you want to stay longer. The hotel even has
its own beer sommelier program and is highly regarded for its friendly service. 13, Sheraton Winnipeg Hotel is attached by an enclosed skywalk
to Winnipeg International Airport. The 132 room complex has
free movies and gratis local calls plus microwave and fridge in each room. There
are 8 meeting rooms and a well known sports bar. 14. Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel was the first to offer
hypo allergic rooms. Much thought has gone into this area. On the 11th floor
there are 42 room where the fibre cluster pillows and duvets, although synthetic,
feel like feathers. Also hospital quality air filtration system, hypoallergenic
bathroom amenities and central vacuum system to reduce dust.. All rooms are
soundproof and spacious. 15, When Toronto’s Pearson International Airport building
is complete, the Sheraton Airport Hotel will have a hotel stop
on the people moving sidewalk at Terminal 3.. The 474 rooms have all been all
spruced up. Besides 25 meeting rooms, there are health club facilities, hair
and spa salons. Café Suisse and Mahogany Bar are good eating and meeting
spots..
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