Living There
Travelling around the world can be a fascinating experience, but every travel-weary, worn-down businessperson feels something to be missing. Especially, when there is any problem with roximity or convenience or comfort in an airport hotel. Be it a long term or a short term stay, runway views, cozy bars and the luxurious spas at airport hotels are never going to tire you. More than all this, getting to watch the planes take off and land, while sipping wine in pure comfort is what that satisfies the road warriors.
On this basis, here are four most fascinating airport hotels in world that offer opulent rooms, soothing spas, expansive swimming pools and the fine-dining restaurants.
Kempinski Hotel Munich
With striking glass facade, blackout curtains and soundproof windows, located exactly between 2 terminals, Kempinski Hotel at Munich, Germany Airport, disconnects the busy life outside, but you can still stay connected with complimentary 24-hour business center.
This Munich Airport hotel with 23,000 sq.ft. event space, includes a spa with pool, a sauna, steam room and hot tub, a 24-hour gym, a ballroom, the night-flight bar and 30 light-flooded meeting rooms. Just enjoying a luxurious massage at the spa, along with a fine international cuisine in the Restaurant Charles Lindbergh, can make the experience even more memorable.
Regal Airport Hong Kong
With nearly 1,200 rooms, 6 restaurants and bars, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, in-house conference facilities, Regal Airport hotel in Hong Kong, has been World’s Best Airport Hotel for a long period of time. Best part of airport hotel is the enclosed climate controlled bridge that directly connects hotel to airport’s passenger terminal, to ensure guests don’t miss flight.
Sofitel London Heathrow, UK
Just near the Heathrow’s Terminal 5, Sofitel London Heathrow gives the guests a full royal treatment, especially Imperial Suite with unrestricted runway views is very definition of luxury. A glass of champagne from extensive list of champagne varieties at Perrier-Jouët Bar, or just sampling different cocktails and top-notch cuisine at any of the three acclaimed on-site restaurants, while watching the planes take off; can be next to nothing in pure comfort. Heathrow airport hotels should be on your bucket list.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport, Singapore
Securing the World’s Best Airport Hotel title for third time in a row, Changi Airport with funky architecture is indeed a tranquil oasis amid the busy airport life. With extensive entertainment facilities including gaming centres, free movie theatres, sleeping lounges, in-room TV systems and pre-loaded iPods, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport can be great choice for families.
Not to forget the lagoon-style landscaped pool, butterfly garden with more than 1,000 butterflies, lush garden views, and jetlag reflexology treatments at the spa, are just plus points for airport hotel.
Imagine yourself sitting with your spouse, sipping a hot coffee in your hotel balcony, enjoying the cold night and magnificent view of planes taking off amidst the bright lights all around. What else could you ask for to have a great experience? Especially, when an expensive camera hangs around your neck, memorable moments are aplenty to rejoice later.
