Gone are the days when airport hotels were considered drab and dated, only to be chosen as a last resort. In recent years, airport hotels have undergone significant improvements. So much so, that Skytrax, known for its star rating program for airlines and airports, now releases an annual ranking of the best airport hotels around the world. Two U.S. airports have made it to the global top 10, with one even reaching number three.
To determine the rankings, Skytrax reviewed guest surveys and considered factors such as overall experience, access to and from the airport, cleanliness, in-room amenities, quality of facilities and restaurants, and value for money. The TWA Hotel, a retro-glamorous hotel located in NYC’s JFK International Airport, has secured the third spot in the global rankings, trailing only behind Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport in China and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore. Another U.S. hotel that made it to the top ten globally is the Grand Hyatt at San Francisco International Airport.
According to Skytrax’s rankings, the top five North American airport hotels mostly hail from the U.S., with one exception. Topping the list are TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport in NYC, followed by the Fairmont at Vancouver International Airport in Canada, the Grand Hyatt at San Francisco International Airport, The Westin at San Francisco International Airport, and The Westin at Denver International Airport.
For a complete list of the world’s best airport hotels, you can find the rankings on Skytrax’s website.