Airport Hospitality Is Not Just for Stranded Passengers

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In a twist of roles, airport developers now want their hotels to be your next destination, rather than just a stop on your way to somewhere else. They believe in the luxury of not having to hop into a van or rent a car to have a little fun or hold a meeting. Their innovative design plans will outweigh the current view of hotel airports as less-than-desirable destinations.

After all, airport hotels have long had the reputation of being only for stranded passengers and tired airline crews. The vacancy rates of airport hotels typically run as high as 75%. To fill that empty space, airport designers are now getting into the destination game in an effort to transform their hotels into destinations of choice for picky travelers.

So far, five have announced plans to build hotel complexes:

1. San Francisco International Airport
2. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
3. Baltimore-Washington International Airport
4. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
5. Denver International Airport

Their designers are hoping to give non-airport hotels a run for their money, too.

Designed for efficiency

In addition to not having to rent a car or hop on a hotel shuttle, these new airport hotels will have built-in efficiencies that are likely to challenge non-airport hotels, including:

• Keyless entry systems
• Loyalty program integration
• App reservations and check-ins
• Modern conference facilities
• Access to public transportation

All designer plans so far expect the hotels to be four-star minimum and include commuter-rail-to-terminal transportation, as well as open-air plazas and observation decks.

FAA and TSA

There are potential wrinkles in the plans as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) weigh in. The FAA is concerned with building height, location, and, in some cases, the building materials. The TSA is concerned about the planners’ desires to enclose passengers within the security zone so they don’t have to re-enter security.

The next time you’re booking a trip, don’t be surprised if you’re offered a stay at an airport hotel — and not just because you expect to miss your flight!

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