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10 best stays in Baltimore
BWI airport is a short 20 minute drive from downtown Baltimore and offers a wide range of hotels for travelers to choose from. BWI airport hotels are convenient options for business travelers; travelers with long layovers; and those travelers not needing to stay in the midst of the city. Due to the airport’s proximity to downtown Baltimore, venturing into the city isn't a task - options include renting a car, hiring a taxi, or taking the light rail. One of the benefits of staying at an airport hotel is access to off-the-beaten path information. Front desk personnel at airport hotels tend to offer a diverse range of recommendations for places to eat and things to do outside of the city.
If you’re looking for a boutique hotel or a bed and breakfast, your best bet would be to find lodgings within the city. All of the airport hotels are familiar chains and for the most part, all offer a shuttle to the airport. Their price ranges are competitive amongst each other, however they range widely in accommodations. Although these hotels didn’t make our 10Best list, there are also nearby low-priced hotels for the cash-strapped or budget conscious traveler. For those travelers with more financial leeway, hotels like the Embassy Suites offer a daily complimentary manager’s reception where drinks are on the house. Other properties like the newly-renovated Hilton Garden Inn make dining convenient for the weary traveler by housing its own restaurant, the Great American Grill where guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner.
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The Embassy Suites BWI is 1.5 miles from the main terminal. Each of the suites come with their own fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and work desk. Guests have access to the hotel's complimentary shuttle service to the Amtrak/MARC trains. The Presidential Executive King Suite is the premiere room in hotel, complete with a jacuzzi underneath a skylight. The manager provides a daily complimentary manager's reception where hotel guests can drink on the house.
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The Comfort Suites BWI is an all suite hotel. With 137 suites, this hotel is an economic option for travelers. Rooms have very basic furnishings and high-speed internet. A 24-hour airport shuttle service is available to guests along with other complimentary services, including, breakfast, a fitness center, meeting room space, and a 24-hour business center. This hotel is also pet-friendly.
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The newly-renovated Hilton Garden Inn makes dining convenient for the weary traveler by housing its own restaurant, the Great American Grill where guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner. In each of its 158 rooms guests will find a refrigerator and microwave. The complimentary shuttle service drops off guests within a 3 mile radius of the hotel. Other complimentary offerings include: parking, a fitness center, a business center, high speed internet, and beverages in the lobby. The indoor pool and jacuzzi offer guests another place to unwind. And planners have access to 1900 square feet of flexible meeting space for business and special events.
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The Country Inn & Suites BWI sits besides the historic Electronics Museum. Located 2 miles from the airport in Linthicum Heights, this hotel has more basic furnishings than some of the other properties in the area. The 107 rooms are all suites of the following variety: extended-stay suites, one bedroom suites, studio suite, whirlpool suite. Additional amenities include: an indoor pool, fitness center, airport shuttle, breakfast buffet, and high-speed wireless internet.
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The Doubletree BWI is 2 miles away from the airport and offers free 24-hour shuttle service to the airport, lightrail and Amtrak stations. Guests have access to an outdoor pool (seasonal), gym, free high speed internet access, meeting space, on-site guest self-laundry, and the hotel's onsite dining, Eden's Landing restaurant. For a quick bite, the coffee and sundry shop are also available to guests. And for the event planners, the hotel has a 10,000 sq ft conference center for meetings and special events while business travelers have access to a free business center complete with all business services.
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The Four Points Hotel is the only hotel located within the BWI facility. Guests have access to complementary overnight parking as well as 24-hour shuttle service. Each of the Four Points 201 guest rooms have free high speed internet access and 24-hour room service. For those guests wanting to sit down, Michener's is the hotels full-service onsite restaurant. The Olympic sized swimming pool is another unique feature to the Four Points Hotel. 9000 square feet of functional space is also available for meetings and special events.
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ALoft BWI is the hip kid on the block amongst the sea of airport hotels. Located 5 minutes from the airport, this hotel and its colorful interiors feature loft-inspired designs. The open lobby area features a pool table, lounge and its XYZ bar, providing specialty cocktails, a snack menu, and lively music. Guests will also find an outdoor lounge area, indoor pool, fitness center, touch & go check-in kiosk, and self-service car wash on the premises. Each room is outfitted with a 42" flat screen television complete with plug & play connectivity. The hotel also offers its guests a pet program.
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This AAA 3-diamond rated hotel offers complimentary parking and onsite dining at its Aqua restaurant and Thorobreads Lobby Cafe. A free shuttle service transports guests to the airport, Amtrak, and the light rail. Guests also have access to an indoor heated pool, sundeck, and fitness center. All
rooms are situated with coffee makers and mini bars as well as wireless internet access.
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The Westin Baltimore Washington holds 260 rooms in its four star hotel. Offering guests complimentary airport shuttle service, this contemporary hotel also provides travelers with a gym, newly renovated glass-enclosed pool, and 10,000 square feet of function space for meetings or special events. The Westin's onsite restaurant, Luminous Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast and dinner for hotel guests. Executive Club Level rooms provide qualifying guests with more exclusive amenities in addition to access to the Executive Level Lounge where guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast and hors d'oeuvres. Wireless and high speed internet access is available for an additional charge.
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The Sheraton is one of Baltimore Washington International Aiport's newest hotels. This contemporary hotel is situated 2 miles from the airport, just outside of its flight path. Outfitted with soundproof windows, guests don't have to worry about overhead noise from passing planes. The hotel's lounge, formerly called Link @ Sheraton provides guests with free Wi-Fi, PC workstations and printing services. Flat screen televisions are available in each of its 203 guest rooms. Sheraton guests also have access to the hotel's complimentary airport shuttle service, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, as well as the hotel's full service on-site restaurant, the Olde Line Grill and Lounge. The Sheraton Club Lounge offers complimentary breakfast, beverages, as well as evening hors d'oeuvres to Sheraton guests. The hotel's 4600 feet of function space is available for both business and special event functions.
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