The top 5 layover airports and their best hotels

Flying can be very stressful. A delayed or cancelled flight can cause a big disruption of your travel plans. It is especially unfortunate if this disruption causes you to miss your connecting flight, since all you can do then as a passenger is sit back and wait for the airline to rebook you on the next available flight.

It you do not want to spend an arm and a leg by booking a direct flight to your destination, there are other ways you can reduce the effects a delay or cancellation may have on your journey. For example: you can spend the night at an airport hotel and continue your journey on the next day. It is true that a night spend in a hotel will cost you a little extra. However, they give you a peace of mind and it is still a lot cheaper then booking a direct flight. Below is a list of Europe’s five biggest layover airports, including their best value hotels:

London Heathrow Airport

Ibis *** Distance from the airport: 1.2 miles Services top 3: pets allowed, currency exchange, luggage storage Our comments: The Ibis has a restaurant with food from all around the world! The soundproof rooms allow for a good night’s rest even tough the hotel is located very close to the airport. London Heathrow Airport Ibis.

Leonardo **** Distance from the airport: 1.6 miles Services top 3: currency exchange, cash machine, packed lunches Our comments: Hotel Leonardo is kids friendly, they provided kid meals and a kid-friendly buffet. Is your connecting flight from a different London airport? Then a taxi service is offered. London Heathrow Airport Leonardo.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Park Inn *** Distance from the airport: 2.3 miles Services top 3: luggage storage, mini market, free airport shuttle Our comments: Are you eating lactose free? Gluten free? Egg free? With special diet menus on request, the Park Inn is a great choice for you. A healthy one as well, as the fitness centre and running routes around the hotel will give you the opportunity to stay in shape. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Park Inn.

Mercure **** Distance from the airport: 2.6 miles Services top 3: currency exchange, luggage storage, free airport shuttle Our comments: This hotel is not too far away from the city centre of Amsterdam. You can rent a bike and take a packed lunch with you while you explore the city during your layover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Mercure.

Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

Première Classe ** Distance from the airport: 2.1 miles Services top 3: family rooms, budget hotel, luggage storage Our comments: The Première Classe hotels offer you all the essentials for a good stay during your layover. If you have young children you can book a family room with bunkbeds, so you’ll always be able to keep an eye on them. Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Première Classe.

Campanile *** Distance from the airport: 1.9 miles Services top 3: pets allowed, packed lunches, family rooms Our comments: If you are on an early morning flight, you don’t have to worry about sleeping through your alarm. The campanile offers a wake-up service to make ensure you won’t be late for your flight. Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Campanile.

Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Campanile.

Frankfurt Airport

Meininger *** Distance from the airport: 0.2 miles Services top 3: pets allowed, luggage storage, family rooms Our comments: The Meininger’s front desk, which is open 24 hours a day, provides live flight information and tickets services. Unfortunately the hotel doesn’t offer a shuttle service from terminal 1. Frankfurt Airport Meininger.

Global *** Distance from the airport: 1.8 miles Services top 3: extra long beds, wake-up service, budget hotel Our comments: Since you are saving so much money by taking an indirect flight to your destination, you might as well spend some in this nearby casino. Other activities include a fitness room and forest trails close to the hotel. Frankfurt Airport Global.

Madrid-Barajas Airport

Don Luis *** Distance from the airport: 1.8 miles Services top 3: wake-up service, budget hotel, minibar Our comments: Don Luis is very accessible by public transport. While the front office is open 24 hours a day, you have to check out before 12:00. That might not be a good time if you have an evening flight. Madrid-Barajas Airport Don Luis.

Petit Palace **** Distance from the airport: 2.1 miles Services top 3: pets allowed, free airport shuffle, outdoor pool Our comments: The Petit Palace hotel provide coffee and pastries throughout the day, free of charge. It’s a nice break from the expensive airport snacks. And to the football fans: Real Madrid’s training grounds are a short ways away. Madrid-Barajas Airport Petit Palace.

Did you miss your connection?

If your first flight is delayed and this causes you to miss your connection, you may be entitled to a compensation. It is important to know that to claim for a missed connection, both of your flights will need to be on the same booking. It does not matter if your first flight and your second flight are operated by different airlines. To read more about your entitlements and to check if you are entitled to compensation, click here. Source: Booking.com

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