11 Best Airport Hotels for Travel Redemptions

After a long day of travel, the last thing you want is the hassle of hauling your bags down to the curb to wait (and wait) for a hotel shuttle. Luckily, some hotels are attached to airports, so you can walk from the plane to your room in no time. You might even be able to snag a room with a great view of the runway, too.

These convenient accommodations are even better when you can pay with points. Here are 11 airport hotels in the U.S. where you can redeem points from a major hotel loyalty program.

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Hilton Boston Logan Airport is connected to the terminal via a covered walkway, so no matter the weather outside, you can walk from the gate to your room in minutes.

Since Hilton’s redemption rates fluctuate with cash prices, you can’t be sure how many Hilton Honors points you'll need for a stay until you search the exact dates. But it’s worth taking a moment to search, since this Hilton is — without question — the easiest hotel for an early-morning flight out of Boston Logan.

If you need help with heavy luggage and don't want to walk, a free shuttle can pick you up in 15 minutes or less.

Hotels inside airport terminals offer exceptional convenience. The Westin Detroit International Airport is within the McNamara Terminal, which is where Delta, Air France and Aeromexico flights depart. This location offers a special perk: Guests can walk from the hotel directly into the terminal via a dedicated TSA security line in the lobby.

This hotel is a Category 5 property in Marriott Bonvoy, and a redemption night costs from 27,500 to 40,000 points. That may seem like a lot for an airport hotel, but for the benefits (and the airplane views), this hotel is worth it.

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Some balconies at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport look directly down to the airport’s atrium and some of the security checkpoints, but others overlook the taxiways. That means plane spotters will especially enjoy this hotel if they book the right room. There's also a rooftop jogging track and heated swimming pool that offer equally entertaining plane views.

All that it will take to reach your room after a flight is a quick elevator or escalator ride. The hotel is a Category 3 World of Hyatt property with redemption nights starting at 12,000 points.

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The Tampa Airport Marriott is part of the main airport complex and its an easy walk from the gate to the hotel lobby. Many of the rooms offer great airplane views; plus, there’s an outdoor pool.

As a Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 hotel, a redemption night costs from 27,500 to 40,000 points.

Don't be surprised if you get distracted on your way to your hotel room: The terminal building is filled with aerospace memorabilia that nods to Huntsville’s status as "Rocket City." This is where the vessels for a number of missions to space were built, including for the Apollo 11 flight rocket that carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Located inside the airport, Four Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport is a short walk from the gates. It’s great for early-morning flights, late-night arrivals or fly-in-and-out meetings.

As a Category 2 property, a redemption night costs from 8,000 to 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.

The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport is connected via walkway to the domestic terminals of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, making it an easy overnight stop for flight crews, business travelers or anyone stranded by a canceled flight.

Many of its rooms look directly over the apron and runways, giving guests great views of the action at this busy international gateway. Though hotel guests can’t walk to the international terminals, there’s a shuttle available to ease the commute.

The nightly redemption cost varies by date since Hilton Honors uses a dynamic pricing model.

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One of the country’s newest airport terminal hotels, The InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport welcomed its first guests in 2018. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer great plane spotting from this elegant hotel.

Redemption nights on random dates checked started at 22,500 points, but search for your dates to get an exact price. If you’re an aviation fan, this could be an entertaining spot to redeem the annual free night certificate that comes with the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card.

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Perched atop terminal D, DFW’s main international departure point, the Grand Hyatt DFW has rooms with great views of sky traffic. In addition to its ample meeting space and dining options, there’s also a rooftop swimming pool and terrace. Its location alone makes it another attractive example of hotels inside airport terminals that are worth the extended layover.

The hotel is a Category 5 World of Hyatt property, which means that a redemption night in a standard room costs 20,000 points.

If you want to walk straight from your gate to your bed in Houston (or take the free airport tram service), the Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental is your best bet. Aviation nerds will be excited to learn that the rooms, meeting spaces and on-site restaurant all offer airport and runway vistas.

The Category 4 Marriott Bonvoy hotel requires from 17,500 to 30,000 points for an award night.

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Denver’s iconic airport architecture is meant to look like its neighboring mountain range, and its newest airport hotel has its own distinctive design, too. The Westin Denver International Airport looks like a bird in flight (or a whale tail, depending whom you ask), and its rooms offer views of the Rocky Mountains.

The main terminal building is connected to the hotel, as is the University of Colorado A Line train into the city, making a quick trip downtown a cinch.

As a Category 6 Marriott Bonvoy hotel, a redemption night costs from 35,000 to 60,000 points.

As the only hotel physically attached to San Francisco International Airport, the art-filled Grand Hyatt at SFO offers beautiful airplane views and impressive dining options. Quail + Crane, the hotel's main restaurant, serves an Asian-inspired menu in a dining room with ceiling-high windows overlooking the airport. The hotel has earned LEED v4 Gold certification for its sustainable design that includes photovoltaic panels on the roof.

As a World of Hyatt Category 5 hotel, a redemption night costs 20,000 points.

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For quick layovers or inconveniently scheduled flights, airport hotels can be a godsend. Avoid the sometimes steep costs of hotels inside airport terminals by booking your stay with loyalty program points instead.