Jump directly to the content
FLYING VISIT

Best airport hotels around the world featuring infinity pools and jaw-dropping views

Some even offer spa treatments tailored to travellers

BEFORE your next flight, why not consider staying at an airport hotel for some added luxury?

No longer just a place to rest your head before an early departure - some of the finest resorts now feature stylish rooms and rooftop swimming pools with stunning views.

 We reveal the best airport hotels in the world
23
We reveal the best airport hotels in the worldCredit: .

There are also hotels that have wine-rack-climbing-bartenders, soundproofed lounges and the best views of the runway.

In fact, they've become destination hotels.

Here, Sun Online Travel has rounded up some of the finest places to stay before you next board.

Aerotel Singapore, Changi Airport, Singapore

 Aerotel Singapore is found in the best airport in the world
23
Aerotel Singapore is found in the best airport in the worldCredit: .
 The outdoor pool is a must for guests to experience
23
The outdoor pool is a must for guests to experienceCredit: .
 The bedrooms overlook the tarmac to watch the planes leave
23
The bedrooms overlook the tarmac to watch the planes leaveCredit: .

One of the fanciest hotels in the world is of course found at Changi Airport in Singapore - which has been voted one of the best in the world in recent years.

is inside terminal one, meaning it is just steps away from getting to your flight.

It's the only airport transit hotel to have an open-air swimming pool - an essential stop if you're transiting through.

It even comes with a hot tub and poolside bar - but be careful not to drink too much before boarding.

Radisson Blu Stansted, London Stansted Airport, UK

 The Radisson Blu at Stansted has a Wine Tower with acrobatic waitresses
23
The Radisson Blu at Stansted has a Wine Tower with acrobatic waitressesCredit: .
 The hotel is just steps away from the terminal
23
The hotel is just steps away from the terminalCredit: .

The at London Stansted Airport may not seem like much at first.

But head to the restaurant and you will spot the famous Angel's Wine Tower Bar, stocked with more than 4,000 bottles.

Order one to see it fetched by a "wine angel", who climbs the tower and performs acrobatics while collecting it.

TWA Hotel, John F. Kennedy Airport, New York, USA

 TWA Hotel has recently opened, harking back to the Golden Age of travel
23
TWA Hotel has recently opened, harking back to the Golden Age of travelCredit: .
 The rooftop swimming pool overlooks the main tarmac
23
The rooftop swimming pool overlooks the main tarmacCredit: .
 The hotel is found in the previous TWA terminal
23
The hotel is found in the previous TWA terminalCredit: .

The recently-opened is found in the former TWA terminal at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York.

Harking back to the golden age of travel, the vintage hotel has a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the tarmac.

Each room also has retro touches that are reminiscent of a Mad Men-esque atmosphere.

Fairmount Vancouver Airport Hotel, Vancouver International Airport, Canada

 Sleep better at the Fairmount Vancouver - the hotel is soundproofed
23
Sleep better at the Fairmount Vancouver - the hotel is soundproofedCredit: .
 Large glass windows allow optimum viewing of the airport
23
Large glass windows allow optimum viewing of the airportCredit: .
 The spa also has 120 jet-lag treatments
23
The spa also has 120 jet-lag treatmentsCredit: .

The is soundproofed to protect guests from the noisy planes - perfect if you want to get some rest.

But it also featuress a spa specifically to cater to travellers.

The spa menu has 120 jet lag treatments, from a reviving jet-lag recovery massage to an anti-swelling leg treatment.

It is also located just above the terminals, meaning no shuttle is required for early morning flights.

Hilton Munich Airport Hotel, Munich International Airport, Germany

 The swimming pool and spa aim to help tired travellers before or after a flight
23
The swimming pool and spa aim to help tired travellers before or after a flightCredit: .
 The large glass atrium is the centrepiece of the hotel
23
The large glass atrium is the centrepiece of the hotelCredit: .
 Some rooms have two glass walls for avid aviation fans
23
Some rooms have two glass walls for avid aviation fansCredit: .

The is also a great place to stay if you're travelling through the airport.

Located between terminal one and two, the hotel's huge glass atrium makes a striking appearance.

Inside the hotel is a Fit & Fly spa, which offers massages as well as exercises to help tired travellers.

Some of the bedrooms even have glass walls where guests can watch the planes take off.

Punta Cana International Airport, Dominican Republic

 While not a hotel, Punta Cana Airport is one of the few to have a tarmac-side pool
23
While not a hotel, Punta Cana Airport is one of the few to have a tarmac-side poolCredit: Alamy
 Guests can stay at a nearby hotel before trying the VIP swimming pool
23
Guests can stay at a nearby hotel before trying the VIP swimming pool

While technically not a hotel, the is one of the few in the world to have their own swimming pool directly overlooking the tarmac.

The outdoor infinity pool is part of the VIP lounge in terminal B for travellers who are not ready to leave the beautiful destination.

It isn't too expensive, with VIP service costing $50 (£39), or free for first and business class travellers.

For guests who need to stay at the airport, they can then pop over to the Four Points by Sheraton, the only hotel opposite the airport in the Punta Cana Village.

Pullman Miami Airport Hotel, Miami International Airport, USA

 Water lovers can make the most of the pool and the lagoon at the Miami hotel
23
Water lovers can make the most of the pool and the lagoon at the Miami hotelCredit: .
 The hotel is just opposite the airport
23
The hotel is just opposite the airportCredit: .

Can't decide on a sea view or pool view? has both.

The hotel has a zig-zag shaped swimming pool overlooking the lagoon and is mere steps from the airport entrance.

There's even space for tennis courts for those who want to keep fit.

The resort-style hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens, perfect for some pre-departure zen.

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, Orlando International Airport, USA

 The heated swimming pool means Hyatt guests can swim all year round
23
The heated swimming pool means Hyatt guests can swim all year round
 The huge hotel is within the airport, steps from departures
23
The huge hotel is within the airport, steps from departures

Even if the weather is bad (however unlikely in Florida) the has you covered.

The outdoor swimming pool is heated, making it good to swim in all year around.

Aviation enthusiasts can watch the planes take off and land from a distance, or from the pool itself.

The hotel is within the terminal so takes just minutes to get to departures.

Hotel Vagar, Faroe Islands

 The unusual airport hotel is surrounded by the Faroe Island countryside
23
The unusual airport hotel is surrounded by the Faroe Island countryside
 The simple hotel is just ten minutes walking from the airport
23
The simple hotel is just ten minutes walking from the airport

One of the most unusual airport hotels is , found at Faroe Islands Airport.

Built into the hillside, it is directly next to the airport, overlooking the runway.

The chic hotel is simple but has some of the best views, as it's surrounded by lush green hills and is embedded into the countryside.

If you need to get to the airport, it is just a ten minute walk.

The best hotel rooms in the world were recently announced by Forbes.

Out of 41 hotels, three from the UK made the cut, all based in London.

The best new hotels in the UK have also been revealed, including London Bankside in the capital and University Arms in Cambridge.