MUMBAI, India - 06 August 2010 - Lengthy airport stopovers are often an unavoidable part of flying to America. For travellers having to wait several hours for a connecting flight or for those looking to take some time to adjust to new time zones, staying at a hotel close to an airport is a sensible option. Airport hotels, designed with the transiting traveller in mind, often offer free transfers, if not located in the airport themselves, and provide guests with round the clock access to many services including room service, restaurants and gymnasiums.

For travellers looking to arrive in the US feeling fresh and ready to go, Hotels.com has identified some of the best airport hotels available at key stopover airports for Indian travellers on their way to US.

Hotels.com’s top airport hotel recommendations:

Airport: Manama International Airport, Bahrain
Hotel: Moevenpick Hotel, Bahrain, Manama 5*
Situated in Manama's Al Muharraq neighborhood, this business-friendly property is just across the Bahrain International Airport in Muharraq Town and 10 minutes drive from the centre of Manama. The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain offers a blend of Arabian tradition and a touch of Swiss hospitality for business and leisure travelers.
Rooms start from Rs. 11,822 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.

Airport: Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul
Hotel: RadissonBlu Conference and Airport Hotel, Istanbul 5*
The Radisson Blu Conference & Airport Hotel is conveniently located near the Ataturk International Airport and close to many attractions and exhibition centres, as well as shopping options including the popular Grand Bazaar, with more than 4,000 street vendors selling traditional Turkish items and souvenirs. This business-friendly hotel is only 18 kilometres from the lively city centre and can be easily reached by the E-5 motorway.
Rooms start from Rs. 7,643 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.

Airport: Heathrow Airport, London
Hotel: Hilton London Heathrow Airport 4*
This business-friendly London property is conveniently situated near the airport. Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Thorpe Park, and Hampton Court Palace are area attractions. The only Heathrow Airport hotel with direct access to Terminal 4 via a covered walkway and Terminal 5 via a hotel shuttle bus, the Hilton London Heathrow Airport hotel is just 20 minutes by train from central London. Dine in style at a choice of 3 restaurants, hold a meeting for 2-300 or relax in the pool and luxury health club with 24 hr gym.
The only Heathrow Airport hotel with direct access to Terminal 4 via a covered walkway and Terminal 5 via a hotel shuttle bus, the Hilton London Heathrow Airport hotel is just 20 minutes by train from central London. Dine in style at a choice of 3 restaurants, hold a meeting for 2-300 or relax in the pool and luxury health club with 24 hr gym.

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Rooms start from Rs. 7,156 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.

Airport: Frankfurt Airport, Germany
Hotel: Steigenberger Airport Hotel 5*
Dream of flying - this can be achieved in the peace of the Steigenberger Airport Hotel, behind soundproofed windows. Even though the Frankfurt International Airport is just next door, you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere on the outskirts of the city forest. Due to the great transport connections, you can make the most of all Frankfurt’s major attractions, such as the: old historical town, Dom (Church), Römer (Town Hall), fairgrounds and financial district.
Rooms start from Rs. 6,458 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.

Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Netherlands
Hotel: Dorint Hotel Amsterdam Airport 4*

Situated near to the Amsterdam Woods and only 10 minutes’ drive from the large shopping havens of RAI, Amstelveen and of course Amsterdam as well as Schiphol international airport, the geographic location certainly also adds to the hotel’s popularity. Regional points of interest include Rijksmuseum and Heineken Experience.
Rooms start from Rs. 11,122 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com

Airport: Brussels Airport, Europe
Hotel: Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel 4*

Conveniently located just 39 steps from the airport entrance, this is the only hotel adjacent to the Brussels Airport. This Zaventem hotel is also close to the NATO Headquarters, European Union Parliament Building, and Atomium which are the main area attractions. The Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel is a convenient choice for business and leisure travelers.
Rooms start from Rs. 5,785 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com

Airport: Paris Airport, France
Hotel: Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre 4*

An ellipse-shaped hotel with a vast central atrium and designer interiors, the Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel the only hotel built directly inside the International CDG Airport Terminal 2, at Charles de Gaulle Airport, with direct access to high-speed trains to Brussels and Paris.
Rooms start from Rs. 11,737 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com

Airport: Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
Hotel: Regal Airport Hotel, 4*
Directly connected to Hong Kong International Airport by an enclosed bridge, the Regal Airport Hotel is a highly convenient option if you are looking to get some sleep before your next flight. The hotel has been awarded Best Airport Hotel in the world by Business Traveller Magazine UK and offers guests 24-hour accommodation regardless of check–in time.
Rooms start from Rs. 9,291 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.

Airport: Dubai International Airport, Dubai
Hotel: Dubai International Airport Terminal Hotel, 4*
Dubai International Airport Terminal Hotel is conveniently located on the third level of the Sheikh Rashid Terminal of Terminal 1 and Concourse 2 of Terminal 3, offering fantastic views of the runway. As it is actually inside the airport, guests are unable to retrieve checked-in luggage but all services, such as room and laundry services, as well as the Health and Fitness Centre are available 24 hours a day.

Rooms start from Rs. 6,344 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.

Airport: Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Hotel: Al Rawda Arjaan by Rotana, 4*
Ideally located 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Al Rawda Arjaan by Rotana is also adjacent to Al Wahda Mall, the newest shopping centre in Abu Dhabi for travellers with time to shop in between flights. The hotel provides guests with a 24-hour front desk service and 24-hour room service.

Rooms start from Rs. 7,613 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.

Airport: Doha International Airport, Doha
Hotel: Sharq Village & Spa, 5*
Travellers with a stopover in Doha en route to Europe may be tempted to stay a few days at the Sharq Village and Spa. Located a mere five minutes from Doha International Airport, 15 minutes from the city centre, and 20 minutes from the prominent shopping district, the hotel has its own beach as well as two pools. Arrangements can be made for airport transfers in one of the hotel’s chauffeur-driven Limousines to top off this luxurious stopover experience.

Rooms start from Rs. 11,266 per room per night. To book, visit www.hotels.com.