For those boarding flights in the early hours of the morning or landing late in the evening, spending the night in an airport hotel can help relieve some of the stress of travelling.
But there is nothing worse than ending up sleeping somewhere that isn’t exactly as advertised, especially when it is accompanied by hours of travel, uncomfortable seats and buzzing airport terminals.
After surveying more than 1,600 people, consumer champion Which? have found the best – and worst – airport hotels around the UK and Scotland. Covering accommodation close to Scottish airports including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, travellers ranked each hotel based on factors including customer service, cleanliness and value for money.
Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel said: “Staying in a hotel near the airport the night before an early flight can really ease the stress of travelling, and we found you don’t need to pay a fortune to get a great stay.
“Both the properties and the price impressed customers at Premier Inn and Thistle, while guests and our undercover inspectors thought the Doubletree by Hilton was good value for money. We also found that some airport hotels offer on site parking that is cheaper than parking in the airport itself.”
With a transfer time of 30 minutes or less, here are the best and worst airport hotels in Scotland.
9. Travelodge — Aberdeen Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport
In their review of Scotland’s best airport hotels, Travelodge locations were found to be the cheapest of the lot costing, on average, £74 per night. With hotels close to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, the chain scored 65%, with its highest marks coming from its comfortable beds. So if all you’re after is a place to crash, a Travelodge could be a good option. | Google Maps