An estimated 10 million people flew out of Oakland International Airport, or OAK, in 2009. The airport provides domestic and international transportation every day. Some domestic carriers include JetBlue, Delta, United and Southwest. In addition, major cargo carriers include WestAir, UPS and FedEx. If you are flying to Oakland, California, to tour the city or for an overnight stay, the airport is a short distance from various hotels.
The Holiday Inn Express -- Oakland Airport offers a complimentary bus shuttle to Oakland International Airport. The hotel offers standard accommodations, executive rooms and suites. Some amenities include whirlpool suites, 32-inch flat-screen televisions and separate sleeping spaces. The 95-room hotel prepares a hot breakfast buffet every morning. For lunch and dinner, Francesco's Italian Restaurant sits two blocks from the property. Attractions within an hour away include Six Flags Marine World, Oakland Zoo and Fisherman's Wharf.
The Hilton Oakland Airport hotel is within a mile of Oakland airport. The hotel sits on 12 acres of land. In addition, free transportation is available to take you to the airport and pick you up. Amenities include a heated swimming pool, exercise facility and business services. Each room comes equipped with Hilton Serenity beds. The pet-friendly hotel serves a morning buffet at the on-site Amelia's Café. The on-site Sports Edition Bar and Grill serves lunch and dinner. Places of interest within an hour from the hotel include Jack London Square, Stanford University and Dunsmuir House.
Best Western Airport Inn and Suites sits less than a mile from the airport. The hotel offers a 24-hour shuttle service that also stops by the Oakland International Airport. The 76-room hotel provides a 20-seat meeting space, guest laundry center and fitness center. Though a free breakfast is available, restaurants within a mile for lunch and dinner include California Pizza Kitchen and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. Attractions within an hour's drive include the Alameda Beaches and the Great America theme park.
