The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), servicing Baltimore and the surrounding area, is one of the busier airfields along the eastern seaboard, hosting over 20 million passengers annually. Passengers seeking lodging will find numerous hotels available near the airport, generally clustered to the north and west of the property.
The Four Points by Sheraton is the only hotel located on airport grounds, and this upscale property is adjacent to the terminal near the main entry drive to the airport. Awarded three stars by Forbes Travel, the hotel offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a gift shop, with free Internet access throughout the property. Michener's Restaurant and Pub, located on site, features seafood and steak dishes in a casual-upscale environment. Four Points offers a free shuttle to the airport terminal 24 hours a day, and park-and-fly packages for up to seven days are available.
Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport
7032 Elm Road
Baltimore, MD 21240
410-859-3300
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Situated just north of the airport grounds, this luxury hotel offers the "First Ultra Adaptable Room," featuring a special plug-in console allowing guests to plug in a computer (and nearly any other electronic devices) to the in-room flat-panel television set. The hotel also houses the Chesapeake Seafood Restaurant and Champion's Sports Bar. Guests can also walk to the nearby elegant Acqua Restaurant, or drive about a mile to Andover Park for outdoor recreation. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the airport and also to the nearest light rail stop for trips into downtown Baltimore.
BWI Airport Marriott
1743 West Nursery Road
Baltimore, MD 21090
410-859-8300
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This moderately priced property southwest of the airport is designed in a contemporary, high-tech theme, featuring airy, loft-style guest rooms with a plug-and-play console allowing guests to recharge virtually any electronic device and/or interact with it through the flat-panel television. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, a gym, a 24-hour quick food pantry and a lounge on site, plus convenient Internet terminals throughout the property for quick and easy access to the Web. Guests can walk to nearby Harman's Park for outdoor relaxation, or to nearby Arundel Mills Mall for shopping and dining. Park-and-fly packages are available for up to 10 days for airport travelers.
Aloft Arundel Mills
7520 Teague Road
Hanover, MD 21076
443-577-0077
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