Manchester Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Manchester-Boston Regional mainly serves daytime flights, but those departing at dawn or arriving late at night save time by sleeping along Perimeter Road, literally right by the runway. A little farther out, the hotels on South Willow Street near the Mall of New Hampshire offer more choice just minutes by car from the terminal. Those adding a night to visit Manchester, with the historic Millyard and the venues along Elm Street, sleep better downtown, a quarter of an hour by car from the gates: convenient for those with a flight at a normal hour, less so for those who must show up for check-in before dawn.

Airport area - Perimeter Road

Airport area · Hotels 1-2 minutes by car from the terminal, with the airport's free shuttle.

Best for: Travelers with a dawn flight or a late-night landing who want the shortest possible stretch between wake-up and gate.

Pros

free and frequent shuttle, just minutes from the terminal
indoor pool and hot breakfast included at both hotels

Cons

a purely commercial area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
few alternatives to a taxi for getting elsewhere

Recommended hotels in this area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: On Perimeter Road, just steps from the terminal, with a salt-water indoor pool and a hot breakfast buffet on weekdays.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Manchester/Airport: Suites with a kitchen and a free airport shuttle, designed for those staying more than one night near the terminal.

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Airport area - South Willow Street

Airport area · Shuttle on request or taxi/car to the terminal in 7-10 minutes.

Best for: Travelers who still want just minutes from the terminal but with more choice among brands and the surroundings of the Mall of New Hampshire.

Pros

more choice of brands and price ranges along South Willow Street
restaurants and stores of the Mall of New Hampshire just steps away

Cons

a few extra minutes of transfer compared to Perimeter Road
busy road during rush hour toward the airport

Recommended hotels in this area

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Manchester Airport by IHG: Near the Mall of New Hampshire, with a heated indoor pool and breakfast included, 7-10 minutes from the terminal.
Comfort Inn Manchester Airport: Free shuttle on request and a buffet breakfast included, a no-frills option one mile from downtown.
Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn & Conference Center: On 20 wooded acres along South Willow Street, with an indoor pool and hot tub, 10 minutes from the airport.

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Downtown Manchester

City centre · Taxi or car about 15 minutes to the terminal; no direct shuttle.

Best for: Travelers adding a night to visit Manchester or attending an event at the downtown stadium or arena.

Pros

restaurants and venues of the historic Millyard just steps away
Northeast Delta Dental Stadium and the SNHU Arena within walking distance

Cons

no direct shuttle, a taxi or car is needed for the terminal
less practical for those with a very early flight or a short layover

Recommended hotels in this area

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown: The only full-service hotel downtown, born from the transformation of the old Radisson, with a free airport shuttle around the clock.
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown: In the historic Millyard, with a view of the baseball stadium and an indoor pool with a hot tub.

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