Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport: where to stay, areas…

The airport is 7 miles from downtown Montgomery, with no direct train or bus: travelers with a dawn flight or a short layover find hotels 5 minutes from the terminals along Folmar Parkway. The historic center, on the Alabama River, instead gathers the city's most polished hotels, near the Legacy Museum and the Capitol, 15-20 minutes by car. Those traveling for business find another hotel area at EastChase, the commercial district east of the city, but it's the farthest from the airport of the three.

Airport area (Folmar Parkway)

Airport area · 5 minutes by car or hotel shuttle from the terminals, along Folmar Parkway next to exit 164 of I-65.

Best for: A dawn flight, a late arrival or a short layover, staying just steps from the terminals.

Pros

5 minutes from the terminals, handy for early or late flights
Free shuttle to the airport in many hotels

Cons

An area of highway interchanges, nothing to do on foot in the evening
For the historic center you still need 15-20 minutes by car

Recommended hotels in this area

Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South: Just minutes from the terminals, with a hot breakfast buffet and an on-site cook praised in reviews.
Comfort Suites Airport South: 5 minutes from the airport with free shuttle, outdoor pool and breakfast included.

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Historic center (along the Alabama River)

City centre · 15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, no direct train or bus connection.

Best for: Travelers who want the Legacy Museum, the Capitol and the riverfront within walking distance and don't have a very early flight.

Pros

Legacy Museum, the Capitol and Riverfront Park within walking distance
Historic hotels and restaurants open in the evening, unlike the airport area

Cons

A longer transfer from the airport than the airport area
Parking is often paid at downtown hotels

Recommended hotels in this area

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center: Next to the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, with an in-house spa and a rooftop pool to unwind after the trip.
Trilogy Hotel Montgomery, Autograph Collection: Three restored historic buildings in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Legacy Museum.

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EastChase

Neighbourhood · About 22-25 minutes by car from the airport, the longest among the areas in this guide.

Best for: Business commitments at EastChase, or wanting to stay close to the district's shops and restaurants, accepting a longer transfer from the airport.

Pros

EastChase's shops, restaurants and cinema just minutes on foot from the hotels
More recent branded hotels than the airport area

Cons

The transfer from the airport is longer than from the other areas
A car is needed to go downtown or back to the terminals

Recommended hotels in this area

Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery EastChase: Suites with a kitchen and a buffet breakfast included, just minutes from EastChase's shops.
Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery - EastChase: An on-site restaurant and a gym open around the clock, just minutes on foot from the venues on EastChase Parkway.

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