Piarco International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Piarco is about 18 km from Port of Spain, 25-30 minutes by car on a normal road with no traffic: unlike the smaller islands of the region, there is no real hotel area right next to the terminal here, so for anyone staying longer than a technical stopover the practical choice is almost always the Port of Spain waterfront, where international hotels are concentrated. Among the verified candidates for this airport, no equally solid alternative near the terminal emerges: those with a very early morning flight still have to factor in the 25-30 minute transfer from the city centre.

Port of Spain and the waterfront

City centre · About 18 km and 25-30 minutes by car from the terminal with no traffic; rush hour can lengthen the trip.

Best for: Those who want chain hotels on the Wrightson Road waterfront, 25-30 minutes from the terminal.

Pros

Chain hotels with pool, gym and in-house restaurants, handy for those arriving tired from a long flight
Brian Lara Promenade and the city centre within walking distance of several hotels in the area

Cons

No verified option near the terminal: every stay still requires a 25-30 minute transfer
The Wrightson Road waterfront is designed for cars, not well suited to evening walks outside the hotel area

Recommended hotels in this area

Hyatt Regency Trinidad: On the waterfront of the Port of Spain International Waterfront Development, with an infinity pool over the Gulf of Paria; 5 minutes by car from Ariapita Avenue, the city's nightlife street.
Courtyard by Marriott Port of Spain: In Invaders Bay, in the city's financial district, with an outdoor pool and breakfast flagged as a strong point in reviews.
Radisson Hotel Trinidad: On Wrightson Road overlooking the Gulf of Paria, 9 minutes on foot from the Brian Lara Promenade and Holy Trinity Cathedral; two in-house restaurants and an outdoor pool.

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