Piedmont Triad International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Piedmont Triad International is about 12 miles (a 17-minute drive) from downtown Greensboro, with no dedicated rail or bus links: you'll need a car, rideshare, or the hotel shuttle. Those with an early flight or a short layover save time by staying in the airport area, where some properties are just minutes from the terminal with a free shuttle. Travelers after a higher-end stay built around the kitchen at Green Valley Grill will find two of North Carolina's best hotels in the Wendover neighborhood, though everything else requires a car. Anyone who wants to walk to the restaurants and offices of the historic downtown should choose downtown, farther from the terminal but lively at night.

Airport area

hotels 2-7 minutes by car from the terminal, almost all with a free shuttle

Best for: useful for anyone leaving early in the morning or with a short layover who prefers staying just minutes from the terminal

Pros

some hotels less than half a mile from the terminal
free shuttle to the airport at most properties

Cons

an office and warehouse area with no evening life on foot
a car or shuttle is needed even just to go out for dinner

Recommended hotels in this area

Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport: about 0.5 miles from the terminal with a round-the-clock free shuttle, set on 17 acres with a pond and jogging trail
Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport: 7 minutes from the terminal, in-house restaurant and indoor pool, a recent property (2016)
Residence Inn by Marriott Greensboro Airport: rooms with full kitchens and an indoor pool, useful for multi-night stays near the airport

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Wendover and Green Valley

Neighbourhood · about 15 minutes by car or rideshare from the terminal

Best for: for those seeking the city's best restaurant and a higher-end stay, without needing to stay downtown

Pros

Green Valley Grill restaurant, among the most acclaimed in North Carolina
a quiet neighborhood of offices and boutiques, little traffic in the evening

Cons

no nightlife within walking distance, dinner means the hotel or a car
a car or rideshare is needed to reach the airport and downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

O.Henry Hotel: European style, concierge, and the Green Valley Grill restaurant, named after the writer born in Greensboro
Proximity Hotel: LEED Platinum-certified eco-friendly hotel, a bistro bar with modern European cuisine and free bicycles

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Historic downtown

City centre · about 17 minutes by car or rideshare from the terminal, no direct train or bus to the airport

Best for: to stay within walking distance of the restaurants, murals, and offices of the historic downtown

Pros

walking distance to restaurants, bars, and venues in the historic downtown
covered parking available at both hotels

Cons

farther from the terminal than the airport area
a car or rideshare is needed for every flight

Recommended hotels in this area

Marriott Greensboro Downtown: renovated in 2020, in-house restaurant and bar, in the heart of downtown on North Greene Street
Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro Downtown: the historic downtown's first Hilton, saltwater pool and covered patio with city views

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