Toledo Express Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Toledo Express Airport is isolated, about 32 km southwest of downtown, with no public transport link at all: it's always best to rent a car or book a taxi. The cluster of hotels on Secor Road, in the west side of the city, remains the most practical base for travelers catching a flight who want to stay clear of downtown traffic. Those who want the Maumee riverfront, the museums and the venues of the historic center find more choice staying downtown. Those in town for the university hospital or the campus will find dedicated hotels near UTMC, on the east side of the city.

West Toledo (Secor Road)

Airport area · About 18-20 minutes by car from the terminal, no public shuttle.

Best for: Travelers catching a flight who prefer to stay clear of downtown traffic.

Pros

Three recent hotels clustered on the same Secor Road, easy to compare
Quick access to the highway toward downtown or the airport

Cons

Commercial area, not very suited to an evening stroll
Transfer from the terminal still around 20 minutes, a car is needed

Recommended hotels in this area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toledo West: On Secor Road, with an indoor pool and breakfast included; a solid base in the west side of town.
Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate: A few steps from the Holiday Inn Express, with an around-the-clock gym and renovated rooms.
Residence Inn by Marriott Toledo West: Suites with a kitchen on the same Secor Road, useful for anyone staying more than one night.

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Downtown (Maumee riverfront)

City centre · About 25-30 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal.

Best for: Travelers who want the Maumee riverfront, the museums and the venues of the historic center.

Pros

Walking distance from the Maumee riverfront and the venues downtown
Recently renovated hotels, with in-house restaurants

Cons

Transfer from the terminal the longest among the city's zones
Quieter area on weekends compared to the university neighborhoods

Recommended hotels in this area

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel: On the Maumee riverfront, with a rooftop bar and two in-house restaurants; the upscale option in the historic center.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Toledo Downtown: Suites with a kitchen in the same downtown block, convenient for families or longer stays.

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