Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Wichita Eisenhower is about 11 km from downtown, 10-15 minutes by car: so it's convenient to stay near the terminal for an early-morning flight or a short stopover, with several hotels offering a free shuttle. Those who want to see Old Town and the riverfront prefer downtown, just a few minutes further. Those with business at the city's big aerospace companies (Cessna, Learjet, Textron Aviation) find a dedicated hotel in Corporate Hills, to the east, but about twenty minutes from the terminal, on the opposite side of the city from the airport.
Airport area
5-10 minutes from the terminal, many hotels offer a free shuttle
Best for: For those who fly at dawn or have a short layover and want the shortest transfer time
Pros
- Just minutes from the terminal, often with a free shuttle
- More choice of chain hotels than in other outlying areas
Cons
- A commercial strip along Kellogg, little to see on foot in the evening
- A car or shuttle is needed to dine outside the hotel
Recommended hotels in this area
- DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport: Among the city's highest-rated hotels, an eighth of a mile from the terminal
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wichita Airport: 1.2 miles from the terminal, hot breakfast included and an airport shuttle
- Hampton Inn & Suites-Wichita/Airport, KS: Free airport shuttle and an indoor pool
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Downtown and Old Town
City centre · About 10-15 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal (11 km)
Best for: The right choice for Old Town, the riverfront and the downtown venues
Pros
- Old Town, Century II and the Arkansas riverfront within walking distance
- More restaurants and evening venues than in the airport area
Cons
- A few more minutes of transfer than the airport area
- Parking is often paid during event weekends
Recommended hotels in this area
- Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita: On the riverfront, breakfast and evening reception included, among the city's best-reviewed hotels
- Hyatt Regency Wichita: Free shuttle to the airport and to Old Town, next to the Century II Convention Center
- Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection: A boutique hotel in a historic Old Town building, AAA Four Diamond-rated
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Corporate Hills (East Wichita)
Neighbourhood · About 20-25 minutes by car from the terminal (25 km), on the opposite side of the city
Best for: For those with business at Wichita's aerospace companies who want to be on the east side
Pros
- In the middle of the Cessna, Learjet and Textron Aviation headquarters
- A newer, quieter area than downtown, with shops and restaurants nearby
Cons
- The farthest from the terminal among the areas in this guide
- A car is always needed, it's not a walkable area
Recommended hotels in this area
- Wichita Marriott: Among the headquarters of Cessna, Learjet and Textron Aviation, with a free airport shuttle
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