- Hilton Hotels & Resorts operates 60 airport hotels globally representing nearly 21,000 rooms and almost one in 10 of the brand’s properties worldwide.

- The brand is expanding and investing in its airport hotel portfolio, including recent openings such as Hilton Istanbul Airport and Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and a $50 million renovation of Hilton Los Angeles Airport.

- Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to pursue development in high-demand markets where travelers increasingly seek more seamless, comfortable and experience-driven airport stays.

Since opening the San Francisco Airport Hilton in 1959, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has continued to reimagine airport hotels, creating stays that make travel feel thoughtfully hosted and connected. Today, the brand operates 60 airport hotels globally, representing nearly 21,000 rooms and almost one in 10 of its properties worldwide. The portfolio spans major aviation hubs across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, providing travelers with convenient access to the airport and destinations at the center of their journey.

Hilton's 2027 Trends Report found that travelers are seeking balance and increasingly pairing intention with flexibility. Airport hotels are uniquely positioned to support these evolving needs, offering peace of mind before the next flight while creating opportunities to discover, unwind and connect with the destination. In fact, 67% of travelers say they like to plan trips that allow them to experience a lot in a short amount of time, while 63% prefer to stay somewhere central with plenty to do nearby.

"Hilton’s flagship brand has always been defined by innovative firsts, and the airport hotel remains a cornerstone for us," said Leonard Gooz, global brand leader, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "Today’s travelers expect our airport properties to deliver the same world-class hospitality and destination-driven dining for which Hilton Hotels & Resorts is known, and we continue to bring that vision to life through significant renovations at major aviation hubs and new openings in key global markets.”

A New Altitude for Airport Hospitality

What defines the brand’s approach to airport hospitality today is its commitment to creating hotels valued for more than convenience, with elevated amenities ranging from rooftop pools and world-class fitness centers to authentic local dining and restorative spas. In Geneva, Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre exemplifies this evolution. Located steps from Geneva International Airport and just ten minutes from the city center, the hotel is Hilton’s largest property in Switzerland, offering 486 guest rooms and suites alongside 22 meeting spaces spanning over 59,000 square feet. Guests can enjoy locally inspired cuisine at OXBO Geneva and unwind in a 16,000-square-foot wellness and fitness center featuring Geneva’s largest hotel indoor swimming pool.

Similarly, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol demonstrates how airport hotels can serve as destinations in their own right. Directly connected to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the hotel is recognized for its striking cubic architecture and expansive glazed atrium that fills the property with natural light. Beyond its convenient location, the hotel offers 27 flexible meeting spaces and serves as a vibrant gathering place for conference attendees, business travelers and leisure guests alike. At Bowery Restaurant, Dutch heritage influences meet live-fire cooking and globally inspired dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients, creating an experience that reflects the energy and culture of one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.

New Openings for New Encounters

The brand's most recent airport hotels show how new properties are incorporating thoughtfully designed environments, dining rooted in local character and energizing spaces that encourage connections in surprising places. Examples include:

Hilton Istanbul Airport

Hilton’s first hotel within Istanbul Airport, Europe’s busiest aviation hub, is Hilton Istanbul Airport, which debuted in August 2026. Located just steps from the terminal, the hotel offers 485 rooms and suites, eight versatile meeting rooms, delicious dining options across OXBO Restaurant, OXBO Café and OXBO Bar, a spa, including a Turkish Bath, indoor pool and executive lounge. With Istanbul’s cultural landmarks and global connections within easy reach, Hilton Istanbul Airport offers travelers a well-appointed base in one of the world’s most dynamic destinations.

Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun Airport

Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, an aviation-inspired hotel directly connected to Terminal 3 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, serves as a gateway to the Greater Bay Area and welcomes guests to a world-class aviation hub. Guangzhou has historically been a key southern entry point to China and a meeting place for trade, cultures and people. Shaped by the city’s heritage of exchange and diverse connections, the hotel offers a natural setting for bringing people together. Opened in May 2026, the 237-room hotel features design-forward spaces that are infused with Lingnan cultural elements to reflect the movement of flight. With an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a spa, an executive lounge, a restaurant featuring international and Cantonese selections and nearly 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces, the hotel plays a perfect host for international transit, business and leisure travelers.

Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal

In the Music Lounge at Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal, travelers can stay in style, immersing themselves in an unforgettable evening of live music in a distinctive setting. The hotel is directly connected to Nashville International Airport, designed from the ground up to make travel to Music City stress-free. Opened in 2024, elevated dining concepts and vibrant public spaces give the hotel a distinctly local identity, linking travelers to the city the moment they land. At the property’s BNA Sky Pavilion, guests can sip on handcrafted cocktails while taking in the mesmerizing sights of the bustling airport runways or unwind against the backdrop of the iconic Nashville skyline.

Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

At Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, directly connected to Hongqiao International Airport Terminal 1, guests experience Hilton’s iconic hosting from the moment they arrive in Shanghai, one of China’s most dynamic commercial gateway cities. The hotel offers 300 contemporary guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, many showcasing sweeping runway views and front-row seats to aircraft takeoffs and landings. With its signature Executive Lounge with full glass walls providing abundant natural light and unique perspectives of the hotel architecture and water fountains in the atrium garden, a rooftop heated infinity pool and a welcoming Lobby Lounge for cocktails and afternoon tea, the hotel brings Hilton’s signature hosting to life from the moment guests arrive.

Renovated Gateways for Today’s Traveler

Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to invest in hosting guests in sought-after destinations, with renovations underway at more than 25 properties around the world to meet the needs of today's modern travelers.

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

In Spring 2026, Hilton Los Angeles Airport, one of the largest hotels on the West Coast completed a $50 million guest room renovation. The project was finished just ahead of global sporting and entertainment events, positioning the property to host an anticipated surge of travelers. The redesign introduces a minimalist aesthetic to the hotel, alongside premium mattresses, updated bathrooms and upgraded in-room technology. The hotel offers an outdoor pool and gardens, 55,000 square feet of versatile meeting space and multiple dining options, all within four miles of key stadiums, placing guests at the center of it all.

Hilton London Heathrow Airport

Hilton London Heathrow Airport (T4) pairs contemporary guest rooms and exceptional public spaces with enhanced dining, all centered on its role as a gateway to one of the world's most important international travel hubs. The hotel offers guests an unexpected oasis of greenery, with homegrown produce featured in dishes served at OXBO Kitchen and OXBO Café. The hotel is also home to 180,000 bees, whose honey is harvested and used across the property's food and beverage offerings. As part of Hilton’s growing presence near Heathrow, Hilton London Heathrow Airport (T5) offers a unique resort-style experience across 13 acres of beautiful green surroundings, with excellent connectivity to Heathrow and direct rail access to Central London. The 350-room property includes multiple food and beverage outlets, wellbeing facilities and more than 23,000 square feet of meeting and event space across rooms, supported by an experienced events team able to cater for all event types and requirements.

Hilton Rome Airport

As the only hotel directly connected to Rome Fiumicino “Leonardo Da Vinci” International Airport, Hilton Rome Airport welcomes guests with the effortless authenticity that defines the brand. The property recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a renovation of its 519 guest rooms, offering a refined blend of soft tones, natural textures, and modern elegance designed to inspire and steeped in meaning of the property’s location “where the sky meets the sea.” The heart of Rome is a 30-minute drive away, so travelers can make the most of an extended layover and over 15,000 square feet of meeting space make it easy for meeting planners to manage logistics.

Hilton Munich Airport

Situated between Terminals 1 and 2 at Munich Airport, Hilton Munich Airport enjoys a truly unique location that simplifies the travel experience.