Planes & Trains: Hotels Open Near Transportation Hubs

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Hotels are opening up near transportation hubs, offering guests the ability to travel to and from various destinations with ease. Here’s a closer look:

Radisson Opens in Oklahoma City Near Will Rogers World Airport

The newly built Radisson Hotel Oklahoma City Airport is now open at 4716 West I-40 Service Rd. The hotel is only four miles north of Will Rogers World Airport on I-40, with a complimentary airport shuttle running on 30-minute intervals every day.

“The opening of this beautiful hotel demonstrates our five-year strategic plan moving forward, as we continue opening newly constructed, top-notch properties in great locations,” said Aly El-Bassuni, SVP, franchise operations, Americas, Radisson Hotel Group.

The hotel offers 101 guestrooms and suites. Amenities include a fitness center, business center, free WiFi, an outdoor pool and complimentary parking.

25Hours Hotel Debuts in France

Located directly opposite the Gare du Nord train station in the 10th arrondissement, the 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord opened this month. It’s the first time the company has opened a hotel in a non-­German speaking country. This 13th hotel extends the brand internationally beyond other locations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Hotels in Florence and Dubai will follow in 2020.

CEO Christoph Hoffmann stated, “I love Paris, so the opening of our hotel near the Gare du Nord is a real dream come true for me. The neighborhood is very attractive as a hotel location and popular with guests from all over the world. We wrote a story that was practically made for the Terminus Nord, underlining its character as a hotel and giving it an even greater appeal.”

Now Open: Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport East

The Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport East has opened in Toronto. It is roughly five miles from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Owned and managed by Sunray Group of Companies, Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport East, previously under the name Quality Hotel & Suites Toronto Airport East, offers 14 suites with kitchenettes and 186 guestrooms, more than 940 sq. ft. of meeting space, a 24­-hour fitness center, business center and fast and free WiFi throughout the hotel.

Best Western Plus Opens Near Airport in Canada

The Best Western Plus Airport Inn & Suites is located at 317 Areogreen Cres near John G. Diefenbaker International Airport in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Owned by John Owens, president of Owens Hospitality Group Ltd, the hotel has 80 guestrooms, including 20 suites. With $500,000 in renovations, the newly updated hotel includes a range of amenities such as a cocktail lounge, an indoor heated pool and a fully equipped fitness center.