Does Hong Kong airport have a transit hotel?


Does Hong Kong airport have a transit hotel? If you need to catch up on some sleep, the airport has a number of hotels located within the terminal buildings. There are also several capsule hotels and nap rooms that offer a comfortable place to rest. One of the hotels located inside HKIA's terminal buildings is the Regal Airport Hotel.


What is the difference between transit hotel and airport hotel?

1 Answer. Traditionally transit hotel referred to accommodation airside and airport hotel referred to accommodation outside the terminal but usually on airport property. As is often the case, with time usage changes and hotel marketers abuse terms they feel will be in their favor.


Can I get a hotel if I have an overnight layover?

If your layover exceeds a certain length (typically between 8 to 12 hours), Go Ahead will book and cover the cost of a hotel room for you to relax or sleep in for the full duration of your connection while you wait for your next flight. We refer to these as dayrooms and overnight layovers.


Can I stay in the airport during transit?

The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport. Whether or not you should depends on a range of factors, including if you're traveling internationally or domestically and how much time you have between flights.


Can you leave the airport for a 7 hour layover?

For Domestic Flights During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.


How do you survive a 12 hour layover?

What to do during a long layover
  1. Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  2. Take an organized tour of the city.
  3. Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  4. Try out the local cuisine.
  5. Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  6. Take a shower.
  7. Phone a friend.
  8. Find a meditation room.


Is an 8 hour layover enough to leave the airport?

Yes, I've done it before, usually in Amsterdam. I've intentionally taken flights with 6–8 hour layovers so I can pop into the city, take a stroll about and sightsee, and then head back to the airport. Even better are the flights that get arrive in the late afternoon and then depart early the next morning.


When you have a 12 hour layover can you leave the airport?

During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.


Do I need a visa to leave Hong Kong airport during layover?

Overseas travelers from some countries only need a Hong Kong visa for transit if they pass through immigration, for example if their onward flight is some time away and they wish to leave the airport. However, if such foreign nationals remain in the airport transit area, they do not require a visa.


Can you stay in a transit hotel in Hong Kong?

If you need to catch up on some sleep, the airport has a number of hotels located within the terminal buildings. There are also several capsule hotels and nap rooms that offer a comfortable place to rest. One of the hotels located inside HKIA's terminal buildings is the Regal Airport Hotel.


What to do in Hong Kong Airport for 14 hours?

Even if you're flying in and out of T1, Terminal 2's SkyPlaza, a business and entertainment complex, is definitely worth the visit.
  • Eat. Hong Kong is a foodie city – and you can experience a bit of that inside the airport. ...
  • Lounge. ...
  • Shop. ...
  • Shower. ...
  • Spa. ...
  • Play some (virtual) sports. ...
  • Enjoy a movie. ...
  • Golf.


How to spend a 12 hour layover in Hong Kong?

The ultimate 12-hour layover in Hong Kong
  1. Luk Yu Teahouse. G/F-3/F, 24 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong Island. ...
  2. The Peak. The Peak, Hong Kong Island. ...
  3. Star Ferry Pier. ...
  4. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. ...
  5. The Hong Kong Museum of History. ...
  6. Temple Street Night Market. ...
  7. Ladies' Market.