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What to do, where to go, how much time? (Consolidated) (consolidated)
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IAH Layover - what to do, where to go, how much time?
Oct 13, 2014, 9:30 am
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7 hour overnight layover at IAH
The 1 and 2 hr time frames were because I didn't realize there was a hotel connected to the airport. In my experience getting the hotel shuttle to pick you up and take you to a close off airport hotel is a drawn-out pain. Same thing on the way back. I was also looking to use points for a free night at one of the Choice hotels nearby. I can tell both of you lean towards getting the hotel room regardless.
Oct 13, 2014, 9:43 am
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Oct 13, 2014, 11:17 am
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One more vote for the hotel - it is not worth spending a night on an airport - especially considering that pretty much everything will be closed at that point.
A shower and a few hours sleep/rest beats sitting in gate areas...
A shower and a few hours sleep/rest beats sitting in gate areas...
Oct 14, 2014, 10:58 am
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7 hour overnight layover at IAH
Thanks for all the suggestions. A hotel it is. Even a few hours of sleep and a shower will make a difference.
Dec 9, 2014, 3:28 pm
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Just bring ear plugs and an eye mask.
Dec 19, 2014, 4:41 pm
#68
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Another layover question.
I have an overnight layover in IAH. I get in around 7:30 pm Sunday and depart the following morning around 10 a.m. I did this last year and stayed at the Marriott. This year, the Marriott is $300 and I just don't think that particular hotel is worth $300.
Is there any other hotel convenient to IAH that you would recommend? It has to have some kind of restaurant so I can get something to eat that evening and close enough that I don't have to get up at 5 am. I have looked at all the sites. It appears the Sheraton is $229(!), a Ramada which gets pretty bad reviews, the Doubletree is $189.
Any ideas? I could use Hotwire but there is only 1 4* hotel available and it might be the Sheraton from my research.
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Thanks.
I have an overnight layover in IAH. I get in around 7:30 pm Sunday and depart the following morning around 10 a.m. I did this last year and stayed at the Marriott. This year, the Marriott is $300 and I just don't think that particular hotel is worth $300.
Is there any other hotel convenient to IAH that you would recommend? It has to have some kind of restaurant so I can get something to eat that evening and close enough that I don't have to get up at 5 am. I have looked at all the sites. It appears the Sheraton is $229(!), a Ramada which gets pretty bad reviews, the Doubletree is $189.
Any ideas? I could use Hotwire but there is only 1 4* hotel available and it might be the Sheraton from my research.
I have no status.
Thanks.
Dec 19, 2014, 7:04 pm
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Haven't stayed there, but IIRC had a meeting, if lobby and surrounding areas are any indication, it's pretty nice. IIRC there's a shuttle, and pretty sure there are some restaurants there, as there are several hotels on JFK Blvd.
Dec 19, 2014, 9:16 pm
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Dec 20, 2014, 2:59 pm
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Jan 16, 2015, 10:58 pm
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We have a 7+ hour layover at IAH in March (weekday, arriving 14:00, departing 21:30). Rather than just getting bored at the United Club, are there any other decent options? Anything interesting near the airport? Anywhere within a good range for dinner?
Jan 17, 2015, 4:39 am
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Sad to say, there's not much there there north of Houston.
Back when I used to drive to IAH I would eat at either Vietnamese or Mexican restaurant in I-45, I'm guessing about couple of miles east of the airport. Nothing fancy, but good food.
Sadly, there is no easy way to get there.
South of airport are a bunch of hotels where you could take a shuttle, believe they have restaurants.
Cat Cora at airport looks decent, IIRC someone recommended it in another thread.
Back when I used to drive to IAH I would eat at either Vietnamese or Mexican restaurant in I-45, I'm guessing about couple of miles east of the airport. Nothing fancy, but good food.
Sadly, there is no easy way to get there.
South of airport are a bunch of hotels where you could take a shuttle, believe they have restaurants.
Cat Cora at airport looks decent, IIRC someone recommended it in another thread.
Feb 18, 2015, 9:26 pm
#74
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IAH 1 Hour Layover
I am looking at booking a flight in late June to Vegas from Pittsburgh through IAH, (other option is Chicago, and I hate that airport)t. The United flights that fit my needs for departure/arrival times only have a one hour layover.
Will that be enough time if I arrive in one terminal and depart in another. I know that is a big airport, just not sure if it will be enough time to make the flight out of IAH to Vegas.
Will that be enough time if I arrive in one terminal and depart in another. I know that is a big airport, just not sure if it will be enough time to make the flight out of IAH to Vegas.
Feb 18, 2015, 11:11 pm
#75
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IAH 1 Hour Layover
That is usually plenty of time but if you are delayed getting to your gate you may have to dash to the next one.
This goes especially if you are going from any B gates to any C/D/E gates since you must take the skytrain between the terminals.
C/D/E are all interconnected but from one end to the other can be a hike as well.
Just keep you eyes on arrival and departure times and gates. Gates tend to change often there.
This goes especially if you are going from any B gates to any C/D/E gates since you must take the skytrain between the terminals.
C/D/E are all interconnected but from one end to the other can be a hike as well.
Just keep you eyes on arrival and departure times and gates. Gates tend to change often there.