Spokane Airport (GEG) Hotels within Walking Distance
SpringHill Suites Spokane Airport opened in 2020 and is located near the airport, within walking distance, directly across the roadway from the airport’s baggage claim.
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If you’re looking for a hotel near the Spokane International Airport (GEG), we’ve got you covered.
There are many reasons why travelers, vacationers, tourists, and locals may want to stay close to the airport.
Maybe you're visiting Spokane for one of its many famed annual events such as the Lilac Bloomsday Run, Hoopfest, Pig Out in the Park, or just in town to catch a Gonzaga basketball game. Either way, you might be thinking about going car-less by staying at a hotel out near the Spokane Airport and just catching a ride Downtown on Spokane Transit.
Additionally, the natural cadence of flight schedules at the Spokane Airport means that many flights tend to depart early in the morning and arrive late in the evening. A hotel by the airport can help travelers manage those early mornings and late nights.
Reasons to stay at a hotel near the Spokane Airport
Because of said schedule, some of you might be wanting to maximize your sleep before waking up at the crack of dawn for your early morning flight.
Alternatively, if you’re coming home or just visiting the area, you may be needing a good night’s rest before driving some distance to your final destination in greater Eastern Washington, North Idaho, or Western Montana, whether that be home or a fun destination such as Washington State University in Pullman, WA, Silverwood Theme Park near Athol, ID, or Glacier National Park near Kalispell, MT.
If you’re savvy traveler visiting Spokane, you might have also made the decision to schedule your rental car pick up for the following morning, thereby saving the cost of renting a car, just to park it for a night at the hotel.
So essentially, grabbing a hotel near the Spokane Airport is a great option for anyone who wants to sleep then fly, or fly then sleep.
Hotels you can walk to from the Spokane Airport
To help you with your search, we’ve listed the hotels within walking distance of the Spokane International Airport.
Why walking distance? These will be the hotels that are closest to the airport, which will help save time and money and also allow you to get some exercise in as a health bonus. It’s also great for those interested in sustainability and carbon-conscious travel since walking is obviously the most sustainable and healthy option.
Other hotels around the Spokane Airport, which we’ll cover in another guide, can’t be walked to, meaning you’ll need to wait and pay for hotel shuttles, Uber, Lyft, public transit, or rent a car.
There are four hotels within a reasonable walking distance of Spokane Airport. Three of them are on-site near the terminal, and the fourth is a little farther, located off-site. All four hotels are family and business traveler friendly, at different price points, and represent major hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham.
We’ve written the walking directions from the perspective of an arriving passenger, but if you’re departing, simply reverse the instructions (the walking paths are the same in either direction).
Map of hotels near the Spokane Airport and their walking distances (click to enlarge).
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Spokane Airport
Walking distance from Spokane Int’l Airport terminal: 500 feet
Phone: +1 509-838-9540
Hotel Loyalty Program: Marriott Bonvoy
Who it’s best for: The newest option, having only opened in June of 2020, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott is a great option for those seeking modern, higher-end upscale accommodations, free breakfast, and a short walk. The all-suite hotel is great for families, leisure, and business travelers, and has an indoor pool.
Website: SpringHill Suites Spokane Airport
How to walk there: SpringHill Suites is the closest hotel the Spokane Airport and is located on-site, right across the street from the Terminal A/B Baggage Claim and the airport’s consolidated rental car center.
If you’re arriving in Terminal A/B, just cross the road at the baggage claim. The hotel will already be in sight, just to the right of the parking garage. Pretty simple, right?
If you’re arriving in Terminal C, the hotel is about a 1/4 mile walk. You can either walk outside along the airport’s drop-off/pick-up curb or walk inside the terminal toward Terminal A/B. Once you get to the Terminal A/B baggage claim, follow the above directions.
Ramada by Wyndham Spokane Airport
Walking distance from Spokane Int’l Airport terminal: 700 feet
Phone: +1-509-724-0019
Hotel Loyalty Program: Wyndham Rewards
Who it’s best for: A slightly older property and a lower price point, we would recommend the Ramada anyone seeking all-around value and convenience. Being a full-service hotel, the Ramada Spokane Airport offers free wi-fi, free breakfast, and has an on-site restaurant and indoor pool.
The hotel also offers a Park Before You Fly package for those who are departing from Spokane and need long-term parking at the hotel during their trip away.
Explore and book this hotel on Expedia: Ramada by Wyndham Spokane Airport
How to walk there: The Ramada is about 700 feet from the airport’s Ground Transportation/Rental Car Center. Once you arrive, follow the signage to the rental cars and exit through the doors at the far end of the rental car lobby.
Follow the sidewalk about 400 feet. The hotel will be off to your left and there will be crosswalk leading you right to the Ramada’s front door. It’ll be hard to miss the big red Ramada sign along the roadside, but if you happen to get to the Wingate hotel, you’ve gone too far.
Wingate by Wyndham Spokane Airport
Walking distance from Spokane Int’l Airport terminal: 1/3 mile
Phone: +1 509-343-2398
Hotel Loyalty Program: Wyndham Rewards
Who it’s best for: Wyndham’s Wingate brand is mostly geared toward mid-scale business and business-leisure travelers. As such the hotel is mostly about efficiency, offering mostly essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, breakfast, and a fitness center, but skipping extras like an on-site restaurant. The hotel does offer a small outdoor pool that can be used in summer months.
Explore and book this hotel on Expedia: Wingate by Wyndham Spokane Airport
How to walk there: The Wingate is located about 1/4 of a mile from the airport’s Ground Transportation/Rental Car Center. Similar to the directions to the Ramada above, once you arrive, follow the signage to the rental cars and exit through the doors at the far end of the rental car lobby.
You can either follow the sidewalk along the airport’s exit roadway and cross at Flint Road, or you can cross at the Ramada hotel and keep walking north. The hotel will be off to your left.
Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport
Walking distance from Spokane Int’l Airport terminal: 1-1/4 mile
Phone: +1 509-244-5866
Hotel Loyalty Program: Hilton Honors
Who it’s best for: Hilton Garden Inn is geared towards both business and leisure travelers in a select-service format. The hotel offers an on-site restaurant, room service, indoor pool, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. Its location a little bit farther from the Spokane Airport may be a beneficial for those who are more sensitive to noise when sleeping (i.e. the roar of airplane jet engines).
Explore and book this hotel on Expedia: Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport
How to walk there: The Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport is about a 1 1/4-mile walk from the airport’s Ground Transportation/Rental Car Center, located at the north end of the terminal complex.
The first part of the directions will be the same as for the Ramada and the Wingate hotels listed above. When you arrive, follow the signage for the rental cars. Once you reach the rental car center, exit through the doors at the far end of the lobby and follow the sidewalk for about a quarter mile toward Flint Road.
You’ll see the Wingate by Wyndham hotel just off to the left. Cross the road here, walk past the Wingate and keep walking along Flint Road alongside the airport’s economy parking lot. In about a quarter mile, you’ll reach the airport’s entry road. Cross again and continue along Flint Road.
Once you cross the airport’s main entry roadway, it may feel like you’re walking off into the middle of nowhere, but just continue to follow the tree-lined sidewalk along Flint Road for about 3/4 of a mile. You’ll walk past some corporate buildings and manufacturing facilities along the way.
When you reach the hotel’s access roadway, there will be signs directing you toward the hotel on the right. If you reach the traffic light for Sunset Highway (US 2), you’ve gone too far.
A few notes caution – although there is pedestrian infrastructure along the route, including sidewalks, marked crosswalks, and street lights, please use caution when crossing the airport’s entry and exit roadways as these are higher-speed roadways and most drivers are not accustomed/expecting to see pedestrians along these roads. Additionally, a small section of Flint Road, right before the hotel, is along a vacant parcel. As such there is currently not a sidewalk for a few hundred feet. Please be careful when walking within this stretch, or consider taking the hotel shuttle if you do not feel comfortable walking along a road without a sidewalk.
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