James M. Cox Dayton International Airport handles flights daily just north of Dayton, Ohio, in nearby Vandalia. This airport serves major carriers such as Continental Airlines, US Airways and Air Canada from three concourses. After flying to Dayton International, travelers interested in hitting the links need to head only a few minutes south to the par-71, 6,685-yard Cassell Hills Golf Course. Your Dayton vacation starts with check-in at a hotel near the airport.
Dayton Airport Hotel
The Dayton Airport Hotel offers guest rooms with coffeemakers, 25-inch televisions and double beds, and it's just down the street from the airport. The hotel accommodates business travelers with 6,000 square feet of conference space, high-speed Internet and catering available for large groups. The Dayton Airport Hotel houses a fitness center and laundry room to help travelers maintain their day-to-day routines. Guests of the Dayton Airport Hotel reach the main terminal thanks to the hotel's 24-hour airport shuttle.
Dayton Airport Hotel
3330 Terminal Drive
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 898-1000
thedaytonairporthotel.com/
Magnuson Hotel
The Magnuson Hotel's 120 guest rooms provide basic features such as microwaves, 27-inch televisions and coffeemakers. The hotel is just four miles from the Dayton International Airport. The nightly rate at the Magnuson Hotel covers a daily breakfast buffet as well as high-speed Internet access for all guests. Guests trying to work out on the road can use the hotel's outdoor pool and cardiovascular machines at the exercise room. The Magnuson Hotel runs a free airport shuttle, so guests can head to and from the main terminal without paying for rental cars or taxis.
Magnuson Hotel
7575 Poe Ave.
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 454-0550
magnusonhotel-dayton.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1984
Americas Best Value Inn-Dayton/Huber Heights
Travelers interested in playing the Willow Ponds Golf Course in Dayton can stay at Americas Best Value Inn-Dayton/Huber Heights. The hotel's 45 guest rooms contain miniature refrigerators, coffeemakers and premium cable to satisfy budget-minded travelers. Guests head to the lobby each morning to enjoy free continental breakfasts and newspapers. The lobby offers access to vending and ice machines along with an outdoor pool and sun deck. The 24-hour front desk at the Americas Best Value Inn-Dayton/Huber Heights handles copy and fax services at affordable per-page rates.
Americas Best Value Inn-Dayton/Huber Heights
7911 Brandt Pike
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 236-9361
americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1359
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Dayton North
The front desk of the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Dayton North greets guests with cookies, coffee and candy 24 hours a day. Guests staying in the hotel's one-bedroom suites find sleeper sofas, king beds and full-size kitchens. Families save money with the hotel's offer of free accommodations for children under 18 who are staying with adult guardians. The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Dayton North houses a 25-seat meeting room with audiovisual equipment rentals and catering available through the front desk.
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Dayton North
3661 Maxton Road
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 890-1221
countryinns.com/daytonoh_north
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
