Getting to your terminal

A stay only makes sense for some terminals. Here is what the journey takes from the hotel to check-in at each one.

Terminal	How you get there	Hotel to check-in	Cost
Best forTerminal 1	Free shuttleFixed-time shuttle; call for the timetable	15 min	AED 0
Terminal 3	Free shuttleFixed-time shuttle; call for the timetable	15 min	AED 0
Terminal 2	TaxiNo shuttle to Terminal 2 found	20 min	AED 31

Our view

Who it suits: Families and anyone with a longer layover or an overnight stay who wants a kitchenette, laundry and room to spread out.
Why we would choose it: Studio rooms with a kitchenette, free breakfast on most rates and a free shuttle to Terminals 1 and 3, at a mid price.
The compromise: The shuttle runs to a fixed timetable we could not confirm, there is no restaurant of note, and rates jump in summer and at the December and March peaks.
Worth paying more?: Worth it over a budget hotel if you are staying more than one night or travelling with children. Not for a few hours' sleep.

The practical details that matter for one night before or after a flight.

Shuttle: Complimentary shuttle to Terminals 1 and 3 on fixed schedules, per Marriott. Call the hotel for the timetable.
Rooms: About 89 studios and suites, each with a kitchen or kitchenette.
Breakfast: Complimentary continental breakfast from 06:30 to 10:30, per Marriott. Some reviews say it starts at 06:00.
Pool and gym: Outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Laundry: Guest laundry on site.
Address: 20c Street, Garhoud, Dubai.