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	24/7 shuttleThe hotel says free pick-up and drop-off 24/7 for Terminals 1 and 3	15 min	AED 0
Terminal 3	24/7 shuttleThe hotel says free pick-up and drop-off 24/7 for Terminals 1 and 3	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 late arrival or an early flight who wants a newer five-star with a shuttle that runs all night.
Why we would choose it: A five-star at a mid price with a free shuttle that runs 24/7 for Terminals 1 and 3, a rooftop pool and a Metro station next door.
The compromise: It is a city hotel on a busy road, not a resort, and the shuttle schedule is the hotel's own statement that we have not tested.
Worth paying more?: Yes for an early flight or a late arrival, because the shuttle runs all night. A budget hotel is fine for a short night.

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

Shuttle: Complimentary pick-up and drop-off for Terminals 1 and 3, 24/7, per the hotel's description on Booking.com.
Rooms: Rooms, suites and apartments with up to three bedrooms. Many have a kitchen, a washing machine and soundproof walls.
Pool: Rooftop pool and a mezzanine pool with a children's play area.
Dining: All-day dining at Walima, a specialty café and a lounge.
Metro: Next to the GGICO Metro station.
Address: Casablanca Street, off Airport Road, Garhoud, Dubai.