Runaway Restaurant & Hotel
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If you’re writing for an audience looking for a convenient stay near the airport in Trinidad — maybe for a short layover or business trip — the Runway Hotel offers a practical choice: modest, well-located, and offering typical amenities.
Location & Neighbourhood
The hotel is located at 170-172 Golden Grove Road in Piarco, just minutes from Piarco International Airport. It’s a useful base if your priority is being close to the airport rather than a beach resort or city centre hotel. Sources list the proximity to the airport as an asset.
Being fairly close to the airport, it suits travellers needing convenience, transit ease or a short-stay stop. If you’re after vibrant local nightlife or a resort-style environment, this won’t be the strength of the stay.
Accommodation & Ambience
Runway Hotel is classed as a 3-star property. Key aspects of the rooms and environment:
- Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, work desks, and free WiFi.
- The hotel features a saltwater outdoor pool, terrace and pool-bar area.
- On-site restaurant and bar/lounge.
- Because it’s near the airport and in a location focused on convenience, the décor and finish are functional rather than luxury.
- Interestingly: several reviews mention that on weekends (especially Friday/Saturday nights) there is live music or DJ entertainment which may impact quietness of rooms.
What Makes It Special
Here are some of the hotel’s standout traits:
- Airport-adjacent convenience: For travellers arriving or departing via Piarco, staying very close to the airport is a big plus.
- Amenities beyond a typical budget airport stay: The pool, terrace and bar lend a bit more leisure value than a purely business-motel style hotel.
- Helpful for short stays or transitions: If your trip doesn’t focus on being in a resort area, but rather staying nearby for convenience, this fills that niche.
- Reasonable value: Given the location and amenities, it arguably offers acceptable value for short stays.
Practical Tips for Guests
- Check-in & Check-out: Check-in begins at 15:00 (3pm), and check-out by 12:00 noon in many cases. (runway.hoteltrinidadandtobago.com)
- Noise & timing: If staying Friday or Saturday night, be aware of live entertainment / music until late — and request a room away from the event area if you prefer quiet. Several guest reviews emphasise this. (Tripadvisor)
- Room specifics: Because the property is modest, check if the room meets your expectations in terms of space, comfort, modern condition. Some reviews mention older fixtures or maintenance issues.
- Dining: The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, and there is a lounge/bar; if arriving late or leaving early, check the restaurant’s operating hours.
- Purpose of stay: The hotel works best for short stays, transit, business or airport-based accommodation. If you’re looking for resort-style amenities, beach access or high-end luxury, you may want something else.
- Transportation: Given its airport adjacency, it’s well placed for transit, but if you plan to explore wider Trinidad, check options for taxis/shuttle.
- Booking tip: Specify your preference for room location (quiet vs near pool/entertainment) and check recent guest reviews for current condition.
Available Rooms
Standard Room
Sleeps
Facilities of Runaway Restaurant & Hotel
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- Karaoke
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne
- Kids' meals
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Ironing service
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Suit press
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Saltwater pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Hotel rules
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Noise level at the hotel will be high onFriday and Saturday nights due Live entertainment.
No pets allowed
No pets allowed
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