Runaway Restaurant & Hotel
6.3
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Runaway Restaurant & Hotel
6.3
Good
(196 reviews)
★★★
Piarco
Toilet paper
Towels
Additional bathroom
Guest bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Slippers
Private bathroom
Toilet
Overview
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
Room
Price / night
Facilities of Runaway Restaurant & Hotel
Toilet paper
Towels
Additional bathroom
Guest bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Slippers
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Bathrobe
Hairdryer
Shower
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Terrace
Dining table
Cleaning products
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Drying rack for clothing
Clothes rack
Live sports events (broadcast)
Live music/Performance
Evening entertainment
Nightclub/DJ
Karaoke
Dining area
Sitting area
Desk
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Telephone
TV
Fruit
Wine/Champagne
Kids' meals
Snack bar
Breakfast in the room
Bar
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
Street parking
Accessible parking
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
Concierge
Currency exchange
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Suit press
Ironing service
Laundry
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Security alarm
Key card access
Key access
24-hour security
Safe
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
Non-smoking rooms
Iron
Room service
Wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Open all year
All ages welcome
Saltwater pool
Pool/Beach towels
Pool bar
Beach chairs/Loungers
English
Spanish