Fodor's Expert Review Airways Hotel

An airport hotel it may be, but many consider this to be the best lodging option in Port Moresby, and with its location just a 10-minute drive from downtown, it also makes a convenient base. This stylish luxury retreat is surrounded by its own botanical gardens, and—if you ignore the adjacent airport—the views all around are superb. Large rooms have private balconies and marble bathrooms. Facilities in the hotel include a fitness center with an infinity swimming pool, as well as squash and tennis courts in addition to the usual steam room and massage center. There are also four restaurants and several shops on-site, making this a safe, modern, and comfortable escape from the sometimes nerve-jangling city.