Airport Hotels

Hotels near Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Whether you need a same-night room after a late arrival or want to minimize your door-to-gate time on an early morning flight, ROC has options: 1 on-site hotel connected to the terminal and 3 nearby properties with free 24-hour shuttles. Rates shown are typical starting points — prices change by date and demand.

Are there hotels connected to ROC?

Yes — Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport is directly connected to ROC without requiring an outdoor transfer or shuttle.

Which hotels near ROC offer free shuttles?

The following properties are within 5.6 miles of ROC and operate complimentary airport shuttles. Call from baggage claim and the van is typically there within 10–15 minutes.

Rates are typical starting points and change by date. A ✓ means a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle — call the hotel from baggage claim before you head outside.

How do I get from ROC to my hotel?

Rideshare: $10–$18 Uber/Lyft to most airport-area hotels; $15–$25 to downtown Rochester. Uber and Lyft pick up at the designated rideshare zone on the arrivals/lower level — follow the in-app pin rather than the street signs, as pickup spots at ROC are managed through the apps.

Hotel shuttles: Ten area hotels — including Best Western, Courtyard by Marriott, DoubleTree, Hampton Inn, Hyatt Regency, Motel 6, Residence Inn, R.I.T. Inn & Conference Center, and Rochester Marriott — run free courtesy shuttles reachable via phones on the terminal's lower level (east and west ends); call ahead so the driver expects you. The Fairfield Inn is close enough to walk instead of waiting for a shuttle.

How far is ROC from Downtown Rochester?

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is approximately 3 miles from Downtown Rochester. That translates to roughly 10–20 minutes by car or rideshare, depending on traffic. If you have an early morning flight and want to cut your commute to near-zero, an airport-area hotel with a free shuttle beats the drive in most situations — especially when you factor in parking costs.

For more on ground transport options between ROC and Downtown Rochester, including taxis, transit, and the cell-phone waiting lot, see the full ROC getting-around guide.

When is the best time to book hotels near ROC?

Airport hotels near ROC fill fastest around major holidays, long weekends, and large local events — rates can jump 40–80% in the days before high-demand dates. As a general rule, 2–4 weeks in advance gives you a solid range of options at reasonable prices. For summer travel (June through August) and the Thanksgiving/Christmas window, booking 6–8 weeks out is worth the extra planning.

For same-night stays — the kind you need after a diverted or badly delayed flight — airport hotels are typically the fastest to book and closest to the exit. Having the hotel app downloaded before you travel means you can secure a room before you even reach baggage claim. Rates for same-night walk-in bookings are almost always higher than advance reservations.

Midweek nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) at airport hotels near ROC are reliably cheaper than weekend nights — if your itinerary is flexible, shifting an overnight stay by a day or two can save $30–$70 per night.

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