The Airways Hotel is known as one if the best airport hotels in the world with a long list of awards received over the years.
Certainly one of the most unique properties I've stayed in.
Port Moresby is one of those places that you don't go wandering around on your own. There are a few hotels around the Yacht Club and downtown but honestly think the Airways Hotel is the only place to stay here, hands down.
Two minutes from the airport you enter this secure compound - it's like entering into a totally new planet or something, here you are in Papua New Guinea, and walking into this exquisite 5 star hotel.
The property is totally secure and safe...in fact, the Australian Prime Minister is staying here right now along with other MP's and political figures. Red carpet, full police escort and all, we've watched him come and go a few times, kind of neat.
Anyways, the hotel is built along the hill and spans 7 floors, beautiful peices of art, glass enclosed fountains and ponds, lounges and retail outlets. Up the elevator on the top floor, you come out with sweeping views of the airport,ush mountains to the left and views of the sea to the right. Walking over the raised walkway towards the restaurant there's a plane sitting on the cliff pointed out at the airport. Total WOW factor. The pool, restaurant, bar, pizza place, deli is all on the top level. This place is truly it's own little city, there's also a food/general store, currency exchange and ATM, barbar shop, kids toy store.
A lot of Australians come to PNG to work and the place seems to be hopping.
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