Airways Hotel

The Airways is my hotel of choice in Port Moresby. It's very convenient for the airport and for working with agencies who are based near the airport. Staff are consistently friendly and try and be helpful. The property is spectacular with a very spacious vibe - the bookcases, reading and lounge areas lend a real air of relaxation, and the gym in the complex is useful. The rooms (I've had a few) range from nice to spectacular. Meals are excellent by PNG standards. Also, a special note about the business centre - I've often gone to them with short notice printing requests and they are very helpful with doing reasonable printing for no extra charge. Working in PNG can feel a bit suffocating if your employer does not allow you to travel without security, so the roomy Airways is great in that context.

There's so much to like about the Airways. Its location above the airport is sensational and they make full use of the views across the runways. The design makes it one of the truly exceptional hotels of the region, with comfortable roomy common spaces to encourage guest interaction and a feeling that you're staying in a giant mansion rather than a hotel. I love the books scattered liberally and attractively everywhere, the airy feel and the aesthetics. The staff are keen to please (although sometimes still learning on the job). The fitness centre has a small lap pool that's cleverly incorporated into the space. The wifi works well. A particular shout-out to the staff in the Business Centre - several times I ran to them with a short notice printing request and a USB, and they cheerfully did it instantly and in colour. Compare that to an equally expensive hotel (starting with H) that we were in for a couple of days, and where I had to send a request by email three times in order to get a poorly printed black and white sheet a couple of hours later - much less fun showing that to a Departmental Secretary the next day.

the quietness and the well-furnished shared spaces. the bar and restaurant staff were very friendly. the transportation when i needed to go out of the hotel, the guys were very helpful and punctual with their service.

The complex very clean and the room were well air conditioned, the staff were friendly and attentive at all times.

The location is the draw card not so much for the proximity to the airport but view and open feel. Tip take the stairs instead of lift to get some steps in.