George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston, TX 77032-5569
Phone: (281) 230-3000
Editorial Review for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) – by Citysearch Editors
Overview
Built in 1969 about 25 miles north of downtown, Houston's principal airport is a hectic but efficient operation that ranks near the top 10 in the country in commercial traffic. Five terminals--A,B,C, E and the international site D--are connected by an underground shuttle train in a two-mile loop. Bush serves as the hub for Continental, which is headquartered in Houston. The airport was renamed in 1997 for former President George Herbert Walker Bush (a Houstonian).
Features
Fast food vendors and sit-down options abound, with Bubba's Seafood Grill and Harlon's BBQ your best bets for a quick meal. Along with the usual array of newsstands, there's a luggage store, a western wear outfitter, a silver shop and a Disney outlet. The one lodging option onsite, a Marriott, has an elevated revolving restaurant (CK's) with decent food and a dazzling view.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTaxis: Approx. fare to downtown, $35; shuttle bus to downtown, $19.
The ExtrasAll major car rental agencies are available. Booths are located in the terminal and they shuttle to offsite lots.
User Reviews for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
05/16/2004 Posted by nancylou9
Flying from Columbus, OH to Tucson. Due to airplane problems we had to stay the night in Houston on Continental's dime. The shuttle beneath the airport is fabulous and the hotel they put us in was nothing short of luxurious. We had a alte check-in resulting in a security check but the personnel were pleasant and polite to us the whole time.
Pros: shuttle, quiet, personnel
01/07/2003 Posted by jamesgremillion
A well run airport. Security is well structured and, despite the crowds in the main terminal (C), things run very smoothly. The other, less used terminals are even easier.
Pros: well run
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