Plane Spotting Pt. 2: Hotel Edition
Few things compare to the luxury of breakfast in bed while enjoying the serene view of planes gracefully flying by.
In our first plane spotting blog post we did, we covered the history of plane spotting during World War II, as well as some of the popular plane spotting locations and airport observation desks aviation enthusiasts will frequent to catch a glimpse of landing and departing aircraft. However, for the ultimate plane spotting experience, consider booking an airport hotel with prime views. In this post, we’ll explore some of the best locations around the world where you can book airport hotels that offer fantastic opportunities for plane spotting.
1. Renaissance London Heathrow Airport Hotel, U.K.
For aviation enthusiasts, the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel offers breathtaking views of one of the world’s busiest airports. Perfectly positioned along the runway, this hotel provides guests with front-row seats to aircraft taking off and landing just outside their window. With soundproof rooms and a prime location near Heathrow’s terminals, the Renaissance delivers a unique opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted views of air traffic while relaxing in comfort.
2. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore
Voted one of the world’s best airport hotels, the Crowne Plaza at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) combines luxury with fantastic views of the runways. The hotel’s rooftop pool area and many of its rooms provide excellent vantage points for watching planes, all while enjoying the lush greenery of Singapore’s iconic airport.
3. Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, Florida, USA
Located directly inside the Orlando International Airport (MCO) terminal, this hotel offers stunning views of the runways from multiple angles. The hotel’s soundproofed rooms provide a quiet retreat while still allowing you to watch aircraft movements. The rooftop pool area is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the show.
4. TWA Hotel at JFK Airport, New York, USA
Recognized as the #1 plane spotting hotel in North America, the TWA Hotel offers an unparalleled luxury experience with stunning runway views of JFK Airport. Spend hours watching planes from the comfort of the rooftop infinity pool, or enjoy a cocktail aboard the iconic Lockheed Constellation ‘Connie’ L-1649A, which has been beautifully transformed into a unique bar.
Fun fact: This hotel has a bit of Hollywood history. Prior to the renovation project in 2019, the terminal now turned lobby was featured in the movie Catch Me if You Can starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.
5. Tokyo Haneda Airport Excel Hotel, Japan
Located in Tokyo Haneda Airport’s Terminal 2, you can book a themed “cockpit room”, specially designed for visitors who want a room with a runway view of ANA’s domestic operations.
For model aircraft enthusiasts traveling to Japan, Tokyo Haneda Airport has a wall display featuring a variety of Pacmin models with different Japanese aircraft liveries as you walk down the terminal entrance.
About Pacmin Studios
Pacmin Studios has been serving the aviation and transportation industries with creative physical and digital models and exhibits since 1946.
Known for producing high quality custom aircraft display models, Pacmin Studios has evolved to provide a suite of additional services, including graphic design, CAD, CGI rendering and animation, livery design, and other transportation marketing solutions.
