I've compiled a list of airport hotels offer some of the most amazing views directly from the comfort and privacy of your room, some views are so great from your bed! All of the pictures are real, taken during my stay.
London Amsterdam Singapore Seoul Incheon Mumbai Bangkok DubaiLondon Heathrow
For over 16 years I have been staying at the Renassiance London Heathrow hotel whenever I pass Heathrow. There's no hotel can match the view and proxmity to the runway than the Renassiance. The hotel recently completed a much needed refurbishment.
Renaissance Hotel Twin runway facing room London Heathrow
Renaissance Hotel London Heathrow runway facing view
Amsterdam
CitizenM hotel at Schiphol Airport is a cool place. The room is small but cozy and adequate. The coolest thing is sleep on the bed with an amazing apron view! The curtain can be hindering photography though.
CitizenM Hotel Schiphol Airport
View from the room of CitizenM Hotel Schiphol Airport
View from the room of CitizenM Hotel Schiphol Airport
Singapore
Crowne Plaza Changi is the only hotel on site at Singapore Changi Airport. It has an amazing view of Terminal 3 gate and runway 02C/20C. You can take photo from the room or in the open corridor without glass!
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Room
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Room view from bed
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Room view from bed
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport bathroom
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport swimming pool
Seoul Incheon
Hotel Ora is a new hotel on the South side of Incheon International Airport. It commands an amazing view overlooking the South runway. This hotel is highly recommended and very reasonably priced. The room is very large with a queen size plus a single bed. The bathroom is super oversized with separate bath tub and shower. There is free hotel shuttle to/from Incheon Airport.
Bangkok
Grand Inn Come Hotel is located on the West side of Survanabhumi International Airport. The rooms on 6th floor offer great view of runway 01L/19R. You can access to roof top and a 200-400mm lens is good for all the traffic.
Grand Inn Come Hotel Bangkok
Grand Inn Come Hotel Bangkok Roof Top view
Grand Inn Come Hotel Bangkok Roof Top view
Grand Inn Come Hotel Bangkok Roof Top view
Mumbai/Bombay
Hotel Taj at SantaCruz Mumbai Airport is one of most luxury airport hotel I've stayed. The rooms overlook the runway and Terminal 1 (domestic apron). I ordered room service and enjoyed the privacy of in-room dining with a view!
Taj SantaCruz Mumbai Airport Hotel Room
Taj SantaCruz Mumbai Airport Hotel Room
Taj SantaCruz Mumbai Airport Hotel Room
Dubai
JW Marriott Hotel at Deira has a great swimming pool and patio on rooftop. You can take photo easily of landing/takeoff photo depends on runway direction. I tried out this hotel location and believe this is better than the Nojoum Apartment or Grand Excelsior (ex Sheraton Deira). Please exercise caution in taking photo as it is not well recognized as a hobby in UAE.
View from JW Marriott Hotel Deira
View from JW Marriott Hotel Deira
View from JW Marriott Hotel Deira
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