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The
Marriott Skycity Hotel is
a new hotel at Hong Kong which is bound to become a firm
favourite with spotters and photographers. The hotel room costs
much less than the Regal below and the accommodation is superb,
and the views are reported as just as good!
Location *** Excellent
location near to the terminal building. The skydeck spectators
facility is only a short walk from the hotel, as are many
restaurants in the terminal.
Spotting *** Excellent.
Ask for an even numbered room as high as possible for great
views of aircraft on short final to runway 25R (the usual
landing runway when aircraft approach from this direction).
Anything landing on 25L can also be seen but not read off. SBS
signals arrive late due to the characteristics of the hotel, the
aircraft first show when they appear past the window so it is
also useful to have a scanner with you (the SBS come into it's
own at night time) Try to get an high up even number overlooking
the golf course as the
hotel curves and the higher numbers also give views of the most
of the cargo facility.
Photos ** No reports, however it seems quite likely that photos could be
taken of the aircraft on finals from the room. The skydeck is
only a short walk away which offers good photo opportunities.
Value * Very expensive at about £180 for a twin room. However, there is little else to choose from when it comes to being close to the airport.
This hotel can be booked through the following link
The Regal Airport Hotel is connected directly to the terminal building by a covered walkway. Make sure you ask for a room overlooking the airport as if you don't you may be unlucky and only have a view of another part of the hotel (see photo below). Reports suggest that rooms on the higher floors are more expensive, but from here you will have good views of both runways. A good quality telescope is recommended as the windows can make viewing slightly awkward. The hotel restaurant overlooks all the aprons and runways.
Location *** Just a short walk from the terminal building.
Spotting *** If you get an airport facing room, the higher the floor the better, then you shouldn't be disappointed.
Photos * No reports, however it seems quite likely that photos could be slightly awkward due to the distance from the action as well as the windows!
Value * Very expensive at about £180 for a twin room. However, there is little else to choose from when it comes to being close to the airport.
This hotel is available through the
Agoda.com website
China Southern 757 shot from the room of the Regal Hotel.
Credit Paul Massey/airliners.net
The
NOVOTEL CITYGATE
is located out in the Tung Chung district of the island
about 2 miles away from the airport. Ask for an airport facing
room and movemnts can be seen away over in the distance, however
ACARS or SBS would be required to help identify the aircraft.
The hotel is situated a 2 minute walk away from the Tung Chung
transport interchange. From here you can take a bus to the Heaco
Hangers (even if travelling from the airport you would need to
change here for HEACO) or the airport depending on the runway in
use at the time.
Location *** Next to the transport interchange so excellent for the bus around to the ends of the runway, or the train if you wish to visit the city
Spotting ** If you get an airport facing room
you willidentify aircraft with the help of ACARS/SBS
Photos *
Too far away from the action
Value **
Better value than the Regal and a nicer hotel !
This hotel is available through the AGODA website
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