The Renaissance Concourse Hotel 

Location :*** One mile away from the terminal with a free shuttle bus, not that you will need to leave the hotel room !

Spotting :***  Quite possibly the best spotting hotel in the USA. Ask for a room overlooking the airport and you will get a room with balcony overlooking the nearby thresholds. You need to be on the 6th floor or above to get the elevation for unobstructed views.  An ACARS or SBS 1 unit will also enable movements to be identified on the far runways in the event of heat haze. Rooms 1022 and 1025 are confirmed as having great views.

Photos : *** Simply a case of sitting on the balcony with a 200-400 lens and snap away ! A 300 lens is required for most runway shots on the nearest runway to you.

Value ** Between £68-£125 a night per room but well worth it for hassle free spotting/photography.

 

Typical view from balcony of Renaissance shown above (credit Keith Hatfield)

Prices can be found through the links below (The Ranaissance group is now part of Marriott-select Atlanta GA and also Renaissance from the "brand" box"

AGODA HOTELS

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Marriott/Renaissance Hotels (The Ranaissance group is now part of Marriott-select Atlanta GA and also Renaissance from the "brand" box"

CHEAP HOTELS NEAR TO ATLANTA AIRPORT

Red Roof Inn from £40