| Orchid Hotel Mumbai Airport Update 2018 | ||
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Important, numerous reports state that this hotel now has an anti spotting policy and can no longer to recommended. The rooftop views from the pool area have been blocked and security guards patrol the roof to stop anybody viewing through optics or taking photos. The rooms still have the reported views however if you fail to get an airport facing room there will be few options left to you for viewing. All reports below are maintained for historical reading in the event that you decide to stay at this hotel. The Taj Santacruz Hotel is now the preferred option for Mumbai. |
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| Location: | *** | Very close to the airport and all the movements |
| Spotting: | *** |
Rooms 415-428 should give partial views of the international terminal and main runway, with the use of flighttracking most movements can be seen from these rooms. Of course without the use of SBS the hotel roof terrace is an option, during day time most movements can be read off from here. Power points are located on the roof which allows the SBS to be plugged in (discretion advised)
Report 2 : Room 533 gives views of the majority of movements which have to pass the hotel on their way to terminal 2 or departing from terminal 1. Most can be read off with good binoculars.
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| Photos: | ** | Good photos are possible although the smog can cause problems. Latest reports indicate that the hotel management have now been instructed to ask people not to take photos from the rooftop area. |
| Value: | ** | Not particularly cheap at about £79 for a twin room per night. However, bearing in mind all the above, and the fact that there is nowhere at all in the terminal building to spot from, this hotel is worth every penny! |
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The hotel can be booked through the following sites Booking.com or AGODA Plane Spotting Hotels are also pleased to have entered a partnership with an ATOL approved travel agency which specialises in packages for plane spotters (your travel consultant is a fellow aviation enthusiast who understands your needs). An independent travel agency can often find you better deals for your hotels as they can access travel agents exclusive deals, especially when packaged in with flights or car hire as many suppliers offer further discounts. Quote The Plane Spotting Hotels website when contacting the NOT JUST TRAVEL WEBSITE and you will be dealt with by the Plane Spotting Travel Expert who can assist you with all aspects of planning your trip. |
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TAJ Santacruz Hotel
The Taj Santacruz is a fairly new, 5 star hotel. Although expensive, an airport facing room will be the fee worthwhile. The views from the airport facing rooms are fantastic. The 2 hotel links that we give below offer runway facing rooms to guarantee you the views at the time of booking.
Everything that landed and departed was seen on the day of the report. As the sun moves around in the late afternoon you can read of the bizz jets at the executive apron.
Room service and food is excellent with main courses from around £10. Free wifi is available in the room. We have received reports that early check in can be available at a 25% supplement. The hotel is situated near to the Domestic terminal at the airport.
Runway facing rooms can be booked through the following sites Booking.com or AGODA
Plane Spotting Hotels are also pleased to have entered a partnership with an ATOL approved travel agency which specialises in packages for plane spotters (your travel consultant is a fellow aviation enthusiast who understands your needs).
An independent travel agency can often find you better deals for your hotels as they can access travel agents exclusive deals, especially when packaged in with flights or car hire as many suppliers offer further discounts.
Quote The Plane Spotting Hotels website when contacting the NOT JUST TRAVEL WEBSITE and you will be dealt with by the Plane Spotting Travel Expert who can assist you with all aspects of planning your trip.
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