Plane Spotting Nice

Suite Novotel Nice Aeroport Arenas
Are 4 star suites situated on the perimeter next to The Promenade Des Anglais. The suites have a seperate toliet bathroom, kitchenette and main bedroom area. Each Suite has a microwave oven, fridge and a free snack pack
Location: ** North Side of the Airport Perimeter
Spotting: *** All runway movements can be read off from here although in the height of summer heat haze may be a problem. Flight tracking software also helps. Ask for an airport facing, sea view room on a higher level as possible. Rooms 614,615,714 and 715 are the best with runway views.
Photos: * No reports, may be a little distant unless a long zoom is used.
Value: ** Good value for a suite at around £75-£150
Book:   This hotel can be booked via Accor Hotels or :AGODA
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 An airport facing room gives views over the runway. Double click photo to expand. Credit www.tripadvisor.co.uk   

 

 

Mercure Nice CAP3000
The Mercure Nice CAP3000 is a 2 star hotel just 1km from the airport, situated directly opposite the CAP3000 shopping centre and only a five minute walk to the rocks on the beach. The hotel is connected with a free shuttle bus to the airport. The hotel also features a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool
Location: *** No reported views from the hotel, however its proximity to the beach, near the threshold of runway 04R and 04L, makes this hotel very appealing.
Spotting: ** Great views are available from the nearby beach
Photos: ** A wide range of biz-jets and airliners can be snapped from the beach.
Value: *** Rooms start from a typical price of just £50. A small supplement is charged if breakfast is required.
Book:   This hotel can be booked HERE
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Hotel Grille Campanile Nice Airport
Situated across the road from the control tower and old Air Littoral commuter aprons this hotel is in an excellent location for viewing the movements at this busy airport. Ideal for spotting from the room.
Location: *** Excellent. Free airport shuttle to the terminals which are only 56 minutes away.
Spotting: *** Ask for a high level room overlooking the runways (503/5/7 or 509 or 511 are highly recommended. From here most of the jet airliners can be read off although the odd commuter aircraft may turn off early and be missed.
Photos: ** A 200-400 lens will get you pictures of 737’s and above using the taxiway across the road although ground clutter is at times a problem.
Value: *** Rooms start from a typical price of just £40. A small supplement is charged if breakfast is required.
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Exim Antonov on the taxiway taken from room 503 Campinile. Credit Mark Butler Runway shots are also possible with a zoom from room 503. Credit Mark Butler  Another view from 503. Credit Angelo Rosa

 

 


 

 

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