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The
Hilton Sharks Bay
Is probably one of the best hotels to spot
from in Sharm.
The hotel
is split into two sections, old and new section. The old section of
the hotel is on the sea front and has a small sandy beach and
has
When you make the booking ask for a room in in block 4, All
rooms in this section starting
with 41.., (4 being the block, and 1 being 1st floor), all have
a front balcony outside your room door facing the airport, and
Location *** Located on the
southern perimeter of the airport
Spotting *** Movements can be
seen from the room. Most can be read off, a SBS is useful in
darknes or when heat haze is severe.
Photos ** Distant phots
can be had. A 400 lens is recommended, however cropping may be
required and heat haze causes problem at certain times of the
day.
The hotel can be booked through Hilton Below : View from the balcony of room 4128 at The Hilton Sharks Bay. Credit Paul Moiser http://worldwidephotos.pm.fotopic.net/
The Hotel Concord Sports Complex Is located on the southern airport perimeter. Certain rooms have views of the Runway 04R touchdown zone. The hotel is reported to have a very large pool complex and is ideal for families.
Location *** Located on the
southern perimeter of the airport
Spotting *** It is reported that the
ruynway 04R touchdown point can be seen from certain rooms. Ask
for an airport, or mountain facing room.
Photos ** No reports,
however the vicinity to the airport may well give opportunities
from the hotel grounds. Note, as this is also an Egyptian Air
Base it is recommended that you do not venture outside of the
hotel grounds to obtain photos from the perimeter.
Further
details on this hotel can be found through the following link
which takes you directly to the hotel THOMAS COOK
The Sunrise Island Garden
Resort
Is located on the southern airport perimeter next door to the Hotel Concord Sports above.
Location *** Located on the
southern perimeter of the airport
Spotting *** No specific reports
from this hotel, however a complaint on trip advisor advises
that the aircraft flew so close you could almost see the people
sitting in the cockpit!
Photos ** No reports,
however the vicinity to the airport may well give opportunities
from the hotel grounds. Note, as this is also an Egyptian Air
Base it is recommended that you do not venture outside of the
hotel grounds to obtain photos from the perimeter.
Further details on this hotel can be found through the following link which takes you directly to the hotel THOMAS COOK The Tropican Grand Azure Is located to the north of the airport (Pan out on the map below to find it's location)
Location ** Located to the
north of the airport on the approach/climb out
Spotting ** Aircraft on departure
and arrival can be read off from under the wings. As a bonus the
hotel also allows access to the roof area. There is free
wireless internet at the hotel which help with the SBS populate.
Photos * No reports,
a large telephoto lens may give you shots if aircraft are
approaching from this direction
Further details on this hotel can be found through the following link which takes you directly to the hotel Thomsons
The
Sharm Cliff Hotel, Nama Bay
Is located in the lively resort of Nama Bay which is under the approach/climb out from the airport
Location ** Located on about a
4 mile final/climb out from Sharm El Sheikh.
Spotting ** Ask for a room with a
pool view and you will see the action.
Photos ** No reports,
however with a telephoto lens shots should be possible from the
hotel complex if traffic is landing over the resort
Further
details on this hotel can be found on the following sites :Hotels.com
The
Sonnesta Club, Nama Bay
Is located in the lively resort of Nama Bay which is under the approach/climb out from the airport. This hotel appears to be a favorite with spotters with various reports received about this acommodation.
Location ** Located on about a
4 mile final/climb out from Sharm El Sheikh.
Spotting *** All aircraft pass over
the pool area. If the aircraft have reg's under the wings they
can be read off with the naked eye. Otherwise a pair of
binoculars and SBS box should ensure that you identify
everything.
Photos ** No reports,
however with a telephoto lens shots should be possible from the
hotel complex if traffic is landing over the resort
Further details on this hotel can be found through the following link which takes you directly to the hotel AGODA The Tropicana Garden Palms The Tropicana Garden Palms has been reported to be under the approach to Sharm El Sheikh. It is reported that you are able to read off the aircraft reg's from under the wings as they cross the hotel.
Location ** Reports are sketchy but
the hotel is believed to be adjacent to the approach/climb out
from the airport.
Spotting ** Aircraft can be read off
from under the wings as they cross the hotel. Obviously an SBS
box would be a bonus!
Photos * No reports
Value **
Not reported
Further
details on this hotel can be found here The Hilton Dreams
Is located in the lively resort of Nama Bay
which is under the approach/climb out from the airport
Location ** Located on about a
4 mile final/climb out from Sharm El Sheikh.
Spotting ** It is reported that you
can read off aircraft whilst sitting by the pool
Photos ** No reports,
however with a telephoto lens shots should be possible from the
hotel complex if traffic is landing over the resort
Further details on this hotel can be found at Hilton , Hotels.com or Thomsons
Other hotels in the Nama Bay area
may offer views of the action, a comprehensive list can be found HERE
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