Heathrow hotels + views of the runways(s)

FuzzyDunlop100

I've an overnight in Heathrow coming up, any advice on which hotel to stay in so I get a good view of the runway in terms of aircraft spotting?

Any further hints or tips on this subject would be most appreciated!

de biz

The Renaissance is generally considered best,but it is expensive and the room view is a bit clinical.

Far better off staying at Jurys which has good approach views and is a short walk to Hatton Cross where you can view arrivals on 27L on short finals.

Also you can use the buses which operate along the perimeter road for free to access 27R,T5 etc.

Enjoy.

roundymac

Yes, stayed in Jurys a couple of years ago, great views if they are landing on 27L. Triple glazing, 747s skiming the rooftop and you could hear a pin drop in the room.:D

radar0976

If you take a short walk down to Myrtle Avenue(5 mins walk from Hatton Cross tube station) this is what you can expect to see if they are landing on 27L.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beWJXXlhxmI

siliconjoe

An alternitive is Premier Inn,Bath Road very obliging if you ring and explain your requirements,about same price range as Jury,but some times have offers on.(runway 27,)I dont think any of the hotels are any good for spotting if on 09.

Bessarion

siliconjoe wrote: »

An alternitive is Premier Inn,Bath Road very obliging if you ring and explain your requirements,about same price range as Jury,but some times have offers on.(runway 27,)I dont think any of the hotels are any good for spotting if on 09.

Isn't this a bit far from the perimeter? (I may be thinking of the wrong Premier Inn though)
I know that there is a Holiday Inn along the road that runs parallel to RWY27R.

Can be seen in the background of this pic:


BMI A320 at LHR by tearbringer, on Flickr

Suasdaguna1

If they are landing on the easterlies you'll feel a bit cheated if spotting is your thing.
Check the weather! IMO the best views of traffic into heathrow is in a howling northerly wind. Savage wind shear on approach when winds in excess of 20kts from the north so you are bound to get some go arounds if your into action.

weisses

Suasdaguna1 wrote: »

If they are landing on the easterlies you'll feel a bit cheated if spotting is your thing.
Check the weather! IMO the best views of traffic into heathrow is in a howling northerly wind. Savage wind shear on approach when winds in excess of 20kts from the north so you are bound to get some go arounds if your into action.

Tell that to my missus that our Holiday departure will depend on the wind direction at Heathrow ...

siliconjoe

Quite agree,the Premier shown in your photo would be U/Sfor spotting the one i am referring too is situated on the South side of the Bath Road about 900mtrs to the East of the Renaissance. If landing on27R(generally 06.00-07.00 and15.00-23.30) great for spotting,rest of the time A/C lining up can be got from the car park at the rear of the hotel (not great for camera work).Hotel is well served by shuttle bus.Phone No.0871 527 8508(U.K)Ask for High Level at rear or facing airport (No,i am not employed by them).

Johnny901

Stayed at the Premier Inn, great when 27 R in use, a few years ago since I stayed there, but there is a small beer garden out the back that faces the 27R approach, nice on a summer's evening.

You can also make out 27 L traffic.

To see departures off 27R a ten minute walk to the runway is required.

This website has lots of info

http://aircraftspotting.co.uk/gtlondon.php#london heathrow airport