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While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status.  As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on the second highest floor on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room was 1044, if I'm not mistaken.

Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300 will likely not have enough reach. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.