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I Stayed at Atlanta’s Famous Plane Spotting Hotel

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Is this the world’s best plane spotting hotel? ✈️

I stayed at the famous Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, where airport-facing rooms offer incredible balcony views across Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – one of the busiest airports in the world.

In this video, I’ll show you what it’s really like to stay here as a plane spotter, including the views from my room and balcony, the aircraft you can see, photography opportunities, and some tips for getting the most out of a stay.

With Atlanta being the home of Delta Air Lines and its largest hub, there’s an almost constant stream of aircraft to watch. But you’ll also see plenty of other US and international airlines, cargo aircraft and business jets.

I also take a look at another must-visit attraction for aviation enthusiasts in Atlanta – the Delta Flight Museum. Located only a short distance from the Renaissance, its collection includes classic Delta aircraft such as the Douglas DC-3, Boeing 767 Spirit of Delta, Lockheed L-1011 TriStar prototype sections and the first Boeing 747-400 ever built.

🏨 Featured hotel: Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel
✈️ Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
🏛️ Also featured: Delta Flight Museum

Have you stayed at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta? And which hotel would you nominate as the best plane spotting hotel in the world? Let me know in the comments!

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20 Comments

@RhettBarnwell 2 days ago

Thanks for this wonderful video! I live in ATL and I've stayed at this hotel several times. It's truly the best place for plane spotting. The restaurant is actually pretty good - we just ordered room service so we wouldn't miss a minute of plane watching, and the burgers and fries were out of this world! They have a concierge level which gives you a few more perks if you are there to watch planes.

@TakeoffsAndTouchdowns 4 days ago

The best plane spotting hotel in the world!

@davesilver5493 8 days ago (edited)

It’s not one of the busiest airports, it is the world’s busiest airport with 109 million yearly passengers.

@kenblack1051 5 days ago

Yes, I stayed there and loved every single minute on my balcony!

@DustinRNewton 6 days ago

I have stayed here many times for the spotting vista novelty, it's a very unique hotel!

@jadw33 1 day ago

Thx for posting! - This is my Airport!!!

@stephenhill5767 5 days ago

If you want to see 75% Delta planes it may be a great place to plane spot.

@lesmorrow226 1 day ago (edited)

Ahem, THE busiest airport, thankyouverymuch

@TheTwinkiefoot 8 days ago

I live in GA and had no idea about this hotel. As an aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilot, I'll try to find my way here some day. Thank you for your insights

@finalascent 1 day ago

Excellent video, thx for posting this. I was there in April. I didn't do any planespotting while staying at Ren Concourse, however I could see how it was a decent hotel with a great vantage point. I was there to attend AvCon 2026, and got to see/meet Noel Philips, Jeb Brooks, Josh Cahill and others. They're doing the event in 2027 at MCO.

@lucverkuringen1480 3 days ago

You did forget to mention one important point from a photographic perspective: you’re looking into the sun all day long.

@ianstevenson4378 3 days ago

Thank you so much for this, loved it. I visited Atlanta airport in 2024 changing for a Delta trip to San Diego. I loved this airport, and vowed to return. My visit is on hold until Trumpy is out of office, but since my initial visit, I have learned of the Delta museum, so this hotel will tick all of my boxes! I have subscribed to your channel, and whole heartedly recommend Sky Bridge at Hong Kong Chep Lap Kok as one of the best.

@Jamesthespencerboymodpancakian 1 day ago

The engines rise the temperature in the airport outside space and lots of space around too

@TPAspotter 5 days ago

Excellent review. This has been on my "some day I'll do that" list for too long. Time to check it off.

@thenewarea51 5 days ago

Very nice video, thank you!

@beauparker1854 5 days ago

Always loved staying here. Major aviation photog. Unfortunately it has become wayyy too expensive lately. My fav “me” weekend. Unfortunately can’t afford it anymore