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The Hilton Boston Logan Airport is situated in the centre of the airport complex, near the international terminal, and is connected via a sky bridge. The hotel does offer a shuttle bus if you would rather not walk. Try and get a view facing the airport on a high floor when you book. If you are lucky enough to get this, you will have great views of most of the traffic when they are taxiing and good views of the biz-jet area. A room facing the airport on the 9th floor gives particularly good views. Anyone who wishes to explore downtown Boston can get the complimentary shuttle bus from the hotel to the Metro station. This short ride is useful for spotters as it takes you right past the cargo aprons.

Location *** Great location. Only a short walk from the terminal or a short shuttle bus ride.

Spotting *** Subject to getting a room on a high floor facing the airport.

Photos ** No reports available. Seems quite likely there will be a chance for photos from these airport facing rooms.

Value * Fairly expensive at £100 for a twin room at weekends, but well worth it for the views.

The hotel can be booked through Hilton OR AGODA or Hotels.com more information and booking

The Hyatt Harborside

Location *** Great location, only 600m from the threshold of runway 14.

Spotting *** Request a high level room overlooking the airport (a south easterly view). You will get a view straight down runway 14, as well as over terminal B and a distant view of RW14L, RW14R. Without SBS you are likley to read off around 25% of the traffic from the room, with SBS identification of distant movers you should get around 80% depending on runway configuration. Rooms 1510 is reported to have good views.

Photos ** Some shots may be possible with a good telephoto lens. For other shots take the glass elevator for panoramic views of the apron ( elevator seen on the right hand side of the hotel below, similar to a control tower)

Value * Fairly expensive at £100 for a twin room at weekends, but well worth it for the views.

Further details and hotel reservations can be found at AGODA or Hotels.com or OPODO sites