Experience Flying at Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu

Travelers looking to experience what it’s like to fly over one of the world’s best airports can now do so straight from the comfort of their room at the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu.

Drawing inspiration from its location near Haneda (Tokyo International) Airport, the hotel is opening a room that comes with its own flight simulator to provide guests with sweeping views as they embark on flights over the facility to Osaka’s Itami Airport.

Guests will be able to enjoy a flight simulation experience based on a Boeing 737-800, with the hotel offering this unique feature in its Superior Cockpit Room starting on July 18.

The Busiest Flight Route in the World

With the flight simulator, guests can whisk through the skies for 90 minutes before returning to the airport, enjoying picturesque views both during the daytime and in the evening.

An instructor will guide guests during the flight experience. Features such as the ability to tilt the landscape using a control stick allow participants to truly feel like they’re maneuvering the aircraft.

The experience costs 30,000 yen (about $278) and is available separately from a stay in the room, which starts at an additional 23,300 yen (about $216).

The hotel’s close proximity to Haneda Airport offers guests opportunities for aviation-based experiences at locations such as its 24-hour observation deck or at Tiat Sky Road, which features several flight simulators, panels, and model planes from various airlines.

Moreover, the airport hosts a variety of amenities that ensure an entertaining layover, from the Starry Cafe planetarium where passengers can gaze at millions of stars, to traditional sushi, ramen, and tonkatsu offerings at the Edo Marketplace.