This is definitely a bucket list experience for me. One I had wanted for a very long time, while at the same time hoping that it lived up to the hype i had read about. A dear friend, Lys, was taking a trip through JFK airport. "Hey, you want to come and split a room at the TWA Hotel?" YES YES YES! And, silently "oh please, oh please, let this be worth it." It was totally worth it. We checked in using the counters that, long ago, were used by reservations agents to check you and your bag in for flight. Lys had a couple big heavy suitcases she didn't need for our overnight adventure. "No problem, we can check your bags!" They put a tag on them and loaded them on the conveyer belt behind the counter. Fun! Our room was, well, exactly right for the vibe. Colors, textures, a working rotary phone, wow. Totally silent, we didn't hear but the most distant of rumbles from the air traffic. We dropped our bags and explored. It was so neat, y'all. From the fun message signs, to the on-point travel posters, the Twister room, the Pope's room, and an exhibit of flight attendant and pilot uniforms from all TWA eras. There's a Constellation aircraft on the tarmac you can see, too, and sit, enjoying drinks and light snacks. Dear friends, it was POURING rain when we were there and the 5 minutes it took to run from the hotel lobby to the aircraft left us soaked and laughing. Dining was elegant and the food was good. We had eaten a big meal in NYC's Chinatown so we pretty well had lighter fare - salads, appetizers, proescco. Checking out was also super smooth. Lys collected her bags and was taken to her terminal by their shuttle. They called me a car service to deliver me back to Manhattan, where I caught a train home. Readers, everything I saw, felt, smelled, heard - it was all perfectly replicated from the 1960s. It's impressive. It's not cheap, but for the price, it was 100% perfect. I would go again, hopefully when It's not pouring rain so I can swim in the rooftop pool. read more

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The TWA Hotel is retro to the max, but with modern touches. Connected to the Saarinen wing, there's a shortcut to the JetBlue terminal, via an elevator. Need a different terminal? Exit the hotel and catch the AirTrain. DON'T take the JetBlue shortcut, it won't save you time. Source: me, trying and failing via the shortcut. Thirsty? Go to the little plane bar for a drink, THEN hit up the more impressive rooftop bar. There you can watch planes land and take off, plus there's an infinity pool. During cold weather, the pool's heated and the bar is chalet-themed. Thanks to bartender Monir for entertaining us and exchanging stories! He's a riot. read more

We "treated" ourselves to stay at the TWA Hotel after a 13-hour flight from Tokyo to JFK. From start to finish, this was the most underwhelming experience imaginable--especially coming from the civility and meticulousness of Japan! First of all, just getting to the place was unpleasant. They don't make it easy! After the sky train, you're dragging your suitcase across puddles and filth and potholes and it's miserable. The front desk person was amicable enough, but we were shocked at the state of the hotel itself. It's a DUMP. Maybe the quality was there when it first opened, but now carpets are all stained and torn up, paint is chipped, and there was a massive coffee spill by the elevator to the guest rooms. Oh, and they have a brilliant design to have guests walk UPHILL with all their bags to get to the guest suite elevators. Several of the rooms are falling apart (for example, the twister spinner ONLY ever landed on green left foot!!!). The guy working the bar was either having the worst day of his life or truly hated his job he was so unpleasant. If you order food, it's delivery and it's gross. The room is OK, but the whole no garbage can thing?? LOL seriously??! Nobody believes your environmental altruism sob story, you cheapskates! The next morning, we were up early (very early) due to jet lag and went downstairs seeking coffee and it was like you were AT the airport. Random people were just sleeping...anywhere. It was a slumber party free for all down there! Getting coffee was its own comical nightmare. We do have a few nice things to say, which is why we are ultimately landing on two stars instead of one: 1) The pool is really cool. Take our advice and just do a day pass to come to the pool. There is NOTHING else about this place that you "get" as a guest other than early access to the pool, which we took advantage of. It's pretty spectacular watching the planes come and go from there. 2) There is a really good "rainbow cookie" cake one of the kiosks sell that they obviously brought in from a legitimate bakery somewhere in the city. 3) They did a really good job curating the history of the place--there are several rooms that you can go to, and there are a couple exhibits on the architects, etc. that we appreciated. So, bottom line: come for the pool and then leave. Or just be like 75% of the people we came across: come and sleep anywhere you want for free downstairs! read more

The hotel itself is great but watch the double charges! I booked the room through Expedia however, when you arrive, the front desk will take a credit card, when you check out, they will then double charge you. When you try disputing it, they will say they refunded you however it will still come out of your bank account.. so just watch out for that . When I spoke to them in person, she said this is a new thing that's been going on because it's third-party and this is happening a lot.. it. Eventually got cleared but if I didn't say anything, I would have been charged twice. But the hotel itself is perfectly located at JFK for an easy travel day. The hotel has limited 24-7 snacks but That's better than some Places. The bars close relatively early. But the hotel was very clean and very cute. Despite a bad experience, I would give them a second chance.. as I carefully would watch my bank account read more

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Great place to stay if you have an early morning flight or want to be transported to the 1960s for the night. It was so easy to get to the terminals from the hotel. 60s vibe throughout and fully committed. Even the music played is from that era. The design of the hotel is really interesting and worth seeing, even if you are not staying. They have a plane repurposed as a bar and also a lobby bar. Drinks are ok. Rooms are efficient and simple. Beds are comfortable. Gym is expansive, including a Peloton room. I would stay again if I had an early flight, rather than deal with JFK traffic. It's not a place I would stay more than a night, just for transit. read more

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Cool! Hip! Was here for a 2 day event at the TWA Hotel and, while not staying over, enjoyed the beautiful mid-century design by the Finnish architect Eero Saarinen maintained throughout, but also the history of TWA, the nod to 1962 history* and culture, and just plain fun instilled through signage, music and retro installations. The TWA Hotel has many touchpoints, it's not just a great place for people traveling in or out of JFK, others attending an event, but also perfect for New Yorkers to come on over to enjoy an escape by the throwback moment! Highly recommend exploring beyond the TWA Hotel's lobby! Whether it's the TWA uniform museum, walls of info about TWA, the period cars and filled luggage carts, the Lockheed Constellation L-1649 Strainer (aka "Connie") Cocktail Lounge**, the Twister room or Hair Salon. Everywhere there's a lot to put a smile on your face! Worth the trip! * Don't forget, the year the building opened as the TWA Terminal, the amazing Mets were founded, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, and 007 James Bond's first film appearance in Dr. No. (Btw, the New York Jets, apparently named after the Jet Age, also played their first game in '62 ... but to be honest, why don't both them and the Giants should really be respectively the New Jersey Jets and New Jersey Giants since they actually play in East Rutherford, NJ.) ** Worth climbing in. See separate review. read more

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This mid-century architectural gem beautifully preserves its stunning 1960s charm, offering guests a unique retro experience alongside unmatched airport convenience. While the curated, time-capsule rooms favor cozy efficiency over expansive layouts, the exceptional amenities and design make it a worthwhile investment for travelers seeking a memorable stopover. It has an incredible design flight center, featuring far-reaching red carpets, vintage solo-flap boards and authentic retro decor that are fun for photo and are instagrammable. Features a cocktail lounge built inside a vintage airplane, a rooftop pool with a view of the runway, and a humongous gym. It is easily located directly at Terminal 5 with easy AirTrain access to the rest of JFK. I thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop pool experience while watching planes takeoff and land, had a wonderful food experience in their French restaurant ( Paris Cafe). Some of the drawbacks includes elevated rates, food options can be expensive relative to standard airport stays. I noticed minor wear and tear in high-traffic public zones. Too far from Manhattan if your main goal is exploring the city. It is still a worthy destination for a day visit trying their cocktail lounge, restaurant, the use of their pool and plenty of photo op. read more

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They need some vintage airport fire trucks as part of the antique decor of the TWA Hotel, in the historic TWA airline building at JFK, in front of JetBlue. This place has crashed and burned. Only seven years old, the main building and the newer hotel wings make sleazy hotels outside of Vegas look like 5-star Strip hotels. Run down. Dirty. More leaks than the White House. Gone are the more elegant bars. One, with bottom shelf liquor and a "captain" bartender who makes an old fashioned so bad that it was probably found packed away in one of the old suitcases on display. To get to the rooms, you have to go up one of the breezeways. Figuring out how to get to those is not very clear. They are a long walk from the front desk, uphill. The front desk staff, which just graduated from a Red Roof Inn somewhere, give you no real great context clues as to how to get into them and whether your room are up or down from the fourth floor, which is apparently the landing floor. The physical maintenance of this place is a disaster. Most of the elevators have one of the tap terminals required to activate the elevator broken. It's frustrating when it's not marked. People get stuck in the elevator and get aggravated frequently. They have to walk all the way back to the front desk, which is a healthy walk, because they think that their tap card isn't working when it's actually the terminal that's the problem. The door to the entry to the third floor hallway 320-330s is also broken. The tap doesn't work Not marked either. My door you had to pull on hard to close. Paint is peeling off the ceiling in the opulent staircase. They can't even turn the lights on up at the top of the staircase. It's dark at night when the glass windows no longer provided any light. Making it quite dangerous for elderly people. If you go up to the pool in this place that already is setting you back at least $300 or $400 a night, to be told that you have to spend an additional $19 to use the pool or to eat simply at the pool bar area? Maybe that's is why there's only four people up there. What a ridiculously stupid thing to do. Towels are stiff and worn so then you can see through them in places if you hold them up to the light which I didn't need to do because the light coming through gave me that context clues That money certainly isn't going back into the physical plant. They have one restaurant, such as it is. The food was terrible. My salmon bowl with brown rice and some wonton crisps came out. The wonton crisps were not crisp. They were limp. The rice was end of day hard. Some spinach have been thrown on top of the greens very carelessly like a third grader paints a portrait of dish of food. Downstairs there is a "food court" which is basically one company running a bunch of food kiosks over at the same type of counter that they have for check-in but on the other side of the building. The food looked a tiny bit better over there. To prevent from bankrupting these places, this is probably why they don't allow you to bring in anything because Uber Eats and Grubhub. The room looks good as long as you're looking up, but the carpet is ancient and tired in the one spot that they have it. There's a lot of damage to surfaces around their end. There was the lovely flea that I found hopping around on the bathroom counter. It photographs much better than it is. It's a shame. It could have so much promise if somebody actually put money into maintaining the physical plant, improve the staff, food, and overall experience, The managers are well aware of it. It really comes down to where the owner is actually want to put some money back into keeping this place operating. Honestly? I would avoid this place. Staying off airport at a hotel nearby is going to still be a much better experience overall. It is very clear since I was there seven years ago that the people running things have given up and are slowly just grinding this place into the ground. read more

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I stayed here for 2 nights in a runway room - $960 for both nights. The views were great but the room itself was a little disappointing. There wasn't a trash can in the room (I let the desk know and still didn't receive one), part of the drywall in the bathroom was falling off (which was actually very absurd considering the price), I had to ask for towels and robe, and the bed and pillows were VERY lumpy and should probably be replaced. The workers are polite but nothing more than expected. Connie's plane is pretty neat with an in service bar inside. The rooftop pool was great. It is heated but on windy days it still felt a little chilly. For hotel guests you pay $25 to have access for an hour & 45 minutes. Visitors pay $50. To just sit at the pool bar for the time slot was a $15 cover charge which seemed like a scam especially for the guests already paying hundreds to stay here. The hotel as a whole is clean and well kept. Considering the traffic that comes in from flight goers in between a layover or hotel guests, they manage to keep the hotel free of any trash or clutter. There's TONS of seating options. I will say I was laying on a bench to charge my phone and told I wasn't allowed to lay down though there was not anyone anywhere around me. I think the price of a stay should be cut in half at minimum or more perks (like included robes, slippers, & eye masks in every room, take home toiletry bag, bottled water, drink card, access to the pool bar during all hours, etc) should be included if you are paying the $400+ nightly cost. I could see myself returning in between flights but probably would not book as a guest again, which is disappointing because I was looking forward to this part of my trip the most! read more

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I am so in love with this hotel. Every single time we fly in and out of JFK we spend our layover time here. Whether hanging out in the central lobby, grabbing a bite, hitting up the gift shop, or a cocktail on the plane. We've also spent time at the rooftop pool and bar and love exploring and looking at the displays of uniforms and other iconic pieces from years gone by. My most favorite thing to do is to get a room to relax. You're able to get a room for blocks of time which is a wonderful way to relax, clean up, and nap if you have a long layover. Most especially for international travel. The architecture and design are reminiscent of TWA in its heyday. Iconic furnishings and colors. Always something new and fun to check out in the TWA hotel wing. read more

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The TWA Hotel right in JFK airport is a fun spot to spend the night. It's totally retro and very well done. You quickly reach it in terminal 5, where we happened to fly in to. We were there during a cold snap (17 degrees!) and the main area of the hotel was very cold. The room was small but comfortable and everything was in good working order. I really don't recommend spending more than one night there as it's really isolated from anything other than the airport and you can experience it all in a couple hours. PS. The "airplane" drink at the bar is not good - avoid it! read more

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I did not stay overnight at this hotel, so this review is for the rest of the hotel itself. Easily spent 2 hours here looking around and exploring the space - from the airplane bar, to the themed rooms like the twister room and the hair salon, the multitudes of space to lounge and sit in, to the free Photo Booth. We ended up in the food hall to eat. I had an açaí bowl, it was smaller than I expected, but still ok. It was a little cold, like straight from the freezer. The whole hotel theme is very retro. Mini exhibitions, where you can read about the history and explore. read more

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Wow super cool retro hotel in great location right next to John F Kennedy (JFK) airport in New York! It was so fun to see all of the 60s decorations! We found out at 11:30 PM that our flight was delayed until the next day so stayed at this hotel for a night and really enjoyed the decorations and ambiance! On the downside, walls are paper thin - noisy kids next door woke us up real early and continued to make a lot of noise. And we had the a/c on but still was unusually warm. All-in-all I still recommend. read more

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Pros: Rooftop pool-we loved the rooftop heated pool. Since we went during the winter, the pool was free to hotel guests with no reservations needed. We loved the 1970s decor throughout the hotel. Cons: The food at the hotel left a lot to be desired. read more

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Do NOT sleep on this place.... TWA Hotel is a blast into the past in all the fun ways. I felt like I was in the Jetsons . This place is huge, it a bit far from the mail airport so we took an uber when we landed and then Blade service picked us up the next morning for our flight to Montauk. We had lunch as the food court and dinner at their restaurant, it was good. I even bought some things at their gift store. The room was really nice & clean, bed was comfy and although I was next to construction and cars zipping by I couldn't hear them. I would stay here again. read more

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Ok first off this is definitely worth coming to see notice I said see not stay You get there through terminal 5 which is JetBlue. You get out of the elevator and there is Howard Jones's office replica then you walk down a big lighted hallway and come to its vintageNess They have a full vintage beauty parlor that you can sit in. They have a twister room. It's all very cute and worth coming to see. But at $700 a night they've got to be kidding. My flight was canceled. I went to see what it would cost to stay for the evening and a not too friendly guy said $700 and I said no but I did sit in the lobby and it did look like it was 1967 and it's worth going to see but not to stay. read more

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We overnighted here and wouldn't do it again. It's an amazing concept and very well done but they haven't capitalized on it or kept it up. Everything in the hotel looks worn or dirty. Who thought it was a good idea to put red carpet (also worn) on an uphill ramp leading to the two room wings for people rolling luggage? The room was great but, again, worn with a hair in the bed that definitely wasn't ours and stains on the chair. Self check in was a s show with none of the kiosks bringing up our reservation or anyone else's. Love the concept but they need to get their act together. read more

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Like stepping back in time! I was able to explore and eat at the TWA Hotel while waiting for a layover. The style, the service and the museum-esque areas were all amazing. The pricing may be a bit high for those just looking for a hotel, but this is a themed experience and such a cool one at that. I hope to have an extended stay here sometime soon. read more

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Check in was HORRIBLE....took forever and I was next in line.... 3 people looking busy one guest being taken care off and I stood there for 10-15 minutes next. When the line behind me grew to 4 people finally the two others looking down started taking people. Hotel was a fun one time experience but I am a one and done with it. The room was lacking amenities such as coffee maker and the food was overpriced. They have zero transportation to the terminals and it is a long walk unless you are flying jet blue. As a person with a disability I had to order ride share and a lot wouldn't take the order because not enough money apparently for them so add extra time. Much easier to stay off property and have rideshare drop you off right at your terminal for the money. I won't stay here again. read more

An unforgettable experience that you will only get here I don't understand why the reviews are low but I would keep in mind that for a place in front of an airport people are understandably stressed out. I give this place 5 stars because to handle stressed costumers who are dealing with flights being canceled and all sorts of issues the staff does a good job keeping their cool. They do such a good job making sure the aesthetics of this place of held to a high standard and as a native NYer I love and respect that. Everything is always clean, organized and you always have fun here. It's also a place to sleep if you're ever in a pickle you didn't expect. read more

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TWA hotel is not your traditional hotel stay that you will book while your flight is delayed or cancelled. To be honest, i viewed it as a novelty hotel or a staycation experience. The price is incredibly steep for 1 night stay, there is not any storage space for your clothes, and it's only connected to 1 (international) terminal. Despite all of this, I think its a great option for a stay cation, a place to check out while your flight is delayed ( but dont stay) and grab a day pass for the pool. if you choose to do valet, i think its about $60 per night. We grabbed a 1 night stay in the king room facing the runway and we loved it. the bed was incredibly comfortable. there was a samsung smart tv in the room. the temp was great. we saw plenty of planes take off and leave the runway (at night is the best). the room was modern, but had touches from the 60s spread throughout. the towels were Xl, finally a hotel that gets it! modern stand up shower. a small bar (nothing was inside of it, stock it yourself). 3 or 4 hangers. 2 big mirrors. 1 small chair and a phone to the front desk. easy to find the room, plenty of tamps to carry the cart upstairs, and you need a room key to access the floors and the rooftop. we came during winter so we had access to the heated pool. unfortunately the bar was closed, but the manager anna allowed us to order drinks with her. she was so gracious enough to head downstairs and grab our drinks. we paid via the hand held. there is a small indoor area with a bar and tables, along with about 5 bathrooms. The pool itself is rectangle and very warm. it's not big, but the views are outstanding. theres plenty of lounge chairs and areas to walk around to check out the views. We were also given robes to keep ourselves warm, along with plenty of pool towels. to kill time, theres 2 other bars in the lounge. signature drinks are $19. the food cafe downstairs doesnt have the best food at all. but its basically airport food. we grabbed a caprese panini for a snack and it was about $16 and not great. but it served its purpose. theres plenty of things to check out while in the hotel including plenty of photo opps by the bar, a fake hair salon, a twister room, onclaves with facts and old TQA artifacts. The Connie airline outside has a full bar inside and about 16 seats to chill in. we had dinner reservations at the paris cafe for a sunday night around 8 pm and we loved he the food and experience. service was good, they even took us 30 mins early. in january on a sunday, the lounge and restaurant was packed. the check in process was incredibly easy. the hotel and establishment was very clean. friendly staff. for me, this is a 1 and done for my birthday, and i loved the whole trip. its not cheap, so save your pennies. i think it was worth it and would suggest coming here for an anniversary or birthday. during peak seasons the rooftop pool has day passes, which would be cool also. read more

If you are into the retro airline vibe, the TWA hotel is the place for you. This place is (fairly literally) straight out of the 1970's "Idlewild" airport timeframe, complete with a retro plane, departure lounge, anda couple different retro bars. They also sort of function as a museum, and you can see a lot of very cool stuff wandering around here. The rooms are small but adequate; the bathrooms are definitely a good size. In addition to the old time airport vibes, this hotel has an amazing rooftop pool with great views of airplanes, as well as one of the best hotel gyms I've ever been to (including a squat rack and peloton bikes). All in all, a great stay at JFK! read more

Staycation!!! We came here to decompress for the day, take advantage of the rooftop pool area, have dinner and check out the views from our room. We went with the room that offers a view of the runway. The room was awesome! Soundproof windows is an understatement. We literally didn't hear any of the outside noise. I wish we enjoyed the rooftop pool as much as our room. Due to some mechanical issues the pool was shut down within 45mins of us arriving. As you can see by the color of the water in my pool pictures it needed cleaning. The water was green. It was a hot summer day and the pool was one of the main amenities that drew us in. We did indulge at the pool bar while enjoying the views and watching airplanes take off and land. The bartender also made great drinks! We would definitely go again to get the full experience. read more

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I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews as I didn't stay in a room. However, I walked through the hotel and was impressed. It's very clean and well organized. The food court is large with lots of choices and there's a nice coffee shop. Plenty of seating areas to relax or meet up with friends. They also offer valet parking. I recommend checking it out! read more

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Staying at the TWA hotel the night before our Delta flight was just brilliant. You are just so relaxed and don't have a care in the world rushing to get to the airport to catch your flight... you just walk over. Hotel is so much fun, a Game of Twister room, shops, restaurants, and oh those amazing views of the runways. Watching the planes landing and taking off right in front of you is so cool. Beds are very comfortable, fantastic service, very chic and 1960's stylish...even to the music being played throughout. They have a free Photo Booth that takes those stripped panel photos. So much fun. Don't forget the impressive rooftop pool and bar... it has a European Chalet vibe. Pool is heated and you can swim even in the winter if you're adventurous. They offer self check-in and checkout very convenient, basically flawless. It's like stepping back in time with all the memorabilia... highly recommend and I believe the long walkway where Hanks catches up with DiCaprio in Catch me if you can was filmed in one of these walkways. Definitely a fun night had by all staying here. read more

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Okay so lets just start off with the rating. I arrived after midnight and was gone by 9 am so had bare interaction with the staff and so this rating is strictly for the room and the Mid Century Modern spectacle that is this hotel. It was an odd thing. I was flying in and had to grab a rental truck in Queens. I normally would have stayed in LIC but the rates were 600 for the night. The TWA hotel was half that. I will not go into the history of this iconic building but for architecture buffs or those who love Mid Century Modern or yes AvGeeks like myself its a fantastic stay. If you are flying Jet Blue it is super easy you take the loooooong hallway from the terminal to the hotel. It take s bit of walking to get to the lobby. It was after midnight, but the staff was friendly and efficient. The room was on the small side but clean and nicely appointed with lots of 50's touches evident. The common areas of the hotel were simply fantastic and I could have easily spent hours walking around. The outdoor pool deck and bar was glorious. The plane spotting you could do there would be off the hook. The only major downside is that no transit options can be taken from the front of the hotel you have to go back into the terminal and access them there. read more

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Forced to say here one night after our Jet Blue flight got cancelled. This hotel is built around the original TWA terminal. The terminal is now a 2 story hotel lobby with restaurants and bars. The hotel consists of 2 towers built on either side of the terminal. There is a roof top pool on one tower overlooking the airport runway. You can book a short stay or an overnight. This is a very interesting concept, but it is a "One and done". Very expensive and everything has a separate charge. For example, you not only have to pay for using the pool, you need to make a reservation for a time slot. The best thing about the hotel is that you can walk right into the hobby via a tunnel attached to the Jetblue terminal. If you are flying any other airline you can take the train that runs between all terminals. If I needed an over night room at JFK, I would stay here once. read more

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The TWA Hotel is an experience. The hotel itself is designed to feel like a late 1950s airport. They have the old departure and arrivaboards to the curved architecture and retro details, it genuinely feels like stepping back in time. One of the highlights is the original TWA plane parked outside, which has been converted into Connie's Lounge. It's a very cool bar setup with airport style seating and a fun, nostalgic vibe. Even if you're not eating, it's worth grabbing a drink just to check it out. At Paris Café, we ordered the Campanelle with caramelized brussels sprouts and basil pistachio pesto. The idea was solid and the pistachios added nice texture, but the dish needed more acidity and salt. It came off a bit bland overall. The Rigatoni with Meatballs was better. The smoked chili tomato ragu was flavorful and well seasoned, though the meatballs themselves were slightly mushy in texture. Service at Paris Café was pretty slow, which was noticeable, especially given the price point. Ambience, however, was excellent and definitely the star of the show. Parking is valet only and it's expensive, but Paris Café does offer validation for two hours, which brought it down to about $20 or so. Still not cheap, but expected for the location. Overall, the food was hit or miss, but the atmosphere, history, and design of the TWA Hotel make this a really fun and unique experience. Come for the nostalgia, grab a drink at Connie's Lounge, and manage expectations on service timing. read more

No coffee maker, small chiller (not a refrigerator) that is barely cold, there are roller shades for windows but no other sheer curtain -- so you have it either closed completely or open and not be concerned about privacy since it is floor to ceiling windows and practically looking at the grounds or opposing building. Weird configuration of room. Only live tv and no other apps. Lamps only. read more

I did not stay overnight here, but I want to! I honestly had a traveler's worth nightmare today. It's 2:30am and I should be landing in London but a weather delay in Charlotte caused a cascade of unfortunate and frustrating events, including missing not one, but 2 international flights. So alas, we found ourselves traveling the JFK Terminals, distressed, frustrated, defeated. In an attempt to rebook a flight for tomorrow we found ourselves looking for the JetBlue help desk. Just after 1am we found it.. but with them not opening until 2:30a, my Mom suggested we go get a room, or at least sit in the lobby of the TWA hotel while we wait. Best. Decision. Ever. Seriously. It was a walk back into the 1960s. The decor was not only era appropriate, but included lots of history blurbs and opportunities to interact. We literally sat at the Howard Hughes Executive Desk for about 30 mins while we sorted out flight things with JetBlue. After getting that sorted we said, F-it, let's get a room, even for only 4 hours we can sleep and shower. Well, flash forward, they were sold out (and pricey averaging $500-700+, depending on the night and demand). But, this place is loaded with things to see and do, even as a weary traveler at 2am. The guest services people invited us to rest wherever we were comfortable until our flight, even though we weren't guests! That was cool. He even offered suggestions on more private locations since we had luggage. Mom was exhausted, so she took a load off as I walked around. There's a literal Twister board game room, a free Photo Booth, vintage cars, flight board that changes every 10 mins, and a plane in the garden that I think is also a bar! I've been to NYC many times but would never have know this little gemstone exists. Now that I do I absolutely plan on booking an intentional stay -- maybe even when we get back from Europe if we can get a decent price and a refund on our other booked hotel. Go visit the TWA. It was a bright and welcome find at the end of an otherwise pretty terrible day. read more

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Cool place, if you enjoy retro styles from the 1950s. It's groovy, baby! It's also comfortable, quiet, clean, and convenient. We were in and out because of our 5:20 am flight, but we enjoyed our experience here. I'd stay here again if my travels warrant it--it's less expensive than many NY hotels with convenient airport access. read more

A must visit! Great place to pass the time when you're at JFK International Airport.They have a lot of nice areas to take photos at. Don't forget to try the free photo booth near the restroom for a souvenir. I can't comment regarding the hotel rooms since we didn't stay and only looked at the ground floor and the airplane outside. read more

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The hotel management is soulless. I attempted to cancel or change my reservation almost a week prior to arrival after learning I would be in the hospital during my planned stay. The FOH manager Malik refused to issue a refund or accommodate some type of credit for a future stay. He was dismissive basically telling me it "wasn't their problem" and to contact the booking service. I did and Malik told them he was refusing any type of refund. This is not something I tried to resolve last minute or after the fact. I called well in advance. I WAS GOING INTO THE HOSPITAL AND THEY STILL DECIDED TO KEEP THEIR $800. I'm almost happy I didn't stay as it is obvious the hotel staff could care less about their visitors. Looking at the other reviews, it's obvious I'm not the only one who has experienced such course customer care. There are so many other nice properties very close to JFK. LOOK ELSEWHERE read more

First, I want to say that I love this hotel. The theming is incredible and engaging. As much as I like the aesthetic, I struggled to determine how many stars I would give. I loved my stay and the service was generally good but the food and drinks left a lot to be desired. I don't think I got anything that blew me away. It was also pretty pricey for the quality of the products. The room was nice but the bed wasn't the most comfortable and I was unable to open the refrigerator. I definitely recommend a visit to experience a piece of aviation history but manage your expectations where "extras" are concerned. read more

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Fun rest stop at JFK. I recommend a day tripper pass at TWA Hotel if you are ever connecting on long flights and need a rest stop It's an Interesting retro iconic 60s hotel. I like the clean cute rooms, 60s music, displays and lobby areas in the hotel. Daytripper also Includes access to pool and gym for stretch out and the hotel elevator directly connects to terminal 5. read more

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Worth the visit and stay for a great experience. If you are an aviation enthusiast, this is definitely worth it . With that said , the hotel is overpriced and access to the pool top to get a birds-eye view of the airport and sunset is an extra charge . The staff is great and rooms are beautiful. Thank you Keisha MCoy and your team for a great stay ! read more

$590 per night, but no water in the room. $590 per night, but no water in the room. $590 per night, but no water in the room. $590 per night, but no water in the room. $590 per night, but no water in the room. read more

This hotel has been on my bucket list! But unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. First, I don't understand why you would allow your guest struggle through a "self checkin" when you have a front desk rep there (3 at the time of my check in). Food options were extremely expensive for below average standard food and small serving. I think we would have been better off just hanging out around the terminal. read more

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Checked in around noon to spend the night before heading home from a trip to Brooklyn. The architectural brilliance of the main area cannot be over emphasized or overstated. This mid-century modern gem has been better described by true architectural connoisseurs, so I will defer to them. Stay here to soak it in. - We found the room to be reasonably sized. We loved the long work area behind the head of the bed, and were smitten by the expensive floor to ceiling windows with a view of the runway and terminal four. - Visit to the Lockheed Constellation was cute; exterior much more impressive than the interior. - The rooftop pool is a treat and should not be missed. - The physical plant for the rooftop bar adjacent to the pool is an interesting design choice; I get the impression this was thrown up as something of an afterthought given the plastic and fabric walls and half hearted effort at an apres-ski theme. Drinks were fine, but I think could be better in a hotel of this type. - The Paris restaurant (reviewed separately) is shockingly pricey for what it delivers. Overall, poor culinary effort in the middle of stunning physical plant. - Shower spacious, but interestingly simply has a glass half panel without a door dividing it from the rest of the bathroom. - Weird electrical issues in our room. Breaker Or GFI in the bathroom that controlled the lighting died mid shower. Never could get the mirror lights to reset, but after a time the lower level lighting turned itself back on. Similarly, the hotel-provided hairdryer tripped breakers out in the room itself. read more

Twa hotel removed the wonderful mini museum. And the customer service has suffered. Ps don't bother making reservations for the lobby or plane .management doesn't keep track read more

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