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Flying is usually part of a larger trip, but there are some occasions where aviation IS the main destination. Think airshows, aviation museums, aircraft factories, and the like. Included in that category are the select few hotels out there that are major AvGeek sights in their own right. We\u2019ve written about a few of them, like LAX\u2019s H Hotel<\/a> and the Excel Hotel at Tokyo Haneda<\/a>. But maybe the biggest name in the game is the TWA Hotel<\/a> at New York JFK International Airport.<\/p>\n

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We wrote about the TWA Hotel in a pair of stories back in 2019 \u2014 one about the hotel itself<\/a>, and one about the TWA Silver Wings reunion<\/a> held there. We had a blast during that visit but didn\u2019t actually spend a night at the hotel. Making a return for an overnighter was on our to-do list, and recently we got a chance.<\/p>\n

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Join us as we put on our HotelReporter hats and explore everything that this one-of-a-kind terminal-turned-hotel has to offer. We\u2019ll walk you through the highlights, including Eero Saarinen\u2019s architectural masterpiece, exhibits on TWA\u2019s golden age, a rooftop pool with a runway view, and a bar onboard a real Lockheed Constellation.<\/p>\n

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Read on, and then decide if this place earns a spot on your personal to-do list.<\/p>\n

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The TWA Hotel is the only major hotel within the airport\u2019s core, giving it a significant convenience advantage.<\/p>\n

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The hotel\u2019s heart \u2014 in both concept and design \u2014 is Eero Saarinen\u2019s iconic TWA Terminal that opened in 1962. There\u2019s a model of the entire terminal in the lobby.<\/p>\n

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The gate areas have been replaced by JetBlue\u2019s newer Terminal 5, but the iconic headhouse was protected by landmark status. It stood abandoned for many years until the hotel took it over. The guest rooms are in two more modern structures next to the original terminal.<\/p>\n

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The hotel\u2019s check-in counter is exactly where you\u2019d expect it to be: where the terminal check-in counters stood.<\/p>\n

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A few steps beyond the check-in area you enter the soaring heart of the terminal building. This area houses some seating, shops, and a small bar. The \u201csunken lounge\u201d looks out on what used to be the main ramp. That area is now occupied by the JetBlue terminal. You\u2019ll notice one plane still standing outside the main window \u2014 we\u2019ll get to her later.<\/p>\n

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The hotel does an incredible job celebrating its historical heritage. The lobby contains an authentic Solari split-flap display. <\/p>\n

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Throughout the central building there are exhibits with TWA memorabilia. <\/p>\n

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There\u2019s plenty of stuff celebrating the culture and design of the \u201960s, like a old-school hair salon and even a Twister room. <\/p>\n

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Wandering around a distant part of the hotel we found an exhibit dedicated to decor of the 1960s.<\/p>\n

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At the end of one of the walkways to the hotel room blocks, there\u2019s an in-depth exhibit about Eero Saarinen and the design process for the terminal. <\/p>\n

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There are even some of Saarinen\u2019s design drawings on display around the hotel.<\/p>\n

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In a separate area there\u2019s an exhibit about aviation magnate Howard Hughes. <\/p>\n

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If you stay here, save enough time to wander around the building and enjoy all the exhibits. The historical content alone would make for a packed afternoon for any aviation history enthusiast.<\/p>\n

A Room With a View<\/h2>\n

We were excited to see our runway-view room, so we headed down one of the red-carpeted passageways that used to connect the headhouse with the gate areas. <\/p>\n

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We walked in to our room and went straight to the windows.<\/p>\n

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In the foreground you get to enjoy the huge variety of long-haul carriers that operate out of JFK\u2019s Terminal 4.<\/p>\n

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Runways 4\/22 are visible in the background, so there are plenty of chances to catch takeoffs and landings. <\/p>\n

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We loved the period decor, including some vintage TWA posters and reproductions of magazines from the 60s.<\/p>\n

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We spent a while taking in more views of the ramp. Check out some highlights in our video below, and don\u2019t forget to show our YouTube channel some love if you enjoy videos like this one!<\/p>\n

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