TWA Hotel Is Bringing the Retro Vibes to JFK Airport
With ’60s themed decor and enough activities that may leave you wishing your flight was delayed, the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport is a bucket list-worthy destination that has been redefining airport hotels since it opened its doors in 2019.
Sitting in the former TWA Terminal at JFK International Airport, the terminal was rebirthed as a luxury hotel, with two new-build hotel wings housing 512 guestrooms, as well as six restaurants and bars, including Connie, a 1958 Lockheed Constellation airplane that has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind cocktail lounge.
Staying true to Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen’s original terminal design, with many elements still in tact like the old split-flap departure board in the center of the lobby, the hotel features a bold color palette of clean whites and a vibrant warm red hue that was developed by Saarinen himself. Guests rooms feature a mid-century modern design and stylish accents that perfectly encapsulate the decade, along with soaring runway views and ultra-quiet, floor-to-ceiling windows—the second-thickest in the world—with blackout shades to ensure a restful night’s sleep.
Boasting a bunch of leisure experiences to keep you entertained for days, you can once again grab your skates this summer and head out on the Roll-a-Rama roller skating rink. The 44-by-56 outdoor roller rink made up of 2,668 bold checkered tiles that certainly bring the retro vibes to the runway. On the rink, you’ll skate to old-school tunes while watching the airplanes take off into the sky. Each session lasts 50 minutes and costs $20 (children under 12 can skate for $6.)
In addition to the Roll-a-Rama rink, other activities include a rooftop infinity pool, pop-up museum exhibitions showcasing vintage uniforms and in-flight amenities, a giant Twister Room where guests can play a wall-to-wall version of the 1960s game, and the world’s largest hotel gym.