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TWA Hotel
One Idlewild Drive
JFK International Airport
New York, NY 11430-1962

For directions to and from TWA Hotel, please visit twahotel.com/directions. There, you will find all the information you need to access our hotel, including walking directions from Terminal 5, AirTrain information, the closest subway line and driving directions. 

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The TWA Hotel is located at JFK Airport outside the terminals. We are connected to Terminal 5.

If you're traveling internationally and have a layover at JFK Airport, you will need to clear customs to visit the TWA Hotel. Before boarding your next flight, you will need to go through the airport security checkpoints again. 

If you're traveling domestically and have a layover at JFK Airport, you will need to go through the airport security checkpoints again before boarding your next domestic flight.

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The TWA Hotel does not offer wheelchair assistance. We recommend checking with your airline to see if it is able to offer this service for its passengers. For information about accessibility services at JFK Airport, please click here

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TWA Hotel’s check-in time is 4 PM ET. Checkout time is 11 AM ET.

If you’d like to check in early, we can usually accommodate you. Here are the options and fees for early check-in requests:

  • 8 AM – 12 PM: $75
  • 12 PM – 2 PM: $25

 

Please note that all early check-in requests are not guaranteed and based on availability. If you have an existing reservation and would like to request any of the times above, please email us at [email protected]. We will add the request to your reservation. In the rare event we are unable to fulfill your request, the fee will be refunded.

For future bookings, early check-in and late checkout options appear in the booking process after you select the guestroom. You will see a screen that says Enhance Your Stay. Scroll down, click your preferred time to add it to the reservation. Please note that all early check-in requests are not guaranteed and based on availability.

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At least one hotel guest must be 18 years of age or older to check in for an overnight or Daytripper℠ stay with a valid government-issued ID.

Minibars have been removed from our guestrooms due to COVID-19. However, we will be returning minibars to guestrooms in the future. When the minibars return, at least one hotel guest must be 21 years of age to check in. The minibars contain alcohol and state law requires guests be 21 years old.

We are not able to remove alcohol from the guestroom minibars upon request.

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If you’d like to check in early, we can usually accommodate you. Here are the options and fees for early check-in requests:

  • 8 AM – 12 PM: $75
  • 12 PM – 2 PM: $25

 

If you’d like to check out late, we can usually accommodate you. Here are the options and fees for late checkout requests:

  • 2 PM: $50
  • 3 PM: $75
  • 4 PM: $100
  • 5 PM: $125
  • 6 PM: $150 

 

Please note that all early check-in requests are not guaranteed and based on availability. If you have an existing reservation and would like to request any of the times above, please email us at [email protected] and let us know. We will add the request to your reservation. In the rare event we are unable to fulfill your request, the fee will be refunded.

For future bookings, early check-in and late checkout options appear in the booking process after you select the guestroom. You will see a screen that says Enhance Your Stay. Scroll down, click your preferred time to add it to the reservation. Please note that all early check-in and late checkout requests are not guaranteed and based on availability.

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We have several guestroom rates that have different cancellation policies. Please check the policy listed when booking a room.

Here is an overview of our policies:

Overnight Stay Flexible Rate: The reservation must be cancelled or modified 7 days prior to your arrival date. In the event of a COVID-19 illness or a COVID-19-related trip cancellation, the reservation must still be cancelled or modified 7 days prior to your arrival date. A $10 fee plus tax applies for any modifications and cancellations. A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. A deposit in the amount of your total stay will be charged at booking. A facility fee (stated on the booking site) includes the fastest Wi-Fi in New York, unlimited local and international calls and luggage storage on arrival and departure.

Overnight Stay Advance Purchase: The reservation is non-refundable and may not be cancelled or moved. In the event of a COVID-19 illness or a COVID-19-related trip cancellation, the reservation is still non-refundable. A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. Full payment is required at the time of booking. A facility fee (stated on the booking site) includes the fastest Wi-Fi in New York, unlimited local and international calls and luggage storage on arrival and departure.

Daytripper Rates: The reservation is non-refundable and may not be cancelled or moved. In the event of a COVID-19 illness or a COVID-19-related trip cancellation, the reservation is still non-refundable. A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. The reservation is charged in full at the time of booking. A facility fee (stated on the booking site) includes the fastest Wi-Fi in New York, unlimited local and international calls, and luggage storage on arrival and departure.

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If you’ve reserved an overnight stay at a Flexible Rate, please click here to modify or cancel an existing reservation. After providing the email address you used to confirm your reservation as well as your confirmation number, follow the prompts to complete your request.

Advance Purchase Rate reservations may not be cancelled or moved and are non-refundable.

Daytripper℠ reservations may not be cancelled or moved and are non-refundable.

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The TWA Hotel offers Daytripper℠ reservations hourly from 6 AM to 8 PM ET for a minimum of four hours and a maximum of 12 hours. Overnight stays do not apply.

To book a Daytripper℠ stay, click BOOK NOW at the top of your screen. On the next page, click BOOK A DAYTRIPPER℠ STAY.

Please note Daytripper℠ reservations are non-refundable and may not be moved or cancelled.

If you are interested in adding a Daytripper℠ stay to your overnight reservation, the best thing to do is book an overnight reservation and add late checkout or early check-in. After you select the guestroom, you will see a screen that says Enhance Your Stay. Scroll down and click your preferred time to add it to the reservation.

Unfortunately our technology does not allow us to combine overnight and Daytripper℠ stays.

RESERVE A DAYTRIPPER℠ STAY
 

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If you are interested in adding a Daytripper℠ stay to your overnight reservation, the best thing to do is book an overnight reservation and add late checkout or early check-in. After you select the guestroom, you will see a screen that says Enhance Your Stay. Scroll down and click your preferred time to add it to the reservation.

Unfortunately our technology does not allow us to combine overnight and Daytripper℠ stays.

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For reservations of 10 or more rooms per night, please contact [email protected]. For event information, visit our Meetings & Events page, download an events kit or email [email protected].

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The TWA Hotel offers commuter rates for JetBlue, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines. If you do not have a code, or if you work for a different airline, please email [email protected] and we’d be happy to assist.  

Once you have the code, click Book Now on our website. In the Promo or Corporate Code box at the top left of the screen, type the code. You will see the commuter rates available below.

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The TWA Hotel extends the government per diem rate to all U.S. Federal Government employees and active duty U.S. Armed Forces members. There is a limit of two rooms per night and a valid ID is required at check-in.

To make a reservation using the per diem rate, click BOOK NOW on our website. In the Promo or Corporate Code box at the top left of the screen, type GOVT.

RESERVE A GOVERNMENT RATE
 

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We do not offer influencer rates. For media interviews or image requests, email [email protected].

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We do not offer AAA, senior citizen or AARP rates.

Our lowest rates for everyone may be found directly on twahotel.com.

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The facility fee plus tax per night, per room, includes:

  • The fastest hotel Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited local and international phone calls
  • Access to the fitness center
  • Luggage storage on arrival and/or departure

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The TWA Hotel processes all travel agent commissions through Onyx CenterSource. To check the status of a commission, log in to the Onyx Portal. To request a missing travel agent commission, please submit a dispute via the portal. All other inquiries should also be made via the portal. 

Please note processing and payment of a commission usually takes 30 business days.

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We welcome you and your pet! Please note that there is a fee of $75 per pet per stay. When booking your reservation, after you select the room, you will see a page that says Enhance Your Stay. Scroll down until you see Bring a Pet! Click the button that says Add to My Stay.

At check-in, you will be required to sign a liability form for your pet.

A pet relief area is provided in grassy areas outside the hotel. 

For more information on our pet policy, please visit our Pets page.

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The TWA Hotel does not have a spa or salon.

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We are happy to store your luggage for up to 5 hours before you check in or after you check out.

Stop by the Arrivals Hall and speak with a front desk agent at our check-in kiosks to store your luggage.

There is no charge for luggage service.

Long-term storage is not available.

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JFK Airport does not allow hotel or rental car shuttles in the central terminal area to alleviate traffic on central terminal roadways.

The AirTrain is the fastest and easiest way to get to the TWA Hotel. It is a 5-minute ride from all terminals to the TWA Hotel at the Terminal 5 stop.

To reach the TWA Hotel, exit the AirTrain at the Terminal 5 (JetBlue) stop and follow the signs to the elevator on the same level as the train platform. Take the elevator down to Level 1. Walk left off the elevator, go through the doors, turn left and cross the street toward the Yellow Parking Garage. Turn left on the sidewalk and follow the covered walkway to the TWA Hotel front door.

The AirTrain, which runs 24/7, connects all terminals to airport parking lots, the rental car center and NYC’s public transportation at the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations, where you can find the subway, the Long Island Rail Road and public buses. The AirTrain is free within JFK and between the TWA Hotel and all terminals. If you end or start your trip at the Jamaica or Howard Beach Stations, a fee is payable by a MetroCard available at those stations. The AirTrain runs as often as every 7 minutes during peak times. Carrying a ton of luggage? Smarte Cartes and luggage carts (as well as small pets in a secured carriers) are permitted on the AirTrain. Find more information on the AirTrain and public transportation at jfkairport.com or mta.info.

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The fastest way to retrieve your item, if it's found, is to submit a claim at ileftmystuff.com. When prompted, enter client identification number 91744 and include as many details as possible. We will be in touch regarding your property within 72 hours.

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There is no smoking inside the TWA Hotel, whether in the lobby or the guestrooms. There is a $250 fee for guests who do not comply.

A smoking area has been designated in grassy areas located outside the hotel.

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Guidance regarding face coverings and vaccination verification varies by local jurisdiction and may change. Please review public information websites for the most up-to-date guidance. For all other questions about traveling during COVID-19, please visit the CDC website.

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We take pride in maintaining our landmark building opened in 1962! Occasionally we perform restoration to our original penny tile and landmark structure. We'll keep you posted here with any important restoration news.

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If you are a hotel guest, the TWA Hotel will gladly accept packages on your behalf free of charge. 

To send or receive a package, please address it to the first and last name of the guest on the reservation and use our hotel address:

Attn: Guest First and Last Name
TWA Hotel
One Idlewild Drive
JFK International Airport
New York, NY 11430-1962

If you are part of a meeting, group or convention, please coordinate all deliveries with your dedicated event manager. 

Packages may only be received two days prior to your arrival.

Packages will be stored at our front desk, where they can be claimed. Please have the confirmation of delivery ready before inquiring at the front desk.

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The TWA Hotel provides onsite valet parking for hotel patrons in front of our building 24 hours a day. Our spots are the safest at JFK Airport!

You do not need a reservation to park with us. Simply drive to our front door and you will be greeted by a valet.

The rates below are subject to change.

30 Minutes: $15
One Hour: $25
Two Hours: $40
Four Hours: $50
Daily Max: $75 (without a hotel reservation)
Overnight (out by 11 AM): $65 (with a hotel reservation)
Park, Stay & Fly: $65 per night for the first two nights and $45 per night for each additional night
Oversized Vehicles: Add $10 per day to each rate for vans and cars larger than Honda CRV

Standard rates apply to motorcycles.

You may also reserve a hotel stay with parking for one to 14 nights. Click Book Now at the top of your screen. In the Promo or Corporate Code box at the top left of the screen, type PARKNFLY.

You will see a rate in red that says, Stay overnight and park for 1 night with us! If you’d like to book for one night, click BOOK NOW. To book parking for more nights, click View More Rates underneath the Book Now button. You will see rates for parking up to 14 days.

If your hotel reservation is for more than one night and you would like to reserve parking, simply pull up to the valet stand and let the valet know that you have a hotel reservation. Parking charges will be added to the hotel folio you’ll receive after checkout.

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Book a Runway View room to watch jets take off on JFK’s runways (not that you’ll hear them — the floor-to-ceiling windows are the second thickest in the world). Historic TWA View rooms overlook the iconic TWA Flight Center designed by famed architect Eero Saarinen and first opened in 1962.

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The TWA Hotel has complimentary Pack ‘n Plays for guests. When booking your reservation, after you select the room, you will see a page that says Enhance Your Stay. Scroll down until you see Reserve A Pack ’N Play. Click the button that says Add to My Stay.

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The TWA Hotel does not offer rollaway beds. There is a maximum of 4 people permitted per room.

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There are self-service ice machines in both hotel wings. In the Saarinen Wing, the ice machine is on floor 3, next to guestroom 342. In the Hughes Wing, the ice machine is on floor 4, just inside the double doors after the elevator bank.

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Please reach out to our Sales team at [email protected] for pricing and more information about your photo or video shoot. All requests must be arranged in advance and are subject to a signed agreement. Any unauthorized photo and video shoots, including engagement shoots, are expressly prohibited.

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The Sunken Lounge is open every day. Reservations are not accepted; walk-ins are welcome. Takeout is also available. See the hours and the menu here.

The Paris Café is open every day. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcomed. See the menu and hours and make Paris Café reservations here. 

The Pool Bar is open every day. Depending what season you are visiting the hotel, there may be a fee for admission to The Pool Bar and reservations may be required. To read all the details about The Pool Bar, click here to visit our Pool Bar page and see the menu

Our Connie cocktail lounge welcomes visitors. Reservations are not accepted; walk-ins are welcome. See Connie's hours and menu here.

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Our rooftop pool is open year-round. In the summer, it's cool and refreshing. In the winter, it turns into a pool-cuzzi and is heated up to 95 degrees every day! Our Pool Bar serves mile-high cocktails and delicious fare year-round.

The pool, observation deck and Pool Bar have two seasons — Summer/Fall and Winter/Spring. Each season has different reservation policies, which are explained on the chart on our Rooftop Pool page. Click here to see the handy chart and find out if you need a reservation!

Please note that luggage and bags are not allowed at the pool area. We are happy to store your items for you and offer clear bags to put your personal belongings in while you enjoy the pool.

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No hotel reservation is needed to visit our museum exhibits and explore our lobby — you're more than welcome!

The Paris Café, Connie and The Sunken Lounge are open to guests without hotel reservations!

Depending on the season you're visiting, reservations and a fee may be required to dine at The Pool Bar. For more information, click here to visit our Pool Bar page

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Room service is not available, but we serve grab-and-go options for your entire crew at the Food Hall, where you can find the following vendors:

  • TWA Corner Store: Open 24/7
  • Fly-By Bagels: Open every day 5 AM to 12 PM
  • Vinny's Panini: Open 24/7
  • Feltman’s of Coney Island: Open every day 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Mister Softee: Open every day 8 AM to midnight
  • Crêpes Your Way: Open every day 8 AM to midnight

 

Some of our guests order food delivery to the hotel, but you must come down and pick up the order from the delivery person for the safety and security of our other guests.

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We do offer gift cards that you may purchase both online via our Gift Cards page or at the hotel.

The TWA Hotel offers digital gift cards in six different values — the cards are delivered directly to your email inbox. Buying for friends? Simply forward them the email you receive. The card value may only be redeemed at the end of a TWA Hotel stay. Gift cards cannot be used if you are not staying at the hotel.

Here’s how our gift cards work:

  • Only one gift card can be purchased per transaction.
  • To purchase multiple gift cards, complete separate transactions for each card. The gift card(s) can be used for charges at our bars and restaurants (including the Paris Café, Connie, The Sunken Lounge and the Runway Chalet at The Pool Bar) as well as incidentals related to your stay. Gift cards cannot be used to prepay for a room reservation.
  • During your visit, post all dining and incidental charges to your room.
  • At the end of your stay, you must present your gift card number in person at the TWA Hotel check-in desks. A TWA Hotel team member will apply your gift card — or multiple gift cards — toward your final room bill. If you have already prepaid for a room reservation but would like to apply your gift card to those room charges, the front desk team member will issue you a refund in the amount of the gift card balance. Please allow 5-7 days for credit card processing.

 

Please note:

  • Physical gift cards are not available.
  • Gift cards do not expire and can be used multiple times until the balance is zero.
  • To check the balance on a gift card, call the hotel at +1 (212) 806-9000 and select option 6.
  • Gift cards cannot be used at the hotel’s retail outlets, including The TWA Shop. The card is not valid for online purchases at shop.twahotel.com.
  • Gift cards cannot be used at The Runway Rink.
  • Gift cards cannot be used to prepay for a room reservation.
  • Gift cards cannot be redeemed on the final bill for rooms with tax exempt reservations.
  • Gift cards cannot be redeemed online.
  • Gift cards are not redeemable for cash.
  • Gift card sales are final.

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