A 1962 Icon & Architectural Destination Rebuilt for Today

The TWA Hotel is built around Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 TWA Flight Center, one of the most recognizable examples of midcentury modern architecture in aviation. Its sweeping concrete curves, dramatic open spaces, red-carpeted flight tubes and sculptural interiors were carefully restored when the building was transformed into a hotel.

The historic terminal remains the centerpiece of the property, with original design elements joined by museum displays, vintage TWA uniforms, period furnishings and a working-style split-flap departures board. Two new hotel wings curve behind the terminal and add 512 guestrooms while preserving the Flight Center’s visual prominence.

The entire space carries the atmosphere of the Jet Age through its architecture, interiors and aviation-focused details.

Paris Café by Jean-Georges

Paris Café serves as the hotel’s primary full-service restaurant, pairing a polished menu from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten with a stylish setting that continues the property’s midcentury travel theme in a more relaxed dining environment.

History and Design at the Heart of JFK

The TWA Hotel operates as both an airport property and a destination in its own right. The Connie cocktail lounge occupies a restored Lockheed Constellation, the rooftop infinity pool overlooks active runways, and restaurants, lounges and exhibits give aviation enthusiasts and design fans plenty to explore.

Its location beside JFK Terminal 5 also keeps the hotel practical. Soundproofed guestrooms are designed for the airport environment, while day-use rooms accommodate travelers with long layovers. More than 50,000 sq ft / 4,645 sq m of meeting and event space, a large fitness center and direct airport access broaden its role across overnight stays, short visits, events and airport stopovers.

A 1962 Icon & Architectural Destination Rebuilt for Today

Paris Café by Jean-Georges

History and Design at the Heart of JFK

TWA Hotel at JFK Airport Highlights