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Jeff Brooks provides a tour of the TWA Hotel located at New York's JFK Airport, a property housed in a former terminal designed by architect Eero Saarinen. The creator explains how to access the hotel via the airport air train and describes the historical significance of the building, which opened in 1962 and served as a TWA terminal until 2002. The tour highlights architectural features such as the iconic tube hallway, the head house which lacks right angles, and the replica split flap departure displays. Brooks reviews a king room with a runway view, noting that while the room is functional for short term travelers, the internal soundproofing could be improved. He also discusses the current state of hotel amenities, noting that some food and beverage venues were operating on limited schedules during his 2021 visit. The creator concludes that despite some service limitations during the reopening period, the hotel offers unmatched airfield views and serves as a significant destination for aviation enthusiasts looking to experience a bygone era of travel.
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the twa hotel is located just outside jfk's terminal five
i was particularly drawn to the globe which was used to plant roots all over the world
the hallway delivers you directly into the breathtaking head house or terminal
i really love really loving the uh the atmosphere here
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