Ernest Nitka Photography

TWA Hotel

The amazing TWA terminal designed by Eero Saraanen opened in 1962.  It was the epitome of the glamorous flying experience that started after WWII.  Completed in 1962 after Saraanen’s untimely death in 1961 .  It ceased operation in 2001 but since 2017 has been a Hotel.  I’ve always wanted to stay here and got the chance to when on a trip to Syracuse.  A one day layover at JFK was all that it took.   It has all the look and feel of 1962.  I got a room on the runway side.  Not really noisy at all.  If you’re interested in Architecture and/or aviation history you must put this on your bucket list.  In the courtyard is a 1958 Lockheed Constellation - a bar and lounge await you up the stairs.  Just be careful coming down!!!

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