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Could the old TWA terminal at JFK become a hotel?
The New York Port Authority issued a request for proposals to convert the old TWA terminal at JFK in to a first class hotel in early October. The terminal, an icon at JFK, has been empty since 2001,...
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The Park Hyatt, New York – superb room and service!
I was lucky enough to secure a free night at the Park Hyatt New York before they all but withdrew this option. Their room rates are extraordinary – often over $1,000 per night – and the use of 30,000...
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La Compagnie brings all Business Class operation to London
La Compagnie is starting services from London Luton Airport to Newark from 24 April 2015. You can book a saver ticket (limited to 500) for about £650 roundtrip including taxes. There is a review of...
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The most expensive Hampton Inn in the World?
I was browsing hotel options in New York around Easter and came across this ‘bargain’. As a Diamond Member of Hilton’s HHonors programme I get guaranteed room availability. But this offer clearly...
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Gotham Air starts to take bookings
Many years ago it was possible to book a helicopter flight from JFK to downtown Manhattan as part of a TWA ticket. I did this 6 minute journey twice before the service was withdrawn. My time in...
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Poll: Grand Hyatt New York – what sort of room did my suite certificate secure?
In recent months it has become harder and harder to use the 4 Suite Upgrades given to Diamond Gold Passport members annually. Last year I used one for a stay in this membership year. (You are allowed...
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Review: Hilton JFK
Airport Transfer Like all airport hotel shuttles you have to take the free AirTrain from your arrival terminal to Federal Circle stop and proceed downstairs to the shuttle bus stop. Follow the signs...
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Review: The Hyatt Herald Square, New York – a suite
I recall when the Hyatt had two properties in New York, one at the UN and the Grand Hyatt at Grand Central. Then there was one, and now there seem to be an ever increasing number – Park Hyatt, Grand...
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A visit to to One World Observatory, New York
On my first visit to New York which I estimate to be around 1985, I remember going to the observation deck at the top of the World Trade Centre. I recall visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis...
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American – I want those 100 minutes of my life back
I include this image not because it is the plane that took me from JFK to Los Angeles but rather because the clouds in the distance should have warned me about problems ahead. I was travelling, as...
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So what happens when you’re the only person in an AA Flagship Lounge?
It was an early, very early morning, at New York JFK when I arrived at Security. The jet lag, a delay out of London the day before, and knowing that I had to get some work done, all made for an early...
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No upgrade? “Sorry sold out!” Do you believe hotels when they say this?
So you check in at the hotel and they give you a room key. “Did you manage to upgrade me?” you ask, being sure that the answer is going to be positive. “No sir, I am sorry, we’re sold out” What? The...
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AA JFK First Class Lounge – not what it used to be
American’s First Class lounge offering at JFK Terminal 8 used to be a haven of service and the home of good food offerings. I enjoyed that it was quiet, except during the peak evening departures...
View ArticleNew York Met Museum introduces compulsory entrance charges
From 1 March 2018, the current voluntary contribution for entry to the Met in New York will become compulsory with a few exceptions. Admission for residents of New York State and students from New...
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