JFK is located in the mudflats along Jamaica Bay. There is little interest in that area. If you have a layover in JFK or are arriving too early for your flight, it is a good idea to explore the surroundings. There are no attractions near JFK, you will have to travel eight miles or more to get to one. The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and the Brooklyn Museum of Art are less than nine miles away. Therefore, unless you have a layover of at least 4-5 hours, it is not advisable to stray too far from the airport. In Terminal 9, Au Bon Pain serves delicious sandwiches and delicate cakes. Those hungry for pizza can stop by Sbarro and Starbucks lovers can pop into Starbucks for coffee and snacks.
Or you may want to enjoy coffee or cocktails on the immaculate garden terrace at the Ramada Plaza Hotel – JFK Airport, the only hotel located on the airport property. The hotel’s Leonardo’s restaurant offers an international buffet, but if you fancy a la carte, there are options for all tastes. The hotel offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities for busy executives on the go who prefer to stay at this New York City hotel. Tennis fans will have to travel six miles to play a set or match at Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium.
Athletes will like the three-star Hilton Garden Inn Queens / JFK Airport due to its proximity to the Belmont Race Track, Shea Stadium and the USTA National Tennis Center. Free internet access, 24/7 airport shuttle service, gym and indoor pool make it a good choice for a stay in New York. Plan a trip to Coney Island, located ten miles from the hotel. Enjoy a few hours or spend the entire day at one of America’s most famous beach resorts. For dinner, enjoy juicy steaks at the hotel’s Great American Grill restaurant or take a walk to discover nearby dining options.
Situated on 140th Street, Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport Hotel is a good place for both business and leisure stays. Enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi, free newspapers, in-room plasma and cable TVs, and a well-equipped 24/7 business center. Choose from an international menu at the hotel’s Café 140, eliminate jetlag in the gym and relax in the sauna. Located in Queens, this New York hotel is surrounded by residential houses. The hotel offers a free 24×7 shuttle service to JFK and the AirTrain station that connects to Manhattan. From the hotel, attractions such as Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and the Statue of Liberty are half an hour away.
Those on a budget should look out for the Comfort Inn JFK Airport, located five minutes from JFK International Airport. This New York City hotel is minutes from Jones Beach State Park, Rockaway Beach and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, home of the NHL’s New York Islanders. New York City and its many popular attractions are just a short drive away. Shoppers will like the nearby Green Acres Mall. The neighborhood offers several dining options and cocktail lounges that you can walk to discover. Free continental breakfast, free airport shuttle, free WiFi, free newspapers, and free coffee 24/7 give you one more reason to stay here.
