I spend way too many nights per year overnighting at JFK (or at least did before the pandemic). In October 2020 I wrote about an interesting Hyatt Regency opening near JFK, though I can’t decide whether it sounds awesome or awful. Anyway, I wanted to provide an update, as the hotel is now open.
Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York
The Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World Casino New York had its ribbon cutting ceremony on August 6, 2021, and is accepting reservations for stays as of August 11, 2021:
- The four star hotel will be eight stories and feature 400 rooms
- The hotel will be New York City’s only casino hotel, and it will feature all kinds of amenities, including restaurants, conference and meeting spaces, and of course gaming areas
- The casino will offer over 6,000 slots and electronic table games, and will feature three levels of gaming — Times Square Casino, Fifth Avenue Casino, and Central Park Casino — along with high-limit rooms
- The hotel is owned by Genting Americas, which has invested roughly $400 million in the development of the property
Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World
Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World
Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World
Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World
It seems like this is more of a casino hotel than an airport hotel, though it will still be convenient(ish) for those flying into or out of JFK Airport. The hotel can be accessed by the A Train, Q37 bus, or LIRR to Jamaica Station (with a free shuttle between the hotel and station). It sounds like there won’t be a shuttle directly between the hotel and airport, which is a bummer.
The Hyatt Regency rates (in points & cash)
The Hyatt Regency JFK is accepting reservations for stays as of August 11, 2021. The Hyatt Regency JFK will be a Category 3 World of Hyatt property, meaning that a free night in a standard room will cost 12,000 World of Hyatt points, while a free night in a suite will cost 20,000 World of Hyatt points.
Paid rates at the hotel seem to start at $200+ per night.
One interesting thing is that one of the standard suites at this hotel (for the purposes of redeeming points or upgrades for Globalist members) is an executive suite, which retails for over $1,100 per night.
JFK’s airport hotel problem
JFK has the TWA Hotel, which is incredible, but also pricey. Not only is it avgeek heaven, but it’s extremely convenient, as it’s connected directly to Terminal 5. So the reality is that most of my airport hotel problems at JFK have been solved with that.
Pool at the TWA Hotel JFK
Aside from that, though, JFK has to be one of the worst major airports in the world when it comes to its selection of hotels. Before the TWA Hotel opened I typically stayed at the Sheraton, though it has since been converted into a homeless shelter, as many hotels in the area have.
That brings us to the Hyatt Regency JFK:
- Yay, I can earn and redeem World of Hyatt points near JFK
- Yay, the hotel will probably have several decent(ish) restaurants, 24/7 coffee, etc., which is more than can be said about other hotels near JFK
- Casinos kind of depress me, especially when I don’t actually intend to be at one
- There won’t be a direct shuttle service between the airport and hotel
Bottom line
The Hyatt Regency JFK had its ribbon cutting ceremony, and will be opening as of August 11, 2021. I’m excited to have a points property alternative to the TWA Hotel, and particularly one that will likely have decent dining options.
At the same time, I can’t say that I’m too excited about the prospect of going to a casino, let alone one without a direct shuttle service to JFK.
What do you make of the new Hyatt Regency JFK?
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