Review: Sheraton New York JFK Airport

Ben Schlappig
March 6, 2015
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Sheraton JFK Airport bottom line

While the Sheraton JFK Airport is by no means memorable, I was pleasantly surprised. It was clean, the rooms were in good condition, the staff were friendly, and while the club lounge was a bit odd, the offerings themselves were decent enough.

I’d certainly return if I had a short overnight at JFK (which is something I usually do everything in my power to avoid).

Do you have a favorite JFK Airport hotel?

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Tania Guest
March 13, 2015, 1:10 am

Hi - thanks for the review, how quiet is the room though, I am a very light sleeper. Thanks

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1. lucky OMAAT
  March 13, 2015, 7:18 am
  
  @ Tania -- I found it to be very quiet.
  
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Mark S. Guest
March 9, 2015, 6:14 pm

The Hilton at JFK is supposed to be better.

But what Hampton Inns are you staying at? The Sheraton's lobby looks much nicer than any I've seen in a Hampton. I could maybe see a Hilton Garden Inn comparison, but not Hampton.

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Tom Guest
March 8, 2015, 10:59 pm

JFK and NYC really need to get together a build some nice hotels near the Jamaica Airtrain station. You would have the best of both worlds with a one seat ride from any terminal and a quick train ride into Manhattan.

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Shariq Guest
March 6, 2015, 7:13 pm

I stayed here in December when I had to catch my CX flight to HKG. Had very low expectations but was blown away by the friendliness of the staff and the upkeep of the room/bathroom. Very clean.

Agree with Captain on the parking situation; the spaces seemed so cramped.

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Captain Guest
March 6, 2015, 4:24 pm

Your review is quite detailed and I agree with all of it. The only issue you didn't speak about is the parking, as you didn't have a car. I stayed at the hotel recently not for a flight but for a company party nearby and it had a good rate. The issue I had was their parking situation. It is awful. The lot is WAY too small for a hotel with that many rooms. There...
Your review is quite detailed and I agree with all of it. The only issue you didn't speak about is the parking, as you didn't have a car. I stayed at the hotel recently not for a flight but for a company party nearby and it had a good rate. The issue I had was their parking situation. It is awful. The lot is WAY too small for a hotel with that many rooms. There is a second lot behind the hotel as a spillover but is not lined and is a trapezoidal shape. I had to park in the middle of it and walk in the rain to the front door and it stunk. All in all for a trip like yours with no car, perfectly fine for all the reasons you mentioned. I just wanted to add this little tidbit so those with cars will be aware.

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Paul Member
March 6, 2015, 3:21 pm

I actually stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn that you kept referencing. It was fine and the rate was good. I actually recall having one of my best hotel dinners there, in terms of food quality, that truly surprised me.

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MikeH Member
March 6, 2015, 12:36 pm

Call that bacon,,,, yuck. Continually warmed over scrambled eggs... Shudder!

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Ron Rosen Guest
March 6, 2015, 10:50 am

Ben, love the blog, reports, pictures etc... Read it everyday...
Can you do me a favor? No more pictures of open toilets!
Close the flapper!

Regards from Miami

Ron R

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Bgriff Diamond
March 6, 2015, 9:45 am

I stayed here a few years ago and I remember it being much worse, so perhaps they have renovated a bit since then. I definitely would not have described the room as fresh and clean at that point.

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mark Guest
March 6, 2015, 8:53 am

I am actually surprised this property "featured" a sink and toilet in the bathroom.

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Jennifer @ Jetsetter's Homestead Guest
March 6, 2015, 8:50 am

The Club Lounge has been located in the 7th floor lobby since at least April 2013 so I think it's well beyond temporary. This has to be the slowest hotel remodeling project ever. I feel like they've been working on it for years!

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Andrew Guest
March 6, 2015, 8:20 am

Interesting--I've always had the same (mis)perception you had about JFK airport hotels so have avoided them like the plague. However, based on this, will keep this property in mind next time I have an early flight out of JFK.

I am baffled by your first sentence, though--if your comparison between JFK and LHR is accurate, why have you spent so little time in London (possibly the greatest city in the world, and I say this as a New Yorker ;) )?

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1. lucky OMAAT
  March 6, 2015, 10:59 am
  
  @ Andrew -- Hah, fair enough. I guess it's because I have "real" reasons to be in New York (family, business, etc.), while I don't have as much of a need in London.
  
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Ben Member
March 6, 2015, 7:56 am

D'oh! Wish I had this review when I was stranded at JFK and was looking for a hotel last night! Definitely going to keep it in mind for next time.

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lucky OMAAT

March 13, 2015, 7:18 am

@ Tania -- I found it to be very quiet.

Tania Guest

March 13, 2015, 1:10 am

Hi - thanks for the review, how quiet is the room though, I am a very light sleeper. Thanks

Mark S. Guest

March 9, 2015, 6:14 pm

The Hilton at JFK is supposed to be better. But what Hampton Inns are you staying at? The Sheraton's lobby looks much nicer than any I've seen in a Hampton. I could maybe see a Hilton Garden Inn comparison, but not Hampton.