Designed by world-renowned architect Eero Saarinen and opened in 1962, the TWA Flight Center was built for Trans World Airlines (TWA) by Howard Hughes, epitomizing the glamour and optimism of the Jet Age. Designated a New York City landmark in 1994, MCR and MORSE Development restored the treasured 216,000-square-foot terminal this year. The monumental TWA Flight Center has been reborn as the TWA Hotel, referencing Saarinen’s work with contemporary design for the modern traveler.

Restoring the beloved building (a project led by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects), constructing two brand new hotel wings behind it (designed by LUBRANO CIAVARRA Architects) and building a 50,000-square-foot events center (by INC Architecture & Design) was a massive three-year-long endeavor. From the moment they step into one of the 512 guestrooms and suites designed by Stonehill Taylor, visitors to the TWA Hotel will find themselves immersed in the ethos of 1962’s rich culture, architecture, sights, sounds, and ambiance. The TWA Hotel’s design approach provides guests with maximum comfort during a short airport stay.