| perks include a seasonal, heated rooftop pool and chic lounge area, a private tunnel to the beach, a fitness center with ocean views, a grand event ballroom, and dining and nightlife options, including a gourmet eatery and a bar/lounge, both with ocean views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 6 miles from john f. overlooking long island beachfront and the atlantic ocean, this upscale hotel is 11. modern rooms have internet access (surcharge) and elegant furniture, plus limestone bathrooms with spa showers, 37-inch flat-screen tvs, 24-hour room service and minifridges; suites add living rooms and wet bars, plus beachfront or city views. kennedy international airport
John F Kennedy International Airport 36 min
Jacob Riis Park (47 min)
This park boasts a sandy beach & an art deco-style former bathhouse featuring history exhibits. Jones Beach State Park (17 min)
Six miles of ocean beach, with snack bar, pool, locker rooms, picnic areas & a summer concert venue. Alley Pond Park (37 min)
Spacious park featuring playgrounds & biking trails plus basketball & handball courts. Jamaica Bay (48 min)
A vast wetland estuary with many islands & waterways for wildlife preservation & recreation. Hempstead Lake State Park (26 min)
Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel. Rockaway Beach (34 min)
Beach, surfing, and park Fort Tilden (Gateway National Recreation Area) (47 min)
This former U.S. Army base is now a tranquil park with a beach & nesting areas for piping plovers. Queens County Farm Museum (37 min)
Historic colonial farmhouse offers 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours. Resorts World Casino New York City (42 min)
JFK-airport-area casino featuring slots & table games, food court & bars. Long Island Children's Museum (29 min)
Former airplane hangar now offers hands-on exhibits & activities for kids from toddlers to teens. Cradle of Aviation Museum (29 min)
Big aerospace museum housing vintage aircraft, interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater. The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park (44 min)
National Parks Service beach featuring a 1932 art deco bathhouse, plus concessions & ball courts. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (38 min)
19,000+ serene acres for recreation, such as birdwatching, biking & boating, plus a visitor center. Nickerson Beach Park (12 min)
Recreational area offering half a mile of beach with pools, a playground & skate park, plus camping. Rockaway Peninsula (28 min)
Lengthy peninsula featuring bustling sand beaches, a popular boardwalk, surf schools & street food. | 
