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In True Airport Fashion, Hilton JFK Makes Us Wait A Little Longer

Where: 144-02 135th Avenue [map], Jamaica, NY, United States, 11436

Though we thought we had the opening date of Hilton's new JFK hotel pegged, it looks like we'll be waiting a little bit longer. The airport hotel's opening has now shifted back a month and a half from Feb 15 to March 30.

Though tired and worn-out passengers still have their pick of beds (Best Western, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard by Marriott, among others), we were excited for the opening of Hilton's glistening white block of 256 rooms, outfitted with a lounge and sports bar, 24-hour shuttle service, and pool.

Not that we'll be waiting around, twiddling our thumbs until April. Unlike an airport, which pretty much holds you hostage until your flight is deemed ready, we'll simply take our hotel-hopping selves into the city, where certain other properties still have openings planned for March 1.

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Holiday Inn JFK: Too Many Mother Uckers, Ucking With My Shi

Editor's Note: HotelChatter tipster Jeff let us know about his experience at the Holiday Inn JFK, which included bebug claims and riot problems. Ouch. Do you think this is one of the hotels Flight of the Conchords played on last weeks episode. If you didn't see it, the show featured a bunch of airport hotels around New York City. Actually, if you didn't see it, start watching it.

In any event, take it away Jeff the tipster -- remember, it is just one person's opinion and all that.

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Doubletree at JFK Airport Offers Free WiFi

Where: 135-30 140th Street [map], Jamaica, ny, United States, 11436

The newest Doubletree on the block near JFK Airport in Long Island has just opened and with good news for business travelers: the place has complimentary WiFi.

Located at the crossroads of the Van Wyck Expressway and Belt Parkway and the entrance to JFK Airport, the place used to be a Radisson Hotel. But Doubletree revamped the guest rooms and public spaces with approximately $10 million worth of renovations.

Aside from WiFi, rooms and suites have 27" flat-screen televisions and the Sweet Dreams by Doubletree Sleep Experience bedding which is described as a "a luxurious linen package of a down-filled duvet wrapped in triple sheeting and a specially designed plush-top mattress and box spring system that ensures a great night's sleep."

Now, if there was only a way to make you forget you were staying by the JFK airport...

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· Second Largest Hotel at New York's JFK Airport Becomes a Doubletree and Receives $10 Million Makeover [HospitalityNet]

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Fashion Hotel In Stockholm

Where: Sturegatan 10, Stockholm, Sweden, 11436

When the fashionistas are in Stockholm, our guess is they stay at the Lydmar.

The Lydmar has 62 individually designed rooms, and brings in new designers to re-feng shui the rooms on a regular basis. The rooms are available in x-small, small, medium, large, x-large, and XXL. Yeah, we guess this type of room key is so even Gap workers will understand what kind of room they are getting.

Rooms range from tiny rooms with iffy television remotes at ~£164, to ~£770 suites with giant flat screen tvs.

The Lydmar is located in the middle of Stockholm, perfect for exploring the city.  Remember, if you are going to the Lydmar on a budget, think Hudson sized rooms and Hudson style service.

On the other hand, if you are all monied up, Wallpaper* Navigator recommends room 419, or suite 551.

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·   Lydmar Reviews [TripAdvisor]