Designed in 1962 by groundbreaking Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, the former flight center has been redesigned and reimagined into the TWA hotel, set to open in the spring of 2019.
While the hotel opening has been on the radar for a while, a model room of this 1960s-inspired hotel has finally been revealed.
Modern key cards get a retro twist.
Courtesy David Mitchell/TWA Hotel
The hotel is set in two low-rise buildings and will have 512 guest rooms, featuring Knoll furnishings and old Hollywood-inspired interiors. The hotel will also offer 50,000 square feet of conference, event and meeting space.
“From the moment guests and visitors arrive at the TWA hotel, they will find themselves immersed in the ethos of 1962’s rich culture, architecture, sights, sounds and ambiance,” explains Tyler Morse, CEO of MCR and MORSE Development, the developer and lead investor of this buzz-worthy project.
“The attention to the smallest of details permeates the entire guest room experience, paying homage to the magnificent landmark and special time in American history.”
You can picture Marilyn Monroe prepping for a shoot in a bathroom like this.
Courtesy David Mitchell/TWA Hotel
It also doesn’t hurt that mid-century design is having (another) moment thanks to shows like “Mad Men.” Still, don’t expect the hotel to feel too much like a period piece: There will be plenty of places to charge your phone, and smoking won’t be permitted.
Besides the rooms themselves, there will be eight restaurants and six bars — and, yes, you can get a martini.
