Originally Posted by
expatinglasgow
Definitely stay in the city. You can get to/from JFK with relative ease.
the WA is a classic and worth a splurge. TS Hilton is fine, but it lacks the charm of other options in the city.
I'd stay in Manhattan. Personally, I find getting to and from JFK to be a pain, expensive, or both. If you want to take public transit, you need to take a shuttle bus from the HGI to AirTrain, AirTran to the subway/LIRR, and the train into the city. This is especially true late at night, when service is less frequent. Cabs/car is readily available, but it'll cost you $50+.