See also this thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...er-2011-a.html
Believe the renovations were delayed, and it opened about a month ago.
The 356-room International JFK Airport Hotel has been rebranded under the Hilton Hotels and Resorts portfolio, following the completion of a renovation programme.
The Hilton New York JFK Airport is located around a quarter of a mile from the airport, with a free 24-hour shuttle bus.
The rebranded property features 263 standard and 64 executive rooms, an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, Restaurant 44 serving “modern American cuisine”, five meeting rooms and executive lounge.
The hotel becomes the sixth property under the brand in the New York metropolitan area, joining joins the Hilton Times Square, Hilton New York, Millenium Hilton, Hilton Manhattan East and Hilton New York Fashion District.