Originally Posted by remyontheroad

Definitely with everyone about Manhattan.
That point about the Airtrain is true, but it's emblematic of the problem with local hotel option - each step is pretty small so it feels like it shouldn't be a big hassle - but you add them up and it's a lot.

All this makes we wonder if there aren't cooler hotels other places than Manhattan that might be fun to spend a night - maybe cheaper and a quick car to the airport.
Some hipster place in Rockaway, or a chain hotel in Jackson Heights or Coney Island?
Could be interesting...