Is this really a good hotel?

It’s probably adequate. I doubt if it’s good.

It’s a Holiday Inn near a very busy airport. It will be fine if you are staying there for convenience only on the way to catch a flight. Predictable amenities. I wouldn’t choose it for a romantic tryst.

It’s probably not bad, what with a 3.7 / 5.0 rating from 240 (Expedia) guest reviews…
The hotel itself is rated at 2.5 stars… see what it means here… http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Star-Rating-Information.

Of course it’s all relative to the purpose of your stay.

I’ve actually seen this property (I fly in and out of the NYC area airports at least once a month for work, often more than that..depends on the month) ..and it’s not too bad. It wouldn’t be in my top 5 places to stay..but it’s not horrible.

If you are flying out of one the Delta Terminals I recommend instead the Marriott—I’ve stayed here a few times and you can literally cross the road and walk to the terminal (which is nice in case you don’t have a rental car or want to be at the mercy of a hotel shuttle to arrive..)

I travel a ton for work and I rely heavily on reviews found on Trip Advisor. Here is the link
to the hotel you’re considering. Personally, I’d consider the Hilton or the Marriott instead.

Also, here is a forum with other frequent travelers weighing in on JFK hotels:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-york-city/1003779-jfk-hotel-recommendations-consolidated.html

It’s a place to spend the night, nothing more.

Why did you choose it? What are you looking for and why do you want to stay at the airport?

An airport hotel is a weird choice unless, as @gailcalled says, you have an early flight the next morning. There are so many factors that go into what makes a hotel the “right hotel” in a given situation, that it’s kind of impossible for us to answer based on no information about your stay in NYC or your personal standards/preferences.

This one is a business hotel which can’t provide you with all the luxury one looks for on a holiday.
Hotels besides or near airports are basically for the purpose of conferences and meetings.
It has a rating of 3.7 out of 5, which is not at all bad but you should not compromise with luxury on your <a href=“http://www.quintessentiallytravel.com/country/750-united-states”>USA vacations</a>.
New York has all the luxury which takes people there to visit and explore.
It has beaches and luxury villas to make your stay ever memorable.