The City View Inn is a 71-room budget hotel in a slightly unattractive residential area of Queens. It has run-of-the-mill decor, bland yet spacious rooms and, depending on your room number, views of the Manhattan skyline or a cemetery. While it is physically far from the subway -- which is necessary to access tourist spots in Manhattan -- the hotel offers a shuttle to the nearest train station. Some of the hotel's competitors are located closer to public transportation, but the City View Inn offers free full breakfast as opposed to a limited continental breakfast. There is no fitness facility or full business center, but free Wi-Fi and parking are available.
The City View Inn is a 71-room budget hotel in a slightly unattractive residential area of Queens. It has run-of-the-mill decor, bland yet spacious rooms and, depending on your room number, views of the Manhattan skyline or a cemetery. While it is physically far from the subway -- which is necessary to access tourist spots in Manhattan -- the hotel offers a shuttle to the nearest train station. Some of the hotel's competitors are located closer to public transportation, but the City View Inn offers free full breakfast as opposed to a limited continental breakfast. There is no fitness facility or full business center, but free Wi-Fi and parking are available.
The 133-room Queens County Inn and Suites Long Island City is just a few blocks from the Queensboro Bridge. This value hotel's City View rooms have unexpected views of the bridge as well as glistening buildings in Manhattan's Upper East Side found just across the river. The hotel's lower cost (compared to Manhattan spots), convenient location to several metro lines, and free breakfast buffet are pluses for anyone who is on a budget and doesn't mind visible wear and tear or the smell of stale smoke in their rooms. This hotel is also convenient for anyone on business because of its easy access to Manhattan and Brooklyn, and walking distance to the Queenboro Plaza.
The 133-room Queens County Inn and Suites Long Island City is just a few blocks from the Queensboro Bridge. This value hotel's City View rooms have unexpected views of the bridge as well as glistening buildings in Manhattan's Upper East Side found just across the river. The hotel's lower cost (compared to Manhattan spots), convenient location to several metro lines, and free breakfast buffet are pluses for anyone who is on a budget and doesn't mind visible wear and tear or the smell of stale smoke in their rooms. This hotel is also convenient for anyone on business because of its easy access to Manhattan and Brooklyn, and walking distance to the Queenboro Plaza.
Hotel Vetiver is a mid-range hotel located in a somewhat unattractive area of Queens that offers easy subway access to Midtown Manhattan. It features 62 bright, contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, and small bathrooms with walk-in showers and Rusk toiletries. Some rooms have balconies with partial Manhattan views, and a few have kitchenettes, but there are some inconsistencies in terms of in-room amenities (some have closets, others have mini-fridges…). The fitness center is tiny and there’s no full restaurant on-site, but a solid free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi add value.
Hotel Vetiver is a mid-range hotel located in a somewhat unattractive area of Queens that offers easy subway access to Midtown Manhattan. It features 62 bright, contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, and small bathrooms with walk-in showers and Rusk toiletries. Some rooms have balconies with partial Manhattan views, and a few have kitchenettes, but there are some inconsistencies in terms of in-room amenities (some have closets, others have mini-fridges…). The fitness center is tiny and there’s no full restaurant on-site, but a solid free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi add value.
The mid-range Home2 Suites by Hilton New York Long Island City/Manhattan View attracts long-term guests to its modern and spacious property. The 115 studios and one-bedroom suites are clean and functional with kitchens, living room areas, and desks. There’s also a gym, laundry facilities, and a free hot breakfast provided each morning. Other perks like a convenience store and laundry room add to the appeal of the property. There’s no full restaurant and parking is quite limited, but that doesn’t make this hotel any less desirable, especially since it’s a one-minute walk to the 39th Ave N stop and a 20-minute ride to Manhattan. For something more chic and intimate, the nearby Paper Factory Hotel has an on-site restaurant and fun, quirky public spaces.
The mid-range Home2 Suites by Hilton New York Long Island City/Manhattan View attracts long-term guests to its modern and spacious property. The 115 studios and one-bedroom suites are clean and functional with kitchens, living room areas, and desks. There’s also a gym, laundry facilities, and a free hot breakfast provided each morning. Other perks like a convenience store and laundry room add to the appeal of the property. There’s no full restaurant and parking is quite limited, but that doesn’t make this hotel any less desirable, especially since it’s a one-minute walk to the 39th Ave N stop and a 20-minute ride to Manhattan. For something more chic and intimate, the nearby Paper Factory Hotel has an on-site restaurant and fun, quirky public spaces.
The Paper Factory Hotel is a boutique property with 123 loft-style guest rooms and suites. Located in Astoria's trendy Kaufman Art District in Queens, this hip mid-range hotel occupies a former 100-year-old paper factory and retains many industrial accents and unique vintage details. Guest rooms are spacious and light-filled, while the Lofts are huge, with separate living areas and kitchenettes, though there have been some complaints about noise issues due to poor soundproofing. Mundo, the on-site restaurant and bar, is known for is quality Peruvian and Argentinean cuisine. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, a game room, and a guest lounge with a kitchen. Travelers seeking something in Queens might also want to consider the Z Hotel, a hip four-pearl property.
The Paper Factory Hotel is a boutique property with 123 loft-style guest rooms and suites. Located in Astoria's trendy Kaufman Art District in Queens, this hip mid-range hotel occupies a former 100-year-old paper factory and retains many industrial accents and unique vintage details. Guest rooms are spacious and light-filled, while the Lofts are huge, with separate living areas and kitchenettes, though there have been some complaints about noise issues due to poor soundproofing. Mundo, the on-site restaurant and bar, is known for is quality Peruvian and Argentinean cuisine. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, a game room, and a guest lounge with a kitchen. Travelers seeking something in Queens might also want to consider the Z Hotel, a hip four-pearl property.
The spacious rooms -- with modern amenities, pillowtop mattresses, and sleek bathrooms -- are the highlight at this lovely budget-friendly property, which can offer incredibly reasonable rates because it is located in Long Island City. But its location -- on a desolate, warehouse-filled block -- is also its drawback. Amenities are minimal but include a small fitness center and 24-hour business center, as well as a local Italian restaurant.
The spacious rooms -- with modern amenities, pillowtop mattresses, and sleek bathrooms -- are the highlight at this lovely budget-friendly property, which can offer incredibly reasonable rates because it is located in Long Island City. But its location -- on a desolate, warehouse-filled block -- is also its drawback. Amenities are minimal but include a small fitness center and 24-hour business center, as well as a local Italian restaurant.
The 100-room Z NYC Hotel is a hip boutique in an industrial, rather unlovely part of Long Island City, Queens. Stylish rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping Manhattan views, plus great details, like minibars, rainfall showers, and Hermes toiletries. More skyline views can be seen from the hotel's rooftop bar, and a free breakfast is served in its cellar-level lounge. Other perks include free Wi-Fi, free hourly shuttles to and from Manhattan, and free loaner bikes (these are actually part of the hotel's "Facility/Experience" fee). The hotel's location has nothing of tourist interest or convenience immediately nearby, but it is within a 10-minute walk to several subway lines. For those who want to swap the Manhattan views for a Manhattan location, Pod 51, almost directly across the river, might be a good alternative. Its rooms ("pods") are tiny, but the rates are comparable.
The 100-room Z NYC Hotel is a hip boutique in an industrial, rather unlovely part of Long Island City, Queens. Stylish rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping Manhattan views, plus great details, like minibars, rainfall showers, and Hermes toiletries. More skyline views can be seen from the hotel's rooftop bar, and a free breakfast is served in its cellar-level lounge. Other perks include free Wi-Fi, free hourly shuttles to and from Manhattan, and free loaner bikes (these are actually part of the hotel's "Facility/Experience" fee). The hotel's location has nothing of tourist interest or convenience immediately nearby, but it is within a 10-minute walk to several subway lines. For those who want to swap the Manhattan views for a Manhattan location, Pod 51, almost directly across the river, might be a good alternative. Its rooms ("pods") are tiny, but the rates are comparable.
This Hilton Garden Inn is a charming three-pearl hotel situated on a busy corner at the edge of trendy Long Island City. The 183 rooms are modern and fresh, with Keurig coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and Neutrogena bath products. Some of the higher-floor rooms featuring views of Manhattan. The stylish restaurant serves a well-liked American menu for breakfast and dinner. In addition to the small business center, the hotel has a decent fitness center with weights and cardio equipment plus a small laundry room. This is an unremarkable part of Long Island City with few restaurants nearby, and travelers wanting to be closer to the neighborhood's quaint cafes and shops should consider the hip Z Hotel instead, though rates are higher.
This Hilton Garden Inn is a charming three-pearl hotel situated on a busy corner at the edge of trendy Long Island City. The 183 rooms are modern and fresh, with Keurig coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and Neutrogena bath products. Some of the higher-floor rooms featuring views of Manhattan. The stylish restaurant serves a well-liked American menu for breakfast and dinner. In addition to the small business center, the hotel has a decent fitness center with weights and cardio equipment plus a small laundry room. This is an unremarkable part of Long Island City with few restaurants nearby, and travelers wanting to be closer to the neighborhood's quaint cafes and shops should consider the hip Z Hotel instead, though rates are higher.
The Nesva Hotel is a modern value hotel located in a quiet area of Long Island City in Queens. Less than a five-minute walk from 39th Avenues Subway station, it's only a 20-minute subway ride into Times Square, but the cooler parts of artsy Long Island City are quite a trek from here. The 32 rooms are large for New York, and feature bright colors plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Common areas include an outdoor terrace and sun patio, but without a restaurant or bar, the social scene at the hotel is pretty minimal. The Sleep Inn, also in Long Island City, does offer a fitness center plus similar rates and modern rooms, but the neighborhood there is a bit dicier.
The Nesva Hotel is a modern value hotel located in a quiet area of Long Island City in Queens. Less than a five-minute walk from 39th Avenues Subway station, it's only a 20-minute subway ride into Times Square, but the cooler parts of artsy Long Island City are quite a trek from here. The 32 rooms are large for New York, and feature bright colors plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Common areas include an outdoor terrace and sun patio, but without a restaurant or bar, the social scene at the hotel is pretty minimal. The Sleep Inn, also in Long Island City, does offer a fitness center plus similar rates and modern rooms, but the neighborhood there is a bit dicier.
The Sleep Inn – Long Island City is a contemporary and convenient budget hotel. Features include a small fitness center, continental breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are clean and modern with basic amenities, including coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, safes, and toiletries. The hotel is attractively priced and some rooms have gorgeous city views. Although close to Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport, the gritty neighborhood may be a drawback for some.
The Sleep Inn – Long Island City is a contemporary and convenient budget hotel. Features include a small fitness center, continental breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are clean and modern with basic amenities, including coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, safes, and toiletries. The hotel is attractively priced and some rooms have gorgeous city views. Although close to Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport, the gritty neighborhood may be a drawback for some.