Recommended Hotel: Best Western Jamaica Inn
Why: Clean, Free Breakfast, Free Parking
There are three hotels in the Jamaica area of Queens. All are convenient to the train station and JFK Airport. We recommend the Best Western Jamaica Inn over the Knights Inn and Lexington Inn. All of these hotels offer similar amenities like free wireless internet in guest rooms and free breakfast. The Best Western is the best choice because the hotel is clean. Both the Knights Inn and Lexington Inn have received significant complaints about cleanliness including stained and ripped sheets. Guests at the Best Western complimented the cleanliness of the hotel. Guests at the Best Western also liked that rooms have mini fridges and microwaves.
About Jamaica
Who is Best for this Location?
Those who want an affordable hotel within walking distance to the subway and close to JFK airport. Travelers who want to discover an off the beaten path area of New York.
Neighborhood Vibe: Jamaica, Queens is just outside of Brooklyn, only 40 minutes by train to Midtown Manhattan, and convenient to JFK Airport. It is quickly becoming one of the hottest neighborhoods in New York. Rents are still cheap and people are moving here as Brooklyn gets more expensive.
Getting Around: From Jamaica, you have easy access to both the Subway and LIRR. Take the blue line on the Subway to get to Times Square. Or take the LIRR out to explore Long Island towns like Mineola and Port Jefferson.
What to Eat: The restaurant scene is slowly growing in Jamaica, but there are already a few fun places to eat. Smile of the Beyond Diner specializes in vegetarian breakfast and lunch fare. Their omelets and pancakes are excellent. For lunch or dinner, try Sri Lankan food like Kothu Rotti at Spicy Lanka.
Things to Do: Performing arts is popular in the neighborhood and you can usually catch a show somewhere in Jamaica. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre features poetry as well as jazz concerts. The Black Spectrum Theatre has shows that tell stories of the African diaspora.
Book #1 Jamaica Hotel – Best Western Jamaica Inn
| Weekday Avg. Rate $115 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $122 |
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 | Transit System | NYC Subway |
 | Closest Station | Jamaica Van Wyck |
 | Blocks to Station | 3 |
 | Manhattan Destination | Times Sq - 42 St |
 | Commute Time | 40 mins |
 | Parking | Free parking |
 | Wifi | Free Wifi |
 | Breakfast | Free buffet cold items |
 | Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Restaurant | No restaurant |
 | Gym | Cardio machines only |
 | Pool | No Pool |
 | Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
 | Room Type | Standard only, 1 king, or 2 queens |
 | Pets | No Pets Allowed |
Book – Knights Inn
| Weekday Avg. Rate $93 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $102 |
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| Transit System | NYC Subway |
| Closest Station | Jamaica Van Wyck |
| Blocks to Station | 5 |
| Manhattan Destination | Times Sq - 42 St |
| Commute Time | 40 mins |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Free buffet cold items |
| Airport Shuttle | Complimentary shuttle to airport |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | No restaurant |
| Gym | No gym |
| Pool | No Pool |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Standard only, 1 king, 1 queen, or 2 doubles |
| Pets | No Pets Allowed |
Book – Lexington Inn
| Weekday Avg. Rate $119 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $137 |
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| Transit System | NYC Subway |
| Closest Station | Jamaica Van Wyck |
| Blocks to Station | 1 |
| Manhattan Destination | Times Sq - 42 St |
| Commute Time | 40 mins |
| Parking | Free parking (10 spaces only) |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Free buffet cold and hot items |
| Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | No restaurant |
| Gym | Cardio machines only |
| Pool | No Pool |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Standard only, 1 king, 1 queen, or 2 queens (doubles) |
| Pets | No Pets Allowed |
