Recommended Hotel: LIC
Why: Lowest Rates, Rooftop Bar, Free Breakfast Buffet
The two hotel options at Hunters Point are LIC and Z NYC. These boutique hotels both have decent rates for the area. The LIC averages $120/night and Z NYC averages $169/night. LIC is a new, modern hotel with a beautiful rooftop where guests can relax. Guests consistently compliment the breakfast served each morning at LIC. Z NYC is also a newer hotel with a modern rooftop bar with couches and incredible views of the Manhattan skyline. Guests at both hotels rave about the staff in online reviews. Both of these hotels are fantastic options, but we’d start with LIC because of the price.
About Queens, Hunters Point
Who is Best for this Location?
Travelers looking to save money and stay at a boutique hotel with a minimal commute time into NYC will appreciate this location.
Neighborhood Vibe: Hunters Point is a waterfront neighborhood just across the East River from Midtown Manhattan. It still feels a lot like Manhattan even though you’re no longer on Manhattan Island, but if the trains are delayed or there’s a slowdown in the Queens Midtown Tunnel, you’ll feel the distance.
Getting Around: It only takes 20 minutes to get to Times Square on the Subway from Hunters Point. As soon as you cross the East River it’s easy to get anywhere in Manhattan by Subway, taxi, or rideshare service.
What to Eat: For breakfast, have a cappuccino and a croissant at Cafe Henri. At lunchtime, look for the Mysttik Masaala food truck or visit Tuk Tuk. For a special occasion, try Sushi Daizen for dinner.
Things to Do: There are wonderful views of the Manhattan skyline from South Park, but it’s also easy to explore the East Side of Manhattan from Hunters Point. You can tour the United Nations, Empire State Building, and Morgan Library without going too far from your hotel. In the evening, 230 Fifth is a fun rooftop bar that puts out igloos each winter to keep guests warm.
Book #1 Queens, Hunters Point Hotel – LIC
| Weekday Avg. Rate $117 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $127 |
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 | Transit System | NYC Subway |
 | Closest Station | Court 23rd |
 | Blocks to Station | 2 |
 | Manhattan Destination | Times Sq - 42 St |
 | Commute Time | 20 mins |
 | Parking | Self-park only, daily fee of $20 |
 | 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, 1 double, or 2 twins |
 | Pets | No Pets Allowed |
Book – Z NYC
| Weekday Avg. Rate $163 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $184 |
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| Transit System | NYC Subway |
| Closest Station | Court 23rd |
| Blocks to Station | 6 |
| Manhattan Destination | Times Sq - 42 St |
| Commute Time | 20 mins |
| Parking | No parking |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Available at hotel restaurant; not included with booking |
| Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | Z Roof (rooftop lounge), The Cellar Bar (salads and sandwiches) |
| Gym | No gym |
| Pool | No Pool |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Delixe rooms available, and standard 1 queen, or 2 twins |
| Pets | Dogs under 20 lbs allowed for extra fee of $25/night |
