Recommended Hotel: Residence Inn
Why: Complimentary Breakfast and Socials, Exceptional Staff, Suites with Full Kitchens
The Residence Inn and Hampton Inn are both good options near the Grey Stone Station. Both hotels offer free parking, breakfast, and in-room wifi. And both hotels have indoor swimming pools. Guests at the Residence Inn appreciate that there is complimentary coffee available all day. Each room at the Residence Inn has a full kitchen, so it’s a great place for longer stays. You can even meet other guests at the Residence Inn during socials three nights a week, and the socials often include complimentary food. The Hampton Inn is also an all-suites hotel and they have an on-site Italian restaurant called Zupata. Both hotels are very nice, but we prefer the Residence Inn.
About Yonkers
Who is Best for this Location?
Yonkers offers up a suburban setting with a modest train commute into NYC. Travelers unwilling to drive closer to the city for accommodations will appreciate the hotels and small town feel of Yonkers.
Neighborhood Vibe: Just north of the Bronx, Yonkers is considered an inner suburb of New York City. Many people who live in Yonkers commute to Manhattan for work daily. It’s a popular area with families who wish to raise their children outside of NYC but who have jobs in the city.
Getting Around: Hop on a Metro-North train in Yonkers and you’ll be in Grand Central Terminal in just 45 minutes. From there, you can connect to other areas of NYC via the Subway or hail a taxi outside. In the Yonkers area itself, you’ll see the most if you have a car, but you can explore other towns along the Metro-North train route easily.
What to Eat: There are numerous restaurants within walking distance of the Yonkers Metro-North station. In the morning, Manor Bagels is the place for a cup of coffee and a bagel with lox. The Pizza Place sells slices or you could get a table for lunch or dinner. If you spot the Souvlaki Truck, get the pork souvlaki and lamb gyro platter with oregano fries.
Things to Do: Yonkers Raceway hosts harness horse-racing five nights per week adjacent to the Empire City Casino. Families enjoy Tibbetts Brook Park, which has hiking trails, tennis courts, and a large aquatic complex for public use.
Book #1 Yonkers Hotel – Residence Inn
| Weekday Avg. Rate $232 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $237 |
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 | Transit System | MTA Train |
 | Closest Station | Grey Stone Station |
 | Blocks to Station | 6 |
 | Manhattan Destination | Grand Central Terminal |
 | Commute Time | 45 mins |
 | Parking | Free parking |
 | Wifi | Free Wifi |
 | Breakfast | Free buffet cold and hot items |
 | Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Restaurant | No restaurant |
 | Gym | Cardio machines and free weights |
 | Pool | Indoor |
 | Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
 | Room Type | Suite rooms with kitchenette, 1 king |
 | Pets | Pets allowed for extra fee of $100/stay (non-refundable) |
Book – Hampton Inn
| Weekday Avg. Rate $207 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $191 |
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| Transit System | MTA Train |
| Closest Station | Grey Stone Station |
| Blocks to Station | 6 |
| Manhattan Destination | Grand Central Terminal |
| Commute Time | 45 mins |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Free buffet cold and hot items |
| Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge (Italian) |
| Gym | Cardio machines only |
| Pool | Indoor |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Suite rooms available with sofa bed, and standard 1 king, or 2 queens |
| Pets | Pets under 50 lbs allowed for extra fee of $75/stay (non-refundable) |
