City View Plaza - Queens

Budget hotel to see NYC without having to spend a lot of money on a hotel in Manhattan. Location is close to the subway. The area may look al little bit industrial with some workshops not far but generally it is safe to walk at night to the hotel. The hotel is clean, but nothing extra everything is very basic. No USB ports for charging phones, but plenty of sockets. Microwave is a plus but they do not provide any complimentary bottles of water. The room is basic and clean. The walls are very thin, one night we had noisy neighbours watching TV and laughing all night, it was a torture. Luckily they stayed just for one night. Having a buffet breakfast with good coffee and juices saves you a big morning hassle before hitting the roads. I liked the breakfast, most of the supply is good quality stuff purchased from Costco. The breakfast variety and freshness is superior to other budget 3 star hotels in USA/Canada. They do not have parking on site, but with some luck you can find free parking on the streets nearby, just make sure not to park during street cleaning times. There are also garages for paid parking not far from the hotel. I wouldn't recommend the hotel for first time in NYC with kids, but for someone who knows his way around, it is a a good affordable option.

I was fairly happy with the stay at this hotel. However there were a few flaws. Location was not great. Initial problem with payment. I had already paid for the entire stay but realized my roommates were going to be arriving before me. I called and they said it was ok but would have to pay a $100 deposit. My friend arrived and was told they had to pay for a night, even though the entire stay was paid through Expedia. After sending a copy of my receipt, they finally agreed. Another issue was that there was a communication problem. English was not anyone’s first language. The room was small but adequate and very clean as was the rest of the hotel. Other than a desk chair there was no place to sit except on the beds. The breakfast was good. A few hot items. They couldn’t recommend any restaurant or other places we would like to see/do. The staff was very friendly.

First room I was given had a toilet flush that didn't work but the second room I got was OK. A/C didn't work well but I could open a window a bit and it did cool the room if given enough time. Breakfast wasn't good (eg. the only kind of bagel available was cinnamon and raisin) but it was free. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good location if you need a place to stay with relatively easy access to both LGA and JFK. Local grocery stores are small and expensive. It's not a bad place but I was disappointed relative to the good reviews it gets.

Very decent hotel close to manhattan, safe area, clean, good breakfast including eggs and sausages. We were especially grateful for the staff service had to cut our visit short, they were very accommodating and empathetic. Will definitely recommend!

Hard to find the entrance but a lot of businesses are here!