Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E - New York by IHG
52-09 31st Pl, Long Island City, NY 11101, Long Island City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E is a 3-star hotel located at 52-09 31st Pl in Long Island City, Queens, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Manhattan's core hotel district while remaining within a few kilometers of the city's landmark attractions. The property carries a strong 4.3 rating from 419 reviews, with guests consistently highlighting clean rooms and a helpful, friendly staff. On-site breakfast is a noted strength, frequently praised by guests as a highlight of the stay. Rooms are described as comfortable and well-kept, though they are configured simply, without a kettle for heating water or a kitchenette/sink area. The Long Island City setting places guests a short trip from major Manhattan sights including Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Times Square, the Empire State Building, and The Museum of Modern Art, as well as further destinations like Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This makes the hotel a practical home base for travelers who want proximity to Manhattan's cultural core without booking directly in Midtown.
Best for
This hotel suits value-conscious travelers and sightseers who want relatively easy access to Manhattan's major attractions -- MoMA, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the Empire State Building are all within roughly 4-5 km -- without paying Midtown hotel prices. It's also a good fit for guests who prioritize a clean room, attentive staff, and a solid breakfast over extensive on-site amenities.";
Travel tips
Because the hotel sits in Long Island City rather than Manhattan itself, guests should plan for a short transit or rideshare trip to reach landmarks like Grand Central Terminal (about 3.9 km away) or Times Square (about 4.8 km away). Since in-room kettles and kitchenette setups are not available, pack accordingly if you rely on hot water for tea or instant meals, and take advantage of the on-site breakfast instead. Mapping out subway or bus connections into Manhattan in advance will help maximize sightseeing time.
What guests say
Across reviews, guests repeatedly single out the staff as friendly, helpful, and responsive, and describe the rooms and overall property as clean and well-maintained. Breakfast is another recurring positive, with several guests calling it a highlight of their stay. On the critical side, some guests note the absence of an in-room kettle for heating water and the lack of a kitchenette or sink area, pointing to limited in-room self-catering options. Overall sentiment leans strongly positive, driven mainly by service quality and cleanliness.
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