Hotel The Villa
38-22 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, Long Island City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Hotel The Villa is a 3-star budget-friendly property located in Long Island City, Queens, at 38-22 11th St, just across the East River from Manhattan. The hotel does not have a documented amenities list beyond what guests have reported, but reviewers consistently mention comfortable beds and strong showers in the guest rooms. There is no on-site breakfast or coffee service, though a Dunkin' Donuts is available nearby for a quick morning option. Front-desk staff, including a specifically praised employee named Ashraf, are frequently described as accommodating and helpful. While the hotel itself sits in a residential Long Island City pocket rather than a tourist corridor, it offers subway access that puts major Manhattan landmarks -- including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, Central Park, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and the Empire State Building -- within a roughly 3 to 4 kilometer subway ride. Guests looking for a no-frills, competitively priced base for exploring New York City tend to find this location workable, provided they're comfortable relying on public transit rather than walking to major sights.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-conscious travelers and couples who want a low-cost base with subway access to Manhattan's major museums and landmarks. It also appeals to repeat visitors who value personal, accommodating service from staff, as reflected in guest accounts of the front desk waiving fees and going out of their way to help.
Travel tips
Plan to use the subway for sightseeing, since landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Empire State Building are several kilometers away in Manhattan rather than walking distance. Since there's no on-site breakfast or coffee service, budget for a stop at the nearby Dunkin' Donuts or another café before heading out. Be aware that luggage storage carries an additional fee (reported at around $20), so factor that into your budget if you need to store bags before check-in or after check-out.
What guests say
Guests repeatedly praise the friendliness and helpfulness of the front-desk staff, singling out an employee named Ashraf for exceptional customer service, along with comfortable beds and strong showers in the rooms. Affordability is a recurring positive theme, with some reviewers calling it one of the better-priced options in the area. On the negative side, guests note the absence of complimentary breakfast or coffee and an additional $20 fee for luggage storage, which some felt was unwarranted given the room rate. Opinions on the immediate location are mixed, with some calling it perfectly situated near the subway and others describing the surrounding area as unremarkable, though still manageable for reaching transit.
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