Microtel Inn by Wyndham Long Island City
29-12 40th Ave, Astoria, NY 11101, Astoria, United States
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Long Island City is a budget-oriented, no-frills hotel set in a commercial stretch of Astoria, Queens, just a three-minute walk from the nearest subway station. Rooms are described as warmly furnished and offer flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, with a room size guests note as generous for a Microtel-branded property. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning, and an airy lobby lounge provides a casual space to relax or work. The hotel sits roughly one mile from the Museum of the Moving Image and about four miles from Manhattan's Central Park, with a cluster of major Manhattan attractions -- including Grand Central Terminal, The Plaza, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the Museum of Modern Art -- all within a roughly 3.5 to 5-mile radius. Its location in a business-filled part of Astoria makes it a practical, low-frills base rather than a resort-style destination. Overall, it's positioned as a straightforward, value-focused option for travelers who want easy transit access to Manhattan without paying Manhattan hotel rates.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious travelers and short-stay visitors who prioritize a clean, comfortable room and subway access over on-site amenities, given its three-minute walk to transit and complimentary breakfast. It also works well for families, since children 17 and under stay free in a parent's room, and for solo travelers or couples wanting a quiet, no-frills base for exploring Manhattan's major museums and landmarks a few miles away.
Travel tips
Take advantage of the subway station just three minutes away to reach Manhattan attractions like Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and Central Park, which sit roughly 3.5 to 4.3 miles from the hotel. Since the property is described as straightforward and set among businesses rather than tourist infrastructure, plan to do most dining and sightseeing off-site in Manhattan or elsewhere in Astoria/Long Island City. If you need to reach the front desk with questions, some guests report slow phone response, so consider addressing requests in person at check-in when possible.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the hotel's cleanliness, comfortable beds, and decent room size for a Microtel property, along with a relaxed, low-key location. The complimentary morning coffee and bottled water are called out as a nice touch, and staff are generally described as pleasant. However, a recurring complaint involves front desk communication -- specifically difficulty getting the reception phone answered and inconsistent or unhelpful answers when calls are picked up, with reviewers noting frustration over being transferred without resolution.
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