Wingate by Wyndham Long Island City
38-70 12th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, Long Island City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Wingate by Wyndham Long Island City is a 3-star, informally styled hotel set in a residential pocket of Long Island City, Queens, with views of the Manhattan skyline across the East River. It offers a straightforward, budget-conscious base for visitors who want easy subway access into Manhattan without paying Manhattan hotel rates. The property is about a 4-minute walk to a subway station, roughly 1 mile from Roosevelt Island and 4 miles from the Empire State Building.
Rooms
Guest rooms are simply decorated and include flat-screen TVs, minifridges, in-room safes, and tea and coffeemakers, along with complimentary Wi-Fi. Suites are also available and add a separate living room area, useful for longer stays or travelers wanting extra space to spread out.
Dining & Amenities
An on-site fitness center is available for guests who want to keep up a workout routine, and a snack shop offers quick food options on property. Breakfast is served daily, though fees may apply, and guests have noted a solid variety including bagels, toast, and cereal.
Location
The hotel sits within striking distance of Manhattan's major cultural landmarks, including The Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the American Museum of Natural History, all roughly 3 to 3.8 km away. Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Top of The Rock, Grand Central Terminal, and Central Park are also within about a 3 to 3.7 km reach, making the nearby subway connection central to the hotel's appeal.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-minded sightseers and subway-savvy travelers who prioritize proximity to a subway station over an in-Manhattan address, since the walk to transit is only about 4 minutes and puts landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the major museums within a short ride. It also works for guests who want simple, functional rooms with basic conveniences (minifridge, coffeemaker, safe) rather than a full-service luxury stay.
Travel tips
Plan to rely on the nearby subway station for getting into Manhattan, since most major attractions (MoMA, Times Square, Grand Central, Rockefeller Center) are 2.8 to 3.8 km away and best reached by train rather than on foot. Some guests have noted construction and heater noise during their stay, so light sleepers may want to ask about room location when booking. If exploring the immediate neighborhood at night, be mindful of surroundings, as a few reviewers described nearby streets as feeling less polished or fully safe after dark.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly, helpful staff, along with the convenience of a nearby subway station for getting into Manhattan. The included breakfast, featuring bagels, toast, and cereal, is another frequently mentioned positive, alongside complimentary access to water and coffee. On the negative side, some reviewers describe rooms as small or noted an unpleasant odor, and several mention noise from construction or heating systems disrupting sleep. A recurring concern is the surrounding neighborhood, which some guests characterize as rundown or not fully safe to walk at night, though most reported no actual incidents during their stay.
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