The Waltham Private Room & Bathroom JFK LGA 10min I 20min ManhattanPenn Station bullet-train
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
The Waltham Private Room & Bathroom JFK LGA 10min I 20min ManhattanPenn Station bullet-train is a Queens guesthouse-style stay positioned for fast airport and rail access rather than full-service hotel amenities. Rooms include a private bathroom, and some units also have a patio; a coffee machine is provided in the units. Practical in-room conveniences include air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, an ironing board, and a kitchen setup with a microwave, supporting simple self-catering. The property also features a garden, offering a small on-site outdoor space. Transit connections are a key draw, with Jamaica-area rail and subway links nearby (including the Jamaica station area and Sutphin Blvd–Archer Av), and John F. Kennedy International Airport about 6.2 km away. Nearby dining ranges from Carmine’s (diner) to Sangria (tapas) and JAARAE Restaurant & Lounge (West African), with additional Portuguese and pizza options in the neighborhood.
Best for
This property best suits travelers prioritizing JFK access and straightforward lodging with a private bath, especially for early flights, late arrivals, or short stays in Queens. It also fits guests who value self-sufficiency, thanks to Wi‑Fi and kitchen/microwave facilities, and those planning to use Jamaica-area rail/subway connections for getting into Manhattan or Brooklyn.
Travel tips
For transit, note the concentration of connections around Jamaica and Sutphin Blvd–Archer Av (roughly 0.9–1.0 km away), plus nearby bus stops at Lakewood Av/Liverpool St and Tuskegee Airmen Way/Sutphin Blvd (about 150–165 m). JFK is the closest major airport at roughly 6.2 km; LaGuardia is about 11.1 km, while Newark is much farther (about 30.9 km), so plan airport choices and transfer time accordingly. If you want quick meals nearby, there are multiple options within about 0.2–0.7 km, including a diner, tapas, Portuguese cuisine, and pizza.
What guests say
The property holds a strong public rating (4.65/5 from 134 reviews), indicating generally high guest satisfaction. No review excerpts were provided, so specific recurring positives or negatives (such as cleanliness, noise, host communication, or neighborhood feel) cannot be summarized from firsthand guest commentary. Based on the listing details, likely discussion points for guests would include the private bathroom setup, the kitchen/microwave conveniences, and the Jamaica-area transit and airport proximity. Any pain points are not documented in the supplied materials.
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