Howard Johnson Inn Queens Village, New York City, NY

 by  anonymous  on  2008-07-19

We had never stayed in NYC and booked this based on the reviews of this site and the fact the Manhattan hotels were really expensive. This hotel is is clean and looks to have been renovated within the last 1-2 years. One thing we noticed when we were booking is the room sizes and bed sizes vary greatly. For two people the king size bed room was fine its a little tight but not too bad considering we were outta there by 8-9 am and back around 11pm-1am the subway is about 10mins away from the hotel and the area seems safe but not clean by any means this was a little bit of a shock when we were first walking to the subway but quickly realized its par for the course for this city. It takes about 10-20 Mins to get to Times Square depending if you catch an express train . It was a 100 degrees the week we went ans the cars were all a/c but one . The walk back at night was fine lighting on the streets were fine however your not in a small town remember i recommend you watch you surroundings like city when you walk at night all and all this hotel was steal for the price and commuting was a minor sacrifice for the massive savings

 by  anonymous  on  2008-03-19

I used the previous reviews to select this hotel for our trip to New York. It was a great location for the money we paid and the places we wanted to visit. The hotel had been remodeled and looked as if it was new. The rooms were clean; the bathroom was spacious and clean. There were no foul smells. We bought 4 all day metro cards for 7.50 each, took the Q36 bus across the street to 179 St Subway station and took the 'F' subway to Manhattan, all in about an hour. We traveled all over Manhattan on the bus hopping from bus to bus. M6 took us from 34th street to Battery Park where we wanted to take the ferry to the Status of Liberty but all tickets were sold out when we got there at 2:30pm. On the way back, the Q36 bus from 179 st station stopped in front of the hotel - no security concerns. Breakfast was nice. We used the microwave oven in the lobby to warm up left overs from last nights' dinner. We took an Ikea twin-sized futon. The two full-sized beds and the futon were perfect for my family of four. We kept an ice-chest in the room. The lobby had an ice dispenser which we used to keep cola, water, milk and other food items cold.Wireless Internet was available. I was able to check my email on my Dell notebook and use google maps. I did not feel like doing any work other than that.All-in-all we had a great time in New York. I recommend this hotel especially for a family like mine.

 by  anonymous  on  2008-01-26

I would definitely recommend this marvelous hotel to anyone. It has superb rooms for the best prices I have seen by far. The spacious room was impeccably clean and the king size bed was absolutely splendid. It was conveniently located by the LIRR making it only 25 minutes into the city. Their free internet, breakfast, parking was suitable and it made it possible for me to enjoy my stay without any worries. Their great staff helped me and my spouse in every way possible and was very pleasant throughout our entire stay. This hotel surpasses all others I have paid greater amounts for. I look forward to going back soon as soon as the weather warms up.

 by  anonymous  on  2007-11-05

Great Stay: I stayed for a week at this hotel. The service and room was great, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I Would recommend to others because it feels like home. ABSOLUTELY GREAT! Service ? excellent Room VERY clean. Location is very convenient and only minutes to Penn Station 34th street in NYC.

 by  anonymous  on  2007-10-09

The hotel has been recently remodeled and looks brand new.......I actually thought it was a new hotel. Rooms were small but incredibly clean. Beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. The only problem I had with this hotel is the location. It is located in Queens Village, which is a very old area.....I didn't feel comfortable walking outside at nite. There were no nice restaurants in the area. There were a couple of delis and pizza bars, but they looked dirty. To get to Manhattan you had to take the bus (there is a bus stop across the street from the hotel) to the subway station, then take a 20 minute subway ride into Manattan. It costs only 2.00 to ride the bus/subway, but if you stay in this hotel and plan on going into New York and Manhattan everyday I recommend buying an unlimited use MetroCard (24 per person for 7 days of unlimited use and is valid for the bus and subway system). If you are traveling on a budget and do not mind a lengthy trip into New York, then this hotel is perfect. For the price I would stay there again.

 by  anonymous  on  2007-02-02

The hotel staff was pleasant, attentive and professional service. Everyone was very helpful and the stay was pleasant from beginning until we left the hotel. The room was spacious and tastefully decorated. They offer a continental breakfast buffet and high speed wireless internet that's included with your room and is great for a business traveler. You're close to shopping areas and great eateries. Manhattan is about fifteen minutes away in train. The money spent at this Howard Johnson was well worth it... I look forward to going back soon.