Aloft Long Island City, New York CityAloft Long Island City in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 167 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $811 a night (cached, not a live quote).Aloft Long Island City is a contemporary four-star hotel situated in the Long Island City neighbourhood of Queens. Opened in 2016, the property features 176 guest rooms and suites with large windows and colourful interiors. It suits travellers looking for easy access to public transport and local dining. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, a garden, and an on-site restaurant serving American cuisine. The hotel follows eco-friendly protocols regarding cleaning services. While the location offers views of the Manhattan skyline, guests may experience noise from nearby trains at night. The guest rooms are functional but relatively compact in size.What stands out

Proximity to subway lines

Rooftop terrace and garden

On-site American restaurant

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Nighttime train noise

Small room sizes

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