Holiday Inn Exp Long Island City E, New York CityHoliday Inn Exp Long Island City E in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 262 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $397 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on 31st Place in Long Island City, this Holiday Inn Express serves business travellers and tourists looking for easy access to Midtown Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport. The hotel contains 133 guest rooms and three suites, all featuring flat-screen televisions and private bathrooms. Guests can use the on-site fitness centre and access complimentary breakfast. The property follows eco-friendly rules, including optional cleaning services, and allows both cats and dogs to stay without extra fees. While the location is convenient for public transport, the complimentary shuttle operates on a fixed schedule which may cause delays.What stands out

Free breakfast included

Pet friendly with no extra fees

On-site fitness centre

Free WiFi

Watch out for

Shuttle has limited timings

Potential shuttle wait times

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