Royal Stay Hotel New York City, New York City
About the Hotel
Royal Stay Hotel is situated in Long Island City, a vibrant area known for its modern high-rises and proximity to Manhattan. The hotel features a lobby designed to feel like a warm, inviting kitchen encased in checkered marble and soft earth tones. Guests can enjoy a free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. This location offers convenient access to many of New York City's renowned attractions, including the Museum of the Moving Image and the Museum of Modern Art.
Location
Royal Stay Hotel is ideally located in Long Island City, just under 0.9 miles from the Museum of the Moving Image and 2.8 mi from the Museum of Modern Art. The area is known for its tranquility and convenient public transportation options, making it easy to explore the bustling attractions of New York City. Additionally, notable nearby landmarks include Socrates Sculpture Park and Gantry Plaza State Park, both within a short distance.
Rooms
Each of the 80 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV that includes 5 HBO channels. Rooms feature amenities such as refrigerators, desks, and coffee/tea makers for added convenience. Many units offer sweeping views of the New York City skyline, adding to the overall appeal. Decorated with local art, each room generally has at least two hanging paintings for an artistic touch.
Eat & Drink
Guests can start their day with a complimentary continental breakfast featuring hot items, coffee, juices, cereal, fruit, baked goods, and yogurt. The hotel also provides convenient access to nearby dining options, including Manducatis, an old-school trattoria praised for its authentic Italian cuisine. Relaxation can continue throughout the day with snacks available from the beverage vending machine at the front desk.
Leisure & Business
The hotel offers a small yet well-equipped fitness center that includes a treadmill, exercise bike, and strength-training machine. Business travelers will find several conference facilities available for meetings and presentations. For guests seeking leisure, the option to unwind with an HBO or Showtime movie in the comfort of their room is also provided.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Elevator
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
Services
- Room service
Dining
- Breakfast
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel rooms are a bit small, with an overall slightly disappointing lobby impression, but located at the better side of the building. The service is acceptable but could use more responsiveness. The location is good for reaching Manhattan and is close to a subway entrance, despite some minor issues. The dining experience may have limitations and early closing times, and facilities might be lacking in some areas.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was good with a decent view of the skyline and just a 10-minute walk to the subway, making it convenient to explore Manhattan and the rest of New York. However, the service left much to be desired as some staff were rude and unwelcoming. The dining experience was subpar with paper plates and boring food. Despite these drawbacks, the rooms were clean and spacious, offering a comfortable stay.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms, though minimal, were comfortable, but they had a creepy and unpleasant smell. The service was a mixed bag with friendly staff but lacking in real assistance. The location was safe, but a bit too small and crowded. The dining experience was satisfactory with enough choices to start the day. The facilities were decent, but there were noticeable shortcomings.