Residence Inn by Marriott New York Queens

The breakfast bar wasn't like it normally is.

Location

Appartamento grande, colazione abbondante, personale accogliente.

Troppa gente per due soli ascensori, nelle ore di punta si aspetta molto.

The hotel is comfortable, but the neighborhood is a hodgepodge of residences, hotels, parking lots, industrial facilities and very little commerce useful for visitors. It can be a little uncomfortable arriving at night, figuring out what to do with your vehicle. The most annoying thing about this hotel is that they charged a security deposit of $100 on top of the nightly charge which they said would be reimbursed in 7-14 days. Just absurd. There was no mention of this charge when I reserved the room on Booking.

If they are going to charge a security deposit of 50% of the nightly rate, Booking should pre-advise customers.

Residence by Marriott is in Long Island City, in a neighborhood New Yorkers know as Queensbridge. It's got its rough edges, meaning Ghetto. But you don't and probably, in my opinion, should feel unsafe. You know, you got the guys (homeboys) in front of the Deli's sometimes blasting music or selling some food or other stuff to enhance your mood that you may want to buy discretely. There's a police presence, especially at night but again, I haven't felt unsafe and I don't think this is because I am an adult male. The hotel is a good 7-10 mininute walk to the subway station and bus, which run pretty frequently and you can get to your destination, be it Queens or the city (Manhattan) fairly quickly. The staff support and customer service is excellent. Very attentive and helpful staff! There's a small workout room, which okay, a bar and a lounge/cafeteria-like area where you can hang out. A complete full breakfast is served (scrambled eggs, meat proteins, cereals, juices, bagels). I mean, I am a Puerto Rican New Yorker who now lives in Miami and I think this place in terms of comfort level checked all my boxes. I reserved a room with a kitchenette, well equipped. You get 2 burners, nice fridge, dishwasher. Enough to get buy! I noticed enough construction in the area so there's investment going on in the neighborhood. Would definitely go back.

The workout room was lacking a little. Wished there were more options other than the local delis and grocery stores. Having said that, there's good local food.