So, just over a month ago I had open heart surgery. I am doing great and moving about my Astoria Queens neighborhood, even going to concerts! But twice in July we had heat waves in NYC, my AC does not work, and since I had to cancel all my summer travel plans I thought, let’s just chill at a cool hotel for several days. Long Island City has grown into a small city over the decade and has many new hotels. I have stayed at some, but after finding aLoft it is the only hotel I will stay at as a solo or duo visit. It is centrally located two blocks from the subway and 59th street bridge into Manhattan, there is a supermarket and drugstore two blocks away, and many amazing restaurants and good quality fast food and coffee shops.
The hotel has a bar, an indoor/outdoor first floor lounge, and an 18th floor outdoor deck with a Manhattan view. You can bring food and drink there. Each time I stayed I got a “room with a view” and could watch the sun set over the city on the 12th and 15th floors.
The staff is amazing, all professional and friendly and helpful.
The rooms are great for single and traveling couples. They are small, no real closets and a couple drawers, but if you are needing only 1-3 nights it is perfect. The bed and pillows are super comfortable. The bed was perfect for my back and some post surgery chest pain. There is a TV and fridge. The walk in shower is fantastic!
Again, I have stayed at some other branded hotels in the area, aLoft is my favorite and I highly recommend it!!