We stayed at the Boro hotel for 5 nights and it was a very positive experience.
The hotel is located in Long Island City approximately 15 miles from JFK and it took us 1 hr with an Uber it was $86 going and $94 on the return. The Uber stand in JFK is easy to find. JFK is having a makeover and busier than usual.
The room we had was Corner Manhattan View Balcony King Bed room 1003. See photos of view from our room. We pre booked a fridge, clothes stand with hangers and a kettle and everything was in the room when we arrived. We had daily room service got clean towels and the bed was made every day.
Sofia at the front desk stood out, always friendly smiling and happy to provide information if required. The other reception staff their names I don’t remember were very friendly too. We got some milk from the bar for our cup of tea and on our arrival it was complimentary but after a few days when we asked for some more milk we were charged $3.37.
The bed was very comfortable and pillows very good too.
The bathroom was spacious with a good shower. A few complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.
2 complimentary bottles of water in the room. Complimentary coffee and tea between 0500-0900 in the lobby.
TV in the room was ok but the search menu not particularly user friendly. No USB charge points in the room.
Amazing views from our small balcony but not really suitable to use.
No draws for clothes in the room, the sliding door to the bathroom was noisy and stiff. There is a very small metal bedside table next to each side of the bed. The room was dark and had a very loft warehouse feel to it with concrete ceiling.
The Aircon worked very well. The room we had was quiet we didn’t hear any doors slamming but it did help that we had a corner room without neighbors just stairs and the linen cupboard next to us. You can hear the traffic and light sleepers may benefit having earplugs. There is an in-room safe.
The nearest subway is 39 AV- Dutch Kills, 2 blocks away and easy access to Manhattan. We just used our debit card and no issues. Each journey is $2.90
Opposite the hotel is Micheal’s bistro that serve a good reasonable breakfast 🥞 $11.99
A block away is Joe Browns BBQ excellent food and friendly service.
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Don’t expect luxury it’s very minimalist but absolutely excellent for an affordable break in this amazing city.

It was our second stay, the service is very consistent, great attention, lovely industrial design hotel minutes away from manhattan. The employees of all different departments are very capable. The restaurant is also very good. We will definitely be back soon.