LIC Manhattan View Hotel — New York, United States

LIC Manhattan View Hotel is a simple, limited-service Queens high-rise near the subway in New York, United States.

Address: 39-05 29th St, New York. Property ID: 4463119.

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About LIC Manhattan View Hotel

Property type: Hotel
2-star hotel
39-05 29th St, New York
City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 7.3/10

It's a useful subway base, but room maintenance makes it a qualified choice.

Choose it for: Subway access, selected skyline-view rooms and balcony categories.
Skip it if: You need dependable cooling, polished upkeep or Manhattan attractions outside the door.

Axel's opinion of LIC Manhattan View Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · skyscanner.net · mta.info · vio.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed

Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Room features: Balcony
Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe Quadruple room

Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1

Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony

Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Room features: Balcony
Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1

Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Classic Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Room features: Balcony
Classic Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
Classic Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2

Classic Quadruple room

Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Classic Quadruple room — room photo 1

Suite

Room features: Balcony
Suite — room photo 1

Quadruple Suite

Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Quadruple Suite — room photo 1

Suite (sofa)

Beds: sofa
Suite (sofa) — room photo 1

Executive Suite with balcony

Room features: Balcony

Executive Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Room features: Balcony

Executive Suite (sofa)

Beds: sofa

Deluxe Studio

Location

A Dutch Kills base for subway-led sightseeing, not Manhattan doorstep convenience.

The block: The entrance is on 29th Street near 39th Avenue, in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City. Local restaurants and everyday shops serve the surrounding streets. The defining walk is toward 39 Av–Dutch Kills station; Queens Plaza offers another useful route into the city. This is not the waterfront part of LIC.
Getting around: Use 39 Av–Dutch Kills for the N toward Midtown, with Queens Plaza providing another subway option. Plan Manhattan sightseeing around trains rather than a walk across the river. A taxi is the simpler choice with airport luggage, while a car adds parking logistics without helping much on sightseeing days.
After dark: Guest accounts describe a comparatively quiet nighttime neighborhood rather than a nightlife destination. That suits returning to sleep, although noisy cooling equipment can undermine the benefit.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · skyscanner.net · mta.info · vio.com.

Best areas in New York for travelers on a budget

Long Island City: 6.9/10 for travelers on a budget. The strongest value score and below-city typical rates lead; check the station walk and expect fewer doorstep choices.
Herald Square & Penn Station: 6.4/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong hotels and rail convenience earn second place, despite above-city typical rates and a weaker value score.
Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 6.2/10 for travelers on a budget. Good hotels and city-median typical rates offer a practical West Side option; check how far west the address sits.
Lower Manhattan: 6.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Below-city typical rates and better value suit travelers willing to trade Midtown proximity for a downtown base.
Midtown East & Grand Central: 5.9/10 for travelers on a budget. City-median typical rates buy an all-round Midtown base, though value is middling rather than exceptional.
Times Square & Theater District: 5.8/10 for travelers on a budget.
Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 5.7/10 for travelers on a budget.
Lower East Side & East Village: 5.5/10 for travelers on a budget.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 5.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 4.7/10 for travelers on a budget.
Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
SoHo & Greenwich Village: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in New York for travelers on a budget

Hotels around LIC Manhattan View Hotel

Home2 Suites by Hilton NY Long Island City/Manhattan View (30th Street near 39th Avenue). Home2 Suites wins when: Kitchenette accommodation and included hot breakfast make it the stronger family or longer-stay choice. Keep LIC Manhattan View Hotel when: Keep LIC Manhattan View when a specifically booked balcony or skyline-facing room matters more than cooking facilities and breakfast.
The Modernist Hotel (Nearby in Long Island City). The Modernist wins when: Roomy accommodation and genuinely personal, helpful service are the better fit for travelers prioritizing attentive hospitality. Keep LIC Manhattan View Hotel when: Keep LIC Manhattan View for its named skyline suites or balcony categories rather than prioritizing personal service. The Modernist has no breakfast or dining service.

Alternatives for the same trip

Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn by IHG (Williamsburg, Brooklyn). Indigo Williamsburg wins when: A subway-adjacent Williamsburg stay with lively public spaces, when Brooklyn is part of the trip rather than just a place to sleep. Keep LIC Manhattan View Hotel when: LIC Manhattan View suits travelers who prefer the quieter nighttime setting described by guests over a hotel with recurring bar-noise complaints.
The Belvedere Hotel (Times Square & Theater District). The Belvedere wins when: Broadway access on foot and roomy accommodation with kitchenettes, accepting dated interiors and elevator queues. Keep LIC Manhattan View Hotel when: LIC Manhattan View is the choice when a selected balcony or skyline-view category matters more than staying in the Theater District.

What guests say

Of 7 October 2026 Expedia reviews displayed, 5 explicitly praise location or transit; 1 flags cleaning and 1 describes room problems resolved by an upgrade.

Good to know

Standard-room hold: $150 credit-card preauthorization for standard and other non-named-suite rooms. The card must match the registered guest's identity; cash security deposits are not accepted.
Named-suite hold: $500 credit-card preauthorization for named suites, using a valid card matching the registered guest's identity.
Suite parking: The official site advertises included parking with the Executive Suite–Balcony, Queens Suite and Manhattan Suite.
Arrival and departure: Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 11:00. Front desk open 24 hours.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · skyscanner.net · mta.info · vio.com · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

Rooms: Classic and deluxe rooms include several balcony categories, with larger named suites above them. Guest reports distinguish appealing views from less impressive lower-floor rooms; cooling and upkeep are recurring weaknesses.
Cleanliness: Aggregate cleanliness scores are reassuring: 8.5/10 on Booking.com and 8.6/10 on Expedia. Individual reviews still describe inconsistent room cleaning.
Service: Booking.com rates staff 8.8/10 and Expedia rates service 8.6/10. Friendly reception is a strength, though Tripadvisor complaints describe unsatisfactory handling of room problems.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, luggage storage and a 24-hour desk are listed. Breakfast receives criticism for limited choice. Restaurant/lounge operation is unresolved because listings conflict.
Fees and surprises: The official site requires a $150 credit-card preauthorization for standard and other guest rooms, or $500 for named suites; cash deposits are not accepted. Named suites advertise included parking.
Hotel policies: Extra bed: $50 per guest per night; Cot: $25 per guest per night

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