Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG, New York: from $160 a night

From $160 a night at Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026, 2 adults: $160 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $903 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $1,158 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG is a limited-service Queens high-rise with breakfast included in New York, United States.

Address: 52-09-11 31st Place, New York. Property ID: 1002413.

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Total price: $514 USD

2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 52-09-11 31st Place, New York
• City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 8.2/10

It's a comfortable base if you accept the awkward subway access.

• Choose it for: Clean rooms, included breakfast and helpful front-desk service.
• Skip it if: You want subway convenience, restaurants at the door or reliably quiet nights.

Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Hotels.com · meridiancapital.com · traveloka.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

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Standard room

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Standard room with view

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Standard Single room

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Standard Single room with view

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Standard Double room

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Standard Double room with view

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple room

• Room features: Microwave
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Standard Quadruple room with view

• Room features: Microwave
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Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with view

• Room features: Balcony
• Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with view — room photo 1

Standard Family room

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Standard Double Family room

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Standard Quadruple Family room

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Standard Single room single bed

• Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Microwave
• Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 1

Standard Double room with city view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Standard Double room with city view full double bed — room photo 1

Standard Double room with view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Standard Double room with view full double bed — room photo 1

Standard Double room with balcony and with view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Balcony
• Standard Double room with balcony and with view full double bed — room photo 1

Standard Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 1

Standard Double room with view twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Standard Double room with view twin beds — room photo 1

Standard Double Family room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds
• Standard Double Family room twin beds — room photo 1

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds

Premium room

Premium Single room

Premium Single room single bed

• Beds: single bed

Premium Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Microwave

Premium Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds

Grand room

Grand room with view

Apartment

Apartment with balcony

• Room features: Balcony

Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Double Studio full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Cottage

Location

Industrial Queens suits practical stays better than walk-out sightseeing.

• The block: The hotel occupies the corner of 31st Place and Bradley Avenue, near Borden Avenue and the Long Island Expressway. This is a working industrial pocket, not waterfront Long Island City. The walk toward the subway is the defining compromise; don't mistake a skyline view for a central location.
• Getting around: Use the subway for Manhattan days and the complimentary local shuttle when its limited service fits. Allow 32 minutes by transit to Grand Central or 35 to Times Square; the taxi journeys are 10 and 16 minutes respectively, though traffic can interfere. Airport transfers require separate transport: the hotel provides no airport shuttle.
• After dark: Industrial streets can feel isolated after dark; guest reports on Tripadvisor and Trip.com describe uncomfortable walks. A taxi return is the easier choice for uneasy walkers. Sparse nightlife does not mean silence: expressway noise can reach rooms.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Hotels.com · meridiancapital.com · traveloka.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 Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG

• Aloft by Marriott Long Island City-Manhattan View (Queens Plaza and Jackson Avenue). Aloft LIC wins when: Easier Queens Plaza connections, sociable shared spaces and welcoming service. Keep Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG when: Keep Holiday Inn Express for included breakfast and a straightforward room-focused stay; Aloft's compact rooms and possible traffic or train noise remain compromises.
• Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View (Queens Plaza and Queensboro Plaza). Courtyard LIC wins when: Practical comfort, helpful staff and simpler transit access for daily sightseeing. Keep Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG when: Keep Holiday Inn Express when included breakfast matters more than station proximity; Courtyard adds breakfast charges and can have room-dependent train noise.

Alternatives for the same trip

• The Tillary Hotel (Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO). The Tillary wins when: A Downtown Brooklyn base for Brooklyn-focused plans, with comfortable beds and decent room space. Keep Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG when: Choose Holiday Inn Express when stronger cleanliness and service evidence matters more than Brooklyn geography; Tillary's maintenance and problem handling are less dependable.
• Madison LES Hotel (Lower East Side & East Village). Madison LES wins when: A downtown Manhattan base when being on the Lower East Side outweighs tight rooms and possible train noise. Keep Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG when: Choose Holiday Inn Express for its stronger cleanliness feedback and comfortable-room reports, accepting the less convenient industrial Queens setting.

Getting around from Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

• LaGuardia Airport: 15 min by taxi.
• John F. Kennedy International Airport: 28 min by taxi.
• Newark Liberty International Airport: 42 min by taxi.
• Westchester County Airport: 47 min by taxi.
• The Museum of Modern Art: 36 min by transit.
• Empire State Building: 36 min by transit.
• Times Square: 35 min by transit.
• Grand Central Terminal: 32 min by transit.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 48 min by transit.
• The Plaza: 29 min by transit.
• Central Park: 29 min by transit.
• Rockefeller Center: 31 min by transit.
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 46 min by transit.
• Brooklyn Bridge: 47 min by transit.
• American Museum of Natural History: 46 min by transit.
• The High Line: 42 min by transit.

What guests say

• Ratings: 4.3/5 (369 reviews).
• Praised: Service (79% positive); Breakfast (79% positive); Cleanliness (78% positive).
• Complaints: Location (40% negative); Room amenities (24% negative); Cleanliness (22% negative). Aggregate feedback favors service and cleanliness: 79% positive across 102 service mentions and 78% across 62 cleanliness mentions. Location divides opinion more sharply, with 40% negative across 54 mentions.

Good to know

• Parking: $40 daily plus tax, including in/out privileges. The covered garage has 24 spaces and a 6.5-foot clearance; spaces are subject to availability.
• Refundable deposit: $150 per accommodation per stay.
• Arrival and departure: Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age is 21.
• Breakfast: Included. Served 6:30–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00–10:00 AM on weekends.
• Local shuttle: Complimentary local service within a 1-mile radius. Service is limited rather than continuous; no airport shuttle is provided.
• Smoking: The hotel is smoke-free.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Hotels.com · meridiancapital.com · traveloka.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: King, queen and two-queen categories include skyline-view options; microwaves and mini-fridges are useful practical extras. Traffic and door noise can undermine otherwise comfortable rooms.
• Cleanliness: A clear strength: 78% positive across 62 cleanliness mentions, supported by a 9.0 cleanliness rating on both Expedia and Trip.com.
• Service: Positive in 79% of 102 service mentions; Tripadvisor and Trip.com reviews also repeatedly praise welcoming, helpful staff.
• Amenities: Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a gym and a complimentary local shuttle cover the essentials. There is no pool or on-site restaurant.
• Fees and surprises: Official parking is $40 daily plus tax, with only 24 spaces. The published refundable deposit is $150 per accommodation per stay.
• Hotel policies: Pets: $150 per guest per stay

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