Grandview Hotel New York

The public areas, including the parking lot, were immaculate. The vending machine was well stocked. The TV was enormous. Spacious bathroom with very hot water. Nice mix of pillows.

Good room, small but completely suitable. Desk staff found my missing cellphone, just knew from how I was walking around; example of how quietly attentive they are to stuff. Building was nice. Is the entire balustrade along both streets real marble? We think so.

With the free parking, the Grand View Hotel is an excellent value for the price. It is a decent hotel way out in Flushing near the Mets stadium and subway/buses to rest of New York. The neighborhood is very NYC -- grubby, diverse, and lively...not for NYC-haters. The hotel is reasonably well-kept, and everything in my room 302 worked, including a good shower with hot water. Unlike the "pod" hotels there is a desk with chair so you don't have to sit on bed. It was a 15-minute walk to subway (buses available outside hotel) with direct service to Grand Central, though it takes 40+ minutes to get there. The streets are busy until midnight and feel relatively safe. A large grocery store and fast-food joints are 2 blocks away, plus there are lots of food places around, some very authentically Asian.

We liked the location. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel. 2 stops away is the metro station and the center of some sort of "Chinatown" where you will find everything. 3 minutes walk away you also find supermarkets, restaurants, etc. The place is clean and has everything you might need (hairdryer, iron with a little table, a safe, fridge) We really loved the place and said that we would definitely return if ever in NYC again. The room is fairly big, with closets and enough storage room. The AC worked miracles.

Location: Bus stop in front ($2.90) to Flushing main station for subway (and fantastic food on Mainstreet in Chinatown) or 20-ish min walk. Grocery, pizza, liquor, an easy short walk. Keurig coffee in lobby, knowledgeable, friendly front staff there 24/7. Never felt unsafe, but always be aware of surroundings!