Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View

Chains still dominate the hotel scene in Queens, but many of the budget and midmarket options feel more expensive because they’re new, including this Courtyard Marriott property next to Long Island City’s Hilton Garden Inn on Queens Plaza North. The 160 rooms, spread over a 10-floor tower, are sleeker than many of Queens’ “boutique” offerings. Think floor-to-ceiling windows, abstract NYC art, Eames-inspired leather desk chairs, and a color mix of whites, greys, and dark woods. For a $100 cleaning fee, the hotel allows up to two pets under 25 pounds, where others only allow one dog or cat.