Roosevelt Island Travel Guide
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Our pick of the best Roosevelt Island Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Don't be surprised that you'll pay occupancy taxes for each day, on top of the overall cost. Additionally, nothing at this hotel is free, including bottled water and bag storage. Good location right next to Grand Central.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The location is great. Rooms are small and could use a facelift but ok. Rooms that say double beds are 47” so if sharing a bed it’s tight for two adults. Staff are friendly. $35 tourism charge per night that you can reclaim as credit if you purchase from restaurant. We used it to get Starbucks and ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Noisy windows even in 20th floor
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Everything was amazing but there is a disconnect between the front desk and management. I ordered a few things for the room before it was ready. Champagne
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
Only 1 elevator operated during breakfast times. The one elevator never came. They have 6 elevators and they worked at 11am for checking out. They could also use more sitting area in the lobby area. Everything is was great.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Roosevelt Island
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Metropolitan Museum of Art or Cleopatra's Needle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
Midtown
Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.
Theater District
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Rockefeller Center – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
