Possibly one of the BEST SEMI-AFFORDABLE HOTELS IN NYC. Long Island City is an awesome community. There are various markets and cafes within 3min walks to the hotel. The rooms are EXTREMELY CLEAN and the staff is uber friendly and helpful with local wayfinding. Queens Station is a 3 minute walk from the hotel and the train ride to Manhattan is only 12 minutes. This is a prime location if visiting NYC for a couple of days. Visit the rooftop also for awesome visuals of the city. Loved staying here. ALOFT > POD HOTELS.