Greenpoint YMCA
The Greenpoint YMCA is located on Meserole Avenue along the riverfront. This 100-room budget hotel offers room with TVs, two beds and dressers. In addition, guests have mailbox access, if you plan to stay for a while. You may use the saunas, fitness center and indoor swimming pool. Plus, there is daily housekeeping. Dining options nearby are Subway, Lite Bites and Thai Café within a five-minute walk. Guest rooms are under $100 per night as of May 2010.
Greenpoint YMCA
99 Meserole Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
718-389-3700
ymcanyc.org
Fairfield Inn New York Long Island City
Approximately one mile from Greenpoint is Fairfield Inn in Long Island City. The 154-room hotel offers Jacuzzi suites, flat-screen TVs with cable channels,a complimentary continental breakfast with muffins, fresh fruit and Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches. Visit the on-site Van Dam Café for lunch or dinner. Area attractions are Colden Center for Performing Arts Empire State Building. You can locate a room for less than $120 a night as of May 2010.
Fairfield Inn New York Long Island City
52-34 Van Dam St.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-389-7700
marriott.com
Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn sits about 10 minutes from Greenpoint. Guests have access to a complimentary daily newspaper, fresh coffee and courtesy local phone calls. There is a fitness facility, meeting room and business services on-site. This 60-room hotel offers in-bath whirlpools, writing desks, computer hook-up and air conditioning. Area attractions include the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Coney Island. Dining options are Big Wong King, and Big Nick's Burger and Pizza. You can locate a nightly room for $120 as of May 2010.
Comfort Inn
3218 Emmons Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-368-3334
comfortinn.com
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