| warmly decorated rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. this polished hotel is a minute's walk from the nearest bus stop, and 2 miles from both eisenhower park and the cradle of aviation museum. a casual bistro serves breakfast and dinner. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some have pull-out sofas; suites add separate sitting areas. there's also a lobby lounge and a furnished patio, along with an indoor pool and a fitness room
John F Kennedy International Airport 27 min
Alley Pond Park (20 min)
Spacious park featuring playgrounds & biking trails plus basketball & handball courts. Cradle of Aviation Museum (7 min)
Big aerospace museum housing vintage aircraft, interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater. Planting Fields Arboretum (24 min)
Greenhouses, gardens & summer concerts on a 409-acre estate with an original Tudor Revival mansion. Oheka Castle (23 min)
Luxury hotel in a chateau-style mansion with lavish accommodations, formal gardens & fine dining. Hempstead Lake State Park (14 min)
Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel. Jones Beach State Park (16 min)
Six miles of ocean beach, with snack bar, pool, locker rooms, picnic areas & a summer concert venue. Adventureland (23 min)
Outdoor fun park features a mini coaster, waterslide & kiddie rides, with arcade & food court. Fort Totten Park (22 min)
Picturesque recreation area with a historic Civil War fortress, wildlife, a nearby pool & more. Eisenhower Park (6 min)
County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (28 min)
Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres. Bethpage State Park (18 min)
Large park featuring 5 golf courses, hiking & biking trails & picnic facilities. Long Island Children's Museum (7 min)
Former airplane hangar now offers hands-on exhibits & activities for kids from toddlers to teens. Old Westbury Gardens (9 min)
200-acre property offers a historic mansion amid formal botanical gardens, with daily guided tours. Queens County Farm Museum (17 min)
Historic colonial farmhouse offers 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours. Hempstead House (25 min)
This castle-like estate from 1912 hosts cultural events & activities, along with weddings & parties. | 
