I like this spot. It's in Long Island City, which is pretty close to the city. The hotel is walking distance from two train stations. There are also good food options nearby. The customer service is pleasant and I didn't get any unpleasant surprises at check-in. Actually, check-in was pretty smooth. I've stayed here twice. The first time, I got a balcony room with a nice view of Manhattan. But as it's the middle of a miserable winter, I couldn't care less about a balcony. My view was not cute, but I didn't really care. The room was spacious and had a warm bed. There's a simple but effective fitness center in the basement. It has a treadmill, elliptical, free weights, as well as other stuff. If you're looking to get a workout while away from home, you can put in some decent work here. However, there is definitely some room for improvement. The room does not include a microwave, a fridge, dresser, night stand, closet, nor an iron/ironing board. You can borrow an iron + board by contacting the front desk. Since there's no fridge nor microwave, you pretty much have to order out for each meal. All in all, I enjoyed my stay. But there's is definitely room for improvement. read more

Came here for a 15th year anniversary with my husband, we stayed for 2 nights. The lobby is nice with a coffee shop in it. The building is very rustic looking with cement ceilings and cinder block walls. We had a pretty decent size room with a balcony with really nice view. The balcony was very cold and windy it being almost December probably a lot more enjoyable in the warmer climate. Our bed was very soft & comfortable, the bathroom was very spacious which was nice. We had a nice time for our first time staying in this hotel. My only complaint is you can hear pretty much everything going on next door so I would recommend a conner room if you are looking to sleep well. Also bring a white noise machine & ear plugs if you're not a sound sleeper, these will help a lot. I would like mention David at the front desk was very helpful and communicated very well up until our check-in which was great. Also there's no fridges in the rooms so you have to request one for a small fee. If you need a microwave there's one in the lobby in-between the stairs to the bathrooms. Would definitely stay here again if I could. read more

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I stayed here for three weeks while I waited for my Airbnb to open up. The hotel is a wonderful boutique hotel, my room was spacious, had tons of natural light and a very large balcony. The bathroom was spacious. The bed was comfortable. My only complaint was that there was no furniture on the balcony. But that's literally the only thing. They brought me up a mini fridge on my request. The café downstairs was super convenient and the front desk is manned by wonderful people who are always willing to answer questions and help you. read more

Serviceable, great restaurant with friendly service, good location near subway spots and a nice church for Sunday mass. The room was spacious, nothing luxurious, but definitely has a hip vibe. Would return. read more

Such a unique hotel! I just recently stayed in the Boro for the second time, and loved it even more again. The rooms are very simple and have all of the necessities, but the views are absolutely beautiful. The check in process is very quick, and the staff is some of the nicest and most helpful group every time. The amenities for a small boutique hotel are great including happy hour, coffee in the morning, a gym, an excellent restaurant downstairs that offers room service and a rooftop in season!!! Highly recommend for a stay, and the hotel is only a 10 minute car ride into manhattan! read more

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This minimalist hotel was a great find for us we stayed 5 nights and were pleased with the room. The staff was gracious and kind and took care of us during our stay. There are two perks daily and that is a complementary coffee bar in the morning and a wine hour in the evening. There is a Beebe's restaurant that is located inside of the hotel so you can purchase pizza. They even have dairy-free cheese available. We picked this hotel for the awesome New York City Skyline view but the neighborhood had a lot to offer. There were several train stations, restaurants, laundromats ans deli's within close proximity. If we stay again I will definitely get a room with a tub. read more

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The Boro hotel is terrible for noise. Forget getting a good night's sleep here. They frequently through huge parties on their rooftop where they bring loud speakers from which to blast horrendously loud music that can be heard from several blocks away. They don't care one iota about guests' ability to enjoy their stay. Pounding bass and drunk people spilling out onto the street are unsavory. read more

Five stars, easily. I don't know why the rating isn't higher, because my experience at Boro Hotel was top tier. I'm in and out of New York all the time, always trying to find a place that's clean, reasonably priced, and doesn't have me side-eyeing the hallway carpets. Boro understood the assignment. Cleanliness? 10. Food and drinks? 10. Location? 10. Honestly, everything was a 10. But what really got me was the staff. Everyone I met, front desk, hospitality, housekeeping, EVERYONE, greeted me like they actually enjoy their jobs. These days that alone deserves an award. The energy in this place just feels good. TBH, I asked ChatGPT to find me the best hotel under $350/night near the city. It told me "Boro," and for once ChatGPT was right! I'm so glad I listened. Thank you all for making this a birthday to remember. Our stay wonderful, easy and comfortable. I'll definitely be back. read more

What a HORRIBLE experience. The staff is pretentious and outright rude to customers. Paid for multiple upgrades for our engagement trip and not a single one of them were completed upon arrival. The rooms were not ready, the shower didn't work properly, no robes in the room and honestly didn't even seem like the room had been cleaned outside of (hopefully) clean sheets. Was asked during check in to schedule housekeeping and they didn't show up for two days and then was told by the rude lady at the front desk that they don't schedule housekeeping. What an absolute joke of a business. Would recommend you save yourself the headache and find a better hotel. read more

This minimalist hotel is better suited for a 2-night stay if needed. We stayed for 5 nights and we were pleased with the room. So, why the 3-star review, well while the view of Manhattan was spectacular, the room was not what I expected. The exposed walls made the room seem like a dungeon. There was no microwave, no fridge, and no real closet space. The lighting in the room could have been better. You can't sit on the balcony which was disappointing considering the great view. However, the good news is there was a complimentary coffee in the morning and a complimentary wine hour during the evening. The staff was wonderful and provided great care for us during our stay. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends!!!! read more

We experience a beautiful stay at the BORO HOTEL. The staff is accommodating and professional. The proprietor was very friendly and made every guest feel welcomed. Our room was lovely, clean and comfortable. The view of the city was breathtaking. I would stay there again and again. Looking forward to going back. Thank you, BORO. Kimberly & Jim Lake read more

We stayed at the Boro for three nights during our first trip to NYC and loved it. Loved it. After busy days navigating around the city, walking through the hotel's door felt like coming home. There is complimentary coffee offered in the AM, a nice pizza restaurant on-site, and lots of lobby seating and space for gathering during arrival and departure. This hotel accommodated both an early check-in on our first day and late check-out on our last, which made all the difference in the logistics of our visit. Every staff member we encountered was not only polite but friendly and engaging. The room was comfortable, minimalistic, and just fine for what we needed it to be during our stay. We had a balcony room and absolutely loved the skyline view and floor-to-ceiling windows. I do wish there were seating options out on the balcony but it worked alright to just stand. We really enjoyed the location; the property was an easy 5ish minute walk to subway stations and a couple nice corner deli/convenience stores. We could be in Midtown or Central Park in around 15 minutes, including walking time from the hotel. I legitimately felt sad checking out of this hotel. After such a comfortable, convenient stay, it was hard to leave! We'll stay here any time we find ourselves in NYC in the future. read more

A gorgeous property with an incredibly attentive and highly competent staff. From the front desk to the meeting rooms to the restaurant to the location, this place rocks! read more

This hotel is not as pictured online so don't get your hopes up - it's very minimal, but not in a designed way, it rather has prison vibes. Concrete and raw wood everywhere, even the terrace was just steel bars which hurt to stand on. The hotel doesn't have any amenities, no mini fridge, no kettle, no coffee maker, and the TV would only go to one channel. If you want room service, okay, but they won't charge to your room - they ask for a credit card and go downstairs to swipe it and return it back to you. I have never experienced such a thing at any other hotel before. It's general shabby looking like it's never been kept up. Also, the general area around is pretty sketchy with a lot of creepy, drugged out people. Positives: it's dog friendly, and if you are on the west side you have a nice view of Manhattan. But I do not recommend staying here unless you have no other options. read more

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Im not sure if I love or hate this hotel.. I booked it on hotel.com and when arrived it was almost $90 more than the online reservation which was annoying to say the least. Its about a three block walk from the subway station which isnt bad for getting in and out of the city. Check in went quickly and we were off to our room. We were only on the second floor so it wasnt an amazing view but a nice view of the city none the less. The attached restaurant was nice and a great place to have a quick drink and snacks after a long day of travel to NYC. The room.. well the room was very bare bones.. the floors were beautiful and the bathroom was HUGE with the biggest walk in shower ive ever used with amazing water pressure. The bed was super comfortable and I slept so well the few nights we stayed. The windows were HUGE which allowed for so much natural light and if anyone knows anything about it me its how much i love sunlight. Otherwise it was just a room, nothing fancy about it. It actually had weird paneling on the wall with the TV that didnt seem to fit into anything else. read more

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I stayed here this past December with my bf at the time. The décor caught our attention with it's industrial modern design - just our style. Upon check-in we noticed the lobby with a little library, lots of seating, and a cafe. They also have a restaurant, which makes things convenient. The woman who helped us check-in was so friendly and kind. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. The room was a little small but so nice with a large balcony and great view. We had a partial view of Manhattan, which was beautiful! Very clean and lots of light with the floor to ceiling windows. Overall great stay and would come again! read more

The Boro Hotel crossed my path, I came here to attend a wedding. I have my Yelp gal pal Sara saying they're expected hotel guests to arrive by Uber. Uber this! Long Island City is a strange bird to me, it's not a place where you can stroll the streets amongst the many warehouses. I was able to find street parking not too far from the hotel. Once inside, I'm feeling the chic vibe. I see my buddies in the lobby, back slaps happen and we take the elevator to the roof top. The roof top has a commanding view of the city. Spectacular. The wedding was completed and now we had a cocktail hour. The bartender made some nice drinks, they dropped a few BOPs (Brick oven pizza) on the table as I talked to the various guests. Then, we all jammed into the two elevators to the floor below where the wedding party was starting. The bride and groom kept it simple, buffet style. Carved meat, salmon and roasted vegetables. Very considerate to folks with different dietary needs. The bar was outside on the patio. I thought they had Patron but it was Don Julio. I had the bartender line up shots and we had a party in the sky. If you have a *small* party, The Boro Hotel was a nice place to have an affair. The rooftop alone is worth the price of admission, weather considering. read more

I was very disappointed. Boro comes across as very miserly in its 'hospitality'. For the price I paid there should have at least been a complementary breakfast. The nightstands are tiny, the bathroom sink too small to put any toiletries on, the lighting poor. The decor is modern and minimal, but not in a good way. Finally, I was kept awake all night by some sort of pipe banging in the walls and my room reeked of weed. read more

Five stars. When I went to check in, there were a couple of people going off on the manager. It sounded like the people were upset about a minor frustration, but were making verbal threats. The manager was very calm about what was going on. When it was my turn, he did not seem ruffled and provided me with everything I needed, including a mini fridge and ironing board that I requested. When I saw the manager over my stay, he greeted me by name and opened doors for me. There was also a desk assistant who was very kind and helpful. The showers and bedding were good which is the main thing that I want from a hotel. Bonus points for being in close proximity to transportation and for having an overall upscale atmosphere. Felt very safe walking around the area at night with my little girl. Would definitely return. read more

On June 27 I walked over to the Boro Hotel after a friend recommended it I waited for about 15 mins for the front desk personnel (big white lady) finish her cigarette and then proceeded to have a conversation on her phone that made me a little upset and proceeded to tell her that I've been waiting to check in for a room if available and she told me that she was on phone and was talking and walks away I left and proceeded to stay across the street As long as this lady is working there I will not step foot in that hotel ... she is the only downfall because EVERYONE is lovely there read more

Gorgeous views in Manhattan and excellent dining a little on the pricier side, came here with friends to celebrate a birthday and would recommend read more

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Recently, my partner and I stayed at the BORO Hotel in Queens at pretty much the going rate of close to $500 a night. The room could charitably be described as a bunker with amenities, including an unsecured sliding glass door to an unsecured balcony which provided the only possibility of fresh air. For almost the entirety of our stay that night, there was a loud all-night party being held. The cinder-block wall not only did not muffle the voices of screeching partyers, it seemed to magnify the noise. Our attempts to ask the front desk to have security restore enough quiet for a decent night's sleep were about as effective as the walls. The following morning, we sought out a manager in order to file a complaint and ask for a refund for the room because the hotel had failed in its duty to "provide the conditions for a decent night's sleep." There was no manager on the premises, and the assistant positioned behind the picnic table cum front desk informed us that we had a valid complaint and would be contacted by a manager later that day. 2 months later, we've yet to hear back from BORO Hotel. BORO was quite happy to take my money and run away from their responsibility! read more

My review should be read with the understanding that I stay in hotels often for work and I am high maintenance when it comes to hotels. These aren't necessarily make it or break it observations but for me reflect a lack of attention to the comfort of the guest. It's a fine hotel if you want to stay relatively close to the airport but not spend some of the prices the airport hotels charge. I personally wouldn't stay if I was coming to hang out in NY or looking for a place to check in and enjoy the benefits. I'll start by saying the people who checked me in were very nice and very welcoming but check in is still done in paper and they had to find a folder and flip through a pile of documents till they found the forms that applied to me. It took a while and seemed very inefficient. I couldn't tell whether my charge card number was on the document or not but it left me a bit unsettled. Plus, I had to initial in a million of places. Not significant but one signature below a sentence that says I agree to everything above serves the same purpose. The room was a good size but sparse is the understatement. I have stayed at hotels with a similar style but this was a new level. The metal table next to the bed was unstable and the phone took up the majority of the space so if you wanted to use the table for your charging cell phone and a bottle of water you need to put the hotel phone on the floor (which I did). There was a desk and chair. It was awkward because the tv screen was literally over the desk so it made using the laptop awkward. I pulled the desk away from the wall. The television had reception for five channels. It turned on but the message for the majority of channels was "unavailable". There was a message that in bad weather channels may not be available. No bad weather that evening. Not sure what was going on but it was late and I didn't have the energy to ask to get it fixed. Bathroom is good size but there were no wash clothes and no soap on the sink or anything to use to wash your hands. I used the body wash that was in the shower. I was told soap was always in the room and the receptionist apologized sincerely but it made me wonder what else wasn't being paid attention to. Probably won't come back but in a real pinch, if I need to head out on an early flight, and nothing else was inexpensive and close, I may consider a return. (Very nice reception staff!) read more

We had a very pleasant stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The property was clean, quite with a great view of the Manhattan lights. The free happy hour wine was quite good as well. Next visit we will definitely try the restaurant in the Boro Hotel has the food looked really good. read more

Excellent panoramic views from the rooftop bar and cool music... And delicious pizza at the ground floor restaurant! read more

Incredible property but hotel comes with a few flaws! I checked in on a Thursday night for a staycation in their King studio room. I picked this room specifically because the tub was the it factor of the room. Check in was a breeze. Their check in desk is unlike a traditional one. The table is low and they have chairs in front of the table which felt very conference like. The woman checked me in and gave me my key and off I was. My 9th floor room was spectacular! The room was enormous! It felt like my own little apartment, no lie. I loved the minimalist decor, the soft wooden floors, the balcony and bathing in the tub was such a treat. This is seriously one of the coolest and most amazing hotel rooms I have ever stayed in. And for the price I paid it was a steal, this type of room feels like it belongs in a $300 a night hotel. The downside: the room was very cold, they brought me up a space heater but I was still freezing. There were no wash cloths in the bathroom, only small towels. The bed was okay but the pillows were amazing. The lighting was also really dim. Customer service I felt could have been better. They didn't seem to really go above or beyond. Also it's in a section of Long Island City with nothing to do and the surroundings are pretty ugly. I didn't leave the hotel because I didn't feel too safe walking anywhere alone and it was a dead residential area. Lastly, the Wifi was terrible! Definitely come here in the summer or spring, I was sad I couldn't utilize the balcony due to coldness and rain! read more

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My husband and I celebrated our honeymoon in New York, and came across this wonderful hotel. The checking-in process went smooth and were greeted with open arms by David. The restaurant and bar staff (Travis and Cuco) were friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and delivered amazing customer service. The views from our hotel room were amazing! The rooms could be updated with storage space, coffee pot, and TV streaming. The walk to the subway was about 5 minutes and small convenient stores in walking distance. I would stay here again! read more

This hotel for me was closer to a 4.5 than a 5 however because my experience was nice I am rounding up. The hotel is located in Long Island City which is about a 12 min drive away from the city. I personally love staying out in LIC for several reasons. For someone who is familiar with the subway system from my previous visit it really doesn't take too much to get from this hotel to somewhere like Time Square. From the hotel to the 39th subway entrance it took about an 8 mins walk. I picked this hotel for its amazing view of the Manhattan Skyline and it definitely was worth it. Rooms were very minimal and had an industrial feel to it. Lighting in the rooms are minimal however it was sufficient for myself and my boyfriend. Amenities such as a microwave, iron, ice bucket are not in the rooms but can easily be requested. Everything was clean upon arrival and as nurse I am super OCD about these things. Bed was very comfy and I was able to sleep well. Some cons: no drawers to put clothes in, we mostly worked out of our suitcases. There's was a little area for hanging coats and a tiny drawer for maybe intimates. Some things that made this hotel worth it was the View from the balcony, comfy bed, accessible to the subway, and an amazing restaurant (Beebe's) locates adjacent to the lobby. I also like to mention before arriving I noticed a lot of reviews stating the check in process felt impersonal and "cold & dark". However, I did not get that when checking in. Staff was really nice. I will be coming back. read more

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Booked two identical adjoining rooms at exactly the same time. Went to check in and they insisted one was booked online and the other directly therefore one was $44 more than the other. Uuuummmmm. Booked them at the same time. They then refused to change it. Poor business practices read more

This hotel has a great restaurant. I do highly recommend. Unfortunately, we were misled about the parking situation, which resulted in us getting a $65 parking ticket. I'm writing this review so future guests can avoid this happening to them. We were told by Miriam, who checked us in, that it was no problem to park on the street overnight. So that's what we did. I hung my handicap placard up just to be on the safe side. Sure enough, we found a ticket on our windshield the following morning. As it turns out, they did street sweeping that particular morning. Obviously, we had no idea, and found out the hard way. I called the hotel earlier today, and attempted to ask them to give their guests a heads up about the street sweeping on Friday mornings. It was actually Miriam who answered the phone. She immediately turned defensive when I mentioned that it was actually her who told us it was ok to park there. She said she always tells guests about the parking (she did not), to be sure not to park near a hydrant, because they would tow the car. She said she got a ticket herself last week. There was no professionalism involved in the conversation. She definitely did not plan on owning the fact that she neglected to mention the street sweeping to us. I finally had to hang up on her, because she was becoming more aggressive and defensive, completely missing the point of the phone call. There didn't seem to be any managers on the property to talk to about it, unfortunately. So if you are planning a stay at this hotel, keep in mind that street sweeping is every Friday, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. read more

Pros: great view of midtown from our room. Cons: - The scent of weed permeated our room. - the bed creaked loudly with the slightest movement. - the toilet kept running like it was "topping off" about every 3 minutes. - technically we had a corner room but not really as the one side only had a sliver of a window. - TV remote only worked if you were really close to it. Wouldn't work from the bed. - TV is too small for the room size - no complimentary coffee. read more

Rooms are spacious and pretty plain. The hotel is designed with an industrial look, loft style rooms with amazing skyline views from the balcony. Guest service is friendly and responsive but the hotel amenities are limited and must be requested with the front desk. read more

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David is a great manager at the Hotel hotel view is amazing the hotel service is amazing the hotel cleanest is very clean 100% recommend this place read more

We booked this hotel for a week and left after two days. Even though notices are posted on the doors that masks are required, we saw staff interacting with guests without them on and they did not say one word about it. Coming down from our room to go out for the day, we saw police in the lobby. Upon our return several hours later, they were still there. We talked to some residents of the neighborhood who happened to be outside and one of them shook his head and said the presence of cops was a regular occurrence and the hotel has been nothing but trouble for the block since it opened. Beginning at 1 in the morning, we could hear a loud party through the vents. We called down, concerned about both the noise and that the hotel would allow gatherings of over 10 people. The hotel staff member said they would take care of it, but the noise persisted. Finally my partner-at 3 in the morning-went to the source of the noise on the floor above us. He reconnected with the hotel staff and was told that they broke up a party on the floor below and did not realize there was another party on the higher floor-a surprise to us as the hallways on our floor as well as the one above were saturated with both noise and the smell of weed. So to sum up, gentrification and unhappy neighbors + heavy cop presence + lax COVID protocols = 1 miserable star. Actually, the one star is just for the food because Beebe's the restaurant was pretty damn good. read more

I stayed here with my friend for 2 nights and I don't have a single complaint about my stay. The staffing was great. Although you always have that one person that seems to not want to be around but I guess because it was 4 in the morning ?I had to ask 2 different people about a microwave and the second person was able to help me 100% . Everything else I asked for , I received. The ambiance is beautiful. My favorite part was the tub. Best tub experience ever in a hotel. The tv was a little small and outdated. Would've been nice to watch Netflix. read more

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Staff are fake. Hotel is prevention and overcharged for what you get. Rooms were subpar, you are mainly paying for location. Rooms were a bit dirty and grimy. Not quite impressed. Also walls are very thin, you can hear everything happening around you. read more

Shoutout to David at the front desk! Stopped by the front desk to inquire about blocking rooms for a wedding in June. David was extremely helpful and gave us all the information we need. Hotel is minimal but designed and decorated very well. While you're here stop by Beebes for the Nutella bread pudding! Delicious! Haven't stayed here yet but can only imagine how lovely it will be. read more

The lobby had a great vibe. Unfortunately the room wasn't great. It's all cement which can be cool and modern if done right but it's pretty drab. The rooms are poorly constructed segments with little insulation or sound proofing. Also, people were smoking. We got sick. Not sure if it was the cigarettes, air system, allergies or what. read more

The staff were friendly and the tub in the bath suite is great. That's it for the good stuff. I paid about $400 for the bath suite for two nights (per night). I came back after a long day and got to my room at 8:30PM and my room had not been serviced. I was annoyed because it's 37 degrees out and my wife and I need to shower and we have no towels and a dirty bed. I then call the front and they said "Did you ask for your room to be serviced?" Are you kidding me? For almost $900 I have to ask? I have never heard of that. Come here if you need an alright place to stay but do not expect frills. They don't even give you a fridge, closet, or dresser to put your clothes. NOT worth the money! read more

Rented a room for my gf's birthday. The view of Manhattan through ceiling to floor windows was stunning! Room and hotel were super clean with a crisp and romantic atmosphere. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. Will definitely stay again. read more

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