Hotels and Lodging for Tourists in Long Island, New York

Long Island covers a wide areas, encompassing Nassau and Suffolk counties. With a history going back to the 1600s, this area not only has excellent beaches but everything from Gold Coast mansions to world-class museums. After checking out some of the wineries in the area, visiting lighthouses in Montauk or Suffolk (with more lighthouses than any county in the nation) or simply taking advantage of recreational activities such as horseback riding, golf or fishing, you're likely to want to come home to a hotel that is both relaxing and with all the amenities you need and want for your budget.

Top picks include:

Long Island Hotels and Lodging: Hilton Long Island in Huntington

Boasting 305 guest rooms, as well as nine executive suites, this is a hotel for those who want luxury and convenience to major attractions in Long Island. Special features include large work desks in rooms, including dataports and voice mail options. The huge atrium lobby had major eye appeal, with its impressive waterfall and indoor garden. All of this adds up to Long Island Hotel which suits both families and those who need the perfect locale for business meetings and discussions with clients.

When it comes to dining, you won't be disappointed, either, since Whitman's Bar and Grill serves some of the best steaks and seafood around and the Watercolors Garden Cafe and Atrium Lounge is also a popular attraction. The Long Island Hotel is located in the center of Long Island and the Melville business district and only minutes from the Long Island Expressway.

Accommodations include huge king-sized beds as well as cutting edge business services for those who need to stay in the loop at work. This one is almost always top-rated in hotel guides nationwide.

Nearby attractions: Hampton wineries, Broadway shows, gorgeous beaches with white sand. Also nearby? Socrates Sculpture Park, Noguchi Museum and art centers and boutiques.

Room rates: $139 - for two double beds to $179 for a King bed in a non-smoking room on a floor with concierge service.
Bed and breakfast generally included.

Location and contact info for the Long Island Hilton
598 Broad Hollow Road
Huntington, NY 11747

(631) 845-10000

website: www.hiltonlongisland.com/

Long Island Lodging and hotels: The Inn at Fox Hollow

This one is located on the famous Gold Coast (North Shore) of Long Island and is surrounded by a wealth of attractions. Perhaps you'd like to check out the historic homes, explore museums, play golf, relax on the beaches or explore the nearby Long Island Wine Country. Day trips are often available. Because the Inn is in a centralized location, it is a prime area for those looking for Long Island lodging or hotels.

There are 145 rooms or suites and each averages a very nice 545 square feet, not cramped but spacious. Expect to find European touches, from rich woods, silk window treatments and antique style wall fixtures. You'll feel like royalty here and you'll definitely get the royal treatment. As you'd expect, each suite has fully equipped kitchens, separate dining areas with living rooms, huge bathrooms, soaking tubs and even imported soaps.

Nearby attractions:
Jones Beach, Vineyards/Wineries, Adventure Land Amusement Park and nature and hiking areas.

Typical rates: starting at $229 per night and moving up from there. Room rates depend on availability and dates chosen.

Special features: smoke free, complimentary grocery shopping service,high speed internet access, full-size refrigerators in kitchens, as well as stovetop with two burners. The Inn can truly be your home away from home while staying at this Long Island resort. Complimentary shuttle service.

For a virtual tour of the rooms and a preview of the Inn,check out this page: www.theinnatfoxhollow.com/accommodations.htm

Location and contact info:

The Inn at Fox Hollow
7755 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
800)-804-6835

Website: www.theinnatfowhollow.com

Long Island hotels and lodging: The Quality Inn for a central location at a reasonable price (for the area)

Literally within minutes of Manhattan, you won't find much better when it comes to Long Island hotels that offer the convenience and features of this one. New York subways, bus lines and many attractions are within walking distance of this hotel. Both Times Square and Midtown Manhattan are minutes away from the hotel. If you want to do some power shopping, be sure to stay here.

If you're yearning to see such typical sights as Central Park, the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, this should be among your top choices in the Long Island area. The Queens Center shopping area is also near this Long Island hotel.

Hotel amenities include free continental breakfasts, wireless high-speed internet connections, free local calls, a business center with full internet access, plasma televisions in all rooms.

Rates - $390 for a double room. Special promotions and packages are often available if you book in advance.

Special features- Easy access to most major New York attractions while being in the Long Island area. The staff is multilingual, making this particularly convenient for those whose native language isn't English. There are specially equipped rooms for handicapped people, if desired. Family oriented, with coffee makers, writing desks, whirlpool bathtubs, iron and ironing board. The staff goes out of its way to make you feel at home and caters to your needs.

Location and Contact Info:

The Quality Inn
30-03 40th Avenue
Long Island, NY 11101

(718) 391-0102
Website: www.qualityinn.com

Other top-rated hotels - in a variety of price ranges - in the area which might be worth checking out:
La Quinta Inn- www.lq.com
Ravel Hotel -travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-22126588-ravel_hotel-i
Comfort Inn - www.comfortinn.com