Q4 HOTEL AND HOSTEL, New York

The property is located in a safe, well-connected area of Long Island City, just steps from Queens Plaza and Queensboro Plaza subway stations (E, M, R, 7, N, W lines). This puts Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, and Bryant Park within a 20-minute subway ride. JFK Airport is accessible via AirTrain and the E line from Jamaica Station. LaGuardia Airport is 6 km away. The immediate neighbourhood is lively: a 24-hour supermarket, several restaurants (Waheyo Modern Mexican, Oro Restaurant, Commissary Market), and a 24-hour Hudson Market are within a 2-minute walk. The area is well-lit and considered safe at night, with street parking available if you follow posted regulations.

Accommodation options include private rooms with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom, as well as 4-, 6-, and 8-person mixed or female-only dorms. Dorm rooms have individual lockers sized for small backpacks (bring your own padlock). Each bed comes with a reading light and power sockets. Rooms are air-conditioned, but some units have a fixed AC that cannot be turned off, which may cause temperature fluctuations. Noise from the elevated subway tracks and street traffic is a known factor; the property provides earplugs at check-in. Rooms facing away from the tracks are quieter. Bathrooms are compact but private to each room; they include a sink, shower, and toilet. Hair dryers, soap, and shampoo are not provided in the room. The property has no elevator - all rooms are accessed by stairs. Private rooms are compact but practical for short stays.

Select dates and room types may include a breakfast option - availability and cost are confirmed at booking. The property does not have its own restaurant, café, or bar. A fully equipped communal kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and utensils is available on the lower ground floor for self-catering. A 24-hour supermarket (with hot and cold ready meals) and a 24-hour Hudson Market are directly next to the building. Numerous restaurants - including Waheyo Modern Mexican, Oro Restaurant, Commissary Market, Raj's Indian Kitchen, and Panini Tozt Cafe - are within a 2-minute walk. A vending machine with drinks and snacks is available on site.

The recreational facilities are located in the basement communal area, which includes a pool table, table tennis, karaoke equipment, and board games. These are free of charge. There is also a shared lounge with a TV. An ice-skating rink is located within the surrounding area. The property has no swimming pool, spa, wellness centre, or fitness room. No yoga area is available.

Internet access is free throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk handles check-in, check-out, and luggage storage. Luggage storage is free before check-in (from arrival until 4pm) and costs $7 after checkout until 8pm. Lockers in dorm rooms are for small backpacks only and require a padlock. Daily housekeeping is provided, though some items left in corners may be missed. Towels are replaced every 3 days. A communal kitchen with a dining area, refrigerator, and microwave is available. The property has an ATM/cash machine on site, a vending machine for drinks and snacks, and a shared lounge with a TV. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and outside, key card access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. No airport shuttle is provided. The property is wheelchair accessible via ground-floor access; no elevator is available for upper floors. Payments can be made with credit cards (American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard) or cash (with a deposit).