VISTA LIC HOTEL, PREMIER COLLECTION BY BEST WESTERN, New York

The hotel sits in the Long Island City neighbourhood of Queens, within walking distance of three subway lines (N, W, 7) that connect to Midtown Manhattan in about 10-15 minutes. The Museum of the Moving Image is 1 km away. The immediate area is a mix of residential streets, bodegas, and casual dining, with a 24-hour bodega on the corner. Several restaurants, including Michael's Café (inside the hotel) and a variety of delis and pizzerias, are within a 5-minute walk. Street parking is available and generally safe, though posted street-cleaning restrictions apply. The neighbourhood around 21st Street near the Queensbridge housing projects can feel less comfortable late at night.

Room types include double rooms (one bed), quadruple rooms (two beds), and suites. All rooms come with air conditioning and a heater, a tea and coffee maker, an ironing board, and a work desk. Bedding tends to be comfortable, but pillows may feel lumpy and fitted sheets can slide off. The rooms are generally clean, though some fittings and furniture appear dated. Noise from the corridor, ice machines, and street traffic can be an issue, especially in rooms near those areas. Higher-floor rooms offer the best views, with city-view rooms providing a sightline of the Manhattan skyline. Three rooms feature a private balcony. No mini-fridge is standard, but one can be requested at no extra cost.

Breakfast at Michael's Café is available for an additional charge of 15 USD and includes American-style options; an omelette station is sometimes available. The café is open from 3:00 PM to midnight (until 1:00 AM on weekends) and also serves lunch and dinner with a menu of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. A pub is attached. The Vista Sky Lounge on the rooftop operates from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (last call) and requires reservations; drinks and food are served, and a 20% gratuity is automatically added. Breakfast in the room can be ordered. Several nearby bodegas, delis, and pizzerias offer additional quick and affordable meal options.

The fitness centre is open 24 hours and features LifeFitness treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights. The facility is accessible with a key card. The outdoor terrace on the 7th floor offers seating and a view of the Manhattan skyline. The rooftop bar (Vista Sky Lounge) doubles as a social and scenic leisure space, open until 10:00 PM on the terrace and 11:00 PM to midnight inside. No pool, spa, or sauna is available.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel with 100 Mbps download and upload speeds. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out, an ATM on site, and free luggage storage (available from 7:00 AM until midnight on checkout day). On-site parking costs US$33.11 per night (first-come, first-served) with in-and-out privileges; a garage is available, and a nearby public parking lot is a five-minute walk. The business centre includes free fax/photocopying and paid meeting/banquet facilities. A minimarket and vending machines are on site. Daily housekeeping is included. No laundry service is available on site (a laundromat is nearby). Pets are not allowed. Key card access secures the building after 10:00 PM.