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FollowOne of our favorite city break destinations is New York! But in such a big city, the question naturally remains: what's the best neighborhood to book a hotel in? One of the most up-and-coming neighborhoods is Queens! Queens is the new Brooklyn, so it's definitely the place to be on your next city break. Here you'll find street food restaurants, trendy wine bars, repurposed old factories, and of course, lots of unique hotels! That's why we've compiled a list of 6 of the best boutique hotels in Queens, New York. Read about them in this blog post and book a room at one of these hotels soon!

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Boro HotelThe Boro Hotel in Queens is a trendy hotel with spacious and modern rooms. Designed by the New York architectural firm Grzywinski + Pons, the hotel truly has that industrial style with minimalist and bright common areas featuring concrete accents. The Boro Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the subway, so you can be in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and other boroughs in no time.
38-28 27th Street, Queens, NY 11101, United States
The Local HostelIf you're looking for a more affordable option, The Local Hostel is perfect. This poshtel offers both dormitory and private rooms. It also features a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and a rooftop terrace with skyline views. It's also a great way to meet new people and explore the city together!
13-02 44th Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, United States
Paper Factory HotelThis boutique hotel in Queens is housed in a 100-year-old paper mill in Long Island City. It's a hip, industrial hotel with loft-style rooms (with 3,65-foot ceilings!) that give it a unique style. The 36th Street subway station is across the street from the hotel and just two stops from Midtown Manhattan. The hotel also houses Mundo, a restaurant serving Peruvian and Argentinian cuisine.
37-06 36th Street, Queens, NY 11101, United States

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Aloft Long Island CityAloft in Queens is a modern design hotel that looks new and clean from the moment you walk in. The best part of this hotel is the rooftop sun terrace, which also offers fantastic views of Manhattan. There's also a great bar where you can enjoy cocktails in the evening before retiring to your room.
27-45 Jackson Avenue, Queens, 11101, United States
Ravel HotelThis boutique hotel in Long Island City is located 322 meters from Queensbridge Park. It offers a restaurant, a nightclub, and free shuttles to the local subway station. In the evening, enjoy a meal on the rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the bridge, the Hudson River, and Manhattan.
8-08 Queens Plaza South, Queens, NY 11101, United States
Z New York HotelThis hotel is also located on Queensbridge Park, on the riverbank. Z New York features a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. A DJ also plays at the bar on Friday nights. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service for guests to 59th Street and Lexington Avenue.
11-01 43rd Avenue, Queens, NY 10009, United States
Have fun at these hotels in Queens New York!

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Our favorite hotels in New York:
SOHO & NOLITA: The Soho Grand Hotel, Crosby Street Hotel, The Broome, The Bowery, The Nolitan& The James BROOKLYN: NU Hotels & Aloft // WILLIAMSBURG: The Wythe Hotel // Meatpacking District: The Standard Hotel, The Gansevoort Hotel, Dream Downtown & The jane // Lower East Side: Sixty LES // EAST VILLAGE: The Standard Hotel // MID TOWN: ACE Hotel & The Nomad // TIMES SQUARE: citizenM, Yotel & Intercontinental Times Square
// QUEENS: The Boro Hotel
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