Garden City Hotels: Where to Stay in New York

Garden City hotels cluster in two spots on Long Island. One is a historic hotel beside the Long Island Rail Road station. The other is a group of chain hotels next to Roosevelt Field mall. This guide covers every hotel in Garden City, NY we could confirm, including addresses, phone numbers, amenities, and nearby sights. We list no rates, because prices change daily. Where sources disagree, we say so and tell you to call the hotel.

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Hotels in Garden City NY: What We Confirmed

The Garden City Hotel

The Garden City Hotel is the historic choice. The address is 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530. Forbes Travel Guide lists the phone as 516-747-3000. Fodors places the hotel across the street from the Garden City LIRR station, so you can reach Manhattan without a car.

Alexander Turney Stewart founded the first hotel on this site in 1874. Fire destroyed the second building in 1899. A third building opened in 1901 and hosted families such as the Vanderbilts and the Morgans. The owner closed and demolished the 400-room hotel in 1972 and 1973. The current building opened on May 20, 1983. Wikipedia reports a renovation in 2014 under the owner, Fortuna Realty Group.

The hotel has 269 guest rooms. Forbes Travel Guide describes rooms with king or double beds, and lists a heated indoor pool, a spa, and a fitness center. Dining includes King Bar and the Red Salt Room by David Burke. The Red Salt Room serves a Sunday brunch. Forbes also lists a Saturday afternoon tea. Menus and hours change, so call before you plan a meal around them.

Forbes lists the hotel as pet-friendly. We could not confirm check-in times, parking arrangements, or pet fees from an official page, because the hotel site did not list them. Call the front desk to confirm.

Pick this hotel if you want history, a full-service restaurant, and a rail station across the street.

Residence Inn Long Island Garden City

The Residence Inn sits at 700 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530. Hotel Planner lists the phone as 888-389-4121. Listings place the hotel within walking distance of Roosevelt Field mall.

Travelocity and Hotels.com both list studios and suites with kitchens, a separate living area, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a game room, and free breakfast. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Travelocity lists 163 rooms and suites for groups of four to six.

Both sites report pets welcome with a fee. The two sites disagree on parking, so ask the front desk whether parking costs extra. They also describe in-room Wi-Fi differently from the lobby Wi-Fi, so ask which one is free.

Pick this hotel if you travel with children or plan a stay of several nights. A kitchen saves money on meals and gives you space to spread out.

Hampton Inn Garden City Long Island

The Hampton Inn stands at 1 North Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530. Hotel Planner lists the phone as 800-716-8490.

Travelocity and Hotels.com agree on the main details. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. The hotel has 143 rooms, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, and a free daily breakfast buffet. Both sites list dogs as welcome with a fee. Roosevelt Field mall is within walking distance.

Travelocity lists the pool as open from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM and breakfast from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Hours change, so confirm them when you book. Travelocity lists paid self-parking and Hotels.com lists EV charging. Confirm the current parking policy by phone.

Pick this hotel if you want a reliable chain hotel with free breakfast and a short walk to the mall.

Hyatt Place Garden City

Hyatt Place stands at 5 North Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530. Hotel Planner lists the phone as 888-965-1860.

Expedia and Hotels.com list 122 rooms with separate sitting areas. Expedia also lists work spaces. Both list an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a coffee shop, a bar, and a restaurant. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. Both sites list the minimum check-in age as 21.

The two sites disagree on breakfast. Expedia calls the buffet free. Hotels.com says breakfast carries a surcharge. Ask the hotel before you assume breakfast is included. Both sites list dogs as welcome with a fee and two pets maximum.

Pick this hotel if you want modern rooms with a work area and an on-site restaurant.

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Garden City

La Quinta stands at 821 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530. The Wyndham site lists the phone as 516-705-9000.

Wyndham advertises free breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an on-site gym. The Wyndham site calls the hotel newly renovated. Expedia lists 129 rooms, a business center, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and free self-parking. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Expedia lists no pool, and the Wyndham overview does not mention one. Plan for a hotel without a pool. Expedia lists cats and dogs as welcome in certain rooms with a fee. Ask for a pet room when you book.

Wyndham names Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Belmont Park, Jones Beach State Park, and Hofstra University as nearby sights. Pick this hotel if you want free breakfast and a lower-key stay without a pool.

Where to Stay in Garden City by Traveler Type

Couples and special-occasion travelers do best at the Garden City Hotel. The restaurants, spa, and history set the tone for a weekend away.

Families do best at the Residence Inn or the Hampton Inn. Both list an indoor pool, free breakfast, and a short walk to Roosevelt Field. The Residence Inn adds kitchens.

Business travelers should compare Hyatt Place and the Garden City Hotel. Expedia lists work spaces in the Hyatt Place rooms. The Garden City Hotel offers about 30,000 square feet of event space, according to Wikipedia.

Rail travelers should choose the Garden City Hotel because of its spot across from the LIRR station. Five LIRR stations serve the village, according to Wikipedia.

Pet owners have options at every property. Fees and size limits differ, so call before you book.

Motels and Other Budget Options Near Garden City

We found no independent motel inside the village of Garden City we could verify. Chain hotels fill the lodging list. If you want a lower-cost option, compare the La Quinta with hotels in nearby Nassau County towns on a booking site.

Check the address on the listing before you book. Some listings with Garden City in the name sit in nearby towns such as Garden City Park. A listing outside the village can add a drive to every plan. Search the street address on a map and confirm the town.

Things to Do Near Garden City Hotels

The Cradle of Aviation Museum sits on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Garden City. The museum lists more than 75 air and space craft in eight galleries, including a lunar module. The museum site lists hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. The phone is 516-572-4111. Confirm hours before you go. The museum also runs a full-dome planetarium called the JetBlue Sky Theater.

The Long Island Children’s Museum sits at 11 Davis Avenue. The museum site lists hands-on exhibits, a family theater, and STEM programs. Hours run Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays. The phone is 516-224-5800. Call to confirm hours before you travel.

Roosevelt Field is the large mall beside the chain hotels. The Hampton Inn, Hyatt Place, and Residence Inn listings all place the mall within walking distance.

The Cathedral of the Incarnation is a Gothic Episcopal cathedral founded by Cornelia Stewart. The cathedral is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and holds the graves of Alexander and Cornelia Stewart, according to Wikipedia.

Adelphi University moved to a 76-acre campus in Garden City in 1929. Hofstra University sits nearby and appears in the La Quinta and Residence Inn listings.

Wyndham also names Belmont Park and Jones Beach State Park near the La Quinta. We did not confirm drive times, so check a map for current times.

Getting to Garden City and Getting Around

Five Long Island Rail Road stations serve Garden City: Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, Garden City, Country Life Press, and Merillon Avenue. The Garden City station sits across the street from the Garden City Hotel.

LaGuardia and JFK airports serve the area. Listings give different drive times, so check a map for current times and traffic. Weekday rush hours slow every route on Long Island.

Garden City has hotels with free or paid parking depending on the property. Ask about parking when you book. Expect to drive between the museums and the hotels near Roosevelt Field.

What Changed Since Our Last Guide

Our earlier guide listed several details we could not confirm, so we removed them. We dropped the claims about a Polo Steakhouse and a rooftop terrace at the Garden City Hotel. Fodors does mention a Polo restaurant, but Forbes Travel Guide lists different venues, so we point you to the hotel for the current restaurant list.

We also dropped the Stewart House and the Wheatley Hotel. We found no source confirming either lodging in Garden City. We removed an outdoor saline pool and a fire pit at Hyatt Place, a pool at La Quinta, and a game room at Hampton Inn. No source we checked confirmed those features.

We also removed sights the old guide placed near Garden City, such as Sands Point Preserve and a Broadway show at Nassau Coliseum. We could not tie those claims to a source.

How to Choose Among Garden City Hotels

Start with your budget and your transport. A rail trip points to the Garden City Hotel. A drive with a family points to the Residence Inn or the Hampton Inn.

Check the total cost with taxes and fees on two booking sites and by phone. Ask about parking, breakfast, and pet fees. We list no rates here, because rates change by date.

Confirm the hotel name on the listing and the street address. Ask about the cancellation policy and the front desk hours for late arrivals.

Book early for event weekends. Events at Belmont Park, Nassau Coliseum, and local universities can fill rooms, so call early.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Garden City Hotel history against Wikipedia and the address against Forbes Travel Guide, Fodors, and Hotel Planner. We took room details for the four chain hotels from Travelocity, Hotels.com, Expedia, and Hotel Planner. We took La Quinta details from Wyndham. We took museum details from each museum site.

We could not confirm rates, current room counts, or amenity hours with the hotels. The official Garden City Hotel page did not list a phone, check-in time, or pet policy. Policies and phone numbers change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Garden City hotels give you two clear choices. The Garden City Hotel offers history, restaurants, and a rail station across the street. The chain hotels near Roosevelt Field offer pools, breakfast, and easy parking in most cases. Confirm each property by phone, ask about fees, and book early for event weekends. Then add the Cradle of Aviation Museum and the Long Island Children’s Museum to your trip.