Editorial take
Who should book Aloft Long Island City - Manhattan View?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Aloft Long Island City - Manhattan View for a practical reason: Value, skyline views, transport connections, longer stays. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want a lively neighbourhood or to walk to manhattan sights. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Aloft Long Island City - Manhattan View?
Jackson Avenue in Court Square is one of the best-connected points in Long Island City, with the 7, E, M and G all within a couple of minutes.
Nearby
Court Square, MoMA PS1, Gantry Plaza State Park, the Queensboro Bridge and Astoria.
Closest subway
Court Sq on the 7, E, M and G
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Aloft Long Island City - Manhattan View might feel special.
What it is known for
- At 18 storeys and 186 feet it is the tallest building in Queens given over entirely to a hotel.
- Some rooms have private balconies, which is rare at this price anywhere within reach of Manhattan.
- It sits in the Court Square district, one of the best-connected corners of Long Island City.
New York moments
- The hotel is part of the wave of towers that changed the Long Island City skyline after 2015.
On screen
- The view is west towards the Manhattan skyline, which is the point rather than any screen credit.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
How quick is the journey to Manhattan?
Court Square is one stop from Manhattan on the 7, and around ten minutes to Grand Central. It is among the fastest journeys into Midtown from anywhere outside the borough.
Do all rooms have the Manhattan view?
No, despite the hotel's name. West-facing rooms have it and cost more, so ask for the aspect rather than assuming from the listing.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.