Editorial take
Who should book Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham for a practical reason: Skyline views, balconies, rooftop bars, groups. 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 quiet nights or a walkable manhattan location. 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 Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?
Queens Plaza South sits at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge, looking across the East River to Roosevelt Island and Midtown East beyond it.
Nearby
The Queensboro Bridge, Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, Roosevelt Island and Astoria.
Closest subway
Queensboro Plaza on the 7, N and W
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham might feel special.
What it is known for
- Penthouse 808, the rooftop restaurant and lounge, covers 9,500 square feet under a retractable roof, so it works year round.
- There is also a 17,000 square foot rooftop day club with daybeds and cabanas, which is a scale of outdoor space no Manhattan hotel can match.
- Balcony room categories run to around 550 square feet with a private balcony, well above the Manhattan average.
New York moments
- The hotel is usually described as Long Island City's first boutique hotel, opening before the district's tower boom.
On screen
- The rooftop's skyline view is the hotel's signature image.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is the rooftop open to non-guests?
Yes, both Penthouse 808 and the day club trade publicly, so expect crowds and events in summer. That is either the appeal or a reason to look at Boro Hotel instead.
How good are the views?
Very. The position beside the Queensboro Bridge gives an unobstructed line back to Midtown East across the river, and the balcony categories put that view in your room.
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.