Best Western Plus Plaza HotelvsQueens County Inn and Suites Long Island City
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, New York City in Queens is the choice of most reviewers compared to Best Western Plaza Hotel. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, New York City in Queens comes in at #32 in York with approval from 3 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel
 Frommer's
 Oyster
3934 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101-6122
From $64/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Fitness Center
 - Multilingual
 - Business Center
 
 "The location is on a busy and unattractive street, but it’s steps from the train, and the price is right." 
Budget
 "The 121 rooms are your basic, generic variety with mostly contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. Rates include a decent breakfast buffet of hot and cold items and access to a small gym." Full review
Queens County Inn and Suites Long Island City
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
40-34 Crescent Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
From $63/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Fitness Center
 - Business Center
 - Meeting Rooms
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "Just one and half blocks from a subway stop that’s one stop from Manhattan—that’s the main attraction of this cookie-cutter chain motel." Full review
Budget
 "The 133-room Country Inn & Suites NYC in Queens (Long Island City to be exact) is just a few blocks from the Queensboro Bridge." Full review
 "An easy schlep to Manhattan and extra-large rooms – some with kitchens and living room areas – keeps this chain hotel full year-round." Full review