The Fort YorkvsBoro Hotel
The Fort Boutique Hostel and Boro Hotel are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Fort Boutique Hostel scores slightly better than Boro Hotel. The Fort Boutique Hostel comes in at 76 with accolades from 2 sources like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
The Fort York
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "An interesting idea – a “boutique hostel” in the city centre, offering rooms and dorms decorated on themes (log cabin, deep sea creatures) at a knock-down price."
Lonely Planet "This boutique hostel showcases the work of young British designers, creating affordable accommodation with a dash of character and flair." Full review
Boro Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Frommer's
Wallpaper Lonely Planet Fodor's Lonely Planet
38-28 27th Street, 39th Avenue & 38th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in Long Island City, the closest Queens neighborhood to Manhattan, this elegant yet affordable property offers a stylish silver-toned lobby." Full review
Fodor's "Catching the sunset behind the Manhattan cityscape—from the rooftop lounge or the privacy of your room—is a real highlight." Full review
Frommer's "Most of the city’s new, built-from-the-ground-up hotels borrow an ugly tactic from the airlines: they try to cram as many people into as little space as possible." Full review
Wallpaper "In the three years since it first opened, the Boro Hotel in Queens’ Long Island City neighbourhood has watched its surroundings transform. Now a hotbed of restaurants, it’s only apt that..." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Boro offers minimalist city luxe for far less than you'd pay in Manhattan – with the benefit of glittering skyline views from the floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Fodor's "This industrial-chic property just two subway stops from Manhattan has spacious rooms, balconies with skyline views, and downright huge bathrooms. What's more, the high ceilings and..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Boro Hotel does a minimalist luxe vibe, with quality linens, plush robes, tubs in the suites and glittering skyline views"
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