The Collective Paper FactoryvsBoro Hotel
Both The Paper Factory Hotel and Boro Hotel are praised by professional travelers. Overall, The Paper Factory Hotel ranks slightly higher than Boro Hotel. The Paper Factory Hotel comes in at 78 with approval from 7 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and Gayot.
The Collective Paper Factory
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Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Independent
37-06 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "Opened in 2014 in a (you guessed it) converted paper factory, rooms here look like film sets—an illusion enhanced by the use of actual movie lights (massive round ones) as lamps." Full review
Fodor's "Space, style, access to intriguing local neighborhoods, and seriously good value—this paper factory turned chic hotel provides many reasons to stay in Queens." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Located in Astoria's trendy Kaufman Art District in Queens, this hip mid-range hotel occupies a former 100-year-old paper factory and retains many industrial accents and unique vintage details." Full review
Gayot "A Long Island City landmark turns over a new page as a modern boutique hotel."
The Telegraph7.0
"Loft-like rooms, ample events space, and a popular New American restaurant add to the appeal." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the buzzing, arts-loving neighborhood of Long Island City, you'll find this whimsical gem. It's set in a former paper factory and warehouse." Full review
Independent "Exposed pipes and “Instagrammable moments” give off decidedly Brooklyn vibes, but this borough-on-the-up has its own charms, and offers more affordable rates to boot. "
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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