Is Long Island City relatively safe?

The area has a lot of industry, but generally, I'd say it's safe to walk to the subway station at Queensboro Plaza or possibly 21st Street/Queensbridge (i'd choose the former) to reach Manhattan.

I hope this information was very helpful.

The "Z" Hotel. It's actually a new hotel that opened up in the area and is on the trendy side. I know party promoters in there :). The hotel in itself is nice!

I believe they have a shuttle that takes you to the Queensboro Plaza subway station (N,R, 7) or the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Avenue station (#7), I would go on that because while in the day it's mainly factories and auto shops around there and okay to deal with, it gets pretty desolate at night once the factories/auto shops close and not necessarily a safe area especially if you're tourists and lost.

And to that...DO NOT WALK UP ON 21st Street heading to the bridge! That will take you to one of the worst housing projects in the city, Queensbridge Houses. There is a subway there but for tourists....AVOID!!!!!

While it is a bit off the main drag in the location you will find that the hotel offers free transportation in and out of Manhattan every half hour. The walk to the E train at 44th Dr and 21st is about 8 minutes and is perfectly great during the day. There are plenty of cabs available to take you to and from the hotel if the hotel transportation doesn't work. Don't overthink it; the ratings on tripadvisor.com are great and there many good places to eat In Long Island City and nearby Astoria.

Contact the Wyndham Garden Long Island City Manhattan View Hotel. Amazing Location, 3 blocks from the subway and 1 stop outside of Manhattan. They offer free shuttle service in a Mercedes 15 passengar van and are steps away from the best restaurants and bars and water front here in Long Island City. Their number is 888-310-2100. We are opening around March19th and accepting reservations from April 1 forward. In addition staying with a brand hotel you can earn rewards points with Wyndham who has Resorts all around the world.

That hotel is a few blocks from the subway and you will have to walk along a bridge at night.

http://bestwesternnewyork.com/hotels/best-western-...

and

http://www.hojo.com/hotels/new-york/long-island-ci...

are a lot closer, like ONE block.

I recommend you look at Google maps with the addresses.

Wife and I live in area

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