Holiday Inn Express Maspeth by IHG

I was stuck in the snow and needed a room for the day, just as a walk-in. The woman at the desk was incredibly kind, helped me get set up, and made sure I had all the details I needed. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Breakfast was free, simple rather than fancy, but everything was tasty and well made.

It’s a quiet place, and the room was clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and they changed the linens when we asked. Breakfast was mostly the same each day, but it was fine. We also asked for a later checkout the day before leaving and got an extra two and a half hours, subject to availability. There’s a 24-hour McDonald’s and a gas station within walking distance. The one drawback is that there isn’t much going on around the hotel. I’d stay here again.

The experience was pretty average. Rooms were clean and had the listed amenities, but the body lotion was old and smelled foul. Room service was limited and you had to ask for it, though that wasn’t a major problem. Breakfast was good, and the woman serving it was very polite. Reception service felt subpar compared with Hilton or Hampton. The hotel is a long way from the city, and we only realized later that it cost more than staying in town because the cab fares were criminal. The power also went out for about half an hour, which was odd.

Parking was the main hassle. It tends to fill up, and after about 10 PM finding a space gets tough. Breakfast can be packed too, so an early visit is better if you want a calmer meal. Still, I had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Maspeth. The room was clean and comfortable, the location worked well, and the staff were friendly, professional, and always ready to help. I’d come back.