What do you know about Garden City, New York? Probably not much. However, once you visit Garden City, you’re going to want to visit again. Not only is Garden City one of the smallest, most beautiful, and prestigious towns on Long Island, it’s also convenient to everything. It’s convenient to New York City, beaches, attractions, schools, parks, and hundreds of restaurants. With such a perfect setting, you would expect accommodations to be expensive, but that’s not the case. While the most popular place to stay in Garden City, and possibly all of Long Island, is the Garden City Hotel, there are two other places that might qualify as Garden City motels.

Why was the word ‘might’ used above? Because most accommodations associated with Garden City will be of the highest quality. What you need to understand about Garden City is that it’s like a quiet sanctuary surrounded by attractions and entertainment. This is why it’s such an ideal location to live or visit. It’s also why Garden City motels (or hotels) are in such high demand.

Some of the attractions within close proximity to Garden City are Roosevelt Field Mall, Source Mall, Nassau Coliseum, Westbury Music Fair, and of course, Manhattan. Roosevelt Field Mall is a high-end mall offering a ton of energy. It’s like the Times Square of Long Island. Everyone is hustling and bustling. And while the crowds are sometimes large on the weekends, it’s still well worth the experience. The Source Mall is for those who are little more laid back and looking to spend a little less money. Nassau Coliseum plays host to the NHL’s New York Islanders, WWE, and many big-name concerts. Westbury Music Fair will host famous magicians and comedians, as well as up-and-coming musical artists that might find themselves at Nassau Coliseum, or even Madison Square Garden, within the next few years. Manhattan, of course, is entertainment central. Garden City has a Long Island Railroad stop, which means you can hop on the train and be at Penn. Station in less than 30 minutes. If that’s not exciting, then nothing will be. When it comes to dining, there are more restaurants in the Garden City area than anywhere else on Long Island. A lot of these restaurants are casual dining establishments, but you will also find several fine dining options. Popular places to eat include Vincent’s Clam Bar, PF Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Friday’s, and Chili’s.

The Red Roof Inn Garden City is the most popular Garden City motel, even though it’s not in Garden City. It’s in Westbury, which is parallel to Garden City. The Red Roof Inn Garden City is located at 699 Dibblee Drive. The phone number is 516-794-2555. The biggest selling point for this Garden City motel, or Westbury motel, is that it’s the cheapest price you’re going to find in the Garden City area. Not only will you have everything listed above at your convenience, but the Hamptons are less than 1 hour away and both New York City airports are about 15 minutes away. Other bonus features for this popular Garden City motel are free WiFi, parking, cable, local calls, coffee, and pets and children under 17 stay free.

The Hampton Inn Garden City is sometimes categorized as a motel. Other times, it’s categorized as a hotel. Some people feel that the difference between a hotel and motel is whether or not the rooms face the exterior or interior of the building, but more people base it on cleanliness and service. If we’re basing the Hampton Inn Garden City on the latter, it’s 100% a hotel. The grandiose lobby is an immediate giveaway. The constant smiles on the faces of the staff also help. This will immediately give you a feeling of comfort. When you get to your room, you will be surprised by how much space is offered. And amenities include a complimentary breakfast, coin laundry, business center, fitness room, and pool. The only negative is that pets aren’t allowed, which is a positive for some. The address for the Hampton Inn Garden city is 1 North Avenue. The phone number is 516-227-2720.

It would be difficult to go wrong with either of the two Garden City motels listed above. The Hampton Inn Garden City might cost a little more, but it also offers everything. If you’re on a tight budget, go with the Red Roof Inn Garden City.