Hockey fans on Long Island, New York, have access to professional hockey games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, home of the New York Islanders. This coliseum is within 10 minutes of accommodations in Uniondale, Garden City and Westbury, making it convenient for out-of-town hockey enthusiasts. These hotels are also within 30 minutes of Jones Beach and Flushing Meadows Park in Queens. The hockey season runs from October through April.
The Long Island Marriott in Uniondale is adjacent to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. This full-service hotel has an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and a hair salon, Sophisticut. Business travelers have access to the hotel's conference center, which consists of 9,720-square-foot ballroom and 25 meeting rooms. The hotel's restaurant, Prime Seasons, serves American cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Eisenhower Park is a five-minute walk from the hotel; this 930-acre park has an 18-hole golf course and jogging trails. The Long Island Children Museum on the campus of Nassau Community College is also within five minutes of the hotel.
Pines Motor Lodge is a budget-conscious accommodation in Westbury, a five-minute drive from the Nassau Coliseum. Off-site dining options, including P.F. Chang's and Chateau Island, are at the Mall at Source shopping center, within five minutes of the hotel. The Westbury rail transit station is a five-minute drive from the hotel, making a trip to Manhattan less than 30 minutes. Pines Motor Lodge features specialty rooms with whirlpool tubs or kitchenettes; the whirlpool tubs are adjacent to the bedroom. Parking spaces for RVs are available. The hotel provides discounts for AAA and AARP members.
Situated in Garden City, the Garden City Hotel is less than 10 minutes from the coliseum and within walking distance of the Garden City rail transit station. Jones Beach is a 15-minute drive from the hotel; this area offers swimming activities in the Atlantic Ocean and music performances at the Tommy Hilfiger Theater. Garden City Hotel's restaurant, Rein, serves European cuisine in an elegant atmosphere; outdoor patio seating is available and the restaurant serves afternoon tea. Salon Renata, the hotel's on-site beauty salon, offers manicures, pedicures and wax treatments. The penthouse suites have antique-style furniture and a separate living room and kitchen.
Nassau Coliseum is a 10-minute drive from Garden City's Hyatt Place hotel. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool and 24-hour fitness room. A breakfast buffet is available every morning near the lobby area. Most of the rooms have sleeper sofas and granite-furnished bathrooms. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the Roosevelt Field mall; this shopping center features upscale department stores and dining options, such as the Grand Lux Cafe. The Cradle of Aviation Museum is a short walk from Hyatt Place and offers aircraft and alternative energy exhibits.
