The annual New York City Marathon commences at the Staten Island end of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, a suspension bridge that connects the island to borough of Brooklyn. Out-of-towners have access to hotels on Staten Island within 10 minutes of the NYC Marathon starting point. These hotels also provide access to Staten Island attractions, including Great Kills Park, a recreation area that facilitates sailing activities in the Lower Bay.
The Hilton Garden Inn is in the Bloomfield neighborhood in western Staten Island, right off the West Shore Expressway; it's a 10-minute drive from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Hotel features include babysitting service, outdoor swimming pool and fitness room. Suites have king-sized beds, living rooms with sleeper sofas and whirlpool tubs. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Clove Lakes Park, home of the Staten Island Zoo; the park also has paths for bicycling and walking. Off-site dining is available at Staten Island Plaza on the eastern side of the island, a 15-minute drive from the Hilton Garden Inn.
The Holiday Inn Express is right off the West Shore Expressway, approximately 10 minutes from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge is a five-minute drive from the hotel; this park has 375 acres and allows visitors to view waterfowl species, including herons and egrets. Local eateries such as DaNoi and Circles West are within walking distance. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast every morning. A fitness room is available. Some of the rooms have whirlpool tubs and sitting areas.
The Victory Motor Inn is a budget accommodation in the heart of Staten Island, less than 15 minutes from the start of the NYC Marathon. The facade has a castle-like appearance. Victory Motor Inn provides parking spaces for RVs. No pets are allowed. The hotel is within walking distance of cafes and restaurants on Victory Boulevard. The College of Staten Island campus is a five-minute drive away. Families can check out Willowbrook Park, a recreation area with a carousel ride, and the northern end of the White Trail, one of the longest walking paths on Staten Island.
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is less than 10 minutes from the Hampton Inn in western Staten Island, located near the intersection of the West Shore Expressway and State Island Expressway. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Richmond County Bank Ballpark, home of the Staten Island Yankees minor league baseball team. Lorenzo's, a fine-dining Italian eatery, is a within walking distance. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness room and on-site jogging track. A complimentary breakfast is available every morning. The studio suites have sleeper sofas and whirlpool tubs. All rooms and suites are nonsmoking.
