Far Rockaway, New York is an eclectic area of New York on the outskirts of the city that has been a summer retreat destination since the 1800s. Beaches, faded glory mansions, historic buildings such as the post office on Mott Avenue, and JFK International Airport draw visitors to this Rockaway Peninsula neighborhood in Queens. Beaches, wharfs, piers and boardwalks provide amusing diversion for visitors in the summer and business and shopping draw travelers year-round. Travelers to Far Rockaway have their choice of comfortable and convenient hotels and unusual boutique accommodations.
The Five Towns Inn in Lawrence is 10 minutes from John F. Kennedy International Airport and 30 minutes from La Guardia Airport. On-site laundry, free breakfast and 24-hour coffee service, passes to the Hollywood Atrium Fitness Center, and complimentary 24-hour shuttle to and from JFK Airport are a few conveniences guests can expect at Five Towns. Nearby beaches, malls, athletic stadiums and race tracks provide all the activities and entertainment travelers could want.
Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre is close to Jones Beach State Park and Beth Page State Park and half an hour from Manhattan, right in the middle of Long Island, central to the area's business district, natural areas, shopping and dining. It is a totally smoke-free hotel with 83 quality guestrooms. Queen or king bed guestrooms, accessible rooms and suites in contemporary decor make travelers comfortable. The plant-filled atrium with waterfall, fitness room, business center and complementary breakfast area provide all the extras travelers need.
Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport is a quarter of a mile from JFK Airport. Hilton Garden's guestrooms and accessible rooms feature large desks with ergonomic chairs and two phones, voice mail and Internet, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and trademarked sleep system. The hotel has a full service restaurant and, several local restaurants are nearby for fine dining. Local attractions within 10 miles include Coney Island, Rockaway Beaches and the U.S. Open Center.
Pan American hotel is on Queens Boulevard close to Manhattan and both airports. It has 208 spacious, modern guestrooms and suites with direct dial phones, refrigerators and soundproofing. Pan American has a tradition of providing warm and friendly hospitality and good value. A full-service restaurant and bar offer live entertainment on weekends. Nearby famous attractions include Queens Botanical Gardens, the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Radio City Music Hall and Times Square.
