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The Modernist Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near MoMA PS1

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a chair, a potted plant, and a wooden wardrobe with a hanging iron.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a TV, and a desk with a phone.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a view of the city.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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38-30 28th St, Long Island City, NY, 11101
  • Place, Museum of the Moving Image
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gantry Plaza State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, MoMA PS1
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Penthouse Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a cityscape through a window, and a brick wall.

Penthouse Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite with Balcony - King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Studio Suite with Balcony - King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite with Balcony - King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Studio Suite with Balcony - King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 1 BR Manhattan View Suite - King Bed

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a TV, and a desk with a phone.

1 BR Manhattan View Suite - King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite with Skydeck - Full Bed

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a city skyline view, and a modern building in the background.

Studio Suite with Skydeck - Full Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 1 BR Suite with Private Patio - Queen Bed

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a city view.

1 BR Suite with Private Patio - Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite with Balcony Luxe - King Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a view of the city.

Studio Suite with Balcony Luxe - King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite with Balcony - 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite with Balcony - 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio Suite with Balcony - 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

Room DELUXE

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free wired internet

Room STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Long Island City

Queens stay.Your stay at this Queens hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of MoMA PS1 and Gantry Plaza State Park. Noguchi Museum and Central Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Queensbridge Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Museum of the Moving Image - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Foundry - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gantry Plaza State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • MoMA PS1 - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station - 3 min drive
  • 39 Av. Station - 4 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chano's Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters Café de Colombia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sami's Kabab House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Modernist Hotel

3-star hotel near MoMA PS1
The Modernist Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This 3-star Long Island City hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Modernist Hotel offers 16 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Long Island City hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 25 per day)
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 350 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 24 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day(299 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Modernist Hotel Hotel
The Modernist Hotel Long Island City
The Modernist Hotel Hotel Long Island City

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Modernist Hotel to the airport?

The Modernist Hotel is 5.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Modernist Hotel?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Modernist Hotel on Aug 17, 2026 start from $220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Modernist Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Modernist Hotel.

Does The Modernist Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Modernist Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Modernist Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (19-min drive) and Empire City Casino (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Modernist Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 75 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Modernist Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Modernist Hotel have a pool?

The Modernist Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Modernist Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Modernist Hotel to downtown Long Island City?

The Modernist Hotel is 1 mi away from Long Island City.

The Modernist Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 648 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

louise kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location! Very relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was enormous and clean, it was a nice stay and the balcony view was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay at! Close to subway entrances and a bodega for convenience too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great coffee. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay there... love the lobby and location!! The room is huge and has all you need!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the size of the room! Like having our own apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaborn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Going to book the property again worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained, the rooms are larger than usual NYC rooms, and the staff is always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely property! I’ll stay here every time I come to New York moving forward.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ptah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was spacious Staff was very friendly and helpful definitely will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love to stay here! Spacious rooms and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elsie at the front desk is a treasure. Pleasant, helpful, and good tips for where to go for food in the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel in up and coming neighborhood. Thoughtful details
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel with spacious and clean rooms. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ahrayah-Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it for the family business they are
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DENNISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I've stayed at! Breathtaking views, quiet, clean, and very large space. Receptionist was the who recommended the penthouse and my goodness I am so happy she did!! The staff there is super sweet! Love love love this place! Looking forward to staying in the penthouse again in the near future!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Audrey Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend!!! 5☆
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, simple hotel within walking distance of the train. My room was absolutely beautiful, the kitchen space was perfect, the staff was welcoming and helpful. Everything was fantastic. I hope to stay there again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2bed room well appointed and big. Bathroom was roomy. Lobby was inviting. The art room in back was spacious and quiet. Very clean and well kept. Good selection of food, coffee close. MTA/Queens plaza was 5 block walk. I will definitely revisit The Modernist on my next visit. Neighborhood is walkable, quiet and safe. Very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean room and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff were all very pleasant. Free street parking was easy to find most nights right out front of the hotel. I'd stay here over a big chain hotel every chance I get!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026