Hotel Review: Boro Hotel, New York

Located in Queens, just one subway stop from Manhattan, there's more of a feeling of space here than central New York, and eateries and bar options are improving all the time. The hotel overlooks the 59th Street Bridge connecting Queens with Manhattan, and although nearby stations boast four different subway lines into Manhattan, the location can feel a bit isolated. You need to walk about a mile to find a good choice of restaurants and bars, at Long Island City.

By plane: flights from London, Manchester or Edinburgh to New York take 7 hours. A taxi will take 45 minutes from JFK airport. Paid parking available nearby. Book flights to New York.

There's a great contemporary look here, with good-sized rooms, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows all promoting a spacious feel, plus cool features like sharp lines, a modern fireplace in the silver-toned lobby area and minimalist furniture.

There's a restaurant, rooftop cocktail bar, outdoor ground floor seating and garden area, a homely lobby lounge and café and a gym. Guest rooms are low on facilities, but items can be requested.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Fitness centre
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

The rooms are light and bright and have a contemporary, minimalist look, with neutral accents and features like hardwood floors, polished concrete and floor-to-ceiling windows. The tiled shower- and bathrooms are large by New York standards.

Room types: King/Queen, King/Queen Balcony, Manhattan View Balcony, Double, Studio, Penthouse Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes, TV, Bluetooth radio, free Wi-Fi

There's a rooftop bar, a lobby café offering a range of coffees, snacks and drinks, and the restaurant, Beebe's, serving crisp, thin crust pizzas, handmade pasta and a New American menu with Italian and New York classics.

beebe's: relaxed all-day dining, open daily (hours vary)

Rooftop bar: seasonal cocktails, wines and beers. Open seasonally

Lobby café: casual dining, comfy seats. Open daily from 8am for breakfast and all-day dining.