Garden City Hotel

My review: We enjoyed our time at the Garden City Hotel. The food was fantastic. The staff/ wonderful. Everyone was pleasant , polite and accommodating. I needed something printed and Adasha, at the front desk was very helpful. From the valets to front desk to restaurant staff everyone was lovely. My not so rave reviews all relate to the room. I have disability issues and reserved a handicap room. Because of the photos on the website and the description I assumed I was getting a walk in/ roll in shower. I got a tub but the did provide the shower chair requested. We made it work but it was not ideal. My larger issue comes w the bed itself. I could not get into the bed without using the step stool I carry when we travel. The bed is 28 inches high. Using the step stool itself is not fun. My legs are not strong. I am 5'2 and even without my disability I'd have trouble getting in to it without a running start. Who thinks a 28 inch bed is handicap inclusive? In a room designed for people w disabilities the bed needs to be closer to the floor. Slapping grab bars in the bathroom doesn't make a room accessible. You need to make sure everything in the room meets the description also.

The Garden City Hotel is a magical place to stay. The rooms are well appointed. The floor to ceiling mirror in every room let's you get a full picture of what you look like before going out. This is a wonderful place for your wedding reception. The restaurants cater to every palate. All of the staff are fantastic. It is in walking distance to Waterzooli, a Belgian Bistro and Oyster bar. They are famous for their buckets of mussels. This is the best hotel to stay at in Garden City. No

We stayed at the hotel for two nights for a family wedding. Check-in was a breeze because they send you an online pre-check-in. Room was very clean. Bed was super comfortable. We had the breakfast buffet, which had plenty of choices. All in all, an excellent stay. Highly recommend staying there if in the Garden City area.

Check-in was smooth and staff were genuinely friendly, offering maps and a quick tip about a nearby coffee shop. My room was small but very clean, with a comfortable bed, a compact desk and a bright window - the shower had strong pressure and toiletries were decent. The building has a relaxed, homey vibe and evenings stayed quiet. With the low nightly rate and easy street parking, this felt like a smart, budget-friendly find for a short city break.

Had the most amazing stay! Was there for only a few days (a little mini-moon after my wedding) but I'd love to come back. My husband and I checked in at 3 AM right after our wedding ended and Marissa at the front desk welcomed us with a warm smile and gave us all the information we needed to get situated. When we got to the room, we were absolutely surprised to see a bottle of champagne along with chocolate covered strawberries and other pastries waiting for us along with a very cute note! There were also rose petals made into a shape of a heart on the bed and towels folded into swans. It was such a nice touch, they really pay attention to detail! The rooms on the club floor are absolutely amazing, we need to come back when its warm enough to enjoy the huge balcony/patio. When you book at the club floor level, you get access to the lounge - we stopped by frequently for desserts, granola bars, snacks, coffee, soda, etc. Everything was *superbly clean*, which is what matters to me the most in any hotel I stay at. I also enjoyed how quiet it was - you don't hear your neighbors, you don't hear loud noises in the hall, it was perfect. The amenities were just what we needed to relax. Room service came very quickly for dinner and the food itself was amazing, the oysters tasted so fresh and presentation of everything was beautiful. The pool was my favorite part of our stay; it was sparkling clean and the perfect temperature for escaping the cold November air. Usually at hotels the indoor pools smell of chlorine which makes my eyes burn, but this pool was not like that at all, my eyes felt perfectly fine and we couldn't even smell any chlorine. My husband had a great workout at the gym, he was very satisfied with the machines and equipment. Location is also a huge plus, plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby, although the food is so good at the hotel I don't think you'll want to go anywhere else. More importantly, the LIRR is right there if you want a deeper excursion into Manhattan. All in all, we would definitely come back here, my husband says he's ready to move in haha