Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island

You could argue that the fact that the jewel in the crown of Staten Island hotels is a 3-star Hilton Garden Inn sets a fairly low bar for accommodation in New York’s fifth borough. That said, this is a good one. Set within the 415 acres of preserved woodland of Staten Island's Corporate Park, this modern hotel is just a few minutes from Interstate 278. Each of its 198 guest rooms and suites features chic decor and is equipped with the signature Garden Sleep System, a TV, mini fridge, microwave and an ergonomic workstation with free wi-fi. Some suites even have whirlpool tubs. Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret offers Italian and American cuisine along with live cabaret performances on select Fridays. Or, for the complete opposite experience, you could buy a meal from the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry and heat it in your in-room microwave. And for rooftop drinks, there’s the Above Rooftop Lounge. What makes this hotel particularly pleasant is a large international and local art collection displayed in and around the hotel, along with landscaped gardens, including an outdoor Florentine Gazebo and views of the surrounding woodland. There’s also an indoor pool and fitness center, and complimentary shuttles to Newark Airport and Staten Island Ferry.