Cheap Hotels Near Valley Stream, New York

Valley Stream is not far from New York City.Manhattan image by Jolanta Zastocki from Fotolia.com

The middle-class community of Valley Stream, New York, is located on Long Island, where approximately 36,000 residents and visitors enjoy convenient access to the heart of downtown New York City. Because of the community's proximity to Manhattan, few Valley Stream hotels offer rates below $100 per night. Most cheap hotels in the Valley Stream area are located near the airport and are geared toward business and tourist travelers seeking basic accommodations.

Best Western Mill River Manor

Located in the community of Rockville Center, just minutes east of Valley Stream, the Best Western Mill River Manor offers business-friendly smoking and nonsmoking rooms with full-service amenities. There is an on-site cocktail lounge and restaurant, and the property is located within 5 miles of good places to eat, including seafood, Mexican, Italian and fast-food dining options. Guests at this hotel are welcome to bring their pets along, as long as they are under 80 pounds and do not display disruptive behavior. The Mill River Manor is one of the cheapest hotels in the region, with rooms starting at $103 per night, midweek (as of January 2011). Local attractions include outdoor activities on the beach, golf course or trails, and the Belmont Race Track. Manhattan is just 30 minutes away.

John F. Kennedy International Airport is in Jamaica, Queens, less than 13 minutes away from Valley Stream. This area is where most of the cheapest hotels near Valley Stream can be located. One of the cheapest rates starts at under $90 per night (as of January 2011) at the Days Inn Jamaica JFK Airport Hotel. This property is easily accessed by all major highways, including Interstates 678 and 495, and is located within minutes of area beaches, horse-race tracks and Shea Stadium. Smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available, and all include typical amenities. Management offers limited free parking and free 24-hour shuttle service to and from JFK Airport for all paid guests.

Another budget-priced hotel near Valley Stream is the Comfort Inn, with rooms starting at $99 per night (as of January 2011). Smokers and nonsmokers alike are welcome to stay at this location, conveniently situated near JFK Airport, numerous restaurants and local attractions including Jones Beach State Park, Hofstra University and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, home of the NHL's New York Islanders and major concert acts. There are 59 guest rooms, and free breakfast is offered to all guests, along with a USA Today newspaper and 24-hour coffee. Guests traveling to the airport can catch a shuttle any time of day, or take a complimentary ride to the nearby Jamaica subway station and Green Acres Mall.