Mayor Bloomberg announced that NYC would have an unprecedented 90,000 hotel rooms by the end of 2011. (Photo by Nathalie Alonso)
Though not traditionally associated with tourism, Long Island City is proving fertile ground for new hotels because of its proximity to Midtown Manhattan.
Over the last three years, more than a dozen chain and boutique hotels have sprung up in the historically industrial neighborhood, luring travelers with the promise of convenience and value.