Hyatt Place Garden City  

In East Garden City on Long Island, this stylish hotel sits steps from the island’s top shopping and dining. Walk to Roosevelt Field, Mall at the Source, The Gallery at Westbury Plaza, the Long Island Children's Museum and the Cradle of Aviation, with Hofstra, Adelphi and other campuses nearby — a great pick for family-friendly and pet-friendly stays.

The property offers 122 spacious guestrooms with contemporary decor and a relaxed vibe. Rooms feature 42-inch flat-panel HDTVs, oversized L-shaped sofa-sleepers, separate work areas, in-room refrigerators, MP3 docking and granite-topped vanities for a modern, comfortable stay.

Take a dip in the indoor pool or burn calories in the 24-hour fitness center. There’s an intimate coffee-and-wine cafe, a bar/lounge and a picnic area, plus hotel-wide complimentary Wi-Fi and onsite parking to keep things easy.

A 24-hour business center pairs with conference space and meeting rooms for events and work trips. High-speed internet, an e-room with public computer/printer and express check-in/out make business travel seamless.

On-site options include a full-service restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge. Expect a complimentary weekday buffet breakfast from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and round-the-clock dining choices for late arrivals or on-the-go mornings.