Flushing Central Hotel

Very Good
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : We stayed in room 301 (with a queen size bed) from Friday to Monday. We paid around $725USD for our stay. The staff at the reception were kind, helpful and accommodating. The room was old BUT quaint and clean. The hotel was in a bustling location! It was a few steps away from the metro station as well as the Q48 bus stop that goes to LGA. We enjoyed the location a lot! Had we decided to stay in Manhattan, then we would not have ventured out to Queens at all. By staying here, we got to experience two different boroughs. There was a high presence of police officers in the area - but that only made us feel safer (we also saw police officers at every metro station so maybe this is normal in the States!). At the beginning of our hotel search; we noticed that other hotels in the area serve breakfast - this hotel did not. We are glad that we did not choose the other hotels because there are bakeries on every street, a Starbucks and a Dunkin Donuts within a few steps away and countless of different restaurants! There are also many oriental markets (great for fruits) and a nearby Target for any essentials. The AC was strong, the water in the showers got really hot and overall it was a good place to rest before heading out.
  : As mentioned, we stayed in room 301 (with a queen size bed) from Friday to Monday. Beware that the room is old, but it was clean. The bath tub was stained (but covered with a clear shower mat). The AC needs a quick wipe as dust has accumulated a lot on it. The AC made funny noises (like the sound of fluttering paper) which can be ignored. The hotel is in a location where a lot of planes fly by (and quite low too - captivating to see when you’re outside!). Because of the plane routes, it can get a bit noisy from time to time but we noticed that the sound of the AC blocked the noise of the planes. Room 301 was away from the elevator. We could not hear people in their rooms BUT it got loud and annoying when people went in and out of their rooms. We could hear the slamming of the doors (this could not be blocked out by the AC). Because it is New York, it is understandable that people will be coming back late (just be prepared for the sounds). The bed is not very firm, if you are a light sleeper and the other person moves a lot during the night then that might keep you awake. Lastly, there was no kettle or hot water dispenser in the room. You had to go to the reception for hot water and ice.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: solo traveller

Pleasant
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : The hotel attendant was very friendly! We were in need of a last minute room after our flight was cancelled, and this is what we got!
  : Not much to change but it was just generally old and outdated feeling. Chain for the door. Light gets in the room through the door. Box spring cover stained, but other sheets looked fine. I’m thinking you probably get what you pay for, and we were desperate. Seemed like a quiet street though all and all, and everything worked out.