Places to stay in Roosevelt Island, New York
Roosevelt Island, known as Welfare Island from 1921 to 1973, and before that Blackwell's Island, is a narrow island in the East River of New York City. It lies between the island of Manhattan to its west and the borough of Queens to its east. Running from Manhattan's East 46th to East 85th streets, it is about two miles long, with a maximum width of 800 feet, and a total area of 147 acres. The island is part of the Borough of Manhattan and New York County. Together with Mill Rock, Roosevelt Island constitutes New York County's Census Tract 238, which has a land area of 0. 279 sq mi (0. 72 km2). Local restaurants include Granny Annie’s Bar And Kitchen, Patsy's Pizzeria 69th, Nino's Restaurant, and Anything At All.
If you are travelling in the area, Roosevelt Island is located close to Channel Gardens, Heritage Hall, Eightyfourth Precinct Police Station, New York Ladder Company 27 and Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District.
The center of Roosevelt Island ( which is at is longitude -73°56'59.794 and latitude 40°45'43.668 ) is located 1 mile away from Long Island City, 2 miles away from Astoria, 2 miles away from Lew Beach and 3 miles away from Manhattan.
Available Roosevelt Island lodging
We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Roosevelt Island.
Roosevelt Island Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
Park Hyatt New York
Approx 2 miles away in New York:
Crosby Street Hotel
Approx 4 miles away in New York:
Hotel Indigo
Approx 4 miles away in Manhattan:
Roosevelt Island Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Sleek Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment
Approx 2 miles away in New York:
American Camp Assoc
Approx 3 miles away in New York:
Adventureland Preschool
Approx 4 miles away in Woodside:
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Roosevelt Island
Gallagher's Steak House ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 228 West 52nd Street, New York, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. With its trademark combination of classic cocktails, a wait staff that never forgets a name and – the best USDA prime dry-aged beef, fired over its signature hickory coals – Gallaghers serves up the authentic New York steakhouse experience locals treasure and visitors always remember.
www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com 
Accademia Di Vino ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 1081 3rd Avenue, New York, 1 mile from the center of Roosevelt Island. Come for a drink and stay for dinner. See our menu featuring the regional foods of Italy and read our list of drinks: specialty cocktails and Italian wines by the glass. Kevin Garcia has created "la dolce vita" for aficionados of fine Italian cuisine across the United States and in Italy for over ten years.
accademiadivino.com
Le Colonial ( Dining
/ French ). Located at 149 East 57th Street, Manhattan, 1 mile from the center of Roosevelt Island. Le Colonial offers a dining experience faithful to Vietnamese culinary traditions.
www.lecolonialnyc.com
Sapphire ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 1845 Broadway, New York, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. For some reason, the arts and fine dining don't seem to mix. the theater district has long been a byword for bad food in New york, and the Lincoln Center area has only recently begun to show signs of culinary life, with gems like Picholine getting a little company, Sapphire, a new comer in the Lincoln Center neighborhood, may not be the last word in Indian Cusine, but it is good enough and good-looking enough to advance the cause. The extensive menu includes the usual hit parade of samosas, curries, tandoori treats and even mulligatawny soup. but it also includes some sleepers like chutney. .
www.sapphireny.com
Cellini Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 65 East 54, New York, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. Cellini offers great value, exceptional service and an attentive staff.
As a gathering spot for high powered bankers, brokers and real estate moguls as well as actors, famous authors, and daily diners, Cellini provides a comfortable ambiance where guests and friends can be inspired by irresistible food and wine.
www.cellinirestaurant.com
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 303 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. Pera derives its name from an elegant neighborhood in Istanbul that has served as the melting pot for many cultures and cuisines since the 17th century. The executive chefs lead a team of specialty cooks from Turkey and are collaboratively introducing lesser known mezes and meat preparations to a New York audience. Pera features numerous mezes, specially prepared and marinated cuts of grilled meats and seafood, traditional and modern Mediterranean side dishes and regional breads baked a la minute.
www.peranyc.com