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 New York Engine Company 93, Mount Sinai Church, Field of Dreams Park, Linden General Hospital (historical) and Church of the Holy Trinity.
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
The Muse Hotel
Approx 2 miles away in New York:
Herald Square
Approx 4 miles away in New York:
New Ebony Hotel Limited
Approx 4 miles away in New York:
Roosevelt Island Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Brachna Group Rentals in Manhattan Trump Condos
Approx 2 miles away in New York City:
Radio City Apartments
Approx 2 miles away in New York:
Camp Rav Tov
Approx 5 miles away in Brooklyn:
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Roosevelt Island
Pasta Lovers ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 142 West 49th Street, Manhattan, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. Pasta Lovers is located in the heart of Midtown in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza and Theater District. It has been a neighborhood love for over fifteen years.
By serving fresh and delicious Italian cuisine in a beautiful and casual setting, Pasta Lovers satisfies all types of clientele, from businessmen to families, from tourists to native New Yorkers. Fresh, hot, crispy pizzas are made daily in the giant brick oven. Many regional wines and champagnes are featured on the extensive wine list.
www.pastaloverstrattorianyc.com 
Uva ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 1486 2nd Avenue, New York, 1 mile from the center of Roosevelt Island. A New York City favorite, Uva welcomes you into a warm and relaxed atmosphere centered around quality Italian cuisine, a large explorative wine list with over 40 wines by the glass, and warm hospitality.
www.uvanyc.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
Caravaggio ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 23 East 74 Street, Manhattan, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Caravaggio boasts elegant, sophisticated Italian cuisine with a modern twist. The Bruno brothers’ latest cutting-edge concept carries on the long-lived family tradition of serving great Italian food to their devoted patrons and to the greater New York area. Their attention to detail, in both food and service, continues to be their goal as they present guests with the ultimate fine dining experience. They believe in nourishing body and soul, which is the wisdom of their Salerno ancestors from Southern Italy.
www.caravaggioristorante.com
Xi’an Famous Foods ( Dining / Chinese ). Located at 26-19 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. First, we were a bubble tea shop. Then, we were a little cart parked off the street next to the Q58 bus stop. Now, we’re a NYC legend. And we still serve the real deal: Noodles, dumplings, burgers, and our proprietary chili oil with 30+ ingredients. The father: David, a hot head, the mastermind behind the flavors.The son: Jason (me), a chili head, the business guy who wanted to share our food with everyone. We don’t always get along, but somehow we made it a family business.
www.xianfoods.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