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 Union Congregational Church, Garretts Reach, Saint Augustine Presbyterian Church, Boro Theatre (historical) and Bogota Public Library.
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:
Distrikt Hotel
Approx 3 miles away in New York:
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
Utsav Festive India ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 1185 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. Utsav was opened in 2000 by Emiko Kothari who owns and runs a chain of 19 Indian restaurants in Tokyo.
This is her only U.S. location and is managed by her granddaughter Nandita Khanna. Utsav, a word with origins in Sanskrit, means Festival. India, a land of many regions and cultures has an abundance of festivals to celebrate. Each Utsav in India is an explosion of colors, sounds, and rituals climaxing with a sumptuous feast that highlights the conclusion of that festival.
utsavny.com 
Maz Mezcal Mexican Restaurant ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 316 East 86th Street, New York, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. 68 Years of Tradition Have Made UsThe Best Mexican Food in NYC Upper East Side
www.mazmezcal.com
Limani ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. At Limani you’ll be transported to the beautiful Mediterranean shores of Cyprus and Greece. From cultural touches and aesthetics, to our welcoming ambiance and atmosphere, you and your family will feel right at home at our tables. We’ve established a relaxing place welcoming to the whole family where you can relax and let us take care of the hard work and dedication that goes into each and every one of our dishes.
Our menu is constantly updated with the freshest of ingredients, and seafood is flown straight from the coastal shores to be expertly prepared in traditional Mediterranean style.
Stop by today and experience a slice of Greece and Cyprus by connecting your taste buds with the timeless shores of the Mediterranean, right in the heart of New York City and Roslyn!
www.limani.com
Montebello Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 120 East 56th Street, Manhattan, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. Classic cooking from the area near Trieste, Italy, is the inspiration for the quintessential northern Italian menu developed by generations of the Bozic family. Emphasis is placed on simple, fresh ingredients and Italian cooking methods. Fresh pastas are made in-house daily, and dried pastas are imported from Italy. All meals are complemented by a selection of hand-made breads baked according to traditional methods. Lunch and dinner menus include a selection of antipasti, soups and salads, house made pastas and a wide variety of desserts.
www.montebellonyc.com
Mission Ceviche ( / Peruvian ). Located at 1400 2nd Avenue, New York, 1 mile from the center of Roosevelt Island. Mission Ceviche was created with the purpose of connecting the diverse people of New York City through the unique lens of Peruvian cuisine. Led by Chef José Luis Chavez, Mission Ceviche combines traditional flavors with modern techniques and unexpected twists to create an exciting menu that is just as healthy as it is flavorful.
missionceviche.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