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 The Juilliard School, Saint Thomas Aquinas School, Manhattan Plaza, Cleveland Hall and Junior High School 142.

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

Roosevelt Island Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Roosevelt Island, New York on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Roosevelt Island

Rossini's Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 108 East 38th Street, Manhattan, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. The Rossini family looks forward to providing you and your guests with the finest in Northern Italian Cuisine and making your stay at Rossini's a pleasurable and satisfying dining experience. rossinisrestaurant.com

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

San Pietro Restaurant ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 18 East 54th Street, New York, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. The award-winning San Pietro, proclaimed as "the best and most authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy" by the Italian government, media and culinary organizations. We believe in "nourishing body and soul," which is the wisdom of our Salerno ancestors from southern Italy. We have remained faithful to an ancient tradition based on the great Salerno School of Medicine, from the 10th through the 12th centuries. The School advocated a healthy, well-balanced diet, regular exercise and a low-stress lifestyle. It is a remarkable prescription that could be written today. Each week, we fly in most of our ingredients directly from Italy and the Mediterranean. www.sanpietro.net

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

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

Ruth's Chris Steak House-new York ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 148 West 51st Street, New York, 2 miles from the center of Roosevelt Island. Our private event experts will assist with every detail to create an event your guests will remember all year. For every gift card purchase of $250 or more, you'll receive 10% back in bonus cards.* Enjoy a 6 oz. filet paired with an 8 oz. lobster tail, served sizzling so your last bite stays as hot and delicious as your first. A complete 3-course meal for one sizzling price. Available for a limited time at participating locations. Make your reservations from your mobile device. www.ruthschris.com