Where is the best miltary lodging in or near New York City?

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 09:58:08 -0500

Anyone have experience with military lodging in New York City area? I'm looking to take my family on a trip before I mobilize. The Navy Lodge in Staten Island seems like the best value (take the free Staten Island ferry over to Manhattan) but I just wanted to see if anyone had a better suggestion.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2015 11:12 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 11:12:25 -0500

Check out the Coast Guard Lodge in Fort Wadsworth, also on Staten Island. It is right under the Narrows Bridge.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2015 11:53 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 11:53:02 -0500

I was stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn last year and that was the best lodging for me, nice base, nice view, nice (newer) PX but a little bit more expensive then Staten Island. I stayed there as well it definitely cheaper. The weekend buffet at the Officers Club on Ft Hamilton is the best! 2 thumbs up for Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Dec 26 at 2015 7:14 PM

PO3 David Fries — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 19:14:47 -0500

The only one I ever stayed at was the Navy Lodge. Of course that was back in 95.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2015 10:43 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 22:43:07 -0500

Twenty years ago and before, it was undoubtedly Governor's Island. USCG-owned and operated, it was ultra-primo. But we were forced to close the base and the island to NYC.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Dec 28 at 2015 9:55 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:55:49 -0500

CDR Private RallyPoint Member - I have stayed at both the Navy Lodge on Staten Island and at the DVQ at Fort Hamilton. Both were great places to stay, although that was several years ago. I assume they are still good places to stay.

We go to New York a couple of times a year to see shows, etc. and usually stay in the Park Central Hotel, which is across from Carnegie Hall. Nice, large rooms at decent prices (for New York). It is just more convenient to be within walking distance of Times Square, Central Park, etc.

If you cannot get a room at a military lodging facility, you can usually find pretty good deals on hotels on sites like Travelocity.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Jan 8 at 2016 11:44 AM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:44:22 -0500

http://ssmaclub.org/

CDR Getty, the soldiers, sailors, marines and airman club is a 100yo hostel in Midtown Manhattan a few blocks from Grand Central. I've stayed there twice while in NYC goofing off. The last time it was with my two children for a week exploring National Park/historical monuments (Teddy Roosevelt boyhood home, GEN Grants tomb). It is CHEEP and very spartan but REEKS OF MILITARY history. The place was established by Teddy R's widow and chaired by GoA Pershing. Again its spartan berthing. I plan on taking my 10yo back to NYC and we'll be staying there. Enjoy your time and best of luck doen range.

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