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The Collective Paper FactoryvsPrincipal York
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Principal York is preferred by most professionals compared to The Paper Factory Hotel. The Principal York comes in at 85 with praise from 4 reviews such as Star Service, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
The Collective Paper Factory
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Independent
37-06 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "Opened in 2014 in a (you guessed it) converted paper factory, rooms here look like film sets—an illusion enhanced by the use of actual movie lights (massive round ones) as lamps." Full review
Fodor's "Space, style, access to intriguing local neighborhoods, and seriously good value—this paper factory turned chic hotel provides many reasons to stay in Queens." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Located in Astoria's trendy Kaufman Art District in Queens, this hip mid-range hotel occupies a former 100-year-old paper factory and retains many industrial accents and unique vintage details." Full review
Gayot "A Long Island City landmark turns over a new page as a modern boutique hotel."
Jetsetter "Budget-friendly digs recycled out of a 100-year-old Queens factory with a funky globetrotting restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Loft-like rooms, ample events space, and a popular New American restaurant add to the appeal." Full review
Frommer's "Many rooms here look like film sets, an illusion enhanced by the use of actual movie lights (massive round ones) as lamps. The ceilings are soaring, the furnishings quirky and fun" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the buzzing, arts-loving neighborhood of Long Island City, you'll find this whimsical gem. It's set in a former paper factory and warehouse." Full review
Independent "Exposed pipes and “Instagrammable moments” give off decidedly Brooklyn vibes, but this borough-on-the-up has its own charms, and offers more affordable rates to boot. "
Principal York
DK Eyewitness
Star Service The Telegraph Oyster
The Guardian Independent
Station Road, Station Parade, York YO24 1AA
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This magnificent Victorian retreat is set in vast, landscaped gardens. Offers en suite, luxury rooms, with all modern amenities; has two, specially designed rooms for the disabled as well."
Star Service "Once a business-oriented hotel, The Principal York is becoming well known with locals for its dining experience, live music and cocktail bar." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A grand Victorian station hotel with a stylish yet refreshingly calm makeover." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This four-pearl, 159-room Victorian hotel is located in the heart of York, right next to the main railway station." Full review
The Guardian "A paeon to the Victorian railway age just 200m from York’s ancient city walls, this is a hotel with sweeping staircases and lofty ceilings – but isn’t locked to its past"
10 of Yorkshire’s finest hotels
August 22, 2021
Independent "Previously known as the Royal York Hotel, this five-storey Grade II listed building of yellow Scarborough brick used to be one of the UK’s great Victorian railway hotels"
