What to expect: Located within a half-mile of LaGuardia Airport, the nine-story Marriott is popular with travelers who have early-morning or late-night flights. Other guests include business and leisure travelers who appreciate the hotel's proximity to Midtown Manhattan, nine miles away. A casual sports bar and a 24-hour gift shop with Starbucks coffee make the lobby a popular gathering spot.

Amenity highlights: Complimentary 24-hour LaGuardia Airport shuttle service is upon request. A 24-hour exercise room is availaable. A lobby restaurant serves American fare for breakfast and lunch.

Insider tip: The Louis Armstrong House (surcharge) is located 1.5 miles from the hotel. Guided tours of the legendary jazz trumpeter’s modest home include a visit to the turquoise kitchen, audio snippets of the performer’s commercial recordings, and selections from the hours of music and conversations Armstrong recorded on his home system.

What to expect: The Clarion Hotel La Guardia Airport is popular with business travelers and families who appreciate its proximity to the airport, and for sports fans attending games at Citifield Stadium, one mile away.

Amenity highlights: This hotel is a half-mile from LaGuardia Airport and offers complimentary 24-hour shuttle service. After passing through the lobby, with its marble floors, and checking in, guests can exercise in the fitness room, or utilize the business center. Both facilities are open 24 hours. The business center offers a computer with high-speed Internet access (surcharge), fax and copy machines, and a printer. Fax and copy services are also available at the front desk (surcharge). Complimentary wireless internet is available to all guests. The restaurant and lounge provide a complimentary pre-flight Continental breakfast; evening snacks and cocktails also can be purchased.

Insider tip: To help guests add some variety to the evening meal selection, the hotel keeps a list of restaurants that provide free delivery service.