What to expect: The Hilton Long Island Huntington, which underwent renovations in 2003, is popular both with business travelers visiting area corporations and with leisure travelers, since it hosts many social and special events, such as weddings and private parties. The hotel is surrounded by trees and grassy areas; the atrium lobby and interior are contemporary, with tinted windows and a modern blue and earth-tone color scheme.

Amenity highlights:The hotel has 30,000 square feet of meeting space, including two ballrooms. The front desk offers fax and copy services. Recreation amenities include the fitness center, complete with treadmills, exercise bikes, and exercise stations, plus a spa tub, sauna, and indoor pool. There are also lighted tennis and basketball courts and an outdoor jogging track.

The hotel offers corporate shuttle service each weekday morning and afternoon to businesses within 5 miles along the Route 1 corridor. Information is available at the front desk.