Top Business Hotels Near Long Island MacArthur Airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport sits in Ronkonkoma, in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, and the hotels that suit a work trip are spread across the towns around it: Hauppauge, with its large industrial park, Islip, Holtsville, Medford, Brookhaven and Stony Brook. The Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East, rated 8.8, runs a complimentary shuttle to the terminal, as do the Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport and the Fairfield Inn Medford. Several all-suite hotels with kitchens serve longer assignments, and most properties here include breakfast and free parking.
The area around Long Island MacArthur Airport is suburban Suffolk County, a landscape of office parks, shopping centers and residential towns linked by the Long Island Expressway and the Long Island Rail Road. Hauppauge's industrial park, the county offices in Islip and the campus of Stony Brook University bring a steady flow of business visitors. Hotels here are mostly modern chain properties with parking, pools and breakfast, designed for people who drive from one appointment to the next rather than for sightseeing.
Where to stay near the airport
Where to stay for work near Islip
On Long Island, business travel usually means driving between offices, and the hotels here are built for that: free parking at many of them, quick access to the Long Island Expressway, and breakfast before an early start. For those flying in and out of MacArthur, three hotels add a complimentary airport shuttle. The Hyatt Regency Long Island, with a business center, golf course and tennis courts, suits a conference or a longer stay, while the Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites properties offer suites with space to work.
If you fly in and out of MacArthur, the shuttle hotels are the simplest choice. The Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East, rated 8.8, has a complimentary airport shuttle, a fitness center and on-site dining, practical for early flights or late arrivals. The Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport, rated 8.2, adds an indoor pool and a restaurant and bar to its free shuttle. The Fairfield Inn Medford Long Island, also rated 8.2, includes a hot breakfast, an indoor pool and a fitness center along with its complimentary airport shuttle service.
For longer assignments, the all-suite hotels give you a kitchen and room to work. The Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex, rated 8.8, has full kitchens, an indoor pool, a fitness center and free breakfast. The Residence Inn Long Island Hauppauge/Islandia, rated 8.4, offers studios and suites with full kitchens, a hot breakfast and an indoor pool, and accepts pets. The Residence Inn Long Island Holtsville, rated 8.2, adds a sports court, and the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven, also 8.2, includes a hot breakfast, free parking and a restaurant.
For meetings and events, the Hyatt Regency Long Island is the most complete option, with a business center, two pools, two tennis courts and a golf course, a resort-like setting near the airport; its score of 7.8 is lower than the smaller hotels. The Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex, rated 8.6, has a business center, an indoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. The Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook, also rated 8.6, offers free breakfast, free parking, an indoor pool and a fitness center, useful for visits to the north shore.
A few budget hotels cover the essentials for a short business trip. The Comfort Inn Medford-Long Island, rated 8, includes a hot breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and free parking, and sits a short walk from public transport. The Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island, rated 7.8, has an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a free hot breakfast, and accepts pets. Jake's 58 Casino Hotel, with more than 6,000 reviews, is an adults-only hotel with a casino, a restaurant and free parking, better suited to an evening out than to a working stay.
A traveler's takeFor a business trip that starts with an early flight from MacArthur, I would book the Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East: its 8.8 is the best score among the shuttle hotels, and the complimentary transfer removes one task from the morning. For a week of meetings in Hauppauge or Islip, I would choose the Residence Inn Islip/Courthouse Complex instead, also rated 8.8, for its full kitchen and free breakfast.
Business8.8Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
All-suite hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and full kitchens
Why guests love itResidence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex is an easy family choice near Long Island MacArthur Airport. Every suite has a kitchen, breakfast is free, and the indoor pool works in any weather. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 572 reviews. With suites rather than standard rooms, I recommend it most for families staying several nights.
Business8.8Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East by IHG
Complimentary airport shuttle, fitness center, and on-site dining
Why guests love itHoliday Inn Long Island Islip Airport East is listed as kid-friendly and makes airport mornings easy for families: the free shuttle runs to Long Island MacArthur Airport, so there is no taxi to book with car seats and bags. The restaurant and bar handle dinner after a late arrival, rooms are air-conditioned and Wi-Fi is free. The hotel is smoke-free and accessible. With no pool listed, I recommend it for a night around a flight rather than a family break.
Business8.6Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island by IHG
Indoor pool, hot tub, and free breakfast near Long Island MacArthur Airport
Why guests love itI would book Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island for a family night before a flight from Long Island MacArthur, mainly for the indoor pool and hot tub that keep children busy in any weather. Free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking cover the practical side, and a fitness centre and business centre suit work trips. It sits a short walk from NYS 347/Emily Dr. The 8.6/10 score from 848 reviews points to a consistent stay.
Business8.6Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
Indoor pool, gym, and restaurant for family and business stays
Business8.4Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Hauppauge/Islandia
Extended-stay suites with kitchens, free hot breakfast, and an indoor pool
Why guests love itResidence Inn by Marriott Long Island Hauppauge/Islandia is a 3-star extended-stay hotel rated 8.4 from 397 reviews. Its colorful studios and suites have full kitchens, and the free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi help families settle in. An indoor pool and a fitness center give children and parents somewhere to burn off energy, and the property is pet-friendly. A restaurant and full-service laundry are on site, so I would choose it for a longer stay around Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Business8.2Fairfield Inn Medford Long Island
Bright hotel with free airport shuttle, hot breakfast, and indoor pool
Why guests love itFairfield Inn Medford Long Island is listed as kid-friendly and has the three things I look for on a family airport night: a free airport shuttle, a free hot breakfast, and an indoor pool that works in any season. Rooms are bright, Wi-Fi is free, and the hotel is smoke-free and accessible. Guests rate it 8.2/10 across 611 reviews. I recommend it for families with an early flight from Long Island MacArthur.
Business8.2Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport
Contemporary rooms with an indoor pool and free airport shuttle
Why guests love itI recommend the Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport to families who want the transfer handled and something for children to do. A complimentary airport shuttle runs to MacArthur, and the indoor pool is a good way to end the day. Some rooms include kitchen facilities, useful for simple meals or a longer stay. The restaurant and bar cover dinner, Wi-Fi is free, and there is a fitness center. Its 8.2 score is reassuring.
Business8.2SpringHill Suites by Marriott Long Island Brookhaven
All-suite hotel with free hot breakfast, parking, and a fitness center
Why guests love itI recommend the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Long Island Brookhaven to families who need more room than a standard hotel offers. Every unit is a suite, which gives children and parents separate space. The free hot breakfast saves time in the morning, and parking and Wi-Fi are also free. There is a restaurant and a fitness center on site, and public transport is a short walk away. The hotel is kid-friendly and smoke-free, with air conditioning throughout.
Business8.2Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville
All-suite hotel with kitchens, indoor pool, and hot breakfast
Why guests love itResidence Inn Long Island Holtsville gives families room to spread out near Long Island MacArthur Airport. Every unit is a spacious suite with a kitchen, the hot breakfast is included, and the indoor pool and sports court give children an outlet in any weather. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.2/10 across 664 reviews. I recommend it for stays of several nights.
Business8.0Comfort Inn Medford-Long Island
Budget-friendly rooms with free breakfast and parking near the airport
Why guests love itComfort Inn Medford-Long Island is listed as kid-friendly and covers a family's mornings well: the hot breakfast buffet is free, so everyone eats before heading to Long Island MacArthur Airport. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and public transport is a short walk away. Rooms are casual, there is a fitness room, and the hotel is accessible. With no pool or restaurant listed, I recommend it as a simple overnight stop.
Business7.8Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island by IHG
Suburban lodging with an indoor pool, hot tub, and free hot breakfast
Why guests love itI recommend the Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island to families who want a pool before a Long Island MacArthur flight. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna give children and parents a way to relax after a drive, and the free hot breakfast saves time in the morning. Wi-Fi is free, the rooms have air conditioning, and pets are accepted. Parking is charged, and the airport needs a taxi or public transport, so I would plan the transfer.
Business7.8Hyatt Regency Long Island
High-end hotel with golf, tennis, and two pools near the airport
Business7.6Jake's 58 Casino Hotel
Adults-only hotel with a casino, restaurant, and free parking
Good to know
- 1If you fly from MacArthur, the Holiday Inn Islip Arpt East, the Courtyard MacArthur Airport and the Fairfield Inn Medford run a complimentary shuttle.
- 2Most business trips here involve driving, so check that parking is free: several hotels, including the SpringHill Suites and the Comfort Inn Medford, include it.
- 3For stays of a week or more, the Residence Inn hotels in Islip, Hauppauge and Holtsville have full kitchens.
- 4For a conference or a team event, the Hyatt Regency Long Island has a business center, a golf course and tennis courts.
- 5Ask for the business center hours if you need to print documents late, at the Hyatt Regency or the Courtyard Islip/Courthouse Complex.
- 6Allow extra time on the Long Island Expressway at rush hour when you drive between meetings and the airport.