Guests can expect plenty of perks, such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and pet-friendly rooms at no charge, when at the non-smoking La Quinta Inn and Suites Brooklyn East. La Quinta Inn is a mid-rise, non-smoking property with 46 modern rooms, all with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. Guests settle in with the conveniences of in-room microwaves, mini-fridges and coffeemakers. Before exploring the city, guests refuel with the complimentary breakfast each morning.

Practical pluses include the business center, an exercise room and laundry facilities. Contact the 24-hour front desk about nearby parking. Pets are welcome at no extra cost. About 20 minutes east of the Brooklyn Bridge, La Quinta Inn is a block from the bus and less than 10 minutes by foot from the subway.

Families should check out the Brooklyn Children's Museum or the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, each less than three miles from the hotel. Travel a half-hour to spend the day in lower Manhattan visiting Battery Park, the 9/11 Memorial and South Street Seaport. LaGuardia Airport is an 11-mile drive.