Where to Stay for the Belmont Stakes
The third and longest leg of the Triple Crown, run in early June. It takes place at Belmont Park, in Elmont on Long Island, beside UBS Arena. The LIRR's Elmont–UBS Arena station serves race days. The rebuilt Belmont Park is scheduled to host the Belmont Stakes again from 2027. The 3 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.
Dates by year
Returns to the rebuilt Belmont Park, 13 days after the Preakness.
Traditionally about five weeks after the Derby.
Where to stay
- Garden City — closest upscale
- Manhattan — city base on the LIRR
- Long Island North Shore — quieter
Hotels
#1 · Drive · about 10 minutes by car · 4.1 mi
★★★★★
The Garden City Hotel
Long Island landmark hotel.
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#2 · Short ride or transit · about 40 minutes by LIRR from Penn Station · 14.4 mi
★★★★★
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
NoMad tower close to Penn Station.
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#3 · Short ride or transit · about 40 minutes by LIRR from Penn Station · 15.2 mi
★★★★★
Equinox Hotel New York
Hudson Yards hotel near Penn Station.
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Getting there
The LIRR's Elmont–UBS Arena station serves race days.
The LIRR's Elmont-UBS Arena station serves race days.
Hotel prices
Long Island hotels fill on Belmont Stakes weekend.
Before & after the game
Garden City restaurants.
Tips
- Visit tip
- The rebuilt track reopens to host the Belmont Stakes from 2027.
- About the venue
- The rebuilt Belmont Park is scheduled to host the Belmont Stakes again from 2027.
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