A budget smart choice with lots of free perks this modern hotel is located on new york citys mainly residential staten island just a mile away the greenbelt native plant center provides an excellent introduction to the 2 800 acre greenbelt the largest of many nature preserves in this borough or shop to your hearts content at the staten island mall 3 miles from the holiday inn express its only a 20 minute drive to newark liberty international airport or the st george ferry terminal wh