Travel
We recommend Aloft Long Island City (below) based on price and location, but here is a link to specially negotiated group rates at other hotels in the area.
https://zola.hotelplanner.com/EventPage6357151
(You can filter the results by price, distance from the venue, ratings, and amenities to the top and left of the list.)
The venue's zip code is 11222, and Long Island City's — one train stop or a five-minute car ride away — is 11101.
We have also had good experiences with AirBnBs in the area!