As travel demand continues to grow on Long Island, the availability of hotel rooms isn’t keeping pace—compared to national trends. While both leisure and business travel are key pillars of the region’s economy, a lack of room supply threatens to hold back future growth.

Long Island’s hotel room supply has grown 61.7% since 1990—from 10,746 rooms to 17,381. While this may sound strong, it lags behind national trends and hides major disparities between counties.

Hotel room growth across the United States was even higher at 68.7%, increasing from 3.38 million rooms in 1990 to more than 5.7 million in 2025. Long Island is underperforming relative to national expansion.

Suffolk County has seen the largest room growth on Long Island, with an 83.9% increase since 1990. The region now boasts 11,318 rooms, up from 6,155. This boom reflects Suffolk’s appeal for extended leisure stays and destination travel.

Nassau County lags behind dramatically, with only 31.3% growth in hotel rooms over the same period—from 4,698 to just 6,170. As Nassau evolves into a business and cultural hub, this shortage could hinder economic development and tourism.

Why It Matters

Tourism isn’t just seasonal fun—it’s a key part of Long Island’s year-round economic engine. Business travelers, conferences, weddings, and tourism hotspots all rely on local lodging options. When hotel inventory fails to meet demand, prices rise, guests look elsewhere, and economic opportunity is lost.

Suffolk County’s recent hotel growth highlights its potential as a leader in hospitality-driven development. To keep pace and seize regional opportunities, continued investment in both traditional and extended-stay lodging will be key.

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