TGIT at The Garden City Hotel | Stay & Play Like the Pros Golf Getaway & Long Island Luxury Escape
June 03, 2026
Now that summer has arrived, weekends seem to start a little earlier. Long, sunny days, outdoor dining, and seasonal escapes inspire travelers to make the most of every moment. At The Garden City Hotel, TGIT—Thursdays Are the New Fridays—offers the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your getaway. Arrive early, settle into luxury accommodations, and enjoy an extra day of relaxation, dining, and discovery before the weekend officially begins.
Located in the heart of Garden City on Long Island’s North Shore, The Garden City Hotel offers an ideal luxury getaway near New York City—close enough for a seamless escape, yet distinctly removed from the pace of Manhattan. Guests can spend the afternoon exploring boutique shopping, championship golf courses, waterfront dining, and the historic Gold Coast estates of Long Island, including Old Westbury Gardens and Planting Fields Arboretum. Once home to prominent New York families during the Gilded Age, these grand estates remain celebrated for their formal gardens, architecture, and sweeping grounds.
Designed for those who want to combine championship golf with timeless luxury, this package makes the hotel the ultimate home base for your Long Island golf getaway.
Stay at The Garden City Hotel, Play Bethpage Black.
Ideally located in Nassau County, guests are just minutes from some of Long Island’s most acclaimed public courses, including Bethpage State Park—home of the legendary Black Course—along with Harbor Links Golf Course, Lido Golf Club, and many other premier fairways.
As the official host hotel for the 2025 Ryder Cup, The Garden City Hotel proudly continues its legacy as a premier destination for world-class golf travel and championship-level hospitality—making it the perfect setting for your next golf getaway.
After a day on the course, return to elevated comfort and unwind in style. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails at King Bar, exceptional dining at Red Salt Room by David Burke, or a relaxed evening at The Patio Bar.
Celebrity’s Choice Dinner – June 18
This June, Thursday takes center stage with the hotel’s exclusive Celebrity’s Choice Dinner at Red Salt Room by David Burke. On Thursday, June 18, guests are invited to an unforgettable evening featuring Celebrity Chef David Burke and master mixologist Frank Caiafa. Inspired by iconic celebrities and classic Hollywood glamour, this immersive dining experience pairs elevated cuisine, inventive cocktails, and captivating storytelling for one extraordinary night.
The Perfect Long Island Escape
After an evening of exceptional dining—or a day spent on the fairways—guests can extend their stay and ease into the weekend ahead. Whether enjoying a leisurely breakfast, exploring the North Shore, relaxing in luxurious accommodations, or unwinding with handcrafted cocktails, arriving on Thursday transforms a traditional weekend getaway into a longer, more restorative escape.
From championship golf to signature dining experiences, The Garden City Hotel is the perfect setting for an elevated Long Island retreat.
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