I use day use to find hotels for playtime... except when im on LI where there are a few easy under tha radar places..
Might pay a bit more than short stay... but I'd pay 20-30 more to get a room in a chain motel..
Holiday Inn, La Guardia is currently $79 for a three hour stay.. prices vary inre time... I've seen it cheaper
Kew Motor Inn is disgusting.