United Nations Headquarters - 1 block Rockefeller Plaza - 8 blocks St. Patrick's Cathedral - 8.5 blocks Chrysler Building - 0.75 miles New York Public Library - 1 mile Grand Central Station - 1 mile NBC Studio (tours) - 1 mile Central Park - 1.5 miles Times Square - 1.5 miles Empire State Building - 1.5 miles Broadway Theater District - 1.5 miles Penn Station - 2 miles Madison Square Garden - 2 miles Jacob Javits Convention Center - 2.5 miles Lincoln Center - 2.5 miles Metropolitan Museum of Art - 3 miles Guggenheim Museum SoHo - 3 miles Greenwich Village/East Village - 3 miles LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 9 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 19 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. At Exit 35, merge onto I-495 (Long Island Expy) west and take the Queens Midtown Tunnel (toll road). After exiting the tunnel, turn left on E 34th St. Turn left on 1st Ave, then turn left on E 50th St. Turn right on Beekman Pl, then right on Mitchell Pl. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) west and drive for approximately 8 miles. At Exit 12B, merge onto I-495 (Long Island Expy) west and take the Queens Midtown Tunnel (toll road). After exiting the tunnel, turn left on E 34th St. Turn left on 1st Ave, then turn left on E 50th St. Turn right on Beekman Pl, then right on Mitchell Pl. Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take Exit 16E to I-495 (Lincoln Tunnel), then exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn right on 40th St, then turn left on 1st Ave. Turn right on E 50th St, right on Beekman Pl, then right on Mitchell Pl. Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more will usually find a taxi more economical ($16–25 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). From JFK, guests traveling light may opt for the Air Train ($5–15). From Newark, guests can choose a shuttle van ($16–25), or opt for the Olympia shuttle bus ($5–15) to Penn Station, then a taxi to the hotel. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: A number of nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions can be reached on foot. For longer trips, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during peak traffic hours. Taxis are also readily available. Rental cars are not recommended. |