Grand Central Terminal - 2 blocks United Nations Headquarters - 2 blocks Fifth Avenue shopping - 5 blocks Rockefeller Center - 7 blocks Radio City Music Hall - 7 blocks Times Square - 7 blocks St. Patrick's Cathedral - 8 blocks Central Park - 1 mile Empire State Building - 1 mile Bloomingdale's - 1 mile Metropolitan Museum of Art - 3 miles American Museum of Natural History - 3 miles La Guardia International Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 7 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N. Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Turn left on 2nd Ave, then turn right on E 45th St. Turn right on 3rd Ave, then right on E 46th St. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to I-495 (Long Island Expy) west. Take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 37th St/38th-40th Sts. Turn right on E 37th St, then turn right on 3rd Ave. Turn right on E 46th St. Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take I-495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn right on W 40th St, then turn left on 3rd Ave. Turn right on E 46th St. Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from any of the airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, a taxi is usually a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK or Newark). Other transportation options into the city, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. A taxi or subway ride would complete the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Many businesses and attractions are within walking distance of the hotel. Subway, bus, and taxi services are also available; all provide efficient means of travel around the city. Because of traffic congestion and parking challenges, driving in the city is not recommended. |