Bryant Park - 1 block Lord and Taylor - 1 block Grand Central Station - 3 blocks Broadway theaters - 4 blocks Times Square - 4 blocks Empire State Building - 6 blocks St. Patrick's Cathedral - 7 blocks Rockefeller Center - 9 blocks Saks Fifth Avenue - 9 blocks LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 8 miles. John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 19 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia Airport: 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, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on 5th Ave and follow it to E 40th 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 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 34th St, then turn right on 8th Ave. Turn right on E 40th St, and the hotel is on the left. 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 42nd St, then turn right on Broadway. Turn left on W 40th St, and the hotel is on the left. Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, the best option is a taxi ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Travelers from JFK can also opt for the Air Train ($5–15), then a taxi from the station. From Newark, travelers can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia Express bus ($5–15), then a taxi from the transit station. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is the best way to reach nearby shops and attractions. For other destinations, the subway (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice) is a good choice, especially during rush hour. Taxis are also a good option. Rental cars are not recommended. |