Bloomingdale's - 2 blocks Park Avenue - 0.5 blocks Fifth Avenue - 2.5 blocks Carnegie Hall - 4.5 blocks Central Park - 4 blocks Broadway - 5.5 blocks LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 6 miles. John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 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 57th St. The hotel is on the right. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to SR 25 west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N, take the Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Turn left on 2nd Ave, then turn right on E 57th St. The hotel is on the right. 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 Avenue of the Americas. Turn right on W 57th St, and the hotel is on the right. Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from any of the airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more usually find that a taxi is a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Other transportation options into the city, including JFK's Air Train and express buses from all airports, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. Travelers taking these options will need a taxi or subway for the balance of the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to capture the flavor of the city and to reach nearby attractions. For other destinations, the subway is a good option, especially during rush hour (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good choice for getting around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |