Lexington Avenue - 0.5 blocks Park Avenue - 1.5 blocks Madison Avenue shops - 2.5 blocks Fifth Avenue - 3.5 blocks Rockefeller Center - 3.5 blocks Broadway theaters - 5.5 blocks La Guardia Airport(LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 7 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Driving directions from La Guardia: 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 Park Ave, then turn right on E 48th St. The hotel is on the right. 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 left on E 37th St, then turn right on 3rd Ave. Turn left on E 49th St, then turn right on Lexington Ave. Turn left on E 48th St, and 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 42nd, then turn left on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 48th and continue for about .8 miles. The hotel is on the right. Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from all three airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more usually find that a taxi is a better value ($26–35 from La Guardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark). Other options into the city, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. Travelers chosing these options can complete their trip in a taxi or on the subway. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to visit the many attractions near the hotel. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |