Central Park – 1 block Fifth Avenue – 1 block Carnegie Hall – 1.5 blocks Broadway – 2 blocks Columbus Circle – 2 blocks Lincoln Center – 6 blocks LaGuardia 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 16 miles. Newark Liberty 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. Continue off the exit on 60th St, then turn left on 5th Ave. Turn right on W 59th St, then turn left on Seventh Ave. Turn left on W 58th 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. Continue off the exit on 60th St, then turn left on 5th Ave. Turn right on W 59th St, then turn left on Seventh Ave. Turn left on W 58th 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 42nd St, then turn left on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 58th St, and the hotel is on the left. Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from any of the 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 LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark). Other transportation into the city, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, is less expensive ($5–15) but does not go to individual hotels. Guests would need a taxi or subway to complete the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to visit the many attractions in the immediate area. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice, especially during peak traffic hours (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |