LaGuardia 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 15 miles.

Newark 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). Take Exit 38 to SR 25A, then bear right onto Queens Plaza N and take the Queensboro Bridge. Exit to 2nd Ave south, and turn left on 2nd Ave. Turn right on E 57th St.

Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expwy) west to SR 25 (Queens Blvd) west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N and take the Queensboro Bridge. Exit to 2nd Ave south, and turn left on 2nd Ave. Turn right on E 57th St.

Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take Exit 16E to I-495 (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 57th St.

Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more will usually find a taxi more economical ($16–25 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). From JFK, guests traveling light may opt for the Air Train ($5–15). From Newark, guests can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia shuttle bus ($5–15) to Penn Station and take a taxi to the hotel. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Getting around: There are several shops, restaurants, and attractions within a short walk of the hotel. For other destinations, the subway (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice) is a good choice, especially during peak traffic hours. Taxis are also readily available. Rental cars are not recommended.

Seppi’s - The uptown companion to Soho’s Raoul's has a bistro setting and a menu of creative French and Alsatian cuisine. A signature dish is Les Frites and Tarte Flambée, hot and crispy fries in a paper cone, accompanied by a choice of sliced steak, chicken, merguez sausage, or filet of salmon, served on a bed of mixed greens with three dipping sauces.

The Burger Joint - Order take-out or eat in at this tiny, convenient no-frills café all but hidden off the lobby.

Amenity highlights: Young guests find cartoons playing on elevators, licorice on the desk, animal crackers on room-service trays, a pool and basketball hoop, and scooters available from the Kids Concierge—who can also arrange family adventures around town or parent-baby swim classes. Business travelers enjoy complimentary weekday transportation to Wall Street and a well-equipped business center offering cell phone, pager, and beeper rentals.

Insider tip: Psst! That neon hamburger sign in the lobby signals the gateway to a hidden treasure. The Burger Joint is located deep below this exclusive address and offers a laid-back alternative to marble archways and upscale dining. Locals flock here for some of the best milkshakes, cheeseburgers, and vintage tunes around.

Please note: for security reasons, this hotel is unable to hold the luggage of unregistered guests.

Valet parking:
$40 per 24-hour period. No in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax, may vary by weekday, and is subject to change without prior notification.