Grand Central Station - 1 block United Nations - 3.5 blocks Fifth Avenue - 3.5 blocks Broadway theaters - 6.5 blocks St. Patrick's Cathedral - 0.5 miles Empire State Building - 0.6 miles Carnegie Hall - 1 mile Madison Square Garden - 1 mile Central Park Zoo - 1 mile Lincoln Center - 1.5 miles LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 8 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 Airport: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy). Take I-495 (Long Island Expy) west, then 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 right on E 42nd St, and 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 right on E 42nd 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 St and continue about 1 mile to the hotel, on the right. Getting there: The NY Airport Express bus from JFK and LaGuardia, and the Olympia Express bus from Newark, are good options for travelers ($5–15). They make only specific stops in town, but one of their stops is Grand Central Station, 1 block from the hotel. For those who prefer door-to-door service, there are shuttle vans ($16–25) and taxis ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark). (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to reach the many attractions near the hotel. 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. |