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 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, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on 5th Ave, then left again on E 52nd St. The hotel is on the left.

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, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on 5th Ave, then left again on E 52nd St. The hotel is on the left.

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 52nd, and the hotel is on the left.

Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for a solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, a taxi is usually a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Travelers from JFK can also opt for the Air Train ($5–15), then a taxi from the station. From Newark, travelers can take a shuttle van ($16–25), or choose the Olympia Shuttle bus ($5–15), then take a taxi from the transit station. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Getting around: Walking is the best way to reach the many shops and attractions in the immediate vicinity. For other destinations, the subway is a good option (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good choice. Rental cars are not recommended.

The Atrium Lounge - Comfortably furnished with seating around individual coffee tables, the lounge serves afternoon tea, pre-theater appetizers and cocktails, and evening dessert. Live piano music is featured nightly. An enclosed, separate bar is just off the lounge.

Amenity highlights: Among amenities in the comfortable guestrooms are three dual-line telephones, handsome armoires equipped with satin hangers and umbrellas, puffy duvets on the bed, and a free newspaper at the door every morning. The fitness center is stocked with fresh fruit and drinks, a big screen TV, and a deck with views of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Insider tip: Families can ask the concierge for the free children's kit filled with coloring books, an Etch-a-Sketch, games, and an oversized checkerboard for the floor.

Valet parking:
$35 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.