American Museum of Natural History - 2 blocks Central Park - 2 blocks Riverside Park - 2 blocks Subway to Midtown - 2 blocks Beacon Theater - 3 blocks Children?s Museum of New York - 6 blocks Lincoln Center - 14 blocks Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1.5 miles LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 9 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 35 minutes and distance is 19 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 and continue to Columbus Circle roundabout. Exit the roundabout to Broadway, then continue on Amsterdam Ave. Turn left on W 77th St and 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. Continue off the exit on 60th St, then turn left on 5th Ave. Turn right on W 59th St and continue to Columbus Circle roundabout. Exit the roundabout to Broadway, then continue on Amsterdam Ave. Turn left on W 77th St and 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 left on W 42nd St, then turn right on 10th Ave. Continye on Amsterdam Ave, then turn left on W 77th. The hotel is on the left. Getting there: From LaGuardia or JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more will usually find a taxi is a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Shuttle vans ($16–25) are also a good choice from Newark. All three airports have express shuttle buses into the city ($5–15); travelers would then need to take a taxi from Penn Station to the hotel. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: For shops and attractions in the immediate area, walking is the best way to get around. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during peak traffic. Taxis are also a good option. Rental cars are not recommended. |