Central Park - 2.5 blocks Riverside Park - 3 blocks American Museum of Natural History - 15 blocks Guggenheim Museum - 1 mile Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1.5 miles Lincoln Center - 1.5 miles Fifth Avenue shopping - 3 miles Times Square - 3.5 miles Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 3.5 miles Empire State Building - 4 miles Chrysler Building - 4 miles John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 20 miles. SuperShuttle vans provide service to and from the airport. Reservations are required for transport from the hotel, but not from the airport. Taxi, limos, and rental cars are also available. Manhattan north of 8th Street is laid out in a grid. Avenues run north and south, while streets run east and west (crosstown). Twenty blocks going north and south or 10 going crosstown equal approximately 1 mile. Walking is a popular option for sightseeing, window-shopping, and experiencing the flavor of the city. Taxis are relatively easy to hail, except during rush hour or after theater performances. Subways are efficient and inexpensive. Fare is by MetroCard, available for purchase in subway stations and numerous other locations. Subways and buses stop within a block of the hotel. |