LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 7.5 miles.

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 18 miles.

Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy). 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 Ave, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on 7th Ave, then turn right on W 54th St.

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 Ave, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on 7th Ave, then turn right on W 54th St.

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 54th St.

Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from any of the airports 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 and Newark). Private car and limousine service can also be arranged; contact the hotel for details. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to see the sights in the immediate area. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5), as is a taxi. Rental cars are not recommended. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Halcyon Lounge - Light lunches, late-night snacks, and a variety of cocktails are served in a wood-paneled lounge with valences and Art Deco embossings. A pianist plays Gershwin, Cole Porter and other standards several nights a week.

24-hour room service with hot food is available.

Amenity highlights: the hotel is renowned for its top-notch concierge service, and the multilingual staff will gladly arrange everything from flowers and child care to massages and beauty treatments. They can also assist with restaurant reservations and tickets to popular shows.

Insider tip: Around the corner from the hotel is the sometimes overlooked City Center Theater. Sporting a distinctive neo-Moorish facade, the City Center was built in 1923 as a meeting hall for the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Saved from destruction by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, it became Manhattan's first performing arts center. Today it hosts performances of music, dance, and theater.

Valet parking:
$42 per 24-hour period. In/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax, may vary by weekday, and is subject to change without prior notification.