LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 7 miles.

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 17 miles.

Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy to Brooklyn-Queens Expy to I-278 west. Take Exit 38 and turn right onto SR 25A. Bear right onto Queens Plaza N, and continue on Queensboro Bridge. Exit to 2nd Ave S and bear right, then left to take E 60th St. Turn left on Park Ave, then right on E 53rd St. Turn left on 7th Ave.

Driving directions from JFK: Follow signs to take I-678 north, then take SR 25 (Queens Blvd) west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N, and continue on Queensboro Bridge. Exit to 2nd Ave S and bear right, then left to take E 60th St. Turn left on Park Ave, then right on E 53rd St. Turn left on 7th Ave.

Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north, then take I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike) north. Take Exit 16 E to the Lincoln Tunnel, then exit to Dyer Ave. Turn right on W 42nd St, then left on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 54th St, then left on 7th Ave.

Getting there: From JFK and LaGuardia, the best option for solo travelers is a shuttle van ($16–25), and the best option for groups of two or more is a taxi ($16–25 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Shuttle vans are also available from Newark ($16–25). (All fees subject to change without notice).

Getting around: There are several restaurants, shops, and attractions within a short walk of the hotel. The subways (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice) don't have to contend with New York's busy traffic and are a good option for trips around the city. Taxis are also readily available. Rental cars are not recommended.

Hudson's Sports Bar and Grill - With 30 monitors offering as many as 12 games daily, this lively bar is a sports fan's favorite.

Lobby Court Lounge and Cigar Bar - Martinis are the specialty at this sociable spot offering cocktails and appetizers. A pianist offers background music Tuesday through Saturday evenings.

Amenity highlights: Rooms in the 40-year-old skyscraper hotel are being upgraded floor by floor in traditional prints or the new look that includes tall wood-and-leather headboards, dark-striped bed covers, and expansive desk space with ergonomic chairs. All rooms have been furnished with custom pillow-top mattresses. Newly renovated baths have marble sinks, curved bars that offer extra room in the shower, and magnifying mirrors.

Insider tip: Stroll just 3 1/2 blocks from the Sheraton to experience a vintage Broadway musical or international dance troupe performance at the City Center. This ornate Moorish theater from the 1920s boasts a beautifully restored dome of Spanish tiles.

Valet parking:
$37 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.