La Guardia 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 40 minutes, and distance is 17 miles.

Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Take I-495 (Long Island Expy) west, then take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 34th St, then turn left on 5th Ave. Turn left on E 32nd St.

Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to I-495 (Long Island Expy) west. Take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 34th St, then turn left on 5th Ave. Turn left on E 32nd 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 left on W 34th St, then turn right on 5th Ave. Turn left on E 32nd St.

Getting there: For solo travelers, the best option from all three 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). Other transportation options, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. A taxi or subway can cover the balance of the trip. (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, especially during rush hour (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good choice for getting around town. Rental cars are not recommended.

Avalon Bar & Grill - The Avalon’s restaurant has a Continental/American menu and serves three meals daily, including a complimentary Continental breakfast. The dining room and bar seat 55 guests and are decorated in classical style with landscape paintings and dark wood. The hotel provides guests with a free drink voucher to use at the bar, where live jazz is featured on Friday and Saturday nights.

Amenity highlights: The Avalon Bar & Grill serves three meals daily, including a complimentary Continental breakfast. The business center offers computer and fax services, and the library offers a selection of newspapers in its reading room. Guests may use the hotel’s complimentary daily passes to Bally’s Total Fitness Center—located 3 blocks away—which has a spa tub and indoor pool.

Insider tip: Near the hotel—in the upper twenties and Lexington Avenue—a few blocks of Murray Hill nicknamed Curry Hill offer an interesting variety of Indian restaurants, spice shops,H and clothing and gift stores.