Central Park – across the street Fifth Avenue – 1 block Park Avenue – 3 blocks Broadway – 1.5 blocks Carnegie Hall – 3 blocks Lincoln Center – 6 blocks Metropolitan Museum of Art Guggenheim Museum American Museum of Natural History LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 10 miles. JFK International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 20 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia Airport: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to Triborough Bridge. Exit right for Manhattan, pay toll, and bear left for FDR Dr S to 63rd St exit. Turn right onto 63rd St, then turn left onto 5th Ave. Turn right on 57th St, right onto 6th Ave, and right again on Central Park S. Driving directions from JFK: Take Van Wyck Expwy to Grand Central Pkwy to Triborough Bridge. Exit right for Manhattan, pay toll, and bear left for FDR Dr S to 63rd St exit. Turn right onto 63rd St, then turn left onto 5th Ave. Turn right on 57th St, right onto 6th Ave, and right again on Central Park S. 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 40th St, then turn left on Avenue of the Americas. Turn right on W 59th St (Central Park S). Getting there: Taxis are a good way to get to the hotel from the airports ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark; fees subject to change without notice). The hotel can also arrange private limousine or Town Car service; contact the concierge for details. Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to reach the many attractions in the immediate area. For other destinations, taxis are a good choice, as is the subway (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Private car service can be arranged through the hotel. Rental cars are not recommended. |