LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 8 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 west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. 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 right on E 57th St. Turn left on Broadway, then turn right on W 49th St.

Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expwy) 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 right on E 57th St. Turn left on Broadway, then turn right on W 49th 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 50th St, then right on Broadway and right on W 49th St.

Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more will generally find that a taxi is a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Those traveling light from JFK may also opt for the Air Train ($5–15), then take a taxi from the station. From Newark, guests can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia shuttle bus ($5–15), then take a taxi from the bus stop. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Getting around: Walking is a popular option for sightseeing, window-shopping, and experiencing the flavor of the city. Taxis are readily available, except during rush hour or after theater performances. Subways are efficient and inexpensive (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). All major subway lines stop within a block of The Time. Rental cars are not recommended

The Time Lounge - Located on the second floor, the ultra-modern lounge is decorated in a muted palette of cream with dark-wood accents. A wall of mini-screens displays artistic video images, including anime. Specialty martinis and innovative tapas top the menu. DJs provide entertainment nightly.

Room service is available 18 hours a day.

Amenity highlights: Illuminated showroom-style windows flank the entrance of this 16-story hotel. The street level is home to Coco Pazza Teatro, the hotel's alluring Tuscan restaurant. A glass-enclosed elevator ascends to the second level, site of the reception area and the futuristic Time Lounge.

Insider tip: Walking on eggshells? Well, almost. Guests riding the glass-enclosed elevator can look down to see brown and white eggs arranged in a checkerboard pattern at the bottom of the shaft. It's one of the many witty surprises found throughout the hotel.

Meeting and event spaces include the Brown Room, with dual 41-inch plasma-screen TVs, and the Glass Pavilion on the penthouse level.