Broadway - out the door Fifth Avenue - 3 blocks Carnegie Hall - 4 blocks Central Park - 5 blocks Radio City Music Hall - 6 blocks Rockefeller Center - 7 blocks Lincoln Center - 9.5 blocks Times Square (42nd St) - 12 blocks
LaGuardia International 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 International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 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, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on Broadway, and follow it to W 54th 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, then turn right on E 57th St. Turn left on Broadway, and follow it to 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, and the hotel is on the right.
Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best choice for solo travelers is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, a taxi is usually a better option ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Another option from JFK is the Air Train ($5–15), then a taxi from the train station. From Newark, travelers can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia Express shuttle ($5–15), then take a taxi from the transit station. (All fees subject to change without notice.)
Getting around: There are many shops and attractions within a short walk of the hotel, and walking is a great way to experience the pulse of the city. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during peak traffic. Taxis are another good option. Rental cars are not recommended.
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