LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 7 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 18 miles.

Driving directions from LaGuardia Airport: 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 turn right o­n E 57th St. Turn left o­n Park Ave, then turn left o­n E 48th St. The hotel is o­n the left.

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 turn right o­n E 57th St. Turn left o­n Park Ave, then turn left o­n E 48th St. The hotel is o­n the left.

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 48th St, and the hotel is o­n the right.

Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). For two or more travelers, a taxi is usually a better value ($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, guests can take a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia Express bus ($5–15), then a taxi from the transit station. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Getting around: Walking is the best way to reach nearby attractions, and also allows travelers to experience the pulse of the city. For other destinations, the subway is a good, inexpensive choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during rush hour when taxis are scarce. Taxis are another good option and are readily available most of the time. Rental cars are not recommended.