Nearby Points of Interest
East River - 1 block
Bloomingdales - 5 blocks
Central Park - 7 blocks
Fifth Avenue - 7 blocks
Central Park Zoo - 1 mile
U.N. Headquarters - 1 mile
St. Patrick's Cathedral - 1 mile
Rockefeller Center - 1 mile
Empire State Building - 1.5 miles
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 2.5 miles
LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 18 minutes and distance is 6.5 miles.
John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 19 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 turn left on E 59th St. Turn left on 1st Ave, then turn right on E 62nd St.
Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) 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 left on E 59th St. Turn left on 1st Ave, then turn right on E 62nd 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 40th St, then turn left on 1st Ave. Turn right on E 62nd St.
Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from all three airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, a taxi is usually more economical ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark). Other options, including JFK's Air Train and express shuttle buses from all three airports, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go right to the hotel. Travelers can complete the trip by taxi or subway. (All fees subject to change without notice.)
Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to reach nearby attractions. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice, especially during peak traffic (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good way of getting around town. Rental cars are not recommended.
 | | 500 E 62nd St
New York, NY 10021
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
Area:
Upper East Side (New York)
The city's poshest neighborhood is home to “Museum Mile,” including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, and many others, as well as elite boutiques on upper Madison Avenue. The area borders Central Park, with its boat rides and its running and bike trails. Midtown is just a short bus ride away. |
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