NEW YORK ACCOMMODATION

**mrs767er** · 07-Apr-2008, 10:47 AM

I stayed at the New Yorker for several year (when I had a corp discount). The rooms vary so much so if you're really nice at check-in and ask for an upgrade, they might give you something really nice--I guess it depends on occupancy. I've had mini suites and huge suites w/balconies and teeny rooms, Do your best and charm them! Glad you got a good rate. Their diner is great for breakfast and the Empire Diner is close, too. Hop on/off bus is fun but yes, it can be faster to walk! If you have library with Access Guide or Eyewitness Guide to NYC to borrow--they are 2 of the best and easiest to use. Good idea to get the transport pass--I think you still pay the extra $5 for the Skytrain to the E line, but not positive--it's been a while. Have a great time and eat a NY Tube Steak (street hotdog) for me--and get combo manicure/pedicure--one of the last cheap things in the city!

**vjb82** · 07-Apr-2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks again, unfortunately I heard back from the New Yorker today and they only have queen rooms for $259.00 per night but they said the room would only take two so would need two rooms. Pity, because it looked like a nice hotel and would save money with airport transfers too.

**mrs767er** · 07-Apr-2008, 08:35 PM

just in case--ask them about a double double.

**vjb82** · 08-Apr-2008, 06:31 PM

Thanks for your all help.

Can't believe my luck - have managed to get a room at the Wolcott so is all booked & confirmed!!!!

Just having a look at their website which says it takes 2 to 3 hours to get there by train from JFK ??? (though when I look on google maps it shows it is only about 4 minutes drive from the New Yorker). Does that sound right?

From John F. Kennedy Airport

Get the JFK air train to Howard Beach Station outside of baggage claim. Take the "A" train to 34th Street Penn Station. Walk East to Broadway turn south (right) to 31st Street. The hotel is located between 5th Ave. and Broadway. This is the long way to get to the hotel, about 2-3 hours.

Air Train - $5 per person
Subway - $2 per person

The 6 local train stops at 33rd street and Park Ave. South. Walk west past Madison Ave. to 5th Ave. Turn (south) left to 31st Street.

Penn. Station / Madison Square Garden. All other trains stop at Penn. Station. Walk east to Broadway turn south (right) to 31st Street. The Hotel is located between 5th Ave. and Broadway.

**mrs767er** · 09-Apr-2008, 01:07 PM

some sort of error about 2-3 hrs (maybe by taxi in rush hour!)
should take around 1+ hrs to take both trains to Penn. when I go all the way north to 215th street I allow 1 1/2-2 hrs
Glad you got res'd at Wolcott--hope your rate was good--did you get a studio?
Keep us posted.

**vjb82** · 10-Apr-2008, 05:45 PM

Glad that it doesn't take 2-3 hours by subway to get there!

I was really glad to book the accommodation especially after I had rung the previous day and there was no availability so was definitely worth taking your advice and checking again!

Thanks

**gfung** · 20-Apr-2008, 10:09 AM

If you travelled between JFK and Manhattan, catch Airport Shuttle Bus. It directly bring you to Grand Central Station at 42nd East. The journey is 45 minutes. 1 way $15, return is 27.

http://www.ny.com/cgibin/frame.cgi?url=htt...ame/travel.html

I was travelled from JFK to Manhattan on 3Apr and return on 5Apr.

On the way from JFK to downtown, I was trying to catch Metro to save $$. Where you get on Air Train from JKF at any terminal to Jamica Station. Then change to Metro Line E.

It was $5 for Air Train (5-10 minutes) and $2 (1 hour) for Metro. However, you need to walk through stairs, dirty stations, narrow gate turnstile with your bulky bags. It was like a 2 hours journey. My companion keep on yelling me for the stairs and stinks smell.

On the way back to JFK, I pick airport shuttle bus from Grand Central. Throw all my bags to the driver, sleep for 40 minutes, and I was there! It's magic. Remember to tip the driver

That's America.

**BRITSKI99** · 21-Apr-2008, 05:48 AM

When I used the Subway to get into Manhattan last time from JFK .. caught connection to Jamaica Station, bought Day Pass, walked onto nice big clean platform, got on train and sat down. Did not need to move until I got off the train at 34th street, no corridors, no connections ... dead easy.... same on return journey.
Have previously used coach/taxi and in all cases been really stressed about making it to the airport in time as have always had problems with traffic/accidents on freeways.

I think a lot depends upon where your hotel is as Grand Central is still a long hike from many hotels !!

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