A historical New York hotel, The Waldorf Astoria occupies an entire city block between Park and Lexington Avenues and 49th and 50th Streets. The Park Avenue New York hotel is conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, within walking distance to Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Theater District and the best shopping and art galleries on Madison and Fifth Avenues. Three major airports: JKF, LaGuardia and Newark are located within 45-60 minutes travel time from the hotel. The motor entrance is between Park and Lexington avenues on 50th Street, which is one-way eastbound.
From the Triboro Bridge:
Take FDR Drive South to Exit 10, 49th Street
Proceed up 49th Street five blocks to Park Avenue
Turn right on Park Avenue and right on 50th Street to motor entrance
From the George Washington Bridge:
Take West Side Highway South to 57th Street
Turn south on 11th Avenue
Turn onto 50th Street (one-way)
Proceed up 50th Street nine blocks to motor entrance
From the Lincoln Tunnel:
Exit the tunnel and turn left on 42nd Street to 10th Avenue
Turn right on 10th Avenue to 50th Street
Turn right on 50th Street
Proceed up 50th Street eight blocks to motor entrance
From LaGuardia Airport (approximately 40 minutes):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for Grand Central Parkway West; take Grand Central Parkway West to the Triboro bridge into Manhattan; follow above director from Triboro Bridge to the Waldorf Astoria.
From JFK Airport (approximately 1 hour):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for Van Wyck Expressway North; follow Van Wyck North to Long Island Expressway (LIE) West; take LIE West to Queens/Midtown Tunnel; once through tunnel, turn right onto Park Avenue; turn right onto 50th street, and enter hotel driveway, which is on right just past entrance to Waldorf Towers.
From Newark Airport (approximately 1 hour):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for New Jersey Turnpike North, from NJ Turnpike north, follow signs for Lincoln Tunnel; follow above directions from Lincoln Tunnel.
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