Lodging and Transportation

Lodging:

Hotel Information
It has been impossible to guarantee a substantial block of rooms for our conference in Manhattan in 2009 in any single location.  I believe it not wise to reserve smaller blocks of rooms at different locations because we expose ourselves financially when we book these rooms. Furthermore, hotels are unwilling to guarantee prices for more than two weeks since prices are inconstant flux.  I am therefore listing the four most convenient and best priced hotels we have explored. Obviously, since Manhattan is very well served with subway and taxis, any hotel you may discover at your preferred price point is convenient. I therefore urge you to book early (or late) at any hotel of your choice in Manhattan.  There are always special on-line discounts of which I am sure you are aware.

Grazie, Franco Ricci

The Sohotel: 1.5 miles from St. John’s University
http://www.thesohotel.com/index.html

The Hotel Chelsea: 2.5 miles from St. John’s University
http://www.hotelchelsea.com/ Call: (212) 243 3700 for reservations

NY Marriott Downtown: ½ mile from St. John’s University
www.marriott.com/nycws

Holiday Inn Manhattan-6th Avenue: 3 miles from St. John’s University
www.hi-nyc.com

Wyndham Garden Hotel: Chelsea West: 2.74 miles from St. John’s University
www.WyndhamNYC.com

Wyndham Garden Hotel: Manhattan Financial District: ½ mile from St. John’s University
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/NYCFD/main.wnt

Millennium Hilton: ½ mile from St. John’s University
www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/NYCMLHH-Millenium-Hilton-New York/index.do

Transportation:

See also: http://www.stjohns.edu/about/general/directions/directions/manhattan
Main Airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Newark International Airport (EWR) In New Jersey

Major Train Stations:
Grand Central Terminal: 42nd Street and Park Avenue (between Lexington and Vanderbilt Avenues)
Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station): 31-33rd Streets between Seventh and Eighth Avenues
From these stations any taxi or any 7th or 8th Avenue Line train will bring you to Chambers Street (which is 2 blocks from Murray St and St. John’s University).

Travel by Taxi:
The Financial District of New York City is a neighborhood on the southernmost section of the borough of Manhattan and a taxi cab into the city can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes.
NYC Taxi Company - 1(212)302-TAXI
For trips between Manhattan and JFK International Airport, the flat fare is $45.00 plus any tolls and tips (Total about $60).  From LaGuardia the avg. taxi fare is $15.00-$23.00 to Mid-town Manhattan + tolls ($4) and tips.

Travel by Bus/Shuttle:
Fares paid in cash to the bus driver and stops include Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station.
New York Airport Service Express Bus: Check or call http://www.nyairportservice.com/ 718-875-8200 x110 for schedules and exact pickup/drop off locations. $12-15 to Midtown Manhattan/Grand Central Terminal
The Express Shuttle USA (formerly The Gray Line): Call 212-315-3006 or 800-451-0455 for schedules and exact pickup/drop off locations. $13-14 to Midtown Manhattan/Grand Central
The Super Shuttle: Check or call http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?content=NewYork (212-BLUE-VAN) for schedules and exact pickup/drop off locations. $15-$19 to Midtown Manhattan/Grand Central

Travel by Subway:
The NYC subways run for $2.00.
Subway trains and their Stops near St. John’s University:
1, 2, 3, 9 - Broadway/7th Avenue Line;  Stop – Chambers Street (2 blocks from Murray St./ St. John’s University)
A, C, E - 8th Avenue Line;  Stop – Chambers Street (2 blocks from Murray St./ St. John’s University)
W, R Line;  Stop – City Hall
J, M, Z trains: Stop: Chambers Street (2 blocks from Murray St./ St. John’s University)
4, 5, & 6 – Lexington Avenue;  Stop – Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall