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HOTELS
Special rates for artist have been negotiated at select hotels in the area of The Merchandise Mart. Please visit http://www.oneofakindshowny.com/travel/hotel/
Hotel Accommodations
Club Quarters™
Please book reservations by calling (212) 575-0006 and identity yourself as Merchandise Mart Properties
*Please mention Group Code OOAKNY in order to receive the low rates.
Midtown - Club size rooms start at $194, Standard Room $214
Rockefeller Center - Club size room start at $239 Standard Room $264
We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible as rates and availability are subject to change.
MMPI is a Member of Club Quarters, private, full service business hotels for the exclusive use of guests and employees of Member companies. Club Quarters, Midtown is located at 40 West 45th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues). Club Quarters, Rockefeller Center is located at 25 West 51st Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues). Club Quarters, Wall Street is located at 52 William Street (in the Financial District). We also have an additional 10 city-center locations. These include Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, DC and 3 in London. Don’t forget CQ also offers MMPI employees and their families personal use privileges at all Club Quarters. Special weekend and holiday nightly rates based on availability so book early by calling Member Services at 212-575-0006. As an added benefit, Club Quarters has a unique repeat guest program that includes a “Night on the House” every business stay after the first stay.
Club Quarters offer a variety of amenities and features that are perfect for the business traveler including restricted entry for added safety, instant check in/check out, restaurant/bar/meeting rooms onsite, 24 Member Service Desk & concierge along with a shopping service. Guestrooms have the latest in workstation design with ergonomic chairs, flat panel LCD TV’s with digital cable, 2 line speakerphones with voicemail and direct dial phone number, MP3 alarm clock radios with iPod docking, luxury linens and plush duvets.
Participating Hotels -Singles/Doubles
Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 West Broadway $369/$369
The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street $329/$349
Park Central Hotel
870 Seventh Avenue $190/$190
Sheraton Suites on the Hudson
500 Harbor Blvd., New Jersey $199/$199
PARKING
Open rooftop parking is available at Pier 92. Use the automobile ramp at the intersection of 55th Street and the West Side Highway. All vehicles should follow signs for the NYC Passenger Ship Terminal parking.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
- Lincoln Tunnel (from 95) - take 40th St. to 10th Ave. and a left on 55th St.
- George Washington Bridge - From NY Side take Rt. 9A, Henry Hudson Parkway south/downtown. Proceed south on Henry Hudson Pkwy to last exit at 56th St., stay right for thru traffic. Passenger Ship Terminal is 1 block ahead on right. Paid parking on roof. Rt. 80 or Palisades Parkway - to George Washington Bridge to NY side and follow directions for Henry Hudson Parkway. Proceed south on Henry Hudson Pkwy to last exit, at 56th St, stay right. Passenger Ship Terminal is 1 block ahead on right.
- Garden State Parkway - To exit 153 or N.J. Turnpike to Exit 16E (better). Then Rt. 3 E to Lincoln Tunnel, follow signs for Lincoln Tunnel. Exit tunnel and make left turn, travel north on 10th Ave., and left onto 55th St. Cross 12th Ave. and follow signs to Passenger Ship Terminal. Drive up the Ramp. Paid parking is on the roof.
- Holland Tunnel - follow signs for "Uptown" right on Hudson, left on Canal. Proceed four blocks to West St. and turn right. West St. becomes 12th Ave. Follow "Thru Traffic" signs. Continue north on 12th Ave. and follow signs to Passenger Ship Terminal. (Left at 55th St.)
- Queens Midtown Tunnel - when exiting bear right to 34th St. Go west on 34th to 12th Ave. Make right turn, go north to 55th St., make a left at 55th St. and follow signs to Terminals.
- Triborough Bridge - Follow signs to "Manhattan" and FDR Drive South. Take FDR S to 53rd St. Exit. Take 53rd St. crosstown to 11th Ave. Turn right, go two blocks (55th St.).
TRUCKS/ COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC
- Lincoln Tunnel (from 95) take 40th St. to 10th Ave North to 55th St. George Washington Bridge to Amsterdam Ave/178th St exit. Continue ahead on 178th st to Broadway, turn right onto Broadway and drive south to 55th St. Turn right and continue to 12th Ave. Cross 12th.
- Truck/Commercial Restrictions (9/04)
Up to date restrictions are available from the Port Authority website www.panynj.gov
VEHICULAR RESTRICTIONS AT HOLLAND TUNNEL
As a result of the latest federal warning, commercial vehicles are prohibited from entering New York City via the Holland Tunnel. Commercial vehicles are encouraged to use the Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge as alternatives.
Commercial vehicles in classes 1, 2 and 3 (two and three-axle single-unit trucks) are permitted to travel IN A WESTBOUND DIRECTION (TO NEW JERSEY) at all times.
The ban on tractor-trailers and larger trucks in classes 4, 5 and 6 (four, five and six-axle trucks) remains in effect IN BOTH DIRECTIONS at all times.
The ban on trailers and towed vehicles remains in effect IN BOTH DIRECTIONS at all times.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTION
- 8th Ave Subway C or E trains to 50th Street. Take the M50 Bus at 49th St. & 8th Ave. to 12th Ave. and 49th St. A, B, C, D, 1 or 9 trains to Columbus Circle and walk west to 12th Avenue or take the cross town M59 at 57th St. to 12th Avenue.
- Subway and Bus Information: 718.330.1234
For maps and additional information please visit Piers 92/94 website. http://piers9294.com/about-the-piers/directions-and-transportation/
