Shelburne Murray Hill

Getting around: Walking is an excellent choice for reaching nearby attractions and for generally experiencing the city. For other destinations, the subway is a good option (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), especially during rush hour. Taxis are another good way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended.

Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

Getting there: For solo travelers, the best option from any of the airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more generally find that a taxi is a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark). (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

Empire State Building - 3.5 blocks
Fifth Avenue - 3 blocks
Grand Central Terminal - 5 blocks
Seventh Avenue Fashion District - 5 blocks
United Nations - 8 blocks
Javits Convention Center - 9 blocks

LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time to the Shelburne Murray Hill is 20 minutes and distance is eight miles.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time to the Shelburne Murray Hill 35 minutes and distance is 17 miles.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time to the Shelburne Murray Hill is 35 minutes and distance is 18 miles.

Driving directions from LaGuardia Airport: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Take I-495 (Long Island Expy) west, then take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 37th St/38th-40th Sts. Turn left on E 39th St, then turn left again on Lexington Ave. The hotel is on the left.

Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to I-495 (Long Island Expy) west. Take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 37th St/38th-40th Sts. Turn left on E 39th St, then turn left again on Lexington Ave. The hotel is on the left.

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 right on Lexington Ave. The hotel is on the right.