Swissotel New York - The Drake A 3 star hotel in New York

An Art Deco classic with modern comforts A preferred Park Avenue address in the heart of the Midtown business district plus easy access to the city’s best shopping and shows makes this hotel appealing for work or play. Renovated in 1999, rooms are done in soft earth colors with bright accent pillows. Spacious desks with leather chairs have dual-line phones and a fax. The TV system offers high-speed Internet access, games, and digital movies on demand. The hotel includes the Park Avenue Spa and Fitness, as well as a business and conference center equipped with workstations, laser printers, and Internet access.

Hotel prices and availability

Map showing Swissotel New York - The Drake

Dining at the Swissotel New York - The Drake

Q56 Restaurant - A smart setting in red and black with an open kitchen and a hospitable curved bar, the restaurant specializes in seafood. It is open for all three meals and features a generous breakfast buffet.

Fauchon Salon du Thé - The Fauchon tea salon off the lobby is open from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, serving beverages, tempting pastries and tarts, and sandwiches and salads.

Attractions near this hotel

Getting around: For shops and attractions in the immediate area of the Swissotel New York - The Drake, walking is the best way to get around. The subway (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice) is a good way to reach other destinations, especially during peak traffic hours. Taxis are also readily available. 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.

Madison Avenue - 1 block
Fifth Avenue - 2 blocks
Carnegie Hall - 5 blocks
Broadway - 5 blocks
LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time to Swissotel New York - The Drake is 20 minutes and distance is 7 miles.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time 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. Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N. Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on Park Ave.

Driving directions from John F. Kennedy International Airport: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expwy) west to SR 25 west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N, take the Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on Park Ave.

Driving directions from Newark International Airport: 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 left on Avenue of the Americas. Turn right on W 57th St, then right on Park Ave.

Getting there: From LaGuardia and JFK, the best option for the solo traveler is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more will usually find a taxi more economical ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK). Guests traveling light from JFK may also opt for the Air Train ($5–15), then a taxi from the station to the hotel. From Newark, guests can opt for a shuttle van ($16–25), or take the Olympia shuttle bus ($5–15), and then a taxi from the bus stop to the hotel. (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.

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