Transportation

• The Graduate Center is located in Midtown Manhattan, on the corner of 5th Avenue and 34th Street. The university is close to both Penn and Grand Central Stations, and is served by almost all subway lines.
• Delegates arriving by air are advised to book their flights for arrival at LaGuardia or John F. Kennedy International airports.
• For travel from airports and train/bus stations, delegates may purchase MetroCards (available pay-per-ride or discounted) at any subway station. For detailed subway maps, please visit the Metropolitan Transit Authority's web site.

Lodging

October is one of the busiest months for lodging in New York City, and budget hotels are few and far between. However, there are several choices in or close to Midtown. A listing of hotels with rooms under $150 can be found by clicking here.

•  Hotel 17. Advertised rates 99$-150$ a night for single/shared bath. Very, very budget ; hostel-like accommodations. 225 E. 117th Street, New York, NY, 10003 (212) 475-2845. http://www.hotel17ny.com/index.asp
• The Chelsea Inn. Advertised rates 139$. Renovated 19th century townhouse, free breakfast. 46 W. 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 Tel: (212) 645-8989 http://chelseainn.com
• The Herald Square Hotel. Advertised rates 69-159$. Budget hotel near Graduate Center and Macy’s. 19 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001 Tel: (212) 279-4017 http://www.heraldsquarehotel.com
• The Gershwin Hotel. Advertised rates 199$. Funky artsy hotel near Madison Square Park and very near to the Graduate Center. 7 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016 (212) 545-8000 http://www.gershwinhotel.com
• Apple Core Hotels (Chain of various inexpensive chain hotels like La Quinta, Ramada Inn, etc. located in Midtown Manhattan) Rates from 199$. www.applecorehotels.com


 

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