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Embassy Suites Hotel 102 North End Avenue New York City, NY 10281 212-945-0100 rating:
The Flagship Embassy Suites Hotel New York City is the only upscale all-suites hotel located on the waterfront in Lower Manhattan. The hotel features 463 two-room suites; an amazing 14 story sunlit atrium with sweeping views of the Hudson River; four restaurants and a deli
Four Seasons Hotel 57 East 57th Street New York City, NY 10022 (212) 758-5700 rating:
Rising over Manhattan's premier shopping and business district, between Park and Madison Avenues, the I.M. Pei-designed Four Seasons features stunning views and gracious style – a remarkable experience, even by New York standards.
Hilton Times Square 234 West 42nd Street New York City, NY 10036 (212) 840-8222 rating:
The Hilton Times Square sits atop a 335,000 square foot retail and entertainment complex that includes a 25 theater AMC Megaplex, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and a food court. The hotel has a modernist facade of geometric shapes in primary colors inspired by the artist Piet Mondrian
Mandarin Oriental 80 Columbus Circle (at 60th Street) New York City, NY 10023 (212) 805 8800 rating:
Mandarin Oriental, New York is part of an exclusive new development on floors 35 to 54 of the Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle. It is a stunning blend of modern design and oriental flair in the heart of Manhattan – and the views over Central Park and the City skyline are appropriately breathtaking
Michelangelo Hotel 152 West 51st Street New York City, NY 10019 (212) 765-0505 or (800) 237-0990 rating:
The Michelangelo has a luxurious feel of understated European elegance. This boutique hotel possesses a classical flair throughout every facet of its operation, service and presentation. European artwork adorns both public and private space. Carpentry features original designs from the Renaissance period
The New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) operates the world's largest fleet of buses -- 4,373 public buses In general, buses stop every 2 blocks making them agonizingly slow, but for those who have the time to spend it can also double as a scenic tour of the city.
Fares Exact fare of $1.50 is required, payable using either coins or a subway token
Children under 44" tall ride for free; senior citizens and disabled people ride for a reduced fare
Taxi cabs are both loved and hated by New Yorkers. They serve as a quick and easy means of transportation across Manhattan, a route not amply served by the subways.
Taxi Fares Cabs are cash only and it's a good idea to have small bills because the cabbies can't usually break anything higher than $20. The rates for taxicabs are as follows:
Initial fare.............$2.00 Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks).$0.30 Each 1 minute idle.......$0.20 Night surcharge..........$0.50 (after 8pm until 6am) Additional riders........FREE
Pay only what's on the meter, plus a 15-20 percent gratuity. There are additional charges for crossings outside the metropolitan area and New Jersey. Passengers are required to pay one way. If you are going to airports, there are set fees plus toll and tip
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The Ellis Island/Liberty Island Ferry 212-269-5755
Round trip fare, which includes admission to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, is $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, $3 for children 3-17 years old, and free to children 3 and under. Adult Groups (25 or more adults) pay $7 per person.
The Staten Island Ferry is the main mode of transportation between the boroughs of Staten Island and Manhattan. During the 25 minute ride, you'll pass Governor's Island and the Statue of Liberty. Best of all, the ferry is now FREE!!!
NY Waterway operates ferries from New York to Tarrytown, Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island Queens, and the Liberty Science Center. They also offer sightseeing cruises
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