Explore Manhattan's bright lights and bustle from this tranquil, European-style hotel on the stylish Upper West Side—just off Broadway, 6 blocks from Central Park, and 9 from St. John the Divine Cathedral.
Guests at this charming 80-room hotel share the well-kept bathrooms (there are four on each floor) and find privacy in simple guestrooms complete with cable TV, maid service, and air conditioning.
After exploring Central Park, stroll down Broadway to the Seinfeld Diner or hop a subway to Times Square. These studios offer a great base from which to trip the light fantastic.
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Location
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK):
• Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 20.25 miles. From the airport, follow signs to the Van Wyck Expy/I-678 heading west and drive for approximately 6 miles. At Exit 10 on I-678, turn off onto the ramp and take the Grand Central Pkwy heading west for 6.5 miles, then continue heading east on I-278 (toll road). Take I-278 across the Triborough Bridge and continue west on E 125th St/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Turn left onto Broadway and then continue south on West End Ave; the hotel is located at 850 West End Ave.
• Via taxi: There is a flat fare from JFK International Airport to West End Studios; as of December 2002, the fare is $30 plus toll and tip. Please be aware that fares are subject to change.
• Via subway: Take the free JFK shuttle to the Howard Beach station. Transfer to the A subway into Manhattan. Transfer again at 58th Street/Columbus Circle to the 1 or 9 subways heading uptown. Get off the subway at the 103rd Street Station. West End Studios is located just one block west of Broadway.
• LaGuardia International Airport (LGA):
• Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 9 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia International Airport: From the airport, follow signs to the Grand Central Pkwy heading west; from here, continue east on I-278 (toll road). Take I-278 across the Triborough Bridge and continue west on E 125th St/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Turn left onto Broadway and then continue south on West End Ave; the hotel is located at 850 West End Ave.
• Via taxi: As of December 2002, the fare for a Yellow Medallion taxi should run approximately $25 plus toll and tip. Please be aware that fares are subject to change.
• Via bus: Take the M60 New York City transit bus to 103rd Street and Broadway. West End Studios is located just one block west of Broadway.
Facilities and Amenities
Bedsheets
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Air Conditioning
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Elevator/Lift
Entirely Non-Smoking
Gameroom
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Lounge Area
Pool Table
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Service Animals
Max. Age: All Ages
Min. Age without Parent: 18
Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
Size: Very Large (100+ beds)
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