Name: New Yorker Ramada Plaza 

Address: 481 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan (New York) NY 10001



This Midtown Manhattan hotel is within walking distance of Broadway theaters, Madison Square Garden, Macy's department store, and the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

For the first time in 75 years, this prestigious and historic New York City hotel is undergoing renovations in certain sections, including many room and suite upgrades and a beautiful redesign for the lobby. The luster of yesteryear will soon return, but until then it is business-as-usual at the New Yorker Hotel.

Hotel Information: As of June 18, 2008 this will be a "No Smoking" hotel.

Dogs 35lbs or less are accepted. There is a daily cleaning fee of $25 per day and a pet waiver must be signed at check in.

Food & Beverage: Cooper's Tavern offers a warm, inviting, modern atmosphere and a fresh, confident, approach to regional, American cuisines.
The hours are 11AM -11PM. The Bar is open until 3AM.


Tick Tock Diner:
This 24-hour diner in New York City provides ample booth seating and menu featuring classic American cuisine. White and black checkered floors and shiny chrome columns complete this all-American experience.

Cafe New Yorker:
Located in the lobby next to the Tick Tock is Café New Yorker offering an array of pastries, coffee flavors, espressos, and cappuccinos plus light snacks. Open 24 hours.

Area Information: The Big Apple welcomes hotel guests with open arms. Since New York City is the perfect place to visit, the New Yorker Hotel is the best place to stay. As our frequent guests like to say: "If you are not at the New Yorker, then you are not in New York City."

Location is important, particularly if you are not familiar with the area. That is why the hotel's convenient, central location makes it a very popular New York City vacation hotel. The New Yorker Hotel is located in Midtown just west of Broadway and near world renowned attractions including Macy's, Madison Square Garden, and the famous Hammerstein Ballroom. Broadway shows and the Theater District are just a few blocks up Broadway.

Subway Information:

A, C, E, 1, 2 or 3 Trains to 34th Street - Penn Station stop

Travel Information: Directions

From JFK Airport: Total Distance: 16.8 miles (27.1km)
Start out going Northwest by turning right.
Merge onto JFK EXWY.
Take the VAN WYCK EXPWY ramp towards AIRPORT EXIT/LONG TERM PARKING/RENTAL CAR RETURNS/MANHATTAN.
Merge onto VAN WYCK EXWY/I-678 N.
Take the RT-25/QUEENS BLVD exit, exit number 9.
Merge onto QUEENS BLVD.
Turn slight left.
Turn slight right onto QUEENS BLVD/NY-25 W.
Turn slight right .
Turn slight left onto QUEENS BLVD.
Turn left onto 59TH AVE.
59TH AVE becomes WOODHAVEN BLVD.
Turn left.
Turn left onto WOODHAVEN BLVD.
Take the I-495 W/LI EXPWY ramp towards MIDTOWN TUN.
Merge onto LONG ISLAND EXWY.
LONG ISLAND EXWY becomes I-495 W.
Take the 35 ST exit on the left towards 34 ST/DOWNTOWN.
Turn slight left onto TUNNEL EXIT ST.
Merge onto TUNNEL EXIT ST/QUEENS MIDTOWN TUNNEL EXIT.
Turn right onto E 34TH ST.
Turn right onto 8TH AVE.
Total estimated time: 25 minutes

From LaGuardia Airport: Total Distance 7.9 miles (12.8km)
Go onto AIRPORT EXIT
Take the PARKWAY WEST ramp towards MANHATTAN.
Merge onto GRAND CENTRAL PKWY W.
Take the BKLYN-QNS EXPWY exit, exit number 4, towards VERRAZANO NARROWS BR./I-278 W.
Stay straight to go onto 4.
Turn slight left onto BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPY EAST RAMP.
Merge onto BROOKLYN QUEENS EXWY E.
Take the I-278 W exit.
Merge onto BROOKLYN QUEENS EXWY.
Take the RT-25A/NORTHERN BLVD exit, exit number 38.
Turn right onto NORTHERN BLVD/NY-25A.
NORTHERN BLVD/NY-25A becomes JACKSON AVE/NY-25A.
Turn left onto 21ST ST.
Turn slight right onto ramp.
Merge onto I-495 W.
Take the 35 ST exit on the left towards 34 ST/DOWNTOWN.
Turn slight left onto TUNNEL EXIT ST.
Merge onto TUNNEL EXIT ST/QUEENS MIDTOWN TUNNEL EXIT
Turn right onto E 34TH ST.
Turn right onto 8TH AVE.

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Name: Hotel The New Yorker Ramada Inn & Plaza 

Address: 481 Eighth Avenue 10001 New York



City zone: Midtown West - Theater District - Garment District

Description: The New Yorker Ramada Inn & Plaza Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in New York City. Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this NY hotel caters to an international clientèle of business, leisure, weddings, and group visitors in the Big Apple. Boasting an excellent location just across from the Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, The New Yorker is the closest major hotel to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - a mirrored-glass convention center home to a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the year, and within short walking distance of Macy's - one of the largest department stores in the world, as well as great entertainment, dining and more. The New Yorker Ramada Inn & Plaza Hotel offers distinct dining choices in New York City. Relax and enjoy the traditional cuisine of northern Italy at La Vigna Ristorante & Bar located on the first floor. If you are on the go and need something quick for you or the family, the 24-hour Tick Tock Diner and the lobby-level Cafe New Yorker are great options. Hotel features also include the Grand Ballroom offering plenty of meeting and event space, a complimentary fitness center, free wireless Internet access in the lobby, and business center.

Amenities: air conditioning;lift/elevator;access for disabled;credit card accepted;Internet/email services;lounge bar;coffee shop;restaurants;front desk - safety deposit box;front desk - 24 hour;front desk - fax service;concierge;city maps;tourist information;conference room;meeting room;meeting lounge;business center;secretarial service;banqueting service;fitness center;heating;cot available upon request;rooms with view available upon request;iron and ironing boards in room;hairdryer in room;non-smoking rooms available upon request;direct dial phone;pay TV;facilities for disabled people;writing desk;groups welcome;meals for groups;cable TV;wireless Internet connection;

Number of rooms: 910

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