Travel Arrangements:
We are planning a "Welcome to New York” reception for all guests Friday evening October 19th and a light coffee and farewell Sunday morning October 21st.
transportation:
The easiest airports are LaGuardia or Newark. JFK has a fixed price taxi ($50-60). If LaGuardia – there is a direct bus to Midtown ($16) or taxi/uber ($30-40). If Newark – there is a direct train to Penn Station with an inexpensive cab to a hotel. There are also direct buses to Midtown or Taxi/uber ($60-70).
If taking the train to Penn Station or Grand Central Station: Hotels are walking distance from Grand Central and a short cab ride from Penn station.
hotels:
Many of you have your favorite hotel to use in NYC or may be able to utilize points or other discount rates. We suggest a hotel in Midtown/Grand Central area as the reception will be held at the New York Yacht Club located at 37 W 44th Street. We have also reserved rooms at the following hotels all within walking distance of the reception; please identify yourself as part of the Philbin/Nevins Wedding.
the westin grand central (.6 miles)
212 East 42nd Street
New York city
(212) 490-8900
Reserve by September 19
the fitzpatrick grand central(.5 miles)
141 East 44th Street (at lexington ave)
New York city
(212) 351-6800
Reserve by September 19
the iroquois hotel (same block)
49 west 44th Street
New York city
(800) 332-7220
reserve by september 4
the algonquin hotel times square (same block)
59 west 44th Street
New York city
(212) 840-6800
reserve by september 28