Travel

Train

How to get to the hotel using public transportation

Steps: 1) Go to Baggage Claim at LGA 2) Follow the signs for public transit 3) Board the free LaGuardia Link Q70 bus 4) Ride the Q70 to the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue subway station 5) Transfer to the Manhattan/Downtown bound F train 6) Get off at the 34th Street Herald Square stop Notes The Q70 runs every 8–10 minutes, 24 hours a day The trip to the subway station takes about 15 minutes in normal traffic You'll need to pay $2.90 to enter the subway station and board the train The subway station has stairs, but there are multiple elevator options and at Herald Square there is an escalator and elevator option. You can use your smartphone or credit card to pay for the subway fare using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or OMNY or you can purchase a MetroCard at the subway kiosk before the turnstiles for a one time fee of $1. If you have any trouble with these directions, please reach out to Mindy or Evan.

Travel Note

How to take a Cab to the hotel from LGA

The Process of Getting a Cab Outside LaGuardia Airport Terminal Hailing a taxi outside the terminal is an option for individuals who want a quick and convenient mode of transportation from LaGuardia Airport. Here is a 5-step guide on how to hail a cab outside of the terminal: 1)After exiting the baggage claim area or arrivals hall, proceed to the ground transportation center to access NYC taxi cabs. 2) Stand in the line designated for taxis, wait for your turn and follow the instructions of the dispatcher. 3) State your destination of your hotel in Herald Square to the driver and agree on the fare before getting into the vehicle. Do not be hesitant to ask about additional fees, such as tolls and surcharges, which may apply. 4) Once you reach your destination, pay the fare and any applicable additional costs. 5) Tipping the driver is customary. Exit the taxi and retrieve any personal belongings you may have left inside the vehicle. It is important to note that passengers can only ride with licensed taxi drivers. Additionally, anyone looking to hail a taxi should keep an eye out for green “taxi” signage atop the vehicles, and be wary of unlicensed cabs. The estimated taxicab fare for this trip is around $60 including all the fees, tolls and tip.

Travel Note

REVEL App-Based transportation

If you want to download Revel and you have never used this before, there is a discount codes you can use to make this trip more cost effective. Steps: 1) Download Revel 2) Add personal information and use the referral code: SARAHF1155 3) Add credit card information and save. 4) When you are ready to request the vehicle, make sure you have all your belongings and you are in the baggage claim area where you see app-based pick ups. 5) Enter your destination in the search bar (your hotel). 6) The app will then ask you for your current location. 7) Look around and see the door number and level you are on and follow the prompts. 8) Request the ride. 9) It may take a few minutes to be matched up with a driver, but once you do, make sure you can see the license plate number and their name. 10) It will show a map of where the car is and how far away they are. 11) Keep your phone handy and know that all REVEL cars are Tesla Blue vehicles so they are easy to spot. 12) MAKE SURE YOU GET IN THE RIGHT VEHICLE! 13) Ask the driver who they are picking up before you get in. 14) Once they drop you off at the hotel, you can tip them on the app. Do not feel the need to additionally tip them in cash.

Travel Note

CARMEL Car Service

If you would like to request a car service, we recommend Carmel. Use the below link and input your flight information and your hotel's destination. https://www.carmellimo.com/ It is roughly $50 and you can speak to someone prior to your arrival about specific pickup information. Their telephone number is: 1-866-666-6666

Hotel

Refinery Hotel

Mention you are coming for the Freedman-Kopf wedding! If you are planning on staying here, please let Evan or Mindy know.

Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Mention you are coming for the Freedman-Kopf wedding! If you are planning on staying here, please let Evan or Mindy know.

Flight

We recommend flying into LGA

LGA is much easier to navigate than Newark or JFK. There are plenty of yellow cabs available; you can also follow the signs to the Ride Share parking lot if you’d prefer to take an Uber or Lyft. Please let Mindy or Evan know which flight you are taking, and we will try to match you up for easy carpooling into the city!