Train
Take the 7 to the last stop in Queens, Main Street. It's about a 12-15 minute walk from the end of the line to the garden. You may want to finish your trip via car service or green outer borough taxi (it'll be cheaper than taking a taxi from your original starting point, at least). On foot, the pedestrian entrance is at the corner of Main Street and Elder Avenue. The gateway is pretty spectacular.
Rental Car
Parking is complimentary, please tell the attendant you are here for the Kautz/Sterling wedding. The parking entrance is on Crommelin Street, between Blossom Avenue and Dahlia Avenue. We may be able to coordinate carpools for some of you. Let us know if you need a ride or have a ride with available seats.
Hotel
This hotel is equidistant between the Queens Botanical Garden and Manhattan, located in Long Island City just one subway stop outside of Manhattan proper. Family has stayed here in the past so we can personally vouch for its quality. Rooms are 27 to 60 (!) square meters, about $291+ for up to 4 people and all are studios with cookware, utensils, microwave, and refrigerator - a good option if traveling with family. Pet friendly - $100 per pet per stay. The 7 train is a 10 minute walk. The N/W is a 2 minute walk and you can take either the N or the W to connect to the 7 at Queensboro Plaza if you want to walk less. Take the 7 to the end of the line in Queens to get to the wedding. It's a 15-20 min car ride directly from the hotel to the Queens Botanical Garden.
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Hotel
Located near the United Nations Headquarters close to Grand Central Station. The rooms are 20 square meters, include a refrigerator, are sound proofed, and several are "Wellness" enhanced with workout equipment (resistance bands, yoga blocks, foam rollers, etc) in the room itself. Around $222 for a 2 capacity queen room or $257 for a deluxe 4 person room. Pet friendly - $50 per pet per stay. This hotel is a 6 minute walk from Grand Central Station where you can take the 7 train to the end of the line in Queens to get to the wedding. It's about a 25 minute car ride from this hotel to the Queens Botanical Garden.
Hotel
Located in Murray Hill, very near Grand Central Station. The rooms are about 33 square meters (nice size!) and there are several "Studio" options that include cookware, utensils, microwave, and a refrigerator - an attractive choice if you are traveling with family. Around $207 for a 2 capacity queen room or $259 for a deluxe 4 person room. Pet friendly - $150 per pet per stay. This hotel is a 7 minute walk from Grand Central Station where you can take the 7 train to the end of the line in Queens to get to the wedding. It's about a 25 minute car ride from this hotel to the Queens Botanical Garden.
Hotel
This hotel is in Times Square at the heart of Manhattan. The rooms are about 22 square meters and do not appear to have any particularly fancy features but they look nicely appointed. Around $229 for a 2 capacity queen room or $275 for a deluxe 4 person room. Pet friendly - $100 per pet per stay. This hotel is a 1 minute walk from Times Square where you can take the 7 train to the end of the line in Queens to get to the wedding. It's about a 30 minute car ride from this hotel to the Queens Botanical Garden.