Hotel & Travel Information
SC World Congress 2010 takes place at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue 53rd Street, New York, NY
The hotel is located between Central Park and Times Square in the center of Manhattan's Midtown business and entertainment district. Move from your perfectly choreographed business event to preferred seating at a famous uptown eatery without missing a beat.
Reservations
Guest Room Rate: $329 for single or double accommodations plus applicable tax (currently New York Sales Tax 8.875%, New York City Occupancy Tax 5.875 plus $2.00 per day City Occupancy Tax and $1.50 per day Javits Center Fee)
To Make a Reservation: To receive the conference room rate, please identify yourself as an attendee of SC World Congress when calling the hotel's reservation number: 888-627-7067. The cut-off date for the group rate is Oct.18, 2010. Reservations received after Oct. 18, 2010 (or after the room block sells out, whichever comes first) will be honored on a space-available at the prevailing rate of the hotel. Please provide 72 hours' notice when canceling your reservations to avoid deposit forfeiture or penalties.
Online Reservations: Please go to http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/HaymarketNov to make your reservations on-line.
Getting There: General Directions to the Hotel
From East
- Take the expressway to Queens Midtown Tunnel.
- Go through the tunnel to 3rd Avenue.
- Go uptown until you come to 53rd Street.
- Turn left.
- Continue to 7th Avenue.
From North
- Take the New York Throughway South to Henry Hudson Parkway.
- Proceed south to the 56th Street Exit.
- Travel across 56th Street to 7th Avenue.
- Turn right on 7th Avenue.
- Continue to 52nd Street.
From West
- Take Route 80 to the George Washington Bridge.
- Cross over the bridge.
- Proceed to Henry Hudson Parkway South.
- Take the 52nd Street Exit.
- Continue to 7th Avenue.
From South
- Take the New Jersey Turnpike North.
- Cross over the George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Parkway South.
- Go to the 56th Street Exit.
- Travel to 7th Avenue.
- Take 7th Avenue to 52nd Street.
Parking at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
The rate is $42.00 per 24 hours. SUVs and larger vans incur additional fees. There are no in and out privileges. The garage is managed by Circle Management. However, the rate can still be applied to your bill. Please contact the Circle garage directly for more information; (212) 397-9028.
Train
Grand Central Station and Penn Station
Travel Distance: Approximately 1 mile; Taxi Fee $5.00 USD
Airports
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travel Distance: Approximately 11 miles; Taxi Fee $70.00 USD
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Travel Distance: Approximately 6 miles; Taxi Fee $40.00 USD
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Travel Distance: Approximately 13 miles; Taxi Fee $50.00 USD
Nearest Subway
Hotel is adjacent to the station at 7th Avenue and 53rd Street.
Weather
In February, the average high temperature for New York City is 54°F and the average low temperature is 41°F. See more information about New York City weather.