By Foot
Walking around New York is an absolute pleasure. With the hotel’s location at the southwest corner of Central Park and Times Square immediately south, guests have easy access to a variety of city attractions.
New Yorkers don’t hang about when they want to get somewhere, and nor should our guests. The best option is usually a taxi; good value and the archetypal cultural insight. But there are alternatives and below you’ll find full details for getting about New York, around the hotel and further afield.
Around Town
By Bus
Bus fare is USD 2.00. Exact fare is required in coins only, alternatively use a MetroCard which can be bought at any subway station or numerous neighborhood stores.
By Our Limousine Services
The Concierge desk is always available to assist with car and limousine arrangements, please call +1 (212) 805 8890 for more information.
By Taxi
Taxis in New York are generally good value. Apart from ‘change over’ time between 4 and 5 it is also quite easy to find one. When the numbers on the roof of the cab are lit it is available, just hail it with a raised hand. Standard fares can be seen in the Taxi Fares box to the right.
By Underground Transportation
New York has an efficient and extensive subway service. For your safety note if you're traveling when it's not rush hour, especially at midday or at night, we suggest you wait in the Off-Hour Waiting Area. A yellow sign, usually suspended from the ceiling, identifies them. When you're in one of these areas, a station agent will be able to see you.
Subway fare is USD 2.00 payable with MetroCard which can be purchased at any subway station or many neighborhood stores.
From and To the Airports
By Our Limousine
The Concierge desk is always available to assist with car and limousine arrangements, please call +1 (212) 805 8890 for more information. Some guide prices can be seen in the To & From Airports box to the right.
By Taxi
Taxis are readily available at all New York and surrounding airports. During busy arrival times, the lines may be long. Standard prices can be seen in the To & From Airports box to the right.
Rental Car
A variety of rental car agencies are available at all New York and surrounding airports. A valid driver's license from another country is valid in NYS.
Driving Instructions
For directions driving to Mandarin Oriental, New York, please click here.
Fares
Taxi
Initial Fare USD 2.50
Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks)
USD .30 Each 1 minute idle
USD .20 Night surcharge
USD .50 (after 8pm until 6am)
Additional riders are free
A 15-20 percent gratuity is usual.
There are additional charges for crossings outside the metropolitan area and New Jersey. For more information click here.
To & From JFK Intl Airport
By Limousine service:
To airport - USD 170
From airpot - USD 195
Round trip - USD 365
By Taxi:
The flat fare is USD 45.00 plus any tolls
To & From La Guardia Airport
By Limousine service:
To airport - USD 140
From airport - USD 160
Round trip - USD 300
By Taxi:
There is no set fare, the regular metered rate applies as is displayed below.
USD 2.50 upon entry
USD .40 each additional unit
USD .40 per minute of waiting
USD .50 night surcharge after 8:00PM and prior to 6:00AM
USD 1.00 Peak Hour Surcharge in effect 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday
To & From Newark Intl Airport
By Limousine service:
To airport - USD 180
From airport - USD 205
Round trip - USD 385
By Taxi:
The amount shown on the taximeter plus a surcharge of USD 15.00; and all necessary tolls to and from the
destination shall be paid by the passenger