Travel
Logistics
Wharton Finance Conference 2007 will take place at
The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel
301 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022-6897
Telephone: 212-355-3000
The Waldorf=Astoria is located at 301 Park Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Waldorf=Astoria for Conference attendees. The rooms are available at a discounted price of $599. When making room reservations, please mention "Wharton Finance Conference" or "Code: WSH"
Directions
By Car:
From the Triboro Bridge:
- Take FDR Drive South to Exit 10, 49th Street
- Proceed up 49th Street five blocks to Park Avenue
- Turn right on Park Avenue and right on 50th Street to motor entrance
From the George Washington Bridge:
- Take West Side Highway South to 57th Street
- Turn south on 11th Avenue
- Turn onto 50th Street (one-way)
- Proceed up 50th Street nine blocks to motor entrance
From the Lincoln Tunnel:
- Exit the tunnel and turn right on 42nd Street to 10th Avenue
- Turn left on 10th Avenue to 50th Street
- Turn right on 50th Street
- Proceed up 50th Street eight blocks to motor entrance
From LaGuardia Airport (approximately 40 minutes):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for Grand Central Parkway West; take Grand Central Parkway West to the Triboro bridge into Manhattan; follow above director from Triboro Bridge to the W=A.
From JFK Airport (approximately I hour):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for Van Wyck Expressway North; follow Van Wyck North to Long Island Expressway (LIE) West; take LIE West to Queens/Midtown Tunnel; once through tunnel, turn right onto Park Avenue; turn right onto 50th street, and enter hotel driveway, which is on right just past entrance to Waldorf Towers.
From Newark Airport (approximately I hour):
Upon exiting airport, follow signs for New Jersey Turnpike North, from NJ Turnpike north, follow signs for Lincoln Tunnel; follow above directions from Lincoln Tunnel.
By Train: The Waldorf=Astoria is located approximately 1.7 miles from Pennsylvania Station (15-20 minute taxi ride)
By Subway: The closest subway is the Number 6 line, located on 51st and Lexington.
Parking
Short term parking is available at the parking garage located at 138 East 50th street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenues. For registered guests of The Waldorf=Astoria, the motor entrance is on 50th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues. Please call Kinney Parking at 212-872-4640 for more information.
Valet parking is available for a fee of $45/day. For further inquiries, please call Kinney Parking at 212-872-4640.
Activities
The Waldorf=Astoria is located on Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan, within walking distance to Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Theater District and the best shops and art galleries on Madison and Fifth Avenues.
The Waldorf=Astoria concierge is available to offer restaurant, activity, or theatre recommendations. The concierge can be reached at 212-872-4790. The theatre and tour desk in the main lobby of The Waldorf=Astoria can also assist with theatre recommendations and tickets. The Theatre desk can be reached at 212-872-4597.