It's never too early to start thinking about where to stay for the New York City Marathon. In fact, some of the popular hotels sell out close to a year in advance. We’ll break down some of the locations in and around New York City, give the pros and cons of the area, and provide some choices in each location. We suggestion you book your rooms early to get the accommodations that best meet your needs.
The three locations that are most convenient to the New York City Marathon when it comes to accommodations are:
On race morning, most runners will choose to either load onto the buses at the Public Library on 5th Ave. & 42nd St. or take the Staten Island Ferry to the start. Staying near the midtown bus loading area may allow you to sleep in a little later on race day and walk to the buses. With at least 65 hotels within a half mile of the bus loading area, it should be easy to find a hotel in this area.
These hotels are also within walking distance of some of the local tourist attractions such as Times Square, the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.
Pros:
Cons:
| Midtown Bus Loading Area Hotels | To Bus Loading | From Finish using 81st St. Exit (using Subway) | To Nearby Attractions: Times Square / Empire State Building / Rockefeller Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaz Fifth Avenue | 0.1 miles | 16 minutes | 0.4 - 0.5 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel. Closest hotel to the bus loading area. Corner of 5th Ave. & 41st St. Three minute walk to 5th Ave Subway station. | |||
| Courtyard by Marriott Fifth Avenue | 0.1 miles | 16 minutes | 0.4 - 0.6 miles |
| 3-Star Hotel on E 40th & 5th Ave.. Short walk to buses and convenient to area tourist attractions. Five minute walk to 5th Ave Subway station. | |||
| Embassy Suites Times Square | 0.3 miles | 16 minutes | 0.3 - 0.8 miles |
| 3-Star Hotel. Between 5th & 6th Ave. on 37th St. Convenient to buses, Times Square and Subway station (6 minute walk). | |||
| The Langham Fifth Avenue | 0.2 miles | 17 minutes | 0.2 - 0.7 miles |
| 5-Star Hotel. Chic hotel on 5th Ave. Minutes from bus loading and two blocks from the Empire State Building. Four minute walk to Herald Square station. | |||
| Library Hotel | 0.1 miles | 18 minutes | 0.5 - 0.6 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel. Boutique hotel one block from bus loading, two blocks from Grand Central Station and four blocks from Times Square. On E 41st & Madison. | |||
| Park Terrace Hotel | 0.1 miles | 14 minutes | 0.4 - 0.6 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel. Located across from the Public Library and Bryant Park on 40th St. Very convenient to buses. | |||
| The Bryant Park Hotel | 0.2 miles | 13 minutes | 0.2 - 0.6 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel. On E 40th St. overlooking Bryant Park and Public Library. Very short walk to buses and Times Square. | |||
| Algonquin Hotel Times Square | 0.3 miles | 14 minutes | 0.2 - 0.7 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel. Located on 44th near 6th Ave. Short walk to Times Square. | |||
| Residence Inn Times Square | 0.3 miles | 13 minutes | 0.3 - 0.7 miles |
| 3-Star Hotel on E 39th St. & 6th Ave. Close to the buses, Times Square and Empire State Building. Three minute walk to Subway station. | |||
| Dylan Hotel | 0.2 miles | 21 minutes | 0.5 - 0.6 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel on E 40th St. between Park and Madison. Close to the bus loading area and Grand Central Station. | |||
| Knickerbocker Hotel | 0.4 miles | 14 minutes | 0.1 - 0.6 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel on 42nd St. & Broadway. Overlooks Times Square. Just yards away from the Subway. | |||
| Hyatt Grand Central | 0.3 miles | 12 minutes | 0.3 - 0.7 miles |
| 4-Star Hotel on 42nd St. & Lexington. Three blocks from bus loading and adjacent to Grand Central Station. | |||
| Fairfield Inn Fifth Avenue | 0.3 miles | 17 minutes | 0.3 - 0.8 miles |
| 2-Star Hotel. For the more budget minded. On 37th St. between 5th and 6th Ave. | |||
There are several hotels near the Finish Line in Central Park that allow runners to walk back their hotels. Most of these located west or southwest of the park.
Keep in mind that runners will not be able to exit right at the finish line (~67th St.). You will need to walk north through the gauntlet of medal distribution, ponchos, food/drink, etc. before exiting. After crossing the finish line, you may have to walk a half or full mile more to the runner exits at 77th, 81st and 85th Streets.
Hotels in this area are all approximately 20-25 minutes from both the Expo and from the Midtown Bus Loading (Public Library) area via the Subway (1.5 - 2.5 mile walk). In addition, they are about 30 minutes via the Subway from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
Pros:
Cons:
| Finish Line Hotels | From Finish Line**
|
To Start Transportation via Subway
|
To Expo via Subway |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lucerne Hotel | 1.0 miles 1.7 miles |
17 minutes 30 minutes |
25 minutes |
| 4-Star Hotel. Located on 79th St. between 77th and 81st St. post-race runner exit locations. Half a block from 79th St. Subway station--direct line to Staten Island Ferry | |||
| Arthouse Hotel | 0.9 miles 1.8 miles |
20 minutes 26 minutes |
30 minutes |
| 4-Star Hotel. Located on 77th St. Closest hotel to runner exits. Three minute walk to 79th St. Subway station--direct line to Staten Island Ferry. | |||
| Hotel Bellechaire | 1.0 miles 1.8 miles |
20 minutes 30 minutes |
23 minutes |
| 3-Star. Located at 77th and Broadway. Three minute walk to 79th St. Subway station--direct line to Staten Island Ferry. | |||
| Hotel Beacon | 1.0 miles 1.9 miles |
17 minutes28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| 4-Star. Located at 77th and Broadway. Three minute walk to 79th St. Subway station. Near Hotel Bellechaire. | |||
| La Quinta Inn - Central Park | 0.9 miles 1.3 miles |
18 minutes 31 minutes |
23 minutes |
| 3-Star. A convenient two minute walk to Central Park and two Subway stations within 5 minutes. | |||
| Empire Hotel | 1.4 miles 1.8 miles |
16 minutes 27 minutes |
22 minutes |
| 4-Star. Two blocks from Central Park and across the street from the Lincoln Center. Three minute walk to 59th St. Subway station--direct line to Staten Island Ferry. | |||
| Trump International Hotel | 1.3 miles 2.2 miles |
12 minutes 23 minutes |
21 minutes |
| 5-Star. Luxury Hotel overlooking southwest corner of Central Park. Next to two Subway stations--one with direct line to Staten Island Ferry and the other closest to runner exit. | |||
| Mandarin Oriental - New York | 1.5 miles 2.4 miles |
12 minutes 23 minutes |
22 minutes |
| 4-Star Hotel. Upscale hotel across the street from Central Park on Columbus Circle. Next to two Subway stations--one with direct line to Staten Island Ferry and the other closest to runner exit. | |||
| 6 Columbus Central Park Hotel | 1.5 miles 2.4 miles |
13 minutes 24 minutes |
23 minutes |
| 5-Star Hotel. Retro-chic boutique hotel on Columbus Circle just a three minute walk to southwest corner of Central Park and Subway. | |||
If you don't choose to take the marathon buses from Midtown Manhattan to the start, you can take the more scenic ride on the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan. There are many hotels in this area for those who would like to wake up and walk to the ferry terminal on race day morning.
Pros:
Cons:
| Staten Island Ferry (Lower Manhattan) | To Ferry Terminal | From Finish Line | To Expo via Subway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center | 0.1 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 35 minutes |
| 3-Star Hotel on Water St. & Moore. Closest hotel to Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Two minute walk to nearest Subway station. | |||
| Hampton Inn Downtown-Financial District | 0.1 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 35 minutes |
| 3-Star Hotel. Close to the Hilton Garden Inn. Convenient to Stock Exchange, Battery Park and views of the Statue of Liberty. | |||
| The Wall St. Inn | 0.3 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 30 minutes |
| 3-Star Hotel on S William St. Two minute walk to Subway station and four minute walk to New York Stock Exchange. | |||
| Doubletree New York Downtown | 0.2 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 30 minutes |
| 4-Star Hotel. Convenient to Subway lines. Short walks to Battery Park and New York Stock Exchange on Wall St. | |||
| Hyatt Centric Wall St. | 0.4 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 30 minutes |
| 4-Star Hotel. Three minute walk to Subway station and five minute walk to New York Stock Exchange. | |||
| Eurostars Hotel | 0.5 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 30 minutes |
| 4-Star Boutique Hotel on Front St. near the East River and New York Stock Exchange. | |||
| AC Hotel Marriott New York Downtown | 0.5 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 30 minutes |
| 3-Star Hotel near the East River and the the Pier 15, East River Esplanade. | |||
| Four Points Sheraton Downtown | 0.3 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 25 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 30 minutes |
| 3-Star Hotel near in the Financial District. Convenient to several Subway stations. | |||
| Sonder Battery Park | 0.6 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride. | 30 minutes |
| 4-Star elegant apartment/hotel near Battery Park. Convenient to Statue of Liberty cruises and 9/11 Memorial. | |||
| Holiday Inn Manhattan-Financial District | 0.5 miles | ~1.0 mile walk plus 30 minute Subway ride (one line change). | 30 minutes |
| 4-Star hotel between Battery Park and the 9/11 Memorial. Convenient to several Subway stations. | |||