Hotel & Visitor Information
Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the following hotels:
New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania (the site of our conference) at a special rate of $149 for one bed / $169 for two beds which is significantly discounted from the regular rate. Please sign up immediately if you want to take advantage of this offer. Individuals must call the New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania Reservation Office during business hours at 212-736-5000 ext. 8790 or call toll free at 1-800-223-8585 and mention “Young Child Expo & Conference ” to reserve their room. The room block ends March 28, 2012. For other hotels please go to www.nycvisit.com or you may want to visit one of the hotel sites such as www.hotels.com for other offers.
Wingate by Wyndham – Manhattan Midtown 235 West 35th Street, NY, NY 10001 - at a special rate of $269 for a double or king size room which is significantly discounted from the regular rate. Please sign up immediately if you want to take advantage of this offer. Individuals must call the Wingate by Wyndham Office during business hours at 212-209-6220 and speak to Gary Strain – Director of Sales. Individuals should mention “LosNinos” to reserve their room. The room block ends March 19, 2012. For other hotels please go to www.nycvisit.com or you may want to visit one of the hotel sites such as www.hotels.com for other offers.
New York Times Square South Courtyard by Marriott 114 W. 40th Street, NY, NY 10018 - at a special rate of $332 for a double room and $314 for a king size room which is significantly discounted from the regular rate. Please sign up immediately if you want to take advantage of this offer. Individuals must call the office during business hours at 1-800-321-2211. Individuals should mention “The Young Child Expo” to reserve their room. The room block ends March 19, 2012. For other hotels please go to www.nycvisit.com or you may want to visit one of the hotel sites such as www.hotels.com for other offers.
Ground Transportation
Super Shuttle New York Shared-Ride Van Service is offering discounts on your ground transportation. $2 off your one way trip and $4 off your round trip. Reservations are to be booked: your group code is JJ037. To book online go to www.supershuttle.com. Print two copies for your round trip reservation.
- On the Welcome page, enter “JJ037” in the Group/Discount code box.
- On the Itinerary tab, add your roundtrip itinerary.
- On the Address tab, enter “Hotel Name” and select “Search” Choose specific Hotel.
- On the Service tab, select “Shared Ride Van Service”
- On the Pick-Up Times tab, select the first time offered for fastest service
- On the Payment tab, select Credit Card under payment type
- On the Review tab, check your entries for correctness
- On the Confirmation tab, please print TWO copies, since you will be using SuperShuttle for a roundtrip transfer.
Upon arrival into any New York City Airport.
- Claim your luggage.
- Follow signs to the Ground Transportation Information desk in baggage claim, (lower level).
- Guests should locate the courtesy phone next to Ground Transportation Desk. Press the appropriate button marked “SuperShuttle” to be connected with dispatch. Identify yourself and give your confirmation number.
Meals & Refreshments
Breakfast and Lunch are on your own. There are many restaurants that are located within just a few blocks of the hotel ranging from fast food to sit down casual or upscale dining.
Visitor Information
Our 2012 conference will be held at New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania, which is right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Nearby attractions include:
Madison Square Garden (across the street from The Hotel Pennsylvania)
4 Pennsylvania Plaza
(212) 465-6741
Home to the New York Knicks and Rangers, this grand arena in the middle of the city is the home to sports fans as well as concert fans. Extremely entertaining “behind the curtains” daily tours. Call or click here for current schedule and experience the magnitude of the garden!
Times Square and Broadway (9 blocks from Hotel Penn)
Broadway between 42nd and 48th Sts.
The point where Broadway meets 42nd St. , the renewed Times Square is the home of many TV shows from Good Morning America to the MTV Studios, themed restaurants, and museums. Its the brightest place in New York City! Click here for more details.
AMC Loews 34th St. 14 (1 block from Hotel Penn)
312 W. 34th St.
Catch the latest flick at this spacious movie theatre in walking distance from the hotel. Click here for movie times.
Empire State Building (2 blocks from Hotel Penn)
5th Ave at 34th St.
One of New York City’s main tourist attractions, the Empire State Building, a National Historic Landmark, is located in the heart of Manhattan. On the 86th floor, the Observatory offers panoramic views. 3.5 million people visit the observation deck each year. Visitors can tour the Observatory 365 days per year, day and night, rain or shine for views of Manhattan and up to 80 miles, looking into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
There are two restaurants, a sushi bar, three coffee shops, a drug store, a Hallmark card shop, a post office and two banks, in addition to the many restaurants and nightlife in the surrounding area. The 86th floor observatory is handicap accessible. Handicap Entrance – 34th St., the entrance between Bank of America and Hallmark Cards. Note: The 34th Street Handicap Entrance is only open Monday – Friday until 6pm. Please use the Main Entrance for all other times. The New York SKYRIDE, is a simulated helicopter ride and virtual-reality movie theater. Click here for more details.
Hours:
Open daily 365 days a year.
8:00am to 2:00am 7 days a week. Last elevators go up at 1:15am.
Directions:
Directions by Subway: 1, 2, or 3 (Seventh Avenue Lines), A, C or E (Eighth Avenue Subway) to 34th Street/Penn Station. Also B, D, F, N, Q, R or Path to 34th Street/Avenue of the Americas.
Macy’s Herald Square (1 block from Hotel Penn)
151 W. 34th St.
The first Macy’s opened in 1858 and is the part of ultimate NY shopping experience. The world’s largest department store is located in Herald Square, mere steps from Hotel Pennsylvania. An exceptional selection of fashion and affordable luxury has made Macy’s a shopping destination known throughout the world. Click here for more info.
NBC Studio Tour
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Experience the studios of NBC’s New York operations. An NBC Page will be your guide to the world of the Peacock Network. Visit famous studio sets including: The Today Show, Dateline NBC, NBC Nightly News, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Football Night in America, and Saturday Night Live. Be sure to stop in the NBC Experience Store brings you an innovative retail attraction with interactive features, a Sweet Shop and DVD Cafe, and a state-of-the-art high-definition theater, and more. Click here for more info.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(departs every 30 minutes)
Friday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
(departs every 15 minutes)
Sunday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
(departs every 15 minutes)
Tour Length – 1 hour and 10 minutes
Tours depart from the NBC Experience Store
Admission:
Tour Prices
Adults $18.50
Children (6-12) $15.50
Seniors $15.50
Groups (10 or more) $15.50
Directions:
All tours begin inside the NBC Experience Store which is located in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (Corner of 49th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue) across from the TODAY Show studio.
NYCTA Subway Lines: B, D, F, N, V, W, R, 1
NYCTA Bus Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M27, M50, Q32
**Ticket Reservations are recommended; tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Broadway Shows
For tickets and specific details on which shows will be on for the dates you are here, click here.
For discount tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, click here.
Please go to www.nycvisit.com for more extensive visitor information on hotels, dining, shopping, arts, entertainment and much more.
