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 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.
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.
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.
Taxi Fares
USD 2.50 upon entry
USD .40 each 1/5 mile (4 blocks)
USD .40 each per minute of waiting
USD 1.00 Peak Surcharge
(after 4pm until 8pm Mon-Fri)
USD .50 Night Surcharge
(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 the Airports
By Limousine Services
• JFK Intl Airport:
to JFK USD 170
from JFK USD 195
round trip USD 365
• La Guardia Airport:
to LGA USD 140
from LGA USD 160
round trip USD 300
• Newark Intl Airport:
to Neward USD 180
from Newark USD 205
round trip USD 385
By Taxi
• JFK Intl Airport:
The flat fare is USD 45.00 plus
any tolls.
• For Newark Airport: 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.
• For La Guardia there is no set
fare, the regular metered rate
applies as is displayed below.
Metered Rate of Fare
USD 2.50 upon entry
USD .40 for 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
