Location
CBLRAA will be held at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
To arrive to the hotel from JFK airport:
Recommended: AirTrain (Jamaica Station red line) + Subway (E blue line to 7 Ave stop). See directions here.
You will need a MetroCard to pay the AirTrain fare and also to ride the subway. MetroCard vending machines are available just before the AirTrain exits at Jamaica Station and Howard Beach. The MetroCard costs $1 and is refillable. Here is some helpful info on how to buy a MetroCard and tips on mastering the NYC subway system.
Estimated taxi fare: 70 USD (one way)
To arrive to the hotel from LGA airport:
Recommended: Q70 bus + Subway (E blue line to 7 Ave stop) OR NYC Express Bus to Times Square. See directions here.
You will need a MetroCard to ride the subway. MetroCards can be purchased at the airport from the vending machines located throughout the terminals. The MetroCard costs $1 and is refillable. Here is some helpful info on how to buy a MetroCard and tips on mastering the NYC subway system.
Estimated taxi fare: 45 USD (one way)
To arrive to the hotel from Penn Station:
Recommended: Subway (E blue line to 7 Ave stop)
You will need a MetroCard to to ride the subway. MetroCard vending machines are available throughout Penn Station as you follow signs for the E line. The MetroCard costs $1 and is refillable. Here is some helpful info on how to buy a MetroCard and tips on mastering the NYC subway system.
Estimated taxi fare: 15 USD (one way)
Lunch options near the Sheraton Hotel
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Halal Guys
Famous lunch cart. Usually at the corner of 53rd and 6th
Astro Diner
Classic Greek Diner
1361 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Starbucks
52nd between 6th and 5th
Olympic Pita
46th between 5th and 6th
8 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Dos Toros
Chipotle style build your own burrito
52nd between 6th and 5th
52 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
Xian Famous Foods
54th between 5th and 6th
37 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Fast-casual authentic Chinese noodle shop
Au Bon Pain
49th between 7th and 6th
1251 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
Cafe Duke
Lunch buffet hall
51st between 7th and 6th
140W 51st St, New York, NY 10020
Ellen's Stardust Diner
Upscale diner with singing staff
51st between Broadway and 7th
1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Pick a Bagel
Bagel shop for sandwiches
891 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Corner of 8th and 53rd
Chipotle
Fast Casual Tex Mex
129 W 48th St, New York, NY 10020