Hotel & Travel

Writer’s Digest Conference East takes place at Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York, NY, April 5 – 7.

Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
811 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
1-212-581-1000

One of the most iconic buildings in the Big Apple, the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel has stood proudly against the city skyline since 1962. Now better than ever, this sophisticated stopover features 1,781 recently renovated accommodations in the heart of Midtown on bustling 7th Avenue. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll find the perfect combination of comfort and convenience with us.

Writer’s Digest has worked with the Sheraton New York Hotel to provide discounted hotel rate of $230 (plus taxes and gratuities) exclusively for attendees.  These exclusive rates are only good through March 13, 2013 Click here to see rates and to reserve your room.

The Sheraton is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan and is easily accessible from New York Penn Station, Grand Central Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal.

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In the event the Sheraton sells out of rooms, below is a list of Hotels within walking distance of the Sheraton:
 
Hilton New York Hotel & Towers
1335 Avenue of the Americas
Between 53rd & 54th Streets
212-586-7000

Novotel New York

226 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
212-315-0100

Le Parker Meridien New York
119 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-245-5000

W Time Square Hotel
1567 Broadway
At 47th Street
New York NY
212-930-7400
 
Directions by Airport

From John F. Kennedy International Airport

DIRECTIONS:
Van Wyck Expressway North To Long Island Expressway (LIE) West and watch for signs to Queens Midtown Tunnel to 34th street . Go west accross 34th street to Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue). Make a right and go up the Avenue and turn left onto W 53rd St.  Turn left onto 7th Avenue and the Sheraton New York Hotel will be on the left.

Distance from Hotel: 18.5 mi.
Drive Time: 45 min.

TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS:
» Depart I-678 S / Van Wyck Expy (0.3 mi.)
» Take ramp left toward Terminal 8 (0.3 mi.)
» Turn left onto road (0.3 mi.)
» Take ramp right for Airport Exit / Van Wyck Expwy toward Other Terminals / Van Wyck Expwy / Airport Exit (5.7 mi.)
» At exit 10, take ramp left for Grand Central Pkwy toward Triboro Br / La Guardia Airport (2.0 mi.)
» At exit 10W, take ramp right for I-495 West toward Midtown Tun / Manhattan (8.0 mi.)
» Take ramp for E 37th St toward 37 St / 38-40 Sts (0.2 mi.)
» Turn right onto 3rd Ave (0.2 mi.)
» Turn left onto E 42nd St (0.4 mi.)
» Road name changes to W 42nd St (0.2 mi.)
» Turn right onto 6th Ave / Avenue of the Americas (0.5 mi.)
» Turn left onto W 53rd Street  (0.2 mi.)
» Turn left onto 7th Avenue, destination will be on the left  (56ft.)
 

From Newark International Airport

DIRECTIONS:
Look for signs to New Jersey Turnpike (I-95 N) follow signs to Lincoln Tunnel, take Dyer Ave exit after tunnel to W 42nd St.  Drive East on 42nd Street to 8th Avenue and turn left.  Turn right onto W 54th Street and a right onto 7th Avenue, the Sheraton New York Hotel will be on the left.

Distance from Hotel: 17 mi.
Drive Time: 45 min.

TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS:
» Depart from Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (1.1 mi.)
» Take ramp right for I-78 East toward New Jersey Turnpike (2.6 mi.)
» Take ramp right for I-95 North toward Exits 15e - 18e / Lincoln Tunnel (1.3 mi.)
» Keep left onto I-95 N / New Jersey Tpke (6.4 mi.)
» At exit 16E, take ramp right for RT-495 East toward Lincoln Tunnel (4.6 mi.)
» Take ramp left for Dyer Ave toward All Points / 42 St (0.1 mi.)
» Turn right onto W 42th St (0.2 mi.)
» Turn left onto 8th Ave (0.6 mi.)
» Turn right onto W 54th St (0.2 mi.)
» Turn right onto 7th Ave, destination will be on the left (0.2 mi.)

From La Guardia Airport

DIRECTIONS:
Grand Central Parkway to Brooklyn Queens Expressway South to Long Island Expressway West. Follow signs for Queens Midtown Tunnel to 37th Street . Take 37th Street West to Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue). Make a right and go to 53rd St and turn left and left again onto 7th Avenue.  The Sheraton New York Hotel will be on the left.

Distance from Hotel: 9 mi.
Drive Time: 30 min.

TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS:
» Depart from La Guardia Airport, NY (0.1 mi.)
» Bear right onto Marine Terminal Rd (0.3 mi.)
» Turn left onto Ditmars Blvd (0.0 mi.)
» Turn right onto Grand Central Pkwy (0.2 mi.)
» Take ramp left for Brooklyn Queens Expy E toward Staten Island (0.8 mi.)
» Take ramp and follow signs for I-278 West (2.5 mi.)
» At exit 35W, take ramp right for I-495 West toward Manhattan / Midtown Tun (3.1 mi.)
» Take ramp for E 37th St toward 37 St / 38-40 Sts (0.2 mi.)
» Turn right onto 3rd Ave (0.2 mi.)
» Turn left onto E 42nd St (0.4 mi.)
» Road name changes to W 42nd St (0.2 mi.)
» Turn right onto 6th Ave / Avenue of the Americas (0.5 mi.)
» Turn left onto W 53rd Street (0.2mi.)
» Turn left onto 7th Avenue, Destination will be on the left (56 ft.)
 
Parking:

Pull into the parking garage next to the Sheraton and a friendly lot attendant will valet park your car in a safe and secure space.

  • Cost: $50 for 24-hours
  • Direct Phone: 212-397-9028