Getting around from 1 Hotel Central Park: subway, bus, walking and hotel car service
From 1 Hotel Central Park you can reach Manhattan by subway (several nearby stops on the F, M, N, Q, R, W, A, B, C and D lines), by local buses that stop at Central Park South & Avenue of the Americas, on foot to many Midtown attractions, or using the hotel's paid limo/town car service and a complimentary Audi within a 15-block radius. The hotel concierge can help book transfers, plan subway routes, and arrange luggage assistance.
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At the hotel: where to start
1 Hotel Central Park’s address is 1414 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue), at the corner of 58th Street. The 24-hour front desk and concierge are on the lobby floor; porter and valet services are available.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is before 12:00 PM (noon). Guests must present a photo ID and the credit card used to book at check-in; the minimum check-in age is 18.
- Lobby/concierge can print maps, buy subway MetroCards, and reserve taxis or car service.
- Valet parking and an on-site EV charging station are available (fees apply).
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property helps with route planning from your room.
Subway: nearest stations and lines
Several subway stops are within an easy walk. Lines that most directly serve the area include the F and M (57th Street), the N/R/W/Q (57th Street/5th Avenue), and the A/C/B/D (59th Street–Columbus Circle).
Use the 57th Street stations for quick Midtown connections or Columbus Circle for cross-town and north–south transfers.
- Closest stop listed: 57th Street–7th Avenue (about a 1-minute walk from the hotel).
- Columbus Circle (59th St) serves A, B, C, D and is a short walk for longer connections.
- Many Midtown trains run frequently; check MTA schedules for night/weekend service changes.
| Station | Common Lines | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 57th St (F/M or N/Q/R/W) | F, M / N, Q, R, W | Quick Midtown hops; access to MoMA, Fifth Avenue |
| 59th St–Columbus Circle | A, B, C, D | Cross-town transfers, access to upper west side and long-distance connections |
| 5th Ave/59th St | N, R, W | Access to Fifth Avenue shopping and Central Park South |
Bus and surface transit
There are bus stops along Central Park South and Avenue of the Americas; the Central Park South & Avenue of the Americas stop is about 100 m from the hotel. Buses are useful for crosstown travel or reaching locations not directly served by the subway.
Bus routes and schedules change seasonally; use the MTA website or a transit app to see real-time arrivals and route maps.
- Ask concierge which local routes serve Central Park South for current route numbers.
- Buses accept MetroCard and contactless payment; confirm onboard fare options before boarding.
- Buses can be slower than the subway during peak traffic, but they offer simpler cross‑town trips and scenic surface travel.
Walking: what’s easy to reach on foot
1 Hotel Central Park is one block from Central Park South (about a 2-minute walk) and within short walking distance of MoMA, Carnegie Hall, Fifth Avenue shopping and many Midtown theaters and museums.
Walking is often the fastest way to reach nearby sights; the hotel lists many major attractions as 5–15 minute walks.
- Central Park South — roughly 2 minutes on foot; good for Bethesda Terrace and the park loop.
- MoMA — about a 6-minute walk from the hotel.
- Carnegie Hall and Fifth Avenue shopping — approximately a 5-minute walk.
Hotel car service and transfers
The hotel offers limo/town car service for a surcharge and operates a complimentary Audi car service that drops guests anywhere within a 15-block radius (ask concierge for pickup and availability).
Concierge can also help arrange airport transfers, private drivers, or ride-hail pickups and can provide guidance on current traffic or transit advisories.
- Complimentary Audi service: within a 15-block radius — destinations like Times Square, MoMA and Radio City Music Hall are commonly listed.
- Paid limo/town car service and packages are available; contact the hotel for pricing and reservations.
- For airport trips, concierge can suggest ground options or arrange car service; check estimated travel time separately as it varies with traffic.
Practical tips: luggage, accessibility and timing
Porter and valet services can help with luggage; if you have an early departure, request a bell service pickup or confirm an airport transfer the night before.
The hotel provides accessible routes, an accessible concierge desk, and assistive listening devices; ask the front desk for specific needs or room accessibility details.
- If you plan to use the complimentary Audi within the 15-block zone, check availability with concierge as slots can fill during peak periods.
- Buy a MetroCard at a subway station or ask concierge for help; many transit apps also support contactless payments.
- Allow extra time when traveling across town during rush hours or for visits to major event venues.
