Accommodations and Parking
AGM SITE ACCOMMODATIONS
Our apologies, rooms at the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Hotel are sold out. Please consider the following alternative housing options in nearby Manhattan, a subway ride away from the AGM site. Subways are $2 each trip. NYC Subway map: http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/maps/submap.htm
HOTEL
New York Marriott Financial Center Hotel
Contact Information: New York Marriott Financial Center Hotel, 85 West Street, New York, NY, 10006; Phone: 1-212-385-4900; Fax: 1-212-227-8136; http://www.nymarriottfinancialcenter.com
The New York Marriott Financial Center Hotel will be offering rooms for the 2004 Annual General Meeting at the same conference rate of $139/night plus tax. Located minutes away from Wall Street and the Statue of Liberty and 3 stops from the NY City Subway from the AGM site, the hotel is the perfect location to experience the AGM and the excitement of New York City. To take advantage of this special rate, use the code: AMEAMEA
RECOMMENDED HOSTELS
Chelsea International Hostel, 251 West 20th Street (between 7th and 8th avenues), New York NY 10011. Ph: 212-647-0010 or Fax: 212-727-7289, $65 for a private room with two beds; dorm-style rooms are sold out; a passport from any country is necessary). This is the closest hostel to the AGM hotel: only a 10-15 minute subway ride away from the AGM site. Features include an open air court yard, pizza every Wednesday night, laundry room, internet café, storage lockers, 2 fully equipped kitchens, 2 common dining areas, bed linen, coffee and tea, 24 hour security (police precinct block), 24 hour check-in, maps of subway, bus and streets. Subway to AGM 2004: Take the A or C train from West 14th Street &Eighth Avenue towards Brooklyn to the Jay Street, Borough Hall station. Visit their website or call directly for more information: http://www.chelseahostel.com
Jazz on the Town Hostel, 130 E 57th Street, (Midtown); Ph: (212)651-3260. Located in the heart of New York City in Midtown Manhattan on 57th Street and Lexington Avenue. Driver's License is required; no passport necesasry for US citizens. Subway to AGM 2004: Take the 4 train from 59th &Lexington towards Brooklyn to the Borough Hall station. Visit their website or call directly for more information: http://www.jazzonthepark.com/
ALTERNATIVE HOUSING
A running referral list of those interested in sharing rooms will be maintained at the AGM Program Office. While we cannot match roommates, we will accept and provide the names and numbers of those wishing to find roommates. Contact the AGM Program Office for details (rverma@aiusa.org)
You may also try contacting our local NYC volunteers for hosted housing at agmhousing@yahoo.com>
Information about the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Hotel, site of the 2004 AGM
Contact Information: New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Hotel, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201; phone: 718.246.7000 guest faxes: 718.246.0563; http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=NYCBK
Situated in downtown Brooklyn, the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Hotel is close to historic Brooklyn Heights, Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn's Courthouses, Municipal buildings and surrounding universities.
Each room comes equipped with a two-line telephone with message light, data ports, and voice mail. For added comfort, each room includes a hair dryer, complimentary coffee/tea service, iron, in-room refreshment center, on-site business services, and remote-controlled TV with free cable. Enjoy use of a fully equipped 8000-square foot Fitness Center and a 75-foot indoor lap pool. The hotel is a disability-equipped facility. Please note that check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and you must check out by 11:00 a.m. Luggage can be stored at the hotel.
Parking at the AGM:
A large parking garage is adjacent to the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Hotel. Parking is $13 per car, per day on weekends.
SEARCH FOR OTHER NYC HOTELS
This is a list of some moderately priced accommodations in New York City. Amnesty International does not have an arrangement with any of these. This is not a comprehensive list. Please keep in mind that the conference will be held in downtown Brooklyn (approximately 30-40 minutes away from many of these locations). There are a number of sites that list accommodations in New York City for example: http://newyorktransportation.com/hotels/, www.expedia.com, and www.orbitz.com
WEST MIDTOWN
Broadway Inn
264 W. 46th St., at Eighth Ave. (tel 212 997-9200 or 800-826-6300; fax 212 212 768-2807).
Subway: 1, 2, 3, 9, 7, N, R, S to 42nd St: Times Square. Continental breakfast included. No wheelchair access. AmEx, Discover, Diner's, V, MC. 4 night minimum.
Aladdin Hotel
317 W. 45th St., between Eighth and Ninth Aves. ( tel 212 246-8580; fax 212 246-6036).
Subway: 1, 2, 3, 9, A, C, E, N, R to 42nd St: Times Sq. No wheelchair access. AmEx, Diner's, Discover, JBC, MC, V. 4-bed dorms; singles and doubles with shared bath.
Big Apple Hostel
119th W. 45th St., between Sixth and Seventh Aves. (tel 212 302-2603; fax 212 302-2605).
Subway: 1, 2, 3, 9, A, B, C D, E, F, N, Q, R to 42nd St.-Times Sq. Reservations accepted Oct -June through web site or by fax-send your credit card number. No wheelchair access. MC V. Bunk in-dorm-style room with shared bath: singles and couples.
UPPER WEST SIDE
Malibu Studios Hotel
2638 Broadway, at 103rd St. (tel 212 222-2954; fax 212 678-6842). Subway: 1, 9 to 103rd St. Reservations required. No wheelchair access.
Amsterdam Inn
340 Amsterdam Ave., at 76th St. (tel 212 579-7500; fax 212 579-6127). Subway: 1, 9 to 79th St. 2-fl. walk up to the first floor.
Hayden Hall
117 W. 79th St., off Columbus Ave. (tel 212 787-4900; fax 212 496-3975)
Subway: B, C to 81st St.. Reservations recommended.
Hotel Belleclaire
250 W. 77th St., corner of Broadway. (tel 212 362-7700; 877-HOTELBC)
On the Ave
2178 Broadway, at 77th St. (tel 212 362-1100)
West Side Inn
237 W. 107th St. between Broadway and Amsterdam Aves. (tel 212 866-0061; 8660062). Subway: 1, 9 to 110th St.
