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After-Hours Recommendations
BLACKTAIL AT PIER A
22 Battery Place, 2nd Floor
Open Daily 5:00pm – 2:00am
Live music every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings
Getting There: Just a short walk across the street from the hotel
STONE STREET HISTORICAL DISTRICT
Visit lots of area pubs and bars just a stone’s throw away!
Getting There: Appx. 8 min. walk from hotel
DEAD RABBIT – 30 Water Street • Open daily 11:00am – 4:00am, Voted “World’s Best Bar” in 2016 and 2015
STONE STREET TAVERN – 52 Stone Street (The first paved street in NYC) • Open Sunday – Wednesday 11:00am – 12:30am; Thursday – Saturday 11:00am – 2:00am
INDUSTRY KITCHEN
Open daily 5:00pm – 2:00am
Live music every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings
Getting There: Just a short walk across the street from the hotel
BAR A VIN AT LE DISTRICT
225 Liberty Street • Open Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 11:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 10:00pm
Getting There: 10 minute walk from the hotel
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CONFERENCE CONTACTS
Firm Information:
Pryor Cashman LLP 7 Times Square New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212.421.4100 [email protected]
Mike Mellor
Office: 212.326.0176 Mobile: 917.371.0495 [email protected]
Laurie DeCanio
Office: 212.326.0464 Mobile: 516.698.3114 [email protected]
Nika Nerette-Brown
Office: 212.326.0837 Mobile: 718.749.7735 [email protected]
Peggy Beckwith
Office: 212.303.0579 Mobile: 347.880.2932 [email protected]
Alesia Daniels
Mobile: 818.929.2060 [email protected]
Imogen Lee
Mobile: +44 (0) 771 551 7085 [email protected]
Hotel Information:
Ritz-Carlton Battery Park 2 West Street New York, NY 10004 Phone: 212.344.0800
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Guest Excursion Activities *Descriptions via each destination’s website
On Friday, guests of conference delegates will enjoy a visit to Manhattan’s famous Whitney Museum, a walk through the new High Line park and the historic Meatpacking District, and lunch at Fig + Olive Restaurant.
Our first stop is the Whitney Museum of American Art, where guests will be treated to a private tour. This museum presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. The Whitney is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting American art, and its collection—arguably the finest holding of twentieth-century American art in the world—is the Museum's key resource. The Museum's signature exhibition, the Biennial, is the country's leading survey of the most recent developments in American art.
Next, we will walk along the High Line, a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues. Flanked by art galleries, shops and cafes along the streets underneath the walkway, it provides an interesting perspective of both the city and its industrial history. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this journey! After working up an appetite, we head to the FIG + OLIVE, a spacious, light-filled restaurant located in the heart of the trendy Meatpacking District. The FIG & OLIVE’s Olive Oil Collection, a stunning display at the entrance, is available for purchase or order online for delivery.
Finally, we offer some free time to roam the streets of the Meatpacking District, a 24-hour neighborhood located on the far west side of Manhattan, bordered by Chelsea to the north and the West Village to the south. In the last 20 years, fashion and graphic designers, architects, artists, restaurateurs, world-renowned stylists and corporate headquarters have moved in alongside existing meatpacking plants. This has created an incredibly interesting and diverse dynamic that is fitting, given all of the inherent contrasts of the area.
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No Host Dinner Recommendations (Subject to Availability)
Please note that dining is at your leisure on all nights except Wednesday and Friday.
FINANCIAL DISTRICT (Within Walking Distance):
Bobby Van’s Steakhouse / 25 Broad St. @ Exchange Place
Haru Sushi / 1 Wall St. Court (82 Beaver Street)
Harry’s Cafe & Steak / 1 Hanover Sq.
P.J Clarke’s / American Bistro / World Financial Center @ North Cove Marina
North End Grill / American / 104 North End Ave bet. Murray & Vesey
TRIBECA (Short Cab Ride):
The Odeon / French Bistro / 145 W. Broadway @ Greenwich St.
Tamarind / Indian / 99 Hudson St. bet. Franklin & Harrison Sts.
Thalassa / Mediterranean / 179 Franklin St. bet. Hudson & Greenwich Sts.
SOHO (Short Cab Ride):
Lupa Osteria Romana / Italian / 170 Thompson St. bet. Houston & Bleecker
Balthazar / French Brasserie / 80 Spring St. bet. Broadway & Crosby Sts.
Aquagrill / Seafood / 210 Spring St. @ 6th Avenue
David Burke Kitchen / American / 23 Grand St. bet. 6th & Thompson Sts.
MEATPACKING DISTRICT (Short Cab Ride):
Fig + Olive / Mediterranean / 420 W. 13th St. bet. 9th Ave & Washington
Catch / 21 9th Ave. @ W. 13th St.
Toro / 85 10th Ave. @ W. 15th St.
Del Posto / 85 10th Ave. @ W. 16th St.
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GREENWICH VILLAGE (Cab Ride):
Gotham Bar & Grill / American / 12 E. 12th St. bet. 5th Ave. & University Pl.
LITTLE ITALY (Cab Ride):
Angelo’s on Mulberry St. / 146 Mulberry St. bet. Grand & Hester Sts.
Il Cortile / Italian / 125 Mulberry St. bet. Canal & Hester Sts.
Umberto’s Clam House / Italian / 132 Mulberry St. bet. Grand & Hester Sts.
Pellegrino / Italian / 138 Mulberry St. bet. Grand & Hester Sts.
CHINATOWN (Cab Ride):
Peking Duck House / 28 Mott. St. bet. Mosco & Pell St.
Dim Sum Go Go / 5 E. Broadway @ Chatham Sq. bet. Catherine & Oliver Sts.
THEATRE DISTRICT (Cab Ride):
Del Frisco’s / Steakhouse / 1221 6th Ave. bet. 48th &49th Sts.
Db Bistro / French / 55 W. 44th bet. 5th & 6th Aves.
Lattanzi / Italian / 361 W. 46th bet. 8th & 9th Aves.
Oceana / Seafood / 120 W. 49th bet. 7th & 8th Aves.
Trattoria del Arte / Italian / 900 7th Ave. bet. 56th & 57th Sts.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Nearby Drugstore: Duane Reade, 17 Battery Place
Gourmet Market: Cucina Liberta, 17 Battery Place
Coffee / Pastries: Inatteso Café
Retail: World Financial Center; Century 21 Department Store
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Optional Pre / Post Excursions & Lodging Alternatives
Saturday Afternoon Activities
The Prince of Broadway (Manhattan Theater Club)*
Pryor Cashman has secured a select group of discounted tickets for the Broadway musical Prince of Broadway, opening in September at the Friedman Theatre (261 W. 47th Street). These tickets are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and can be secured by emailing [email protected]. Harold Prince is a legend in the American theatre – the acclaimed director and producer behind a long list of America’s most iconic musicals and the winner of a record-breaking 21 Tony Awards. Now, he’s bringing together six decades of magical moments in a new musical event, “Prince of Broadway.” This thrilling night of theatre includes fully staged hits from celebrated musicals such as West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Evita, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, The Phantom of the Opera and more, in an unforgettable tribute to an unmatched Broadway career. The show features a book by two-time Tony nominee David Thompson (Chicago), co-direction and choreography by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman (The Producers), and direction by Prince himself.
In the interest of full disclosure, Interlawyer Ron Shechtman’s wife is Lynne Meadow, a Tony-winning producer and director. Her non-profit theatre, The Manhattan Theatre Club, is producing “Prince of Broadway” and has made this group ticket purchase possible.
New York City
Although there are numerous attractions within hours (such as wineries, Niagara Falls, New England, or New York state), New York City itself truly has it all. With awesome architecture and parks, New York was rated No. 1 of America's most beautiful cities by Budget Travel. Take in its grandeur from observation decks at icons like the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, or on a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge or Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
The new One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, was just named world's best new attraction by Telegraph Travel UK. A 60-second elevator ride whisks you up to the Observatory at the top. Surrounded by panoramic views, it feels like you can see forever!
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From Broadway to the Bronx Zoo, the five boroughs have something for everyone. The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, home of the Nets NBA team and NY Islanders hockey, presents top stars like Selina Gomez and Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas. Nearby tour the famous Brooklyn Brewery. Take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty on a free ride aboard the Staten Island Ferry, and then visit the art galleries and gardens of Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
Over 20,000 restaurants, food stands and festivals offer delicious diversity. The new UrbanSpace Vanderbilt food hall near Grand Central Terminal has 20 restaurants and vendors of artisanal baked goods, comfort food and specialty coffees. Savor Singapore-style street food in the West Village, celebrity-chef hotspots like Tom Colicchio's casual Craftbar, and Lombardi's - America's first pizzeria.
For the latest New York City news and information, visit: www.nycgo.com.
Day / Overnight Trips
Hudson Valley
From great restaurants to glorious gardens and performing arts, creativity thrives amid inspiring landscapes. Celebrated chefs create farm-to-table cuisine at country inns and the world-famous Culinary Institute of America. With abundant farm markets, award-winning wineries, craft-breweries and food festivals, Hudson Valley dining is legendary.
Art centers range from the stunning Fisher Center at Bard College to DM Weil's Gallery in New Paltz, where concerts on a 1911 grand piano accompany bold colorful paintings.
Discover breathtaking views--from the Walkway Over the Hudson, the world's longest pedestrian bridge, to the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway. Known as the Gunks, the Shawangunk Ridge is one of America's major rock climbing areas. Climb Breakneck Ridge in Hudson Highlands State Park for spectacular river views or explore by kayak or canoe with Hudson River Expeditions.
Tour Orange County Choppers in Newburgh, makers of unique custom motorcycles made famous on the TV reality series American Chopper. Nearby, the Motorcyclepedia Museum exhibits over 500 motorcycles, from an 1897 De-Dion to super Harleys. Get a glimpse of history as you tour the homes of prominent residents, from Hudson River School artists to the Roosevelt, Rockefeller and Vanderbilt families. In Tarrytown visit Sunnyside, Washington Irving's charming 19th-century cottage. Browse for antiques in Hudson and Nyack, or power-shop Woodbury Common's designer outlets.
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Places to stay range from the 1865 Bavarian Manor Inn, with a top-rated German restaurant to the Mohonk Mountain House, named America's No. 1 Resort Spa by Conde Nast Traveler.
Lodging
For those who would like alternative lodging arrangements for before and after the conference, we have outlined a few different options below.
Downtown
Four Points By Sheraton New York Downtown
6 Platt Street New York, NY 10038 United States Tel: 1.212.273.9388
Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, near the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Freedom Tower, the New York Stock Exchange, and Wall Street.
Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center 140 Washington St New York, NY 10006 Tel: 1.212.577.1133
Strategically situated in the heart of New York's Financial District, steps from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Club Quarters Hotel is in the ideal location for business and leisure travelers. From the recently opened observation deck atop One World Trade Center, to the many new, world-class dining and shopping options in the area, Lower Manhattan is the place to be.
W Union Square 201 Park Ave S New York, NY 10003 Tel: 1.212.253.9119
Tucked within the landmark 1911 Beaux-Arts Guardian Life building and seamlessly blending old-school grandeur and avant-garde style, W New York - Union Square is ready to welcome guests to the Edge of the Square. With a prime hotel location - at the intersection of New York City's Uptown and Downtown neighborhoods – guests will find an innovative mix of film, art, music, and fine dining.
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Midtown
Grand Hyatt New York 109 E 42nd St New York, NY 10017 Tel: 1.212.883.1234
When in New York City, your stay becomes elevated from good to grand at Grand Hyatt New York. With contemporary guestrooms and suites and the perfect starting point in the distinguished Midtown district, the hotel allows you to experience New York City your way.
Hilton Midtown 1335 6th Ave New York, NY 10019 Tel: 1.212.586.7000
It's all about location in NYC and New York Hilton Midtown Hotel places you right in the heart of the action, within walking distance of a multitude of famous attractions, including Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, MOMA and Broadway. Stop by the theatre and transportation desk for tips, tickets and travel in and around the city.
The Westin New York at Times Square 270 W 43rd St New York, NY 10036 Tel: 1.212.201.2700
Times Square hotels are among the most sought after locations in New York City, and the Westin New York at Times Square is the premier choice for those in the know. The heart of New York beats strongest in Times Square: hotels, shows, shopping and fine dining are all just moments away from each other!
Dylan Hotel NYC 52 E 41st St New York, NY 10017 Tel: 1.212.338.0500
With just 107 stylish guest rooms and distinct service, the Dylan Hotel NYC is sized for relaxation and appointed for pleasure. Enjoy the intimate lobby, meet for a cocktail in the Benjamin Steakhouse's classic bar, or just be seen. After all, this magnificent 1930’s Beaux Arts building was once home to Welsh writer, Dylan Thomas.
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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Electronic Funds Transfers (Wire/ACH) Only
BANK ACCOUNT: Pryor Cashman LLP – New York, NY
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6781449237
Routing # / ABA #: 021000089
Remark/Reference: Attendee or Guest Name/Law Firm
BRANCH ADDRESS: Citibank NA
153 East 53rd Street New York, NY 10022
SWIFT CODE: CitiUS33 (International Wires only)
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Registration Includes
DELEGATE: $4275 USD | 2nd DELEGATE: $3875 USD*
Three nights (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) at The Ritz-Carlton New York Check-in: Wednesday, October 18 after 3:00 p.m. Check-out: Saturday, October 21 by 12:00 p.m.
* Each Firm that registers one “full delegate” is encouraged to register additional delegates at the discount rate given above.
Please note: If you are planning to attend the SBT meetings on Wednesday morning, and plan to arrive on Tuesday, this will require an additional hotel night not included in this package.
Wednesday, October 18 - meetings @ Pryor Cashman firm
SBT Meetings & Materials
Lunch
Transportation to and from hotel/firm
Opening cocktail reception at Rise
Dinner at the Golden Unicorn and Dessert at Ferrara Bakery and Café
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Thursday, October 19 – meetings @ Ritz-Carlton hotel
Breakfast
Plenary Sessions & Materials
Lunch
Dinner at Leisure – no host
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Friday, October 20 – meetings @ Ritz-Carlton hotel
Breakfast
Plenary Sessions & Materials
Lunch
Cocktails at Pryor Cashman
Dinner at Bryant Park Grill
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Saturday, October 21
Breakfast at hotel
Transportation to events and venues
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GUEST: $995 USD
Three nights (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) at The Ritz-Carlton New York sharing with a delegate Check-in: Wednesday, October 18 after 3:00 p.m. Check-out: Saturday, October 21 by 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18 – Day of Leisure, please see Concierge for optional activities
Lunch
Transportation to and from hotel/firm
Opening cocktail reception at Rise
Dinner at the Golden Unicorn and Dessert at Ferrara Bakery and Café
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Thursday, October 19 - Day of Leisure, please see Concierge for optional activities
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner at Leisure – no host
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Friday, October 20
Breakfast
Guest Program with Lunch
Cocktails at Pryor Cashman
Dinner at Bryant Park Grill
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Saturday, October 21
Breakfast at hotel
Transportation to events and venues
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PARTIAL ATTENDANCE FEE: $3,475 USD [$2165 wo/hotel] * - Two-Night Package (check-out and departure Thursday, October 19
We encourage member firms to engage additional lawyer participation in the AGM.
* Each Firm must register one “full delegate” AND a “2nd delegate for this option to apply. Separate registration forms are necessary.
* You may opt to select a non-conference hotel if you wish.
Tuesday, October 17
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel*
Wednesday, October 18 - meetings @ Pryor Cashman firm
SBT Meetings
Lunch
Transportation to and from hotel/firm
Opening cocktail reception at Rise
Dinner at the Golden Unicorn and Dessert at Ferrara Bakery and Café
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Thursday, October 19 – meetings @ Ritz-Carlton hotel
Breakfast
Plenary Sessions & Materials
Lunch
Dinner at Leisure – no host Transportation to events and venues
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NEXTGEN and/or MARKETING TUESDAY FEE ($350)
WHO QUALIFIES AS NEXTGEN?
• Persons under 10 years in practice or under age 37
• Persons are required to attend NextGen scheduled events at a particular conference (i.e. Affinity Group Meeting)
We encourage delegates to combine this nominal fee to the full delegate fee and participate in the full AGM program.
* (If a delegate wishes to attend “only” the NextGen and/or Marketing meeting, this pre-requisite applies: Each Firm must register one “full delegate” AND a “2nd delegate.) Separate registration forms are necessary.
Monday & Tuesday hotel nights will require additional hotel nights not included in this package. You may opt to select a non-conference hotel for the Monday and/or Tuesday if you wish.
Tuesday, October 17 – meeting @ Pryor Cashman firm
Meeting Materials
Speaker/Workshop
Excursion Activity
Lunch
Dinner at (Location to be determined)
NEXTGEN + AGM FEE ($350 + $3975 = $4325)*
* If you meet the criteria above as a NextGen Delegate AND you are attending the NextGen stand-alone OR joint meeting with Marketing on Tuesday, your delegate fee to attend the AGM may be reduced by an Interlaw sponsored discount of $300 USD [$3975].
* You may also qualify for the 2nd delegate discount, to attend the AGM, of $400 if your firm has previously registered a FULL delegate [$3575].
Monday & Tuesday hotel nights will require additional hotel nights not included in this package. You may opt to select a non-conference hotel for the Monday and/or Tuesday if you wish and then transfer to the conference hotel for the Wednesday/Thursday/Friday hotel nights included in the AGM fee.
Tuesday, October 17 – meetings @ Pryor Cashman firm
Meeting Materials
Speaker/Workshop
Excursion Activity
Lunch
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Dinner at (Location to be determined)
Wednesday, October 18 - meetings @ Pryor Cashman firm
SBT Meetings
Lunch
Transportation to and from hotel/firm
Opening cocktail reception at Rise
Dinner at the Golden Unicorn and Dessert at Ferrara Bakery and Café
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Thursday, October 19 – meetings @ Ritz-Carlton hotel
Breakfast
Plenary Sessions & Materials
Lunch
Dinner at Leisure – no host
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Friday, October 20 – meetings @ Ritz-Carlton hotel
Breakfast
Plenary Sessions & Materials
Lunch
Cocktails at Pryor Cashman
Dinner at Bryant Park Grill
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Saturday, October 21
Breakfast at hotel
Transportation to events and venues
MARKETING + AGM FEE ($350 + $4275 = $4625)*
* If you meet the criteria above as a NextGen Delegate AND you are attending the joint meeting with NextGen on Tuesday, your delegate fee to attend the AGM may be reduced by an Interlaw sponsored discount of $300 USD [$3975].
* You may also qualify for the 2nd delegate discount, to attend the AGM, of $400 if your firm has previously registered a FULL delegate [$3575].
Monday & Tuesday hotel nights will require additional hotel nights not included in this package. You may opt to select a non-conference hotel for the Monday and/or Tuesday if you wish and then transfer to the conference hotel for the Wednesday/Thursday/Friday hotel nights included in the AGM fee.
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Tuesday, October 17 – meetings @ Pryor Cashman firm
Meeting Materials
Speaker/Workshop
Excursion Activity
Lunch
Dinner at (Location to be determined)
Wednesday, October 18 - meetings @ Pryor Cashman firm
SBT Meetings
Lunch
Transportation to and from hotel/firm
Opening cocktail reception at Rise
Dinner at the Golden Unicorn and Dessert at Ferrara Bakery and Café
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Thursday, October 19 – meetings @ Ritz-Carlton hotel
Breakfast
Plenary Sessions & Materials
Lunch
Dinner at Leisure – no host
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Friday, October 20 – meetings @ Ritz-Carlton hotel
Breakfast
Plenary Sessions & Materials
Lunch
Cocktails at Pryor Cashman
Dinner at Bryant Park Grill
Hotel accommodations @ the Ritz Hotel
Saturday, October 21
Breakfast at hotel
Transportation to events and venues
ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE 3 DAYS PRE AND POST CONFERENCE DATES AT THE SPECIAL GROUP RATE OF Single Occupancy - $657 USD, Double Occupancy - $773 USD. Please indicate your additional hotel nights on the registration form. The host firm will make the reservations on your behalf. Please do not contact the hotel direct to made reservations.
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TOP 10 MUST SEE IN NEW YORK CITY
American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
https://www.circleline42.com/
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
Empire State Building
http://www.esbnyc.com/
9/11 Memorial & Museum
https://www.911memorial.org/
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck
https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/
The Met Fifth Avenue
http://www.metmuseum.org/
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
https://www.guggenheim.org/
Statue of Liberty National Monument
https://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
http://www.libertyellisfoundation.org/peopling-of-america-center
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Travel Essentials
Welcome to New York
Below is useful information for your stay in New York in October! If you require further information, please let us know.
Visa Requirements
Please verify visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate.
If you require a letter of invitation, please notify us right away via email and include the requirements of your letter to [email protected].
Hotel
Ritz Carlton 2 West St, New York, NY 10004 Tel: 212.344.0800 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-york/battery-park
Registration Desk
The registration desk and meeting place for all excursions will be located at 2 West Alcove in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton Hotel on the first floor. Please ask the hotel concierge for assistance in locating the desk, which is just 20 meters away.
Transportation to Ritz Carlton
There is a wide range of options for traveling from the NYC airports to the Ritz Carlton at Battery Park. It is possible for you to either drive, take a taxi, or take the train.
From JFK Airport
• Follow the signs for Belt Parkway West. • Continue on Belt Parkway and follow signs for the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel
Manhattan bound. • Exit the tunnel to Battery Place. Turn left at first stop sign onto West Street.
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• Follow West Street to Battery Place. Turn right on Battery Place and immediate right onto Little West St.
From LaGuardia Airport
• Get on Grand Central Pkwy • Take I-278 E and FDR Drive to Morris St in Manhattan • Take Washington St and Battery Pl to Little West St.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Get on I-78 Express E/Phillipsburg–Newark Expy from Express Rd
Follow I-78 E to Laight St in Manhattan, New York. Take exit 1 from I-78 E
Take West St to Little West St.
Train
Take the 4/5 to Bowling Green (last stop in Manhattan).
Turn right (South) onto Battery Place
Follow Battery Place to Little West Street; turn right, the hotel is on your left.
Or
Take the 2/3 to Wall Street.
Walk west on Wall Street to Broadway; turn left on Broadway, then right onto Battery Place.
Follow Battery Place to Little West Street; turn right, the hotel is on your left.
Or
Take the 1 to Rector Street
Walk south on Greenwich Street to Battery Place
Make right on Battery Place and follow to Little West Street; turn right, the hotel is on your left.
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Taxi
Time required from the airports to the hotel are roughly an hour. This trip is approx. $70-80.
Climate
The average surface water temperature in New York City is rapidly decreasing during October, falling by 8°F, from 66°F to 59°F, over the course of the month.
Because temperatures are relatively cold in New York in October, this month is best suited to travelers who don’t mind wrapping up to go outside. With rainfall making an appearance on almost 1/3 of days across the month, there is a very good chance there will be a wet spell, so consider bringing an umbrella with you as well!
Language
The official language of New York is English. English is spoken widely in America.
Taxes
The total sales and use tax rate in New York City is 8.875%.
Tipping
The customary tipping rate is 15%-20% for taxi drivers and waiters; bellhops are usually given $2 per bag in luxury hotels, $1 per bag elsewhere. Hotel maids should be tipped $2 per day of your stay. A doorman who hails or helps you into a cab can be tipped $1-$2.
Electricity
Electric power is standardized in all states across the USA. It is set at 110 Volts and 60 cycles. 220 Volt power is used in homes only for large appliances like stoves, water heaters and clothes dryers. It is not normally available for personal appliances.
If you bring any electrical appliance to the USA, you may need an adaptor to fit the US electrical receptacles. You may also need a converter to change the voltage from 110 volts to 220 volts.
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International Calls
Need to make an international phone call and not sure which dialing code to use? The International Dialing Code finder will help you find the dialing and area codes for a large selection of countries and cities.
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/dialing.html?p2=179
Currency
In New York you will find banknotes of $1.00, $2.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, and $100.00 (dollars). You will also find coins of $1.00, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢ and 1¢ (cents). (100¢ = $1.00).
Changing Money
With numerous outlets across the airports, it couldn't be easier to pick up your foreign currency. You may approach a Travelex Booth to exchange any foreign money you may have, although airports and tourist areas tend to have lower rates than banks.
Dress Code
Business casual will be the dress code for all meetings and dinners with one notable business formal exception for the Friday dinner (meaning jackets and ties for men).
Food
Please let us know upon registration if you have any dietary requirements or food allergies.
Emergencies
In case of an emergency, please call any of the people listed in the contact list.