Make your travel arrangements for MSM's 2017 Audition Week using this guide to hotels, transportation, and travel customs in New York City.
Please Note: If your audition is scheduled for Sunday, please visit http://www.msmnyc.edu/About/Visit-MSM/Travel-Information for alternate travel information due to a temporary closure of the 1 train.
HOTELS
The Manhattan School of Music has arranged a special rate for MSM applicants at 3 area hotels. If you plan to take advantage of these rates, please make your reservation as soon as possible, as capacity is limited. When calling the hotel, mention that you are participating in the Manhattan School of Music Auditions to receive the MSM Rate.
Aloft Harlem
2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
New York, NY 10027
212-749-4000
MSM Rate:
Loft King Bed at $179/per night (plus taxes)
Loft Double Beds at $190/per night (plus taxes)
The deadline to reserve a room with the MSM Rate is
February 19, 2017 at 1:00pm EST.
To book a reservation with the MSM rate, please click
here or call the hotel.
The Lucerne
201 West 79th St
New York, NY 10024
1-800-492-8122
MSM Rate:
Superior Queen at $175/per night (plus taxes)
Superior Double at $195/per night (plus taxes)
The Milburn Hotel
242 West 76th Street
New York, NY 10023
212-362-1006
MSM Rate:
Superior Queen at $155/per night (plus taxes)
Superior Double at $195/ per night (plus taxes)
DIRECTIONS
Manhattan School of Music
120 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027-4698
MSM is located at the northwest corner of Broadway and 122nd Street. Wheelchair and walker access is available through the entrance with a doorbell located at 120 Claremont Avenue.
If you are taking public transportation to MSM:
By Subway
Take the 1 train to 116th Street station or the 125th Street station.
By Bus
(M5, M4, M104, M60, M11) Several MTA bus lines stop within two blocks of the school: Take the M4 or M104 to the Broadway & 122nd Street stop. The M5 arrives at Riverside Drive. And the M60 and M11 arrive at Amsterdam Avenue.
By Airplane
If you have booked air travel and will be landing at either
LaGuardia Airport or
John F. Kennedy International Airport, the airport websites list available transportation options (public, taxi, car rental, etc.).
PARKING
University Parking Garage
532 West 122nd Street
The closest garage - located less than a block from MSM.
Claremont Avenue Garage
480 120th Street
This garage is located beneath the Riverside Church's South Wing on 120th Street between Riverside Drive and Claremont Avenue.
Street parking can be found along the streets and avenues around the school, however, please follow parking restrictions carefully and do not leave any valuables in your car.
TAXI, BUS, and SUBWAY FARES
Taxis, buses, and subways run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you can't walk to your destination, these are the next-best ways to get around.
TAXIS
Grabbing a cab can be ideal when tired feet, heavy luggage or shopping bags weigh you down. Here's what you should know about the City's fleet of taxi cabs.
Tip: Hail taxis whose numbers are illuminated on top—they're on duty.
Payment: All taxis accept cash and most accept credit cards.
Cost: Minimum metered fare is $2.50, which increases 50 cents every fifth of a mile or every minute, depending on how fast you're traveling.
• There is a New York State tax surcharge of 50 cents per ride.
• An additional $1 surcharge is added to the meter Monday–Friday, 4–8pm, and a 50-cent surcharge is added at night, 8pm–6am.
• Taxis do not charge per person, however they can only carry four passengers at a time.
MTA - BUSES and SUBWAYS
The City's rail and bus system is inexpensive and the easiest and quickest way to get across the five boroughs. If you're new to public transit, MTA has an excellent
Trip Planner to help you get around the city.
Tip: Purchase a MetroCard at any subway station. The minimum value is $5.50
Payment: Booth attendants accept cash only. Automated machines accept cash, ATM bank cards and regular credit cards.
Cost: The fare for a subway or local bus ride is $2.75. The fare for an express bus ride is $6.50. Don't throw away your MetroCard. The MTA charges a $1.00 "new card fee" for the purchase of a new MetroCard.
TIPPING
Since New Yorkers in the service industries (hotels, restaurants and transportation) usually have tips factored into their wages, tips are expected and greatly appreciated. You don’t have to go overboard, but be sure to show the love for great New York City service.
* Here’s how much you should tip:
* Hotel doorman: $1 for hailing a cab.
* Porters and bellhops: $1–$2 per bag.
* Housekeeping: $1–$2 per day of your visit, or as much as $5 per day.
* Waitstaff: 15–20 percent of total bill.
* Taxi drivers: 15–20 percent of total fare.
We look forward to seeing you at your audition!
