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Grand Hyatt Hotel The Grand Hyatt Hotel is the official hotel of the 8th Annual Global Classrooms International Middle School Model UN Conference. The Hyatt is located at Park Avenue at Grand Central Station in the heart of Manhattan.
Rates and Reservations
UNA-USA has arranged a special rate of $265.00 (plus 14.75% and $3.50 occupancy tax per night), per night for a “double” (four-person) room. Please note that there are a limited number of double rooms available (though “King” rooms may add a rollaway bed). We recommend making hotel reservations early in order to ensure availability for your group Additionally, groups of ten or more people arriving together will be charged a one-time automatic portage fee of $14.88 per person.
Contact the Hyatt at (402) 592-6464 or (888) 421-1442. Be sure to mention “UNA-USA Middle School Model UN Conference” to secure the special discount rate. You can also book online here. This room rate is guaranteed until March 14, 2013. Any reservations after March 14 are charged at the hotel’s standard rate. If you have any difficulties, please email us at gcmiddleschool@unausa.org to let us know what the problem is, and we will contact the Hyatt on your behalf.
Please note: Rooms with two beds are on a first come, first serve basis. If the room block with two beds has been filled, the alternative is a king bedded room with a rollaway bed, which will sleep up to 3 guests.
New York City Websites
Directions and Transportation Information
The GC International Middle School Model UN Conference takes place at UN Headquarters and Grand Hyatt New York. Directions to the venue, including directions from area airports, can be found below.
United Nations Headquarters
Local Transportation
Delegates to the GC Middle School Model UN Conference will enter UN Headquarters through the UN Visitors’ Lobby, located at 46th Street and First Avenue.
By subway, take the 4, 5, 6, 7 or S to 42nd Street (Grand Central Station) and walk due east to First Avenue, then north to 46th Street. Security is located in a white tent outside the UN building. By bus, take the M15, M42 or M104 to either 46th Street or First Avenue.
Area Parking Garages
ICON Parking
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(877) PAR-KING
866 UN Plaza, First Avenue
(between 46th and 47th Streets)
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$35.00 for 24 hours
$43.00 for oversize vehicles
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Imperial Parking
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(212) 736-7171
845 First Avenue
(between 47th & 48th Streets)
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$25.00 for 24 hours
$31.00 for oversize vehicles
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Ever-Ready Parking
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(212) 736-7171
330 E. 46th Street
(between First & Second Avenues)
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$25.00 for 24 hours
$31.00 for oversize vehicles
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Traveling via New York Area Airports
There are several ways to reach UN Headquarters from any of New York’s major airports.
Options Available at All Airports
Super Shuttle: In the past this option has proven the best option for conference attendees. Contact Super Shuttle directly to schedule share-ride van service. Rates are from $13.00 to $22.00 per person. Phone: (800) 622-2089; www.supershuttle.com.
New York Airport Service: Contact directly to schedule share-ride van service. Rates are from $5.00 to $15.00 per person. Phone: (718) 875-8200; www.nyairportservice.com.
Additional Options at John F. Kennedy International Airport
AirTrain: This train connects JFK airport with the E subway line. No reservations are necessary. Take the E train to 42nd Street and walk underground to Times Square (look for signs for the 7 or S trains). Take the 7 or S train to Grand Central, where the U.N. is located. AirTrain costs $5.00 per person and all New York subways cost $2.00 per person. This option requires 2.5 hours transit time.
Taxi: Taxis from JFK to any location in Manhattan charge a flat fee of $45.00, plus tip and tolls.
Additional Options at LaGuardia Airport
Bus and Subway: Take the M60 bus to 125th Street and St. Nicolas Avenue. Then take a downtown 4, 5 or 6 subway train. You can take any of these trains to Grand Central Station, which is 3 blocks from U.N. Headquarters. All New York subways and buses cost $2.00 per person. Transfers from the bus to the subway are free. This option requires 1.5 to 2 hours transit time.
Taxi: Taxis to UN Headquarters generally cost $20.00 - $26.00, plus tip and tolls.
Additional Options at Newark Airport
AirTrain and PATH: These trains connect Newark airport and New York City’s Penn Station. Once at Penn Station, take the 1 or 2 subway trains to 42nd Street and walk underground to Times Square (look for signs for the 7 or S trains). Take the 7 or S train to Grand Central. AirTrain costs $5.00, PATH trains cost $1.50, and all New York subways cost $2.00 per person. This option requires 2 hours transit time.
Taxi: We do not suggest taking a taxi from Newark Airport to Manhattan.
Traveling via Amtrak Train
Amtrak stops at New York City’s Penn Station.
Subway: From Penn Station, take the A, C or E subways uptown to 42nd Street. Take the 7 or S train to Grand Central.
Taxi: Taxis from Penn Station generally cost $8.00, plus tip.
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