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LOGISTICAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION IN

The following list of accommodations in (most of them at moderate prices) has been updated as of March, 2015.

We strongly suggest that you make reservations well in advance at all the following hotels and hostels. All rates shown are current, but double check with the hotel/hostel when you make your reservation as the rates shown may have changed at the discretion of the individual hotel/hostel. Rates given do not reflect taxes or other surcharges unless otherwise noted.

Midtown 14th to 59th (closest to UN)

All in this category are generally safe and nice.

American Dream Hostel Phone: (212) 260 9779 Fax: (212) 260 9944 Website and email: www.americandreamhostel.com, [email protected] Street Address: 168 East 24th Street (Between Lexington & 3rd Ave.) Transportation: Take the M101, M102 or M103 from the 23rd St stop on 3rd Avenue to or #6 (at the 23rd St stop on South) to Grand Central Station and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms and Rates: 4 beds dormitory $59.00 per night per person ($69.00 Fri-Sat), private room (one person) $94 ($110.00 Fri-Sat), private room (two persons) $75.00 per person ($94.00 Fri-Sat), private room (three people) $60 per person ($69.00 Fri-Sat). Prices include free breakfast in the morning, linen and towels. Security: free luggage storage. Amenities: Refrigerator, microwave and flameless warmers, AC, heaters, shared bathrooms, free WiFi, two internet kiosks Other: Dormitory for guests younger than 30 years old.

Big Apple Hostel Phone: (212) 302 2603 Fax: (212) 302 2605 Website and email: http://www.bigapplehostel.com/, [email protected] Street Address: 119 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

1 Transportation: Rooms and Rates: Rates vary depending on the season. Dormitory rooms are furnished with bunk-beds. Only 2 people per room. Private rooms are equipped with a Queen-size bed (for 1 or 2 people) or private rooms with 2 Twin-size beds for 2 people with the possibility to accommodate a 3rd person. Security: Safe deposit boxes for your valuables like Passport, tickets, travelers cheques small cameras etc. If you bring a laptop, the receptionist can lock it away for you. Private rooms are equipped with an In-Room Safe (big enough for a laptop computer) Amenities: AC, heaters, shared bathrooms, sheets and blankets. Other: Private rooms only are provided with towels.

Chelsea International Hostel Phone: (212) 647-0010 Fax: (212) 727-7289 Website & email: www.chelseahostel.com; Contact form on website Street Address: 251 West 20th street (between 7th & 8th Avenues) Transportation: Take the A, C or E train at 23rd and 8th Ave (uptown) or the 1 train (more convenient for transfer) at 18th street and 7th Ave (uptown) to and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue. Rooms & Rates: Shared room (3-4 pers.) – $65.00 per night per person, with bathroom; shared room (2 pers.) $60.00 per night per person with shared bathroom down the hall; private single room $85.00 per night with bathroom, $75.00 per night with shared bathroom down the hall; private double room $165.00 per person per night with bathroom, $145.00 per person per night with shared bathroom down the hall. All prices include free breakfast and bed linens, but not towels. Group rates are available for groups of 20 people or more staying for a minimum of 3 nights. Security: Free lockers in rooms, guests must provide their own lock. After check-out, rental lockers are available for $3.00 to $5.00 per day Amenities: Free WiFi Internet (computers available for $2.00 for 20 minutes, $1.00 for every additional minute); Free pizza on Wednesdays; Free coffee/tea; TV ; Dining & fully equipped kitchen areas; Lounge Area; Backyard with picnic table for eating; & Laundry room. Others: $10.00 Cash key deposit required at check-in which will be refunded upon check-out

Chelsea Star Hotel Phone: Toll free: (877) 827-6969, voice: (212) 244 -7827 Fax: (212) 279-9018 Website & email: http://chelseastar.com/en/room/, [email protected] Street Address: 300 West 30th Street at 8th Avenue Transportation: Take the A, C or E Train at Penn Station on 34th and 8th Avenue (uptown) or the 1 Train (more convenient for transfer) at Penn Station to 34th and 7th Avenue (uptown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue.

2 Rooms & Rates: Dormitory Beds $50.00 per night per person, bed linens provided but not towels. Single room $150.00-$200.00 per night with shared bathroom, double room $150.00-200.00 per room per night, 4-6 people $210.00-300.00 per / room per night. (all non-dormitory options do include towels) plus City and State tax - 13.375% Security: safety deposit boxes available for $5.00 Amenities: Internet kiosk, free universal WiFi connection. Kitchenette in the apartments fax and laundry are available up on additional charges.

Comfort Inn Times Square West Phone: (212) 767-0223 Fax: (212) 767-0224 Website: http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-new_yorknew_ york-NY464 Street Address: 343 W. 44th Street, New York, NY, 10036 Transportation: Head southeast on W 47th St toward 8th Ave. Walk down 8th Ave and turn right onto W 42nd St. Take W 42 St/8 Av towards UN - 1 Av Crosstown Rooms & Rates: A Queen Bed room costs approx. $220.00 per night. A King Bed room costs approx. $240.00 per night. A 2 Double Beds room costs $250.00 per night. These rates do not include taxes of 14.75% or other charges of $3.50 per room per day. Amenities: Free high-speed wireless, flat screen TV, coffee maker in room.

Econo Lodge Times Square Phone: (212) 246-1991 Fax: (212) 246-0263 Website: http://econolodgetimessquare.com/ Street Address: 302 West , New York, NY 10036 Transportation: Take W 42 St/9 Av towards UN - 1 Av Crosstown and stop on 1st Avenue, E 42nd St. Rooms & Rates: A Queen Bed room costs approx. $159.00 per night. A 1 Double Bed room costs approx. $159.00 per night. A 2 Double Bed Room costs approx. $209.00. These rates do not include taxes of 14.75% or other charges of $3.50 per room per day. Amenities: Free high-speed wireless, flat screen TV, coffee maker in room..

Eastgate Tower Phone: +1 212 687 8000 Street Address: 222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016, Website: http://www.kayak.com/New-York-Hotels-Eastgate-Tower.34888.ksp#overview Transportation: Walk to the UN on 45th and Second Ave. The Eastgate Tower Hotel is located in the Murray Hill. Countless restaurants bars shops and links to the public transport network are to be found within the immediate vicinity. It is within walking distance to Grand Central Station and the

3 Building. This is a modern high-rise hotel. Six blocks from the United Nations this former apartment building on East 39th Street between Second and Third avenues. Rooms & Rates: $162+

Gershwin Hotel Phone: (212) 545 8000 Fax: (212) 532 5008 Website, Email & Skype: www.gershwinhotel.com, [email protected], Skype: gershwin.hotel Street Address: 7 East 27th Street (between 5th Avenue and Madison Ave) Transportation: Take the # 6 train (uptown) on 28th and Park Ave to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: 4 to 6 beds dormitory with inside bathroom $44.00-64.00 per night per person, Linens are provided. No towels, no TV, no locker, no phone.; essential (single bed room). Room with one double bed or two single beds + private bathroom $139.00- 319.00 per night per room. Room with two double beds and private bathroom $279.00 per room per night, room with double bed and two twin beds and private bathroom $329.00. Linens and towel are provided. There is a TV and a phone with voice mail. Security: 24 hours security, safe deposit box is available to at $5.00 for the stay. Amenities: wireless internet, telephone, voice mail, color TV, AC, private baths, hair drier, iron & iron board, dry-cleaning; baby-sitting and laundry, airport shuttle

Hampton Inn United Nations Phone: (212) 897-3385 Fax: (212) 897-3386 Street Address: 231 East 43rd Street, NY, NY 10017 (between 2nd and 3rd ave) Web site: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hampton-inn-manhattan- united-nations-NYCUNHX/index.html Rooms & Rates: Room with 1king bed costs approx. $249.00. Room with two double beds costs approx.: $269. These rates do not include taxes of 14.75% per room per night, or other charges of 3.50 per room per day. Amenities: Proximity to the UN, free hot breakfast, free high-speed internet access, gym/fitness center use.

Herald Square Hotel Phone: (212) 279-4017 Fax: (212) 643-9208 Website & email: www.heraldsquarehotel.com, [email protected] Street Address: 19 West 31 Street (between 5th Ave and )

4 Transportation: Take the N or R or W Train at 29th and Broadway (uptown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue. Rooms & Rates: Standard room, one double bed, private bathroom (one or two persons) – $189.00-$229.00 per room per night; Large room with two double bed, private bathroom (up to four people) - $219.00 per room per night Rates do not include 13.625% tax and $3.50 city tourist tax per day. Security: In-room safe Amenities: All rooms have satellite direct TV, voice mail messaging, free wireless internet connection and air conditioning.

Hotel Bedford Phone: (800) 221-6881; (212) 697-4800 Fax: (212) 697-1093 Website & email: www.bedfordhotel.com ; [email protected] Street Address: 118 East 40th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues) Transportation: Walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: Standard room starting at $264.00 per room per night single or double occupancy has one queen or king bed and pantry with microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker Studio room: starting at $276.00 per room per night single or double occupancy, has one king or 2 twin beds with fully equipped kitchenette One bedroom suite: : starting from $267.75 up to four people can have one king, queen or 2 twin beds plus 1 or 2 pullout sofa beds with kitchenette Tower suite: starting from $337.50 up to 4 people can have one king, queen or 2 twin beds plus pullout sofa bed with kitchenette. Rates are per night per room and do not include 13.38% and $3.50per room/ $5.50 per suite per night. Security: In-room safe Amenities: complimentary coffee / tea, flat screen cable television, air conditioning, dataport telephone, and complimentary wireless internet access Others: Please advise if you would like to a set block of rooms as availability changes on a daily basis.

Hotel 31 Phone: (212) 685-3060 Fax: (212) 532-1232 Website & email: www.hotel31.com, [email protected] Street Address: 120 East 31st Street (between and Park Avenue) Transportation: Take the M101, M102 or M103 (uptown) (at the stop) on 3rd Avenue to 42nd Street and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.

5 Rooms & Rates: Single room with shared bath $132.05; Double room with shared bath $151.05; twin room with shared bath $160.55; Double room with private bath $198.58 per room per night; double twin rooms with private bath $227.05 per room per night. Room with two double beds and private bath $255.95 per room per night. Rates include tax. Amenities: Colour TV, Telephone, Air Conditioning, Daily Maid Service, Cable Service, Hairdryer, Iron Board (On Request) & Toiletries, Safe, Wifi

Hotel 373 Phone: (212) 213-3388 For reservations: (888) 382-7111 Fax: (212) 213-3399 Website & email: http://www.hotel373.com/, [email protected] Street Address: 373 New York (at 35th street) Transportation: Take the bus on 42nd Street and 5th Ave to the UN (1st Ave stop). Rooms & Rates: Contemporary Full $311.00 per room per night, Contemporary Queen $321.50 per room per night, Contemporary King $331.50 per room per night. Amenities: Complimentary WiFi, Designer furnishings, Italian marble bathrooms, Plush bathrobes and luxurious spa amenities, Cable TV with complimentary movie channels, iPod docking station, Hairdryer, 24-hour concierge

Jolly Madison Tower Hotel Phone: (212) 802-0600 Fax: (212) 447-0747 Website & email: www.jollymadison.com/, [email protected] Street Address: 22 East 38th Street (corner of ) Transportation: Take the M42 bus on 42nd Street and 5th Ave to the UN (1st Ave stop). Rooms & Rates: Superior Room $265.08 per room per night, Deluxe Room $305.15 per room per night. Rates include tax. Amenities: High speed Internet, mini-bar, cable TV, pay per view with HBO, iron and ironing board, individually controlled room temperature, Italian marble bathrooms, hairdryer and telephone, concierge.

The Leo House (A Catholic Guest House) Phone: (212) 929-1010 Fax: (212) 366-6801 Website & email: http://www.leohousenyc.com/, [email protected] Street Address: 332 West (Between 8th and 9th Avenues) Transportation: Take the A, C or E train on West 23rd and 8th Ave (uptown) to Times Square take the #7 train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue. Rooms & Rates: Single room $115.00 with private shower, $105.00 with shared shower per room per night; Double room $135.00 with private shower, $125.00 with shared shower per room per night); Room with two twin beds $140.00 with private shower,

6 $130.00 with shared shower per room per night; Family room with private shower (up to 4 guests) $205.00 per room per night. Security: Only registered guests are permitted in guest rooms. Non-guests are restricted to the lobby. Outside doors are locked at midnight. Security boxes are available. Amenities: Buffet breakfast at $9.00 per person (except Sunday). Language: Spanish speaking staff Other: minimum stay is 2 nights on weekdays and 3 nights on weekends, maximum stay is 14 nights

Millennium UN Phone: (212) 758-1234 Fax: (212) 702-5051 Website & email: www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumunplazanewyork, [email protected] Street Address: 1 UN Plaza on East 44th Street (between First and Second Avenue) Transportation: 2-minute walk Rooms & Rates: Superior Room $359.00-$439.00, Superior Room with two double beds $379.00. Also available: Standard Rooms, One –Bedroom and Two-Bedroom suites. Amenities: high speed internet access, safe, iron and board, hairdryer and radio alarm clock, newly renovated fitness center, full-service health club and indoor swimming pool, year-round tennis at the only indoor tennis court of any NYC hotel

The Pod Hotel 51 Phone: (212) 355-0300; Toll free U.S. (800) 742-5945; Toll free Canada (800) 874-0074. Fax: (212) 755-5029 Website & email: www.thepodhotel.com ; [email protected] Street Address: 230 East (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) Transportation: 10 minute walk to United Nations on 45th Street and 1st Avenue. Rooms & Rates: Economy Single room (single bed w/ shared bath) – From $159.00 + tax; Standard Room (One double bed or two single beds w/ private bath) – From $159.00 + tax; Two Twins (bunk-bed style) – From $169.00 + tax; Double Pod Room - $299.00 + tax Amenities: all rooms have TVs, clock radio with iPod docking station, complimentary wireless internet access, LCD flat screen TV. Security: Small safe deposit boxes are available at no charge; however, a $100 key deposit is required for the safe deposit box. Other: A popular place for indigenous peoples visiting New York.

Sanctuary Hotel New York Phone : (212) 234-7000, (800) 388-8988 Fax: (212) 382-0684 Website & email: http://www.sanctuaryhotelnyc.com/ & [email protected] Street Address: 132 West 47th Street (between Broadway & 6th Avenue)

7 Transportation: Go to Times Square and take the #7 train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Avenue. Rooms & Rates: Double Room from $297.00 to $489.00 per room per night, Room with two double beds from $348.00 per room per night. Amenities: includes breakfast, wireless internet and gym access, morning newspaper, valet parking. in-room safe

The Seton Hotel Phone : (212) 889 5301, (888) 697 3866 Fax: (212) 889 5302 Website & email: http://www.setonhotelny.com/, [email protected] Street Address: 144 E 40th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenues) Transportation: Walk to United Nations in 10 minutes at 45th Street and 1st Avenue. Rooms & Rates: Economy Double Guestroom shared bath $169.00-$189.00 per room per night, Double Guestroom with private bath $249-$259.00 per room per night, Room with Two Doubles (up to 4 people at extra charge) $169-$269.00 per room per night Executive Suite w/ Living Room (up to 4 people at extra charge) $339.00 per room per night Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, Guest lounge, Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and tea in the lounge, 24 hour front desk, daily housekeeping

Vanderbilt YMCA Phone: (212) 912-2500; Fax: (212) 752-0210 Website: http://www.ymcanyc.org/index.php?id=968; [email protected] Street Address: 224 East 47th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) Transportation: Walk to United Nations in 10 minutes at 45th Street and 1st Avenue. Rooms & Rates: Single room (1 person maximum) shared bath $105.00-$140.00 per room per night. Double (bunk bed) shared bath $139.00-$160.00 per room per night. Double bed private bath $160.00 per room per night. Security: Lockers free. 24-hour security. Safe-deposit boxes Amenities: Swimming pool & fitness included. Free Wi-Fi Internet access. Cable TV, airconditioning, housekeeping services. Language: Spanish speaking staff Other: Check-in time after 3:00 PM (exceptions possible depending on occupancy rate). Meals can be taken in the same building. Payment is due in full upon arrival, with no exceptions. Indigenous peoples are frequent visitors to this hostel. For 20 or more people, group rates are available.

Lower Manhattan

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Chelsea Center Hostel Phone: +1 (646)669-8495 Website & email: http://www.chelseacenterhostel.com/index.htm [email protected] Street Address: 83 (between Delancey and Broome) Transportation: Take the bus at to the UN 44th street. Rooms & Rates: Co-ed dormitories sleep 6-12 people - $35 per night per person (payable in cash on arrival) Women only dorms also available. Price includes: Tax, light continental breakfast, sheets and blankets. Need to bring own towels Private rooms available for 2-5 person occupancy starting at $100 per night. Security: free luggage storage & safety deposit box. Amenities: Kitchen Facilities, Free Breakfast, Common Rooms, Free Safe Deposit Box Access, Small Night-lamp on Each Bed

Comfort Inn Chelsea Phone: (212) 645-3990 Fax: (212) 633-8952 Website: http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-new_york-new_york-NY32 Street Address: 18 West 25th Street, New York, NY, US, 10010 Transportation: Take the M train towards Forest Hills – 71 Av until 34 St Herald Sq. Walk to W42 St/6th Avenue, take the M42 bus towards UN – 1 Av and get off at E42 St/1 Av. Rooms & Rates: Per night, a 1 King Bedroom costs approx. $179.00. One room costs with 2 single beds costs approx. $179.00. A 1 double bed and 1 single bed room costs approx. $189.00. A room consisting of 3 single beds costs approx. $189.00. A 2 double beds room costs approx. $209.00. A deluxe 2 double beds room costs approx. $229.00. A 1 king bed, 2 double beds suite costs approx. $359.00. A 2 double beds and 1 single bed suite costs approx. $359.00. These rates do not include taxes of 14.75% or other charges of 3.50 per room per day. Amenities: Coffee maker in room, free high-speed wireless, and iron and ironing board. TV included in suites.

The Jane Hotel Phone: +1 212 924 6700 Fax: +1 212 924 6705 Website & email: [email protected] Street Address: 113 Jane Street, New York, NY 10014 (in the Meatpacking District) Transport: Take A, C, or E train to 42 Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take aTimes Square-42 Street-bound NYC Transit subway 7 train to Grand Central and then walk to the United Nations. Room & Rates: Inspired by luxury train cabins, the rooms use smart design to pack maximum conveniences into minimal space. Captain's Cabins feature full, queen or king

9 beds and Private Bathrooms - $195.00 per night. Standard Cabins are reminiscent of a ship's cabin, at approximately 50 sq. ft., and are remarkably cozy - $99.00 per night.. All Standard Cabins share the communal bathrooms located at the end of the hall on each floor. Bunk Bed Cabins, at a cozy 50 sq. ft., can accommodate 2 travelers - $79.00 per night. All Bunk Bed Cabins share the communal bathrooms located at the end of the hall on each floor. Amenities: Each cabin comes standard with air conditioning, fan, iPod dock/clock radio, and a compact twin bed with built-in drawers and upper and lower storage space. All rooms feature free wireless internet access and 26-inch flat screen LCD televisions with built-in DVD players.

Solita Soho Hotel; Phone: (212) 925-3600; for group sales contact 646.744.142 Fax: (212) 925-3385 Website & email: http://www.solitasohohotel.com/ [email protected] Street Address: 159 , New York, NY 10013 Transportation: Take the subway 6 towards Parkchester and get off in Grand Central – 42 St. Walk to the UN by heading up Lexington Street and turning right onto E 45th St. Rooms & Rates: There are three types of room, a queen bed room, a two double bed room, and an executive queen corner room. Prices vary by season, though rooms are expected to be at around the $300 range in the month of May. Amenities: Wi-Fi, Restaurant/Café, parking available, 24-hour front desk.

Uptown Manhattan

59th Street and up (not that far from the UN via public or )

Aloft Phone: (212) 749-4000– (866) 716-8143 Website: http://www.aloftharlem.com/ Street Address: 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard · New York, NY 10027 Transportation: Walk to 125 St; Take the D train towards - Stillwell Av. From 42 St - Bryant Pk walk to W42/6th Av. take the M42 towards Un - 1 Av Crosstown, get off at E 42 St/1 Av., and walk to United Nations. Rooms & Rates: Aloft Room – approx. $250.00 – $300.00 Amenities: Flat Screen HDTV, In-Room Safe, Free Wi-Fi wakeup call service.

Comfort Inn West Phone: (212) 721-4770 Fax: (212) 579-8544 Street Address: 31 West 71st St. , New York, NY, US, 10023-4103 Web site: http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-new_york-new_york-NY209

10 Transportation: Take the B train towards at 72 St and get off at 42 St – Bryant Pk. Then take the M42 crosstown bus at W42St/6th Av towards UN-1Av and get off at E 42 St/1Av. Walk to 45th street. Rooms & Rates: 1double bed, 1 single bed room costs approx. $270.00. The 1 king bed room costs approx. $250.00. These rates do not include taxes of 14.75% or other charges of 3.50 per room per day. Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV-HBO, Individual Climate Control, Coffee maker in room.

Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Phone: 1-800-321-2211 Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycmh-courtyard-new-york- manhattan-uppereast- side/ Street Address: 410 East 92nd Street, New York New York 10128 USA Transportation Walk to 2 Av/E 88 St. Take M15 bus towards PIKE ST - DIVISION ST via 2nd AV and get off at 2 Av/E 46 St. Walk to the United Nations. Rooms & Rates: Guest room, 1 King – approx. $309.00- $329.00; Guest room, 2 Queen – approx. $309.00 - $329.00; Guest room, 1 King, Corner room – approx. $339.00 - $359.00; Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Sofabed – approx. $384.00 - $404.00 Amenities: Flat Screen HDTV, In-Room Safe, Free Wi-Fi wakeup call service.

Days Inn Hotel New York City Broadway Phone: (212) 721-4770 Fax: (212) 579-8544 Street Address: 215 West 94th Street New York, NY 10025 US Web site & email: http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/new-york/new-york/days-inn- hotelnew- york-city-broadway/hotel-overview Transportation: Walk to 96 St. Take #2 train towards Flatbush Av – College and get off at Times Sq – 42 St. Walk to W 42 St/Broadway and take the M42 bus towards Un - 1 Av Crosstown. Get off at E 42 St/1 Av. Rooms & Rates: The 1 queen bed room and the 1 double bed room cost approx. $335.00. The 2 double bed room and the 1 queen 1 sofa bed suite costs approx. $381.03. The 1 queen bed business room and the double bed business room costs approx. 392.50. The king bed business room, the 2 double beds business room, and the 1 queen bed business suite cost approx. $415.00. These rates do not include taxes of 14.75% or other charges of 3.50 per room per day and vary depending on the date of purchase. Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Coffee maker in room, hair dryer.

Hostel Broadway Hotel & Hostel Phone: (212) 865-7710 Fax: (212) 865-2993 Website & Email: www.broadwayhotelnyc.com

11 Street Address: 230 West 101 Street (between Broadway and West End) Transportation: Take the #1 Train at 103 Street and Broadway () or (slightly longer walk but faster train) the #2 or #3 train at and Broadway (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: 2 bed dorm $48.40 per room per night; Superior twin shared bath for two people $118.00 per room per night; Superior queen shared bath for 2 people $128.00, Twin private ensuite with private bathroom for 2 people $127.43. Linens, towels and blankets included. Different rates for single occupant. Valid driver’s license or passport. Only out of New York State Photo IDs accepted. Security: 24-hour reception and security, Luggage storage available ($2 per day). Amenities: Internet access in the lobby, AC in rooms, no curfew.

International Student Center Phone: (212) 787-7706 Website & Email: http://www.nystudentcenter.org/, [email protected] Street Address: 38 West 88th Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) Transportation: Take the C train on (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: Dormitory Beds (8-10 person dorm rooms) with bathroom - $30 per person + $10 key deposit. 2 Female/2 Male/Mixed Dorm Rooms Security: luggage kept in office/no lockers. Passports can be kept in safe in office. Amenities: Internet access, 10 minutes/$1.00, Kitchen area/lounge Language: Spanish speaking staff Other: ONLY people aged 18 – 30 allowed to stay in this hostel

Jazz on The Park Phone: (212) 932-1600 7348 Website & Email: http://www.jazzhostels.com/jazzlocations/jazz-on-the-park/; [email protected] Street Address: 36 West 106 Street New York, NY 10025 Transportation: Rooms & Rates: 6 bed dorm, shared bathroom $48.00-50.00 per person per night; 4 bed dorm, shared bathroom $50.00 per person per night; 2 bed dorm, shared bathroom $65.00 per person per night; twin private rooms shared bathroom $70.00 per room per night, family private room $175.00. Rates have additional sales and hotel tax totals 14.75% Amenities: Free linens, towels, 24-hour Internet kiosk, free Wi-Fi in lobby, 24-hour reception, Luggage lockers, Heat & Air conditioning, Free maps and tourist brochures

New York International AYH-Hostel Phone: (212) 932-2300 Fax: (212) 932-2574

12 Website: www.hinewyork.org Street Address: 891 Amsterdam Avenue at 103rd Street Transportation: Take the #1 at 103rd Street (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: 624 Beds available. All in dorm rooms of 4-12 people per room. Male only/Female only/ mixed rooms at $35.00-$49.00 per night per person. Family room for 4 people available at $135.00 per room per night. Private rooms with bath for 4 people available at $150.00 per room per night. Prices include tax. Linens and towels provided. Group reservations are available at lower rates. Security: Safe Area. Free lockers in room, but need own lock. Luggage lockers downstairs: Large/$3.00 & Small/$2.00 Amenities: Washer/Dryer $1.00, Internet access, free Wi-Fi, community kitchen, TV room, games room, backyard area.

International Student Center Phone: (212) 787-7706 Website & Email: http://www.nystudentcenter.org/, [email protected] Street Address: 38 West 88th Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) Transportation: Take the C train on 86th Street (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: Dormitory Beds (8-10 person dorm rooms) with bathroom - $30 per person + $10 key deposit. 2 Female/2 Male/Mixed Dorm Rooms Security: luggage kept in office/no lockers. Passports can be kept in safe in office. Amenities: Internet access, 10 minutes/$1.00, Kitchen area/lounge Language: Spanish speaking staff Other: ONLY people aged 18 – 30 allowed to stay in this hostel

The Belnord Hotel Phone: (212) 873-5222 Fax: (212) 873-8907 Street Address: 209 West 87th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue) Web site & email: http://www.belnord.com/ Transportation: Take the #1 Train at 86th Street and Broadway to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: Double room, up to 2 people, $215.00-$245.00 per night per room; Twin room, up to 2 people, $290.00-$335.00 per night per room; Suite, up to 4 people, from $300.00-360.00 per night per room. Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Individual Climate Control, Daily housekeeping, Iron (on request), ATM, Internet kiosk

The Hotel Newton Phone: (212) 678-6500 or (800) 643-5553 Street Address: 2528 Broadway (between West 94th and West 95th), New York, NY

13 10025 Web site: http://www.thehotelnewton.com/ Transportation: Walk to 190 St. Take the A train towards Far Rockaway - Mott Av and get off at Times Sq – 42 St. Take the 7 train towards Flushing – Main St and get off at Grand Central – 42 St. Walk to the UN. Rooms & Rates: Standard Double with Shared Bath - $179.00; Standard Single - $180.00; Superior Queen - $202.50; Superior Queen Suite - $245.00; Deluxe Queen - $247.50; Deluxe, Junior Suite - $270.00. Amenities: 100% non-smoking hotel, Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Individual Climate Control, refrigerator.

The Marmara Manhattan Phone: (212) 427-3100 Street Address: 301 E 94th St New York, NY 10128 Web site: http://manhattan.marmaranyc.com/ Transportation: Walk to 2 Av/E 88 St. Take M15 bus towards SOUTH via 2 AV and get off at 2 Av/E 46 St. Walk to United Nations. Rooms & Rates: Big one bedroom suite from $311.95 per night; bigger one bedroom suite from $345.99 per night; biggest one bedroom suite from $379.95 per night; two bedroom suite from $680.00 per night; and three bedroom suite from $830.00. Amenities: Separate sleeping quarters, living room with sofa bed and study desk, full kitchen and dining area

Marrakech Hotel NYC Phone: (212) 222-2954 – (866) 546-8353 Website & Email: http://www.marrakechhotelnyc.com/ ; [email protected] Street Address: 2688 Broadway, (between West 102 and West 103) New York, NY 10025 Transportation: Walk to 103 St; Take the 1 train to Times Sq 42 St. From Times Sq – 42 St take the 7 train towards and get off at Grand Central and 42 St. Walk to United Nations. Rooms & Rates: Superior room – approx. $250.00; Double room – approx.$ 270.00. Due to historic age of hotel, shape and size of room may vary slightly from images. Candles not included with room Amenities: Private bathrooms, Flat Screen HDTV, air conditioning, wakeup call service.

New York International AYH-Hostel Phone: (212) 932-2300 Fax: (212) 932-2574 Website: www.hinewyork.org Street Address: 891 Amsterdam Avenue at 103rd Street Transportation: Take the #1 at 103rd Street (downtown) to Times Square and transfer to the #7 Train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave.

14 Rooms & Rates: 624 Beds available. All in dorm rooms of 4-12 people per room. Male only/Female only/ mixed rooms at $35.00-$49.00 per night per person. Family room for 4 people available at $135.00 per room per night. Private rooms with bath for 4 people available at $150.00 per room per night. Prices include tax. Linens and towels provided. Group reservations are available at lower rates. Security: Safe Area. Free lockers in room, but need own lock. Luggage lockers downstairs: Large/$3.00 & Small/$2.00 Amenities: Washer/Dryer $1.00, Internet access, free Wi-Fi, community kitchen, TV room, games room, backyard area.

West Side YMCA Phone: (212) 912-2600 or (917) 441-8800 Fax: (212) 875-4291 Website: www.ymcanyc.org/westside , [email protected] Street Address: 5 West 63rd Street (on Central Park West) Transportation: Take the #1 train (downtown) at () to Times Square, transfer to the #7 train to Grand Central and walk to the UN on 45th and 1st Ave. Rooms & Rates: Single Bedroom with semi-private bath $120.00 per room per night; Bunk bed room with shared bath $150.00 per room per night. Bunk bed room with semi- private bath $169.00 per room per night; Bunk bed deluxe with semi-private bath $160.00 per room per night; Double bed room with shared bath $189.00 per room per night; Quad room with two bunk beds with shared bath $179.00 per room per night. Security: 24 hour security and safe deposit boxes Amenities: Housekeeping Services, linens and towels, Internet Access 20 minutes/$2.00. No charge for small conference room. Language: multilingual staff Contact: Reservations or for group rates call Carmen Valentine (212) 875-4204.

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Transportation

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Participants must enter the UN through the Visitor’s Entrance on 1st Avenue facing 45th Street.

For those using public transport, the nearest MTA subway station is at 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue (). The No 4, 5, 6, and 7 lines as well as the (S) serve this station. The United Nations is an 8-10 minute walk East of the station.

New York City Subway Map: http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm

Additionally, the following busses stop in close vicinity to the United Nations: M15, M27, M42.

New York City Bus Map: http://www.mta.info/maps/

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