Accommodations
The DoubleTree Metropolitan
Hotel
569 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
PHONE: 212-752-7000
Click here to visit hotel website.
Reserve your guest room on line by clicking
here to see the AAA-CPAs’ personal reservation page:
Hotel Reservations:
Reservations
will be made by the attendee contacting the hotel directly at 800-222-TREE.
In order to receive the group rate, callers must use the code AMA when making
your reservation. The AAA-CPA has negotiated a rate of $250 for a king
bedded room and $270 for a room with two double beds during our meeting
dates. The hotel will only guarantee our room rate until Friday, October 14,
2011. Reservations made after this date will be accepted at a space and rate
availability basis only. Please note that you should make a hotel reservation
even if you are not sure if you can attend to at least get into our block
early. Rooms can be released without penalty up to 72 hours before arrival. For those who wish to spend additional time
at the hotel, our discounted rates will be honored two days pre- and
post-meeting based on space and rate availability.
Hotel Location: The Doubletree
Metropolitan Hotel is located at Lexington Avenue and 51st Street in the heart
of Midtown Manhattan’s fashionable East Side. This contemporary modern landmark
is walking distance from Broadway’s Theater District, many museums, great
shopping and dining.
FUN
FACT! In 1955, Marilyn Monroe made history in
front of this hotel while filming the movie The Seven Year Inch, when a gust of air from the subway vents
blew the skirt of her white halter dress skyward.
Hotel Amenities: The guest room
amenities include: high speed internet access, large work desk with ergonomic
chairs and 37- inch televisions. The hotel features a complimentary Fitness
Center and Business Center available to all hotel guests. There is also a beauty
salon/barber shop and gift shop on the premises and wireless internet access in
all public areas of the hotel.
Internet/Wireless
Access: The Doubletree Hotel rooms feature high speed internet access
via standard network cable (provided), or dial up access through a data port on
the phone. There is a fee for usage. Internet access in the meeting space is
only available to registrants who utilize a wireless air card such as the one
provided by T-Mobile through the AAA-CPA Affinity Program.
Travel
Air Travel: There are three
major airports that service New York City. John F. Kennedy International
Airport is 15 miles east of Manhattan. La Guardia Airport is just six miles
east and Newark International Airport is located 15 miles southwest of the
city.
Preferred Airline: The AAA-CPA is a business
partner with Southwest Airlines. To make a reservation, visit www.swabiz.com and select Book Air. Enter Company
ID: 99138480 and begin booking—it’s that easy! Southwest Airlines now flies to LaGuardia Airport.
Train Travel: Amtrak service from
the North East corridor is a great way to travel to Manhattan, making it easy
to come for even a day! Visit Amtrak at www.amtrak.com to see schedules and
fees.
Ground
Transportation: Ground transportation to and from the hotel is available by
airport shuttle services, limo, or taxi. The Doubletree does not offer a
shuttle service. The subway 51st Street stop is located right at the front door
of the hotel.
Parking: The hotel does not
own parking facilities. However, two parking garages are located within steps
of the Hotel.
Directions: Click here for detailed directions to the hotel
Dress
The dress for the AAA-CPA Fall Meeting
is business casual. It is suggested that men bring jackets for upscale dining.
Comfortable shoes are suggested as NYC is a walkable city!
Weather
Average temperatures in mid-Fall in
New York City vary from 55–65 degrees during the day and drop to 40–50 degrees
in the evenings. For the most up to date weather, visit www.weather.com.
Visting New York City
There something for everyone in New York City. Click on the links below for infomation about exploring the city that never sleeps.
The Official NYC Guide
New York Magazine Visitors Guide
NYC Tourist
Broadway Tickets
TKTS Discount Theater Tickets Information
Frommer's Restaurant Listing
Zagat's Restaurant Guide