Going on a cruise out of New York? If you’re sailing from the Manhattan cruise terminal you may have noticed there are plenty of hotels in the big city.
But finding a hotel that has a few shuttle perks, parking, and affordable rates can be another story.
With so much activity bustling through the heart of Manhattan, finding the right hotel to stay in before or after your cruise can feel overwhelming. How do you make the right decision that lets you relax before your cruise leaves, but also saves on money and various vacation logistics?
To help you out, we’ve compiled for you below several hotels within walking distance of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Added to the list, as well, are a few hotels near the Newark International Airport that offer parking and/or cruise shuttle transportation, should either features be something that you need.
Be aware that the prices we list are estimates, and the only way to know your exact cost will be to contact the hotel yourself.
Hotels Within Walking Distance of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal
In a big city like Manhattan, where public transportation and walking are the norm for getting around, you aren’t going to find any hotels near the cruise port that offer any sort of parking or shuttle services.
Therefore, we’ve instead listed nine hotels that are less than a mile from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, making getting to the port for your cruise just as easy as taking a walk from your hotel.
Yotel New York
570 10th Ave (West 42nd Street), New York City 10036
While the small, modern rooms in Yotel might make you feel like you’re already in your cruise cabin, you really can’t beat how close this hotel is to the cruise terminal.
You’ll also get a bit more than you bargained for at this one-of-a-kind hotel. A robotic luggage concierge (YOBOT), memory foam mattress, adjustable SmartBed, and more. Become a member and you’ll get a discount on your booking
- 6 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $150 per night
Travel Inn Hotel
515 W 42nd Street, New York City 10036 | 212-695-7171
Travel Inn Hotel is family friendly and offers many helpful amenities including storing your luggage, and a concierge, and a 24-hour front desk, all ready and waiting to help you with all of your lodging needs.
If you plan to do some sightseeing while visiting the Big Apple, this hotel is easily within walking distance of several attractions, including the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, a must for anyone. Then on cruise day, just take a short walk to your terminal.
- 6 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $198 per night
414 Hotel
414 West 46th Street, New York City 10036 | 212-399-0006
Unique and different hotels has become a hallmark of New York City. After all, why have the same cookie cutter hotel as everyone else, when you can offer something your guests may have never experienced before?
The 414 Hotel is a boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan, just around the corner from many NYC attractions. You’ll be able to easily block out the sounds of the city, if you wish, in your home-away-from-home suite. You’ll even get your own bottle of sparkling wine upon arriving at the hotel. Feel just like the royalty do wherever they go.
The best part about this hotel is that it’s just half a mile from the cruise terminal, so getting there for your cruise should be super easy.
- 6 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $238 per night
Amsterdam Court Hotel
226 West 50th Street, New York City 10019 | 646-762-1370
Is Times Square on your bucket list of NYC locations to visit before your cruise? Then book your stay at the Amsterdam Court Hotel, which is right in the heart of Times Square.
Now through December, they are offering a 25% discount on all rooms booked directly through their website. If you want to book a few extra nights, you’ll get an even steeper discount (up to 35% off). This could be the only time you get a chance to visit NYC and explore, so why not take the opportunity to do that before your cruise leaves?
Like other hotels on this list, the cruise terminal is just a short walk away, making travel on cruise day easy and stress-free.
- 7 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $211.65 (after 25% discount) per night
Mayfair Hotel
242 W 49th Street, New York City 10019 | 212-586-0300
If your cruise is a romantic getaway with your significant other, you should stay at a hotel that offers an intimate touch to get the two of you in the mood. With rooms available at extremely reasonable rates, the room at Mayfair Hotel are charming and small, making it a perfect way to get your romance going just right.
Go out for a walk to visit any shops, theaters, or cafes to make your stay even more magical, then just go down the road on cruise day to get your Caribbean vacation underway.
- 7 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $185 per night
Hilton Garden Inn Times Square
790 8th Ave, New York City 10019 | 212-581-7000
The Hilton Garden Inn Times Square is just down the road from the cruise terminal. Quite literally a straight shot. On cruise day, just step out on to 50th street, and keep going till you reach the pier.
Before leaving on your cruise, you should also enjoy your proximity to places like Carnegie Hall, Central park, and more. Take the opportunity to see as much of NYC while you can before you leave.
- 7 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $329 per night
6 Columbus Hotel
308 W 58th Street, 6 Columbus, New York city 10019 | 646-845-9510
If you fancy spending some quality time shopping and dining in Columbus circle, or perhaps visiting the Time Warner center, you should definitely stay at this artsy hotel, the 6 Columbus Hotel.
Inside, the hotel displays artwork by French painter Guy Boudin, and the décor was designed by world famous Steven Scarloff. Art enthusiasts will love staying at this hotel, just for the artwork and décor found within.
And since the hotel is just under a mile from the cruise terminal, getting to your ship is just a 20-minute walk away.
- 9 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $211 per night
The Pearl Hotel
233 West 49th Street, New York City 10019 | 212-245-4000
The Pearl Hotel is another great option for those couples on honeymoons, anniversary trips, or any romantic getaway. The rooms are designed and decorated for lovers and are extremely romantic. You’ll also be within walking distance of the Love Sculpture, Manhattan Skyline, and various other romantic spots that you’ll only find in the middle of downtown New York City.
Stay here to get your romantic trip off right, then just take a short walk to your cruise pier to continue your fun on the Caribbean.
- 9 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $243 per night
Econo Lodge Times Square
302 West 47th Street, New York City 10036 | 520-257-4598
Traveling can get expensive, we know. While we have suggested many hotels near the cruise terminal that are a bit higher when it comes to price, that doesn’t mean that lower priced hotels aren’t great either.
Consider the Econo Lodge Times Square, located at West 47th Street, right in the heart of downtown Manhattan. The cruise terminal is only a 20 minute walk away, and you are also within walking distance of the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, Radio City Music Theater, Central Park, and so much more.
Best part is, depending on when you’re traveling, it won’t kill your travel budget.
- 9 miles from cruise terminal
- Average starting rate: $134 per night
Hotels in NJ with Parking and Transportation to Manhattan Cruise Terminal
For those of you who chose to drive to the city for your cruise, you are going to need a place to park your car for the duration of your cruise.
If you also need a hotel, you can either book one of the hotels above and park at one of the various parking locations around the city. Or, you can look through the six New Jersey hotels that provide specific perks for travelers cruising out of Manhattan.
In addition to the cruise packages these hotels offer, they also cater very well to folks flying into the Newark International Airport. If that’s how you plan on arriving into New York, chances are you’re going to want to get to your hotel as quick as possible after landing. Booking your stay at a hotel near the airport can give you that and more.
Fairfield Inn & Suites North Bergen
1707 69 St, North Bergen, NJ 07047 | 201-272-6600
The Fairfield Inn & Suites North Bergen is one we highly recommend should you need just about every perk possible as a cruise passenger.
Be sure to book their Manhattan Cruise Terminal Package, and you will get breakfast, internet, free self-parking up to 10 nights for free, and free 2-way transfer to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. This package also works for the Cape Liberty Cruise Port, should you decide to cruise from there instead.
The hotel instructions regarding the cruise transportation is to give them a call after you’ve made your reservation so they can schedule when they’ll be dropping you off and picking you up.
- 8 miles from cruise terminal
- Package rate: $249
- Parking: Free up to 10 days
- Shuttle: Free round-trip shuttle to cruise terminal
Hampton Inn Ridgefield Park
100 Rte 46 East, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 | 20-641-2900
Good for the Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Cape Liberty, at the Hampton Inn Ridgefield Park you can get free parking for the entire duration of your cruise (no matter how long it is), and free transportation on cruise day.
- 1 miles from cruise terminal
- Package rate: $253
- Parking: Free for entire cruise duration (only one car)
- Shuttle: Free round-trip shuttle to cruise terminal
Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park
70 Challenger Rd, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 | 201-641-2049
Just like the Fairfield Inn, the cruise package for the Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park hotel works for either Manhattan or Cape Liberty. You get complimentary round-trip shuttle service to the port of your choice, as well as parking for up to 14 days.
If you’re not able to book the cruise package on their website, give them a call at 201-641-2049 to book.
- 8 miles from cruise terminal
- Package rate: $239
- Parking: Free up to 14 days
- Shuttle: Free round-trip shuttle to cruise terminal
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Newark International Airport
160A Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114 | 973-589-1000
Ramada’s are lovely hotels to stay in, no matter where you are, and the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Newark International Airport is no different. They offer two “Park Before Your Fly” packages, one with 7 days of free parking, the other with 14.
While they don’t advertise that they provide a shuttle to the cruise terminal, we’re certain that they do. We recommend calling ahead of time to confirm, and also checking with the front desk when you arrive at the hotel.
- 15 miles from cruise terminal
- Package rates: $149 and $179 per night
- Parking: Free for 7 or 14 days
- Shuttle: Free round-trip shuttle to cruise terminal
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
600 US 1 & 9, Newark, NJ 07114 | 973-643-8500
Even with the distance from the cruise terminal, the Courtyard by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport is a great hotel to stay in for a day or two before your ship leaves out.
Book their cruise package for free parking up to 14 days, as well as a few other amenities like wifi and breakfast. They don’t offer a shuttle to any of the nearby cruise terminals, including Manhattan, but they do provide transportation to and from the Newark airport, if you need it.
- 5 miles from cruise terminal
- Package rate: $204 per night
- Parking: Free for up to 14 days
- Shuttle: No cruise shuttle available
Springhill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
652 US Highway 1 and 9 South, Newark, NJ 07114 | 973-624-5300
Springhill Suites near the Newark Airport offers many features in their Park and Cruise package. Free parking for 7 days, hot breakfast buffet, and free wifi. Unfortunately, they do not provide transportation to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, so you will need to secure alternate means of getting there.
- 6 miles from cruise terminal
- Package rate: $154 per night
- Parking: Free for 7 days
- Shuttle: No cruise shuttle available
Travel Tips for New York City
If you’ve never visited the Big Apple before, here are a few trips for traveling to the city that should help make your trip as hitch-free as possible. Take these into consideration as you’re planning your trip.
Arrive at least a day ahead of schedule. New York City is busy, and it’s hectic. If you only allow yourself a buffer of a few hours before your ship leaves, there’s a really good chance that you are going to miss your cruise. But, arriving a day before gives you a buffer for traffic delays and allows you time to explore the city a little bit.
Don’t drive in the city. Unless you really have to, driving in the city is not recommended, especially if you’ve never been to NYC before. Take advantage of the many forms of public transportation available, or invest in good walking shoes and walk around the city. Driving will only leave you more frustrated and stressed, which is not want you want just before your cruise vacation.
Uber is cheaper than taxicabs. Although flagging down a taxi from the side of the street in Manhattan is an iconic image, it is also an expensive one. If you need a ride around the city, your best option will be to get a ride from an Uber or Lyft driver.
Conclusion
New York City has a lot going for it when it comes to visiting for your cruise. It’s filled with fun, history, and a nightlife that never ends. They say that NYC is the city that never sleeps, and it is very true.
The list of ideal hotels to stay in before leaving on your cruise out of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal should ease some of the decision making for your trip. Decide what you want in a hotel as far as amenities and price is concerned, and go from there.
Remember, if you are looking for something that will allow you to park on hotel property during your cruise, or you need something that provides a shuttle to the pier, you won’t find it in the heart of Manhattan. The closest hotels that offer those types of services are in New Jersey, and we’ve listed some of the best.
The best feature that the Manhattan hotels have to offer is their proximity to the terminal. Some as little as half a mile, which makes getting to the port on cruise day a breeze.
This guest post was written by Justin Stewart.
