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Where to Stay for the New York City Marathon

The world's largest marathon, through all five boroughs. It takes place at New York City Marathon course, from Staten Island to Central Park. Runners take the ferry or race-organized buses to the start; Central Park hotels are walkable to the finish. The 5 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.

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The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Overlooks Central Park South.

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The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Fifth Avenue landmark facing Central Park.

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Park Hyatt New York

Midtown hotel near Carnegie Hall.

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The Mark

Upper East Side hotel near Central Park.

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The Peninsula New York

Fifth Avenue landmark.

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New York City Marathon

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Where to stay

  • Midtown/Central Park South — finish area
  • Upper West Side — along the course
  • Brooklyn — along the course

Hotels

  1. #1 · Walkable · near the finish · 4 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

    Overlooks Central Park South.

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  2. #2 · Walkable · about a 10-minute walk from the finish · 4.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

    Fifth Avenue landmark facing Central Park.

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  3. #3 · Walkable · about a 10-minute walk from the finish · 3.9 mi

    ★★★★★

    Park Hyatt New York

    Midtown hotel near Carnegie Hall.

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  4. #4 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk from the finish · 4.9 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Mark

    Upper East Side hotel near Central Park.

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  5. #5 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk from the finish · 3.7 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Peninsula New York

    Fifth Avenue landmark.

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Getting there

Runners take the ferry or race-organized buses to the start; Central Park hotels are walkable to the finish.

Ferries and buses to the Staten Island start.

Hotel prices

Marathon week rates are high.

Before & after the game

Upper West Side.

Tips

Visit tip
Spectators cheer in all five boroughs.

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