Hotel and Travel
The conference will take place from Thursday morning, June 14th (10 am) through Saturday evening, June 16th (6 pm) at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in Times Square, New York City. The conference registration form is available here.
Hotel
Rooms are no longer available at the Millennium Broadway Hotel. We have sold out all our room nights.
Rooms are now available at the New York Marriott Marquis and the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel. The Marriott Marquis is located at 1535 Broadway which is between 45th and 46th St. The Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel is located at Two Times Square, 714 Seventh Avenue at W. 48th St.
Both hotels are walking distance to the conference venue, the Millennium Broadway Hotel.
To make your reservations for the New York Marriott Marquis, please click here.
If you want to reserve by phone, please use the following dedicated Group Reservations phone numbers in order to make sure that you are able to access the special block rate of $289 per night.
Reservations Toll Free: 1-877-513-6305
Reservations Local Phone: 1-506-474-2009
To make your reservations for the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, please click here.
If you want to reserve by phone, please use the following dedicated Group Reservations phone number in order to make sure that you are able to access the special block rate of $289 per night.
Reservations Toll Free: 1-800-772-5897. Please reference the Work & Family Researchers Network Biennial Meeting Room Block.
Roommate Matching Service Available
Interested in a roommate for the conference? Matches will be made based on gender and itinerary. Go here to fill out the roommate matching form.
Transportation and Directions
The Millennium Broadway is located right in the heart of Times Square at 145 W. 44th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The hotel’s midtown Manhattan location is easily reached by car, cab or subway, and is easily accessible from New York's three major airports. Visit the Millennium Hotel website for more information about transportation, parking and directions.
NYC Subway/Bus/Rail
The Millennium Broadway Hotel is easily accessible by Rail through Grand Central Station, Penn Station or the New York City Subway system. For information, visit the website of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Subway and bus fares
The cost of a SingleRide ticket is $2.50 sold at vending machines only. Buying a MetroCard for multiple rides reduces the fare for a subway or local bus ride to $2.25.
Subway and bus maps
The Millennium Broadway Hotel is located at 145W 44th Street, between Broadway and 6th Avenue on the left side of the street.
NYC Taxi Cabs
Taxis from the three major Airports to the Millennium Broadway Hotel charge a flat rate:
• La Guardia Airport: (12 miles) $20-$24 plus tolls and tip
• JFK International Airport: (17 miles) $45 (flat rate) plus tolls and tip
• Newark International Airport: (16 miles) $45 plus tolls and tip
Within Manhattan, Standard City Taxi Rates are:
• $2.50 just for getting in
• $.50 for each 1/4 mile
• $.50 for each 30 seconds stopped in traffic
• $1.00 additional night charge
• Plus, tip in the range of 15-20 percent.
All taxicabs are now equipped to accept credit/debit cards for all fares.
Hotel Amenities
Visit the Millennium Hotel website for information about hotel amenities including the fitness center, internet access and family and children’s services.
Restaurants
Restaurant Charlotte, is the lobby-level restaurant and bar in the Millennium. Morning breakfast hours are between 7:30am and 10:30am. For reservations or more information about Restaurant Charlotte, please call 212-789-7508. The Bar and Lounge located next to Restaurant Charlotte offers comfortable seating for a bite or cocktail and is open from 12 pm – 11 pm.
There are over 100 restaurants in midtown Manhattan's Theater District, so you have lots of dining options in the area. Contact the Hotel Concierge for help with reservations or recommendations. The conference program will also include a restaurant listing.
Childcare
Childcare for conference attendees and their families will be provided by Bright Horizons at a discounted rate. Childcare will be available for children up to 12 years old. Childcare hours are from 8 am - 6 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Please indicate on your conference registration form that you would like childcare. In order to secure a spot for your child(ren), we need to know by February 1, 2012.
Additional Information
If you need additional information about the hotel, services, amenities, transportation or local attractions, please call the Millennium Hotel Concierge at 212-789-7515.
