Question: What Hotel is Near the 9/11 Memorial & World Trade Center in Brooklyn New York?
If you want a hotel near Manhattan's 9/11 September 11 Memorial, look in Brooklyn. The 9/11 Memorial on the site of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan promises to bring many tourists to the area, raising already-high hotel prices in lower Manhattan.
But it's cheaper in Brooklyn (and less hectic). And, you can get to the Memorial and other lower Manhattan destinations by walking over the Brooklyn Bridge.
And, Brooklynites, if you have guests coming to NY to see the WTC memorial, put them up within walking distance — on the Brooklyn side!
Answer: Two large chain hotels are located in Brooklyn, fairly near to the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center (WTC) site—and, they're likely to offer cheaper rates than their Manhattan counterparts, too. And, you can walk over the Brooklyn Bridge (affording gorgeous Manhattan skyline and harbor views) to get to the 9/11 Memorial. 10 Do's and Don'ts of Walking the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Marriott Brooklyn Bridge and a Sheraton are both located in Downtown Brooklyn, in a business district that's less than two miles to the 9/11 Memorial, World Trade Center site and Wall Street. Both are close to Manhattan, across the East River.
Things to Know about Brooklyn Hotels Near the 9/11 Memorial
The hotels are somewhat similar, and are located within a five minute walk from one another. The Sheraton is, however, located in the midst of a shopping area, the Fulton Mall, whereas the Marriott faces Brooklyn's civic center, Borough Hall.- Amenities : Both have pools, onsite or nearby parking, and in-room wifi.
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Transportation from hotels to 9/11 Memorial : Weather permitting, the best option is to walk over the nearby Brooklyn Bridge. Door to door, it will take about 45 minutes to reach the Manhattan side of the Bridge, and then the 9/11 Memorial is just another ten minute walk.
Alternatively, you can easily take various subways; it's about a ten minute ride.
Everything you need to know about walking the Brooklyn Bridge li> - Transportation to hotels: Both hotels have easy access to multiple subway lines. You can get to both hotels by subway from Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station, and by cab from JFK or LaGuardia airports. If you are driving, both are equally accessible and have parking. (When visiting the 9/11 Memorial you'll want to leave the car in Brooklyn, or pay huge parking lot fees.)
How Close to the WTC 9/11 Memorial?
Both hotels are within two miles of the 9/11 Memorial, and easily accessible by foot over the Brooklyn Bridge or a quick hop by subway.Contact Info:
- Marriott Brooklyn Bridge, at 333 Adams Street, (718) 246-7000 or 1-888-436-3759.
- Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel (in Downtown Brooklyn), at 228 Duffield Street in the Fulton Mall,(718) 855-1900
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