The New Yorker Hotel By Lotte Hotels

Ideally located in the Times Square area, The New Yorker Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful stay. A wide range of amenities ensures a great time, with attentive staff to welcome and guide you. Guestrooms are designed for optimal comfort with welcoming decor, and some offer amenities like LCD/plasma TVs, carpeting, sofas, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enhance your stay with recreational facilities such as the fitness center. Make The New Yorker Hotel your base for exploring all New York City has to offer.

New York

Explore this buzzing city in a continual sweep starting in Central Park and working south towards Wall Street and Battery Park where boat trips depart for The Statue of Liberty and the fascinating Immigration Museum on Ellis Island. Definitely take advantage of the shopping on 5th Avenue. Stop off for a coffee in the golden atrium of the Trump Tower and stroll through the Rockerfelller centre on your way to marvel at the bright lights of Times Square. Soak up the panoramic views from the viewing platform at the top of the Empire State Building as the sun sets over the horizon and the lights twinkle on.

Amtrak - Crescent Train - New York to New Orleans

1 Night - 32hrs 12mins.
Depart 14:00 - Arrive 21:12
New York – Washington DC - Virginia – The Carolinas – Atlanta - Alabama – New Orleans.
Between the front door of America’s Eastern Seaboard, and the equally well-known delights of America’s Most Interesting City, New Orleans, lays the authentic gateway to the American South and its living history. From twinkling Northeast cityscapes to shining Blue Ridge foothills to “New South” cities like Charlotte, Atlanta and Birmingham to the Deep South and its shimmering, subtropical Louisiana swamp country; The Crescent shoots for its namesake moon and hits the stars as well. See the bombast of Broadway, the rich Civil War history of the South and the magic of the “Crescent City.” The Crescent doesn’t just promise the moon – it delivers! All sleeping car amenities include:

• Climate control.
• Electric outlets (110v).
• Fold down table.
• Fresh towels and linens.
• Bottled mineral water, morning tea, coffee and juice.
• Assistance of a sleeping car attendant.
• Private daytime seating converting to bunk beds at night and turndown service.
• Meals are included at mealtimes for breakfast lunch and dinner. On some services they are in the restaurant, on other services they are in the form of packed chilled meals in your private accommodation – please call for details.
• Roomettes are 3ft 6” x 6ft 8”. Beds are 6ft x 2ft 4”. Sleeper roomettes have use of shared toilet and shower facilities in each car.
• Larger bedrooms at 6ft 6”x 7ft 6” are available with larger bunk beds which include en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Please call for details, availability and upgrade costs.
• Main luggage should be checked into the baggage car with hand luggage taken into your roomette.
• The train formations vary between services and are subject to change.

Maison Dupuy

Enjoy a stay at the historic Maison Dupuy Hotel, centrally located in New Orleans, a short walk from Bourbon Street and Canal Street. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Make use of the concierge services, gift shops, and room service (limited hours). Business amenities include a business center and express check-out. The hotel also boasts conference space and meeting rooms, totaling 2, 616 square feet. Each of the 200 guestrooms features a flat-screen television, a pillowtop bed with down comforters and premium bedding, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Nearby attractions include Louis Armstrong Park, the Historic New Orleans Collection, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is approximately 16 miles away.

New Orleans

In New Orleans you will find a flavour of the Old South with a distinct French accent, famed for its filigree wrought-iron work in the French Quarter and Mardi Gras celebrations which herald the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Shop at the beautiful river walk and take a ride on the street car line dating back to 1835. Visit Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter where the gray spire of St Louis Cathedral towers high in the air. Bourbon Street is where the music never stops and looks much as it did during the 1700s and 1800s with buildings crowding a narrow sidewalk.

Amtrak - Sunset Limited Train - New Orleans to Los Angeles

2 Nights - 46hrs 35mins.
Depart 09:00 - Arrive 17:35
MON / WED / SAT Only
New Orleans - Houston Texas - San Antonio - El Paso New Mexico - Tucson Arizona - Los Angeles.
The Sunset Limited whisks you 1995 miles from the “Big Easy” New Orleans, through the Bayous of Louisiana, the huge heart of Texas, the storied West and beyond to Los Angeles, the home of The Hollywood Western. This is true Wild West country with Apaches, coyotes, road runners, Billy the Kid, stage coaches, raucous saloons, Wild West Train Robberies and the Shoot out at the OK Corral. Sit back and enjoy sunlit marvels of colour and unobstructed splendour, for just as a sunset is so much more than an astronomical event, so too are the pictures painted in your window. The sun will eventually set on your journey, but the afterglow will last forever. This holiday starts from Houston; call for prices and details if you would like to begin your holiday in New Orleans. All sleeping car amenities include:

• Climate control.
• Electric outlets (110v).
• Fold down table.
• Fresh towels and linen.
• Bottled mineral water, morning tea, coffee and juice.
• Assistance of a sleeping car attendant.
• Private daytime seating converting to bunk beds at night and turndown service.
• Meals are included at mealtimes for breakfast lunch and dinner. On some services they are in the restaurant, on other services they are in the form of packed chilled meals in your private accommodation – please call for details.
• Roomettes are 3ft 6” x 6ft 8”. Beds are 6ft x 2ft 4”. Sleeper roomettes have use of shared toilet and shower facilities in each car.
• Larger bedrooms at 6ft 6”x 7ft 6” are available with larger bunk beds which include en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Please call for details, availability and upgrade costs.
• Main luggage should be checked into the baggage car with hand luggage taken into your roomette.
• The train formations vary between services and are subject to change.

Los Angeles

In Los Angeles you will be spoilt for choice. Spend some time on Venice Beach made famous by the Baywatch TV series and the setting for many films, featuring roller skaters and lifeguard huts. Visit the boutiques on Rodeo Drive and perhaps take a Movie Star tour in Beverly Hills. Visit the Chinese Mann's Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard where you will find the Walk of Fame and see how your hands measure up to those of Hollywood stars cast in the concrete sidewalk outside the theatre. Anaheim is the Home of Disneyland and also a western style Rollercoaster park called Knotts Berry Farm. Long Beach is the final resting place of the Original Queen Mary which has been converted into a floating museum/restaurant/hotel.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman`s Wharf

This hotel is located close to a host of attractions in San Francisco. Guests will find themselves within easy access of a wealth of shopping opportunities, dining options and entertainment venues and Oakland International Airport is just 20 km away. Guests can enjoy an energetic workout in the gym, followed by a leisurely swim in the pool. Guests are sure to be impressed by the wide range of facilities and services that the hotel has to offer. This wonderful hotel enjoys a grand architectural design. The guest rooms are beautifully appointed, offering a relaxing setting in which to completely unwind at the end of the day. The rooms are well equipped with modern amenities, for the utmost in comfort and convenience. Grab & Go Deli shop is available in the lobby with opening daily hours of 6:30-22:00. Effective day: From 1st of AprilOvernight self-parking Current: $50 plus tax($57) Update to: $53 plus tax ($60. 42).

Amtrak - Coast Starlight Train - Los Angeles to San Francisco

Same day - 12hrs 54mins.
Depart 09:51 - Arrive 22:45

San Francisco

The cruise terminal is the next pier along to Pier 39 which is a huge entertainment, dining and shopping complex. This is situated in the heat of the famous Fisherman's Wharf area where there are lots of bars, fishing boats and restaurants. From here you will see magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge and have the opportunity to take a boat trip to visit Alcatraz. Perhaps take the famous cable car over the hill to Union square – the heart of the downtown shopping area of the city.

Amtrak - California Zephyr Train - San Francisco to Chicago

2 Nights - 53hrs 44mins.
Depart 18:55 - Arrive 14:34
Bus from San Francisco to Emeryville - Train to Sacramento - Reno Nevada - Sierra Nevadas - Salt Lake City Utah - Rocky Mountains - Denver Colorado - Nebraska - Indiana - Chicago.
Experienced travellers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. Between the great cities of the west and Chicago lie narrow canyons, towering peaks and breathtakingly beautiful mountain wilderness areas as you cross two great mountain ranges, the Sierra Nevadas and the Rockies. Blowing away the alternatives is what Zephyrus, ancient Greek god of the west wind, and his namesake, the California Zephyr, do best. So sit back and be “blown away” by the otherwise unattainable views of the spectacular scenery along the route. All sleeping car amenities include:

• Climate control.
• Electric outlets (110v).
• Fold down table.
• Fresh towels and linens.
• Bottled mineral water, morning tea, coffee and juice.
• Assistance of a sleeping car attendant.
• Private daytime seating converting to bunk beds at night and turndown service.
  Meals are included at mealtimes for breakfast lunch and dinner. On some services they are in the restaurant, on other services they are in the form of packed chilled meals in your private accommodation – please call for details.
• Roomettes are 3ft 6” x 6ft 8”. Beds are 6ft x 2ft 4”. Sleeper roomettes have use of shared toilet and shower facilities in each car.
• Larger bedrooms at 6ft 6”x 7ft 6” are available with larger bunk beds which include en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Please call for details, availability and upgrade costs.
• Main luggage should be checked into the baggage car with hand luggage taken into your roomette.
• The train formations vary between services and are subject to change.

Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago

Located just steps from Chicago's vibrant Rush Street, this luxurious hotel offers stylish accommodations with premium amenities, state-of-the-art event facilities, and exceptional dining experiences. A prime destination for shopping, dining, and business in downtown Chicago, the hotel is conveniently located near iconic attractions such as Water Tower Place, Michigan Avenue, the John Hancock Tower, and Navy Pier. World-class museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Institute of Chicago, are also within easy walking distance. The hotel boasts an impressive 5, 480 square meters of flexible function space, ideal for a variety of meetings and events. Its famed Crystal Ballroom, complete with a built-in illuminated dance floor and stunning crystal chandeliers, has hosted countless elegant wedding receptions. Please note, an additional fee of $20 per person applies for guests over 13 years old. Overnight stays are $76 (including tax) with unlimited in/out privileges. Shorter stay options are also available, ranging from $28 to $45 (including tax) for stays between 2 and 8 hours. Self-parking is available for $55 per night without in/out privileges.

Chicago

There is lots to see and do in Chicago, go to the beach, shops on the Magnificent Mile, stare at the reflections in the giant "Cloud Gate" stainless steel bean sculpture or stand on the glass "Ledge" 103 floors up in the Willis Tower(formerly Sears Tower), the tallest building in the US. You can enjoy a fine dining experience with a view in the Signature Room on 95th Floor of the John Hancock Building. Route 66 starts in Chicago at the Buckingham Fountain, and there is the amazing elevated CTA metro system which defines the central Loop area of Downtown Chicago.

Amtrak - Lake Shore Limited Train - Chicago to New York

1 Night - 20hrs 12mins.
Depart 21:30 - Arrive 18:42
Chicago – The Great lakes – Buffalo – Upstate New York - Manhattan.
The Lake Shore Limited travels daily between Chicago and New York City, along some of the country's prettiest shorelines. You will travel along the south shore of Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal, following a famous Native American Highway. In New York State, you'll pass through the Finger Lakes region to Albany, capital of the Empire State and along the Hudson River to New York City. All sleeping car amenities include:

• Climate control.
• Electric outlets (110v).
• Fold down table.
• Fresh towels and linens.
• Bottled mineral water, morning tea, coffee and juice.
• Assistance of a sleeping car attendant.
• Private daytime seating converting to bunk beds at night and turndown service.
• Meals are included at mealtimes for breakfast lunch and dinner. On some services they are in the restaurant, on other services they are in the form of packed chilled meals in your private accommodation – please call for details.
• Roomettes are 3ft 6” x 6ft 8”. Beds are 6ft x 2ft 4”. Sleeper roomettes have use of shared toilet and shower facilities in each car.
• Larger bedrooms at 6ft 6”x 7ft 6” are available with larger bunk beds which include en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Please call for details, availability and upgrade costs.
• Main luggage should be checked into the baggage car with hand luggage taken into your roomette.
• The train formations vary between services and are subject to change.