Jul 26, 2017, 10:56 am
Last edit by: dstan
Updated December 2011 by cordelli
Updated 5/2012 to add in Hilton
A consolidation of some information gathered from recent posts:
Penn station
with an Amtrak or NJ Transit Ticket (Previous posts have said LIRR tickets are not acceptable)
31st street / 8th ave entrance, past the entrance for gates 1 to 4
Grand Central Terminal
No in station storage
Port Authority
No in station storage
JFK
Terminal 1 Arrivals - First floor (near Alitalia and Olympic Airlines)
Hours of Operation: 7AM-11PM
Telephone: (718) 751-2947
Terminal 3 Arrivals
Pre-Security
Arrivals
Hotels Counter in Area B
Terminal 4 Arrivals - First floor
Hours of Operation: 24 Hours
Telephone: (718) 751-4020
Edited 9/23/2010 - The Port Authority website lists storage at terminal 5, but as sbm12 indicates below this really isn't there, so I removed it. The Jet Blue website refers people to the facilities at Terminals 1 and 4.
Terminals 8 - (American Airlines)
Hours of Operation: 6AM-10PM
Approximate Cost (depending on size): $8 - $18 per day
Telephone: (718) 995-9292
Early (earlier that 6:00am) pick-up of luggage is possible.
LGA
No Storage
Newark
NBS in Terminal C, Carosel 1
1 (908) 933-0503
note - the NYC.com visitor guide for luggage storage says there is no storage at Newark, but as of December 15, 2011, kwildnj reported there is still luggage storage there, and that They are open 8:00am-1:00am daily. Fees are 10.00 First Bag, 5.00 Subsequent (per day)
Macy*s
There are many pages online saying that Macy*s will accept bags
Schwartz Travel
212.290.2626
355 w 36th St.
Between 8th & 9th Ave. – 2nd Floor
Close to MSG, Penn Station (West Side) & Port Authority A.C.E. Subway stop, next to the Wyndham Hotel
Open Everyday: 8am - 11pm
34 w 46th St.
Between 5th & 6th Ave. – 4th Floor
Close to Times Square & Grand Central Terminal Same Building as Via Brasil & Subway
Open Everyday: 8am - 11pm
2 w 32th St.
Between 5th Ave & Broadway – 5th Floor
Close to MSG, Penn Station (East Side) & the Empire State Building
(Located near 5th Ave. Next to the Nyma Hotel. Same building as the Korean Museam, OZ Hair, Kirakuya Sake Bar)
Now Closed - will re-open July 2012
Day . Week . Month Please send e-mail to reserve - Walk-ins Welcome. Storage Price: $7 - $10 each bag. $10 maximum per day per luggage. Monthly Rate: $2 to $5 a day, (depending on size) per luggage.Tourist Friendly - Special Group & Student Rates Safe . Secure . Reliable. Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are Open Everyday at 355 w 36th st included Major Holidays.
Near Yankee Stadium
In the Bronx across from Yankee Stadium at the bowling alley. They have a pretty good bag check.
Hilton Hotel
6th between 53 and 54th, Manhattan
I was there for a meeting this morning and noticed they have a luggage storage side on first floor just to the right of the main entrance as you face the hotel. Open 7 am to 10 pm, $3.50 per bag per calendar day. Says to ask the front desk after hours.
Updated 5/2012 to add in Hilton
A consolidation of some information gathered from recent posts:
Penn station
with an Amtrak or NJ Transit Ticket (Previous posts have said LIRR tickets are not acceptable)
31st street / 8th ave entrance, past the entrance for gates 1 to 4
Grand Central Terminal
No in station storage
Port Authority
No in station storage
JFK
Terminal 1 Arrivals - First floor (near Alitalia and Olympic Airlines)
Hours of Operation: 7AM-11PM
Telephone: (718) 751-2947
Terminal 3 Arrivals
Pre-Security
Arrivals
Hotels Counter in Area B
Terminal 4 Arrivals - First floor
Hours of Operation: 24 Hours
Telephone: (718) 751-4020
Edited 9/23/2010 - The Port Authority website lists storage at terminal 5, but as sbm12 indicates below this really isn't there, so I removed it. The Jet Blue website refers people to the facilities at Terminals 1 and 4.
Terminals 8 - (American Airlines)
Hours of Operation: 6AM-10PM
Approximate Cost (depending on size): $8 - $18 per day
Telephone: (718) 995-9292
Early (earlier that 6:00am) pick-up of luggage is possible.
LGA
No Storage
Newark
NBS in Terminal C, Carosel 1
1 (908) 933-0503
note - the NYC.com visitor guide for luggage storage says there is no storage at Newark, but as of December 15, 2011, kwildnj reported there is still luggage storage there, and that They are open 8:00am-1:00am daily. Fees are 10.00 First Bag, 5.00 Subsequent (per day)
Macy*s
There are many pages online saying that Macy*s will accept bags
Schwartz Travel
212.290.2626
355 w 36th St.
Between 8th & 9th Ave. – 2nd Floor
Close to MSG, Penn Station (West Side) & Port Authority A.C.E. Subway stop, next to the Wyndham Hotel
Open Everyday: 8am - 11pm
34 w 46th St.
Between 5th & 6th Ave. – 4th Floor
Close to Times Square & Grand Central Terminal Same Building as Via Brasil & Subway
Open Everyday: 8am - 11pm
2 w 32th St.
Between 5th Ave & Broadway – 5th Floor
Close to MSG, Penn Station (East Side) & the Empire State Building
(Located near 5th Ave. Next to the Nyma Hotel. Same building as the Korean Museam, OZ Hair, Kirakuya Sake Bar)
Now Closed - will re-open July 2012
Day . Week . Month Please send e-mail to reserve - Walk-ins Welcome. Storage Price: $7 - $10 each bag. $10 maximum per day per luggage. Monthly Rate: $2 to $5 a day, (depending on size) per luggage.Tourist Friendly - Special Group & Student Rates Safe . Secure . Reliable. Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are Open Everyday at 355 w 36th st included Major Holidays.
Near Yankee Stadium
In the Bronx across from Yankee Stadium at the bowling alley. They have a pretty good bag check.
Hilton Hotel
6th between 53 and 54th, Manhattan
I was there for a meeting this morning and noticed they have a luggage storage side on first floor just to the right of the main entrance as you face the hotel. Open 7 am to 10 pm, $3.50 per bag per calendar day. Says to ask the front desk after hours.
The definitive "Where can I leave my bags in NYC?" thread
Nov 18, 2005, 5:05 am
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The definitive "Where can I leave my bags in NYC?" thread
As a frequent (but never frequent enough) visitor to NYC, I'm constantly looking for a place to leave my backpack for a few hours. I know that I'm not alone, and people who aren't enlightened that travel with suitcases 
sometimes need to ditch those, too.
My friend lives in The Bronx, and has passed on this piece of advice to many, many visitors and residents alike. I used it last time I visited; I had a night flight out of JFK, but didn't want to return to The Bronx from Manhattan just to collect my things:
At Penn Station, near Amtrak track #5 , there is a "parcel check" service at which one can check baggage to be held for pickup later. The cost is around $5 per package. Recently, I have not encountered any requirement to purchase or show an Amtrak ticket in conjunction with this service. Even if there were, I suppose one could purchase a cheap Amtrak ticket and still spend no more than $10 or $15 to store a bag.
Since lockers are scarce-to-non-existent in New York, what other tips can you provide on storing luggage in Manhattan and elsewhere in NYC?
sometimes need to ditch those, too.My friend lives in The Bronx, and has passed on this piece of advice to many, many visitors and residents alike. I used it last time I visited; I had a night flight out of JFK, but didn't want to return to The Bronx from Manhattan just to collect my things:
At Penn Station, near Amtrak track #5 , there is a "parcel check" service at which one can check baggage to be held for pickup later. The cost is around $5 per package. Recently, I have not encountered any requirement to purchase or show an Amtrak ticket in conjunction with this service. Even if there were, I suppose one could purchase a cheap Amtrak ticket and still spend no more than $10 or $15 to store a bag.
Since lockers are scarce-to-non-existent in New York, what other tips can you provide on storing luggage in Manhattan and elsewhere in NYC?
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Nov 19, 2005, 8:45 am
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I've had no problem leaving backpacks at the coat check at The Met, however anything larger than that would probably not be accepted. I'm not sure how convenient that is in terms of location and hours, however.
Nov 19, 2005, 10:19 am
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This seems like the perfect kind of topic for the new FlyerTalk Wiki system.
Mar 2, 2006, 9:07 am
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I'm flying into JFK T4 at 11.50am and out from T4 at 9.30pm. I assume I can leave a suitcase at the T4 baggage facilities while I head downtown for the day?
Jun 20, 2006, 10:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Dromomaniac
At Penn Station, near Amtrak track #5, there is a "parcel check" service at which one can check baggage to be held for pickup later.
Jun 21, 2006, 8:58 am
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Originally Posted by choster
What are the hours of this service? I'm arriving around 9:30pm for a party, then leaving on the 3:15am to BBY and don't know if they'll let me bring the bag into the bar.
Jun 21, 2006, 12:30 pm
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Originally Posted by choster
I'm arriving around 9:30pm for a party, then leaving on the 3:15am to BBY and don't know if they'll let me bring the bag into the bar.
Jun 22, 2006, 2:25 pm
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I think hotels generally are the best bet for leaving luggage in NYC. There is not a bellman in NYC who will not safely stow your bags for you for $5 or $10 (although you should give more if you have more than a couple of bags). If you need to pick up your bags during the middle of the night (morning?), just confirm with the bellman that someone will be available to help you.
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I am flying into JFK on a red-eye, arriving Friday morning around 5:45 am.
I am flying out of LGA at 4:30.
I searched other threads and it sounds like my best bet is to take the E train into the city and leave my bags at Penn Station or at a nearby hotel.
What time should I leave mid-town to make it for my flight at LGA? Is the M60 the best option or should I take a bus out of mid-town instead? I was planning to take the subway uptown and then take the M60 to LGA but thought some of you may know if there is a better option via bus to LGA.
While I am in the city, I would like to go work out and go shopping. Any suggestions for a good gym?
I am flying out of LGA at 4:30.
I searched other threads and it sounds like my best bet is to take the E train into the city and leave my bags at Penn Station or at a nearby hotel.
What time should I leave mid-town to make it for my flight at LGA? Is the M60 the best option or should I take a bus out of mid-town instead? I was planning to take the subway uptown and then take the M60 to LGA but thought some of you may know if there is a better option via bus to LGA.
While I am in the city, I would like to go work out and go shopping. Any suggestions for a good gym?
Mar 12, 2007, 12:46 pm
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What time should I leave mid-town to make it for my flight at LGA?
Is the M60 the best option or should I take a bus out of mid-town instead? I was planning to take the subway uptown and then take the M60 to LGA but thought some of you may know if there is a better option via bus to LGA.
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themicah -
Thanks for the tips! I will be flying from LGA on American to Chicago, connecting to an int'l flight at O'Hare. I am not sure if I will have so much that I will check a bag or not. I am elite on American so I don't think getting through the check-in process should be that bad.
the Wiki looks like it will answer any and all airport connection questions I may have!
Thanks for the tips! I will be flying from LGA on American to Chicago, connecting to an int'l flight at O'Hare. I am not sure if I will have so much that I will check a bag or not. I am elite on American so I don't think getting through the check-in process should be that bad.
the Wiki looks like it will answer any and all airport connection questions I may have!