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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
Jul 10, 2011, 10:42 am
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Storing bags in NYC during transfer to Newark
Hi all
Brit coming over to the States for a bit here, and would be grateful for a bit of assistance. It's weird that even though I obviously speak the language I still find it a lot harder to understand American websites and information
Basically I'm flying into JFK on Tuesday morning and need to be at Newark that evening to stay in a hotel before an onward journey. I'm going to head into Manhattan using normal AirTrain+connection but then I'd like to drop off my suitcase somewhere while I see some of the city, before continuing my journey (again AirTrain+) to EWR. I'm on a budget so would rather take time than spend extra bucks.
Is there anywhere 'official' I can go or is it a case of trying hotels?
Thanks
Brit coming over to the States for a bit here, and would be grateful for a bit of assistance. It's weird that even though I obviously speak the language I still find it a lot harder to understand American websites and information
Basically I'm flying into JFK on Tuesday morning and need to be at Newark that evening to stay in a hotel before an onward journey. I'm going to head into Manhattan using normal AirTrain+connection but then I'd like to drop off my suitcase somewhere while I see some of the city, before continuing my journey (again AirTrain+) to EWR. I'm on a budget so would rather take time than spend extra bucks.
Is there anywhere 'official' I can go or is it a case of trying hotels?
Thanks
Jul 10, 2011, 12:10 pm
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Amtrak at Penn Station offers baggage storage for $4.50/bag/day for its passengers, but in the past, Amtrak has made this service available to passengers holding NJ Transit rail tickets (which you would have if you're going to EWR by rail). That would be your most convenient option, if it's still available. Otherwise, there are a couple of commercial establishments near Penn Station/Times Square that offer luggage storage. Do a search in this forum for "luggage" or "baggage" or "storage" and you should be able to find the thread.
Amtrak at Penn Station offers baggage storage for $4.50/bag/day for its passengers, but in the past, Amtrak has made this service available to passengers holding NJ Transit rail tickets (which you would have if you're going to EWR by rail). That would be your most convenient option, if it's still available. Otherwise, there are a couple of commercial establishments near Penn Station/Times Square that offer luggage storage. Do a search in this forum for "luggage" or "baggage" or "storage" and you should be able to find the thread.
Jul 10, 2011, 12:19 pm
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Amtrak at Penn Station offers baggage storage for $4.50/bag/day for its passengers, but in the past, Amtrak has made this service available to passengers holding NJ Transit rail tickets (which you would have if you're going to EWR by rail). That would be your most convenient option, if it's still available. Otherwise, there are a couple of commercial establishments near Penn Station/Times Square that offer luggage storage. Do a search in this forum for "luggage" or "baggage" or "storage" and you should be able to find the thread.
Amtrak at Penn Station offers baggage storage for $4.50/bag/day for its passengers, but in the past, Amtrak has made this service available to passengers holding NJ Transit rail tickets (which you would have if you're going to EWR by rail). That would be your most convenient option, if it's still available. Otherwise, there are a couple of commercial establishments near Penn Station/Times Square that offer luggage storage. Do a search in this forum for "luggage" or "baggage" or "storage" and you should be able to find the thread.
Jul 10, 2011, 12:48 pm
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But if the Amtrak ticket was a requirement, you could just pay up to amtrak and take them. That said, depending on when you're going, the bus may be a better option.
The problem with that approach is that Amtrak charges a lot more for NYP-EWR than NJ Transit does. I'm seeing fares of $32 and $43 on Amtrak, versus $12.50 on NJ Transit.
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Amtrak at Penn Station offers baggage storage for $4.50/bag/day for its passengers, but in the past, Amtrak has made this service available to passengers holding NJ Transit rail tickets (which you would have if you're going to EWR by rail). That would be your most convenient option, if it's still available. Otherwise, there are a couple of commercial establishments near Penn Station/Times Square that offer luggage storage. Do a search in this forum for "luggage" or "baggage" or "storage" and you should be able to find the thread.
Amtrak at Penn Station offers baggage storage for $4.50/bag/day for its passengers, but in the past, Amtrak has made this service available to passengers holding NJ Transit rail tickets (which you would have if you're going to EWR by rail). That would be your most convenient option, if it's still available. Otherwise, there are a couple of commercial establishments near Penn Station/Times Square that offer luggage storage. Do a search in this forum for "luggage" or "baggage" or "storage" and you should be able to find the thread.
Jul 10, 2011, 1:19 pm
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Thanks both. I found the other longer thread in the end and yeah it does seem that the best bet is to try to get them dropped at Penn or else use a commercial service (trying hotels on the way). It'd be interesting to try Amtrak but as you say guv1976 it's a lot more unfortunately.
Jul 10, 2011, 2:08 pm
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If you do store your bag with Amtrak, be sure to pick it up before the Baggage Office closes for the night.
(I think the office closes around 9:30-9:45 PM, but it's worth asking, if you leave your bag there.)
If you do store your bag with Amtrak, be sure to pick it up before the Baggage Office closes for the night.
(I think the office closes around 9:30-9:45 PM, but it's worth asking, if you leave your bag there.)
Jul 10, 2011, 2:18 pm
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Hi all
Brit coming over to the States for a bit here, and would be grateful for a bit of assistance. It's weird that even though I obviously speak the language I still find it a lot harder to understand American websites and information
Basically I'm flying into JFK on Tuesday morning and need to be at Newark that evening to stay in a hotel before an onward journey. I'm going to head into Manhattan using normal AirTrain+connection but then I'd like to drop off my suitcase somewhere while I see some of the city, before continuing my journey (again AirTrain+) to EWR. I'm on a budget so would rather take time than spend extra bucks.
Is there anywhere 'official' I can go or is it a case of trying hotels?
Thanks
Brit coming over to the States for a bit here, and would be grateful for a bit of assistance. It's weird that even though I obviously speak the language I still find it a lot harder to understand American websites and information
Basically I'm flying into JFK on Tuesday morning and need to be at Newark that evening to stay in a hotel before an onward journey. I'm going to head into Manhattan using normal AirTrain+connection but then I'd like to drop off my suitcase somewhere while I see some of the city, before continuing my journey (again AirTrain+) to EWR. I'm on a budget so would rather take time than spend extra bucks.
Is there anywhere 'official' I can go or is it a case of trying hotels?
Thanks
Jul 14, 2011, 1:38 pm
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Thanks both. I found the other longer thread in the end and yeah it does seem that the best bet is to try to get them dropped at Penn or else use a commercial service (trying hotels on the way). It'd be interesting to try Amtrak but as you say guv1976 it's a lot more unfortunately.
Thread now merged. Please check out our Sticky post at the top of the forum, which has a lot of info that may be helpful, including this thread
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Jul 17, 2011, 11:58 am
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I don't buy the security argument. France is at a sufficiently high enough state of alert that the French Army patrols Paris train stations with automatic weapons, yet Gare du Nord has luggage storage. You just have to pass through airport-style security first.
Jul 17, 2011, 12:01 pm
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So when I asked a NJ train conductor last year if I could store a bag at Penn Station, and he sneered and shouted "no" like I was some kind of terrorist, he was simply mistaken or unaware?
I don't buy the security argument. France is at a sufficiently high enough state of alert that the French Army patrols Paris train stations with automatic weapons, yet Gare du Nord has luggage storage. You just have to pass through airport-style security first.
I don't buy the security argument. France is at a sufficiently high enough state of alert that the French Army patrols Paris train stations with automatic weapons, yet Gare du Nord has luggage storage. You just have to pass through airport-style security first.
Jul 17, 2011, 12:11 pm
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So when I asked a NJ train conductor last year if I could store a bag at Penn Station, and he sneered and shouted "no" like I was some kind of terrorist, he was simply mistaken or unaware?
I don't buy the security argument. France is at a sufficiently high enough state of alert that the French Army patrols Paris train stations with automatic weapons, yet Gare du Nord has luggage storage. You just have to pass through airport-style security first.
NJ Transit does not operate any baggage-storage facilities at Penn Station (or elsewhere). It's possible that the conductor was unaware that Amtrak will permit NJ Transit ticket holders to make use of Amtrak's facility; it's also possible that Amtrak no longer permits NJ Transit riders to do so.
Originally Posted by SFOSpiff
I don't buy the security argument. France is at a sufficiently high enough state of alert that the French Army patrols Paris train stations with automatic weapons, yet Gare du Nord has luggage storage. You just have to pass through airport-style security first.
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Hi.... used the service below last week......it is basically an extra room of an office.....no special security or receipts, but I felt confident because there's just one person at the doorway-desk of the baggage room, so you talk to the person who is storing it, and see where they put your bags in this little room.....to second what another poster said---do chat-up the person at the doorway-desk, make a personal contact and tip well......lots of international travelers using this place with huge suitcases.....prices for storage run $8 to $15 per bag, but it's fairly informal.....my regular size 22" rollaboard+briefcase was "oh, let's say $15 for both" and I tipped $5.
Schwartz Travel Services
212.290.2626
355 W 36th St. (Between 8th & 9th Ave. on 2nd floor)
Close to Penn Station & Port Authority
8am - 11pm
Their website:
http://schwartztravel.com/
provides excellent walking directions (see bottom of their webpage)..... which exit from Penn Station to use to minimze sidewalk time, etc.
As you walk from 8th Av along 36th St, it's about three-fourths of the way to 9th Av...... pass the Wyndham Hotel....and look for sign above sidewalk and on glass door..... enter a narrow hallway to an elevator....go to 2nd floor and the doorway-desk is in friont of you. Allow extra time for a slow elevator and consideraion for non-English-speaking travelers.
......Seems to be a lot of chatter about this place on yelp.com, so perhaps check there for recent experiences (good or bad)
Schwartz Travel Services
212.290.2626
355 W 36th St.
Close to Penn Station & Port Authority
Between 8th & 9th Ave. 2F NY NY 10018
8am - 11pm
Schwartz Travel Services
212.290.2626
355 W 36th St. (Between 8th & 9th Ave. on 2nd floor)
Close to Penn Station & Port Authority
8am - 11pm
Their website:
http://schwartztravel.com/
provides excellent walking directions (see bottom of their webpage)..... which exit from Penn Station to use to minimze sidewalk time, etc.
As you walk from 8th Av along 36th St, it's about three-fourths of the way to 9th Av...... pass the Wyndham Hotel....and look for sign above sidewalk and on glass door..... enter a narrow hallway to an elevator....go to 2nd floor and the doorway-desk is in friont of you. Allow extra time for a slow elevator and consideraion for non-English-speaking travelers.
......Seems to be a lot of chatter about this place on yelp.com, so perhaps check there for recent experiences (good or bad)
Schwartz Travel Services
212.290.2626
355 W 36th St.
Close to Penn Station & Port Authority
Between 8th & 9th Ave. 2F NY NY 10018
8am - 11pm
Oct 2, 2011, 6:04 pm
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Surprisingly, the women in the Amtrak Club told me to just leave my bag there my last trip through, when i asked them to confirm where the luggage storage was in Penn Station. It was at my own risk, of course, but allowed me to avoid the mayhem at the luggage drop area and my bag was fine while i went to a Sunday Matinee before my train home.
Dec 4, 2011, 3:27 pm
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Hi all, I was wondering if you could help me figure out where to leave my luggage. I'll be checking out of my hotel on Mon, Dec 26th, but I have a lunch meeting two blocks away at noon that I certainly can't take my luggage to. I'll try to request a late check out but if that doesn't work out, where should I store my luggage? I do have an amtrak res for later that evening - is this valid for storing my luggage at Penn Station?
Also, I'll take the amtrak back to nyc on the 30th at 9:30am, and I have another noon lunch meeting. Would I still be able to store my luggage at Penn?
How safe is it to leave luggage with Amtrak or hotels? I'll of course be keeping my money and IDs with me but I'll have to leave my dslr and laptop in my luggage when I go to my meetings. Would this be okay?
Also, I'll take the amtrak back to nyc on the 30th at 9:30am, and I have another noon lunch meeting. Would I still be able to store my luggage at Penn?
How safe is it to leave luggage with Amtrak or hotels? I'll of course be keeping my money and IDs with me but I'll have to leave my dslr and laptop in my luggage when I go to my meetings. Would this be okay?
Dec 4, 2011, 9:36 pm
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A departing or arriving Amtrak ticket will permit you to use Amtrak's parcel checking for $4.50/item at Penn Station. You can also check your bags through from NYP to PHL or from PHL to NYP free of charge, but Amtrak does not permit checking of fragile or electronic items, and disclaims liability for loss of, or damage to, same. (Checked baggage between NYP and PHL is carried on one of the several daily long-distance trains that run between the two cities, so checked baggage will arrive before or after you do.)
Originally Posted by embla
Hi all, I was wondering if you could help me figure out where to leave my luggage. I'll be checking out of my hotel on Mon, Dec 26th, but I have a lunch meeting two blocks away at noon that I certainly can't take my luggage to. I'll try to request a late check out but if that doesn't work out, where should I store my luggage? I do have an amtrak res for later that evening - is this valid for storing my luggage at Penn Station?
Also, I'll take the amtrak back to nyc on the 30th at 9:30am, and I have another noon lunch meeting. Would I still be able to store my luggage at Penn?
How safe is it to leave luggage with Amtrak or hotels? I'll of course be keeping my money and IDs with me but I'll have to leave my dslr and laptop in my luggage when I go to my meetings. Would this be okay?
Also, I'll take the amtrak back to nyc on the 30th at 9:30am, and I have another noon lunch meeting. Would I still be able to store my luggage at Penn?
How safe is it to leave luggage with Amtrak or hotels? I'll of course be keeping my money and IDs with me but I'll have to leave my dslr and laptop in my luggage when I go to my meetings. Would this be okay?