Hotels and Hostels:

If you are planning to come to New York City for the Festival, here are some hotel recommendations:

Mariott Residence Inn TimesSquare
conveniently located in Manhattan and a just a few A-train stops away from Eyebeam.

Mariott Brooklyn Heights
located just outside of Manhattan, but easy access to the subway.

ChelseaHostel.com
Located at 251w 20th st in the Chelsea area, close to Eyebeam.

Loftstel New York
Loft Hostel in Williamsburg, close to L train and few stops to Eyebeam.

Greenpoint YMCA
Hostel in Brooklyn close to L train, just a few stops from Eyebeam.

and if none of those hotels suits your need, here a a couple of links to search for more:

NYC.com
The official New York City hotel guide and search engine.

Expedia.com
Lodging listing in the New York area.

HostelWorld.com
Fine hostel search engine.

Ny.com
budget accomodations in New York City.

Parking:

Parking around the Chelsea area can be very limited and we would recommend using public transportation to get to the ceremony.
If you are planning on driving these are a few of the paid lots around the area:

Manhattan Parking West 20‎
516 W 20th St, New York, NY

Edison Parking‎
507 W 21st St # 509,
New York, NY - (212) 929-3560

GGMC Parking Garage‎ 550 W 25th St,
New York, NY - (212) 929-0443‎

Edison Parkfast Sta 89

161 10th Ave # 165,
New York, NY - (212) 633-6259‎

To find information about traveling around the city using public transportation you can check out HopStop.com, they service the New York area and can give you subway and bus directions to your destination.

You can also find a Metropolitan Transportation Authority subway map here.