Every station has it's problems, in regard to getting to and from them.
My Husband and I used to go via Metrolink train to Union Station, but during this Pandemic, we decided to drive our car to Union Station and park it in their underground parking. It was not overly expensive and it was safe for the 10 days it stayed there.
We stayed in a hotel in Downtown Chicago, that was within walking distance of the station. It was late when we arrived and so we decided to take a taxi, those 4 blocks. It costs $3.25 plus tip and was very convenient. I won't worry so much next time I travel to that city, because any downtown Loop hotel is in that $3.25 zone.
When we stayed in St. Paul, MN we made sure the hotel would pick us up from the train station. We also got it to bring us to a laundromat (win us!). So definitely check in advance, for transportation if you are making stops along the way on a journey. I felt pretty safe in the cabs I took this past summer, but I did not feel as safe in a bus I also had to take, but we were all masked, so I guess it was safer than it could have been.
I have stayed in NYC many times and I always would make sure the hotel had a way to get to a subway stop, or directly to the train station. There are several near NY Penn Station, though now that the new station has opened across the street, it is not as convenient. A taxi might work, in that case.
The best option is (of course) having family who are in your bubble drop you off or pick you up. The next best option is having family outside your bubble, (but you know their status), pick you up or drop you off.
As to elevators in hotels, make sure you are the only ones in the elevator. If that is not possible, you might be able to get a room where you are near the first or second floor. It can't hurt to ask.
Good luck, whatever you do.
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