I stayed two nights in mid-April, and despite my overall 'above average' rating I might not staying here on my next NYC trips. Why? The building infrastructure itself is older and the rooms were noisier than I'm used to in modern high-rise properties. There was plumbing was a bit noisy in the room I was in on the 5th floor on the first night, and I was also awaken twice with street noise (second time was with earplugs, and I'm not a light sleeper). The front desk staff was helpful and moved me to 21st floor the second night, but noise was still an issue. The windows and in-wall A/C units simply don't provide the level of isolation I'd prefer for Manhattan with nightly fire engines, etc. Other than that, the bed was comfortable, the rooms had well equipped kitchens with somewhat older but functional appliances. The hotel itself was well-kept, somewhat charming, and with good staff; front desk, bellman, concierge, housekeeping all had a very good attitude and positive vibe. The gym was quite good for a hotel gym, in addition to plenty of modern cardio machines (ellipticals, treadmills, cycles) with integrated TVs they also have decent benches and dumbbells, plus some basic weight machines. The bar had a good crowd in the evening, and the hotel location is excellent right across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.

My family and I stayed at the Affinia Manhattan for four nights and we LOVED it! The hotel has a great staff, very attentive, very polite. The room was large and accomodated a roll away bed for my daughter. There was a full kitchen in the room which was great for breakfast stuff and keeping snacks, beverages. The doormen were outstanding--so friendly and helpful! The concierge was the best!! She helped ensure that my young daughter and I had no problems getting to our destinations all over NYC. The location was prime--right across the street from Madison Square Garden -easy walking distance to shoppng, restaurants and the Subway. The room was just right and included a PILLOW MENU! You could special order one of seven different pillows for the night! We could not have been happier with the whole Affinia experience and recommend it highly!

Hotel was awesome. Arrived via Penn Station at 10AM on a Thursday with family. Needed to check bags, but much to our surprise we were able to get right into our room. AND an even bigger surprise was that the hotel upgraded us from a 1BR suite to a 2BR suite for no charge. The room was fantastic, 2BR, 2BA's, living room, kitchen. Very clean and Aveda sundries were nice. Our room looked right our over 7th Avenue looking north. Dont believe any reivews regarding noise, etc.. - Your in New York - the city that never sleeps - or course there will be some noise. Dinner recommendation for Ruby Foo's was right on. The Affinia won't disappoint.

The Affinia was affordable and clean. The lobby is very nice with great charm and many couches. The room was clean, although not brand new. The room had a full kitchen...including stove and baking oven, microwave, full sized refrigerator and coffee maker. But, the best part was the staff. The front desk personnel go above and beyond to make the guest feel welcome and cared for. The hotel is conveniently located. The walk to Times Square took about 12 minutes.

I have to be honest, the Affinia was not our first choice but the hotel where we stayed before and wanted again ( the Metro) is much smaller and was fully booked. Our travel agent recommended the Affinia as an alternative and I think he did well! The rooms are generous in size and have a small kitchette which was handy as we bought our breakfast( pastries, fruit, yoghurt, coffee etc..) from the little food places in Penn and took it back to our room. They are spotlessly clean as are the bathrooms. Yes, the bathrooms are small but does it really matter?The staff are friendly and approachable and the lobby is impressive. ( Iusually choose smaller hotels). There is good access to the main attractions and shopping and having Penn station across the road was very handy for our transfer to Boston by train. OK, the negatives. I was disappointed that my requests for two high adjacent quieter rooms had not been acknowledged when I checked in. I had emailed Amy before leaving with my requests and had also done the same when making the booking several months before. I was told that rooms were only allocated on arrival depending on what was available at the time. Margaret tried her best to then meet our requirements but we only ended up on the 12th floor ( there at least 24). One room was interior so fairly quiet and the other was overlooking 7th (better than 31st). They were not adjacent.To be honest I think you will hear the fire trucks where ever you are as they are extremely noisy but we were only disturbed once each night by them -all other noise you get used to and should be able to sleep through.Our main disturbance ( and hopefully it won't happen to you) was the brat in the room through the obviously thin wall who was still bouncing off it at midnight -that was after it had run down the corridor screeching. The parents seemed to have little control over it. All in all though, a good hotel and we would certainly consider it again.

Just arrived back today from the Affinia Manahattan, New York. The Hotel is situated in a great location as previously stated by other guests. There was a slight problem when booking in, which was spotted by the desk clerk immediately, I was travelling with my Sister and we had been booked into a Guest room by the company that did the booking for us. A guest room in the Manhattan has one queen bed (double bed to us english), a very small bathroom, no kitchenette, adequate for single occupancy. We were moved the next day to a twin suite, which had two queen beds, kitchenette and a huge bathroom, this room was on the eighth floor. This was done by the wonderful staff whilst we were out sightseeing. The beds were lovely and comfortable. Ok. you could hear some street noise but this is New York and I wouldn't expect anything else. We also had complimentary late check out. The bar and restaurant were lovely, also one evening there was a complimentary buffet and drinks. I can't fault this hotel, it was more than I expected, I will definitely be staying there again. Oh, and there wasn't a queue at the Empire State Building on the day we went. All the staff at the Manhattan deserve a gold medal for bending over backwards to accommodate the needs of the guests. I have travelled all over America and this place is one of the hotels that is top of my list.

We thought this hotel really was great and would definitly visit again. Accommodation consisted of: two bathrooms, sitting room wth foldout sofa & TV, office desk & chair, kitchenette, bedroom wth 2 kingsize beds & TV. Knowing that hotel rooms in Manhattan can be very small, we were very pleased with the large size, & whenever we did come back to the room to re-charge our batteries, we weren't falling over each other! Hotel check-in staff, concierge, & doormen very helpful at all times. On-line check in available 24/7 - saved us loadsa time in airport. Good idea to stock up on groceries in grocery store couple of doors down. Hotel Location: excellent - right beside Madison Square Gardens, Empire Estate, Macys, etc. Great pubs/restaurants across st - check out Harringtons & 7. Frankies & Johnnies Restaurant close by provides free stretch limosene and food excellent. Whatever religion you are check out the St. Francis of Assisis Church across the road from their side entrance - its really nice. If I have to be critical and add fault it would be the Noise: if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs (like I did) and you'll be fine (like I was). I don't think any Manhattan Hotel will be that quiet anyway! All in all, amazing trip & would definitly visit Affinia again.

Superb staff who could not do enough for us. We stayed 4 nights from 5 Apr and had a studio room on 20th floor. The room was super although the bathroom was quite small it was more than adequate. The room itself was a little tired but that did not spoil our stay nor should it be taken as a mark against the hotel. It was a terrific break and as said previously every staff member made us feel welcome even at midnight when we arrived. You must try the magnetic therapy pillows. They really do work! Thank you Affinia Manhattan.

Great hotel in a perfect location. The majority of staff friendly and helpful....until we had a problem, then desk staff didn't want to know. To spend the first 2 hours of your holiday being shunted around by staff who were less than courteous was not pleasant, but the hotel was clean, the maids wonderful, and the consierge desk very good. Would def recommend, just make sure you get what you paid for.

Myself and my wife have recently returned from a 5 night stay in the Affinia Manhattan. Check in was quick and quite friendly. Our room was a good size and had a kitchen which was handy. The bathroom however was tiny. Our room was on the 16th floor and we did hear noise from the street but I have to say it didn't really disturb us. We found some of the concierge staff more helpful than others. The staff in the bar were very friendly and gave us some good tips on where to go. We never ate in the hotel but the food did look appetising. The hotel is very well located and is opposite Madison Square Gardens and just a few minutes from Macy's. There is a nice bar and restaurant called Harringtons which is also opposite the hotel. Overall I would probably return to this hotel as long as I could be assured of getting a larger bathroom with my room.

We have just spent 2 nights at Affinia Manhattan after spending 2 weeks in Florida. From the minute we walked into the hotel we were impressed.The staff were all very helpful and very polite. We had a room on the 25th floor as requested, which was huge and very well equiped. we had 2 bathrooms and 2 huge beds. We had room service one night which was excellent and just what we needed after a very long day sightseeing. The only negative thing was the noise which I know has been mentioned in previous reviews. (that is why we requested a high floor). Even though we were on the 25th floor, the noise in the night was very loud. The fire station was below our room and we heard the sirens frequently in the night. Having said that we expected noise as we were in the centre on New York and they do say its the city that never sleeps !. It wouldn't put me off staying at this hotel again and I would highly recommend it to others.

I have stayed at many New York hotels over the past few years and they were all popular chain hotels. I was a little worried about straying from the norm but the reviews were great so I decided to go for it. I was extremely pleased with my decision. This hotel and the staff were wonderful! The hotel is in a great location; across the street from Penn Station. We needed extra towels and sheets for the pullout sofa and they were delivered promptly. We received the extra towels everyday without having to ask again. The rooms were huge and very clean. I loved having the kitchen. It has everything you could possibly need. On our last day of stay our flight was late in the evening and the hotel stored our bags while we enjoyed one last day in the city. We will definitely be back. LOVED IT!

I booked this hotel based on the reviews here and also the price. I feel like I stayed in a different hotel than many of the other reviewers although there are some reviews that mentioned the noise and heating problems. The two problems I had were with the street noise and the room temperature. This was the noisiest hotel I have EVER stayed at and I travel to NYC several times a year. The room was on the 9th floor on a busy corner 7th and 31st and above a fire station with sirens at all hours of the night. The front desk said they could change to the other side of the hotel but that there is a police station there so it has the same problem with sirens. He offered me a pair of earplugs. I decided not to change rooms. I had a friend come over (a New York City resident) and he even said the room was just too noisy. The windows are not double glazed and have old air conditioner units that are on the exterior of the wall. The air conditioners have a cover over them and didn't help with the cold air and noise coming through. I could barely feel the heat even after turning the thermostat all the way up. The room is large by NYC standards and very clean and the kitchen was nice, but I didn't use it. The bathroom was tiny but very clean. The queen size bed was very comfortable however the sheets didn't fit the entire mattress.

Booked this hotel via Travelzoo, and after reading the reviews here at Tripadvisor. As others have stated....GREAT location, and very friendly service. We originally booked a studio suite w/ 2 beds, and after contacting the hotel with some concerns/questions, we were upgraded to a 1BR deluxe suite. It was HUGE! The bedroom had 2 queen beds, wth an array of pillows. Yes, the bathrooms are small, but adequate, and the Aveeda products are a nice touch. We had a fairly large "living room" w/ sleeper sofa and large chair, huge desk/chair, and TV. However, being that we were in NYC for a conference and some sightseeing, we didn't spend much time in our room. The kitchen area was larger than expected....and it was nice to have a fridge to store water and some snacks. The staff at the Affinia were the friendliest I have encountered. My initial contact with the front desk and concierge was to inquire about a high floor room...and ask about "shopping in the area". After being reassured that they would put together a "packet of information" for when we arrived, I sent off an email to Amy, the customer care manager, telling her how pleased I was with the service...and our stay hadn't even ocurred yet. In reply, she gave us a complimentary upgrade. The location is so convenient....caught the subway across the street each day. Also had dinner in "Tracks" restaurant in Penn Staion, (near the LIRR ticket booth). Excellent meal, and cheap by NYC standards. Two of us ate for $30, including tip. My sister enjoyed the nearby shopping of Macy's and Old Navy (while I attended my conference). Nearby "Tick Tock Diner" (34th & 8th) was an excellent choice for breakfast...again, not expensive and great food. I liked the security in the evening, checking our hotel key before being allowed to access the elevators. The only downside is, as most others have reported, the noise level. I have stayed in NYC on many other occasions, and am used to some noise....but even from our suite on the 24th floor, the streetnoise----cars honking, fire trucks, church bells ringing, etc., sounded as if it was right outside our window. It was not blocked at all. I am a light sleeper.....and despite the comfy bed and pillows (oh, the pillow menu is fantastic!), I didn't really get a good night's sleep. Next time, I will request an "interior room", if that is possilbe. Yes, I know we could've requested a room change...but we had unpacked, and just didn't want the hassle of moving everything. With all the other positives of the Affinia, the noise wasn't a huge problem. And....we now know better for next time.

Our family just returned from a two night stay at the Affinia Manhattan and were very pleased on our stay at this hotel. We choose the hotel due to the location to Penn Station (directly across from the hotel on 7th Ave). The entire staff was top notch. The door men were very helpful in getting cabs and pointing us in the right direction. The bell men were great too, they were very friendly with our kids (ages 8 & 6) and helpful with storing our luggage so we could sight see prior to catching our train that evening. The front desk staff was very pleasant and offered a late check out without any hesitation. The housekeeping staff was great too. We realized we forgot our son's stuff animal after arriving at Penn Station, we made a call over to the hotel and was directly connected to the housekeeping office which had the stuff animal in hand and offered to take it down to the door man to save us time. Within 5 minutes, I ran back from Penn Station and picked up the stuff animal from the door man. I was surprised on the quick action from the housekeeping staff. My son was thrilled to see me walking back with his stuffed animal too. Our hotel room was bigger than expected. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The kitchenette was perfect for storing milk, drinks, and snacks. The bathroom was updated and the shower pressure was strong and relaxing. Our stay at the hotel was awesome and top notch. We recommend this hotel for families who want to be close to the action without paying high prices. With taxes included, we paid $507.00 for 2 nights.

I stayed at the Affinia Manhattan while attending a convention in March. I had previously stayed here when it was Southgate Tower. I enjoyed both of my stays. The rooms are great, althought they can be a bit dark. The beds are very comfortable. The room service is excellent. Plus you have a full kitchen! The location is a perfect starting point to any NYC adventure. Penn station is right across the street and Macy's is right next door! The only downsides I can think of are- The dimly lit rooms, the smallish/ slightly dingy bathroom and the fact that the windows can be opened completely (not so good for travelers with children). I will definitely stay here again

Stayed here at this hotel for 7 nights, the hotel is a fantastic location walk out the door and there is maddison sq garden and penn station.Its a great location as its about half way between lower mannhattan and central park but right on the outside of times sq. Hotel is very tasfully decorated and you get a real New Yorker welcome .Queen size beds with kitchen area, TV/sky En suite and internet and writing desk all in a standard room.Rooms were cleaned everyday and bed linen changed daily.Even a choice of pillows.There is a fire station around the corner and you will hear the sirens all night long, but this is new York and we loved the experience of a busy city. To get around buy a hop on hop off bus ticket that way you get to see everything you want to at your own leisure , take the ferry to Liberty and ellis island then hop back on the bus to come back to times sq. Meals are cheap more expensive if you dine in the hotel resturant next door , we found a wonderful cafe around the corner that did exellent value for money breakfasts and the service was amazing . There is a service within the hotel that will advise you how to get around and will book theatre tickets ect for you, they are slighly more expensive that outside but you avoid all the long queues when going to empire state building/Statue of Liberty ect so you save yourself a lot of time.Staff were wonderful and helpful exellent security at the hotel at night you wont get past the doorman without showing your room card.Try to get a corner room as these are a fantastic size, our room was more like a suite than a hotel room.Overall a fabulous hotel will be back next year due to great location , cleanliness and welcomeing attitude of all the staff.

I stayed in the Affinia from 20 - 25th March with a friend for a shopping/birthday holiday, and loved it. Check-in was quick, easy and friendly, and we were given a huge room with 2 queen beds, a kitchen area, a balcony and a small (but not the tiniest) bathroom on the 24th floor. This was despite being told by ebookers.com that we only had 1 queen bed in the room. The room was spotless, and we had no problem with heating or anything, as previous reviewers have. The location was great, although very touristy being so close to Times Square and Macys, etc, but it's what we expected, and Penn Station is right across the road, making it very easy to explore the rest of the city. The concierge service was extremely helpful - whether we wanted restaurant reservations or just a map, they always went out of their way. Also, the facility that allows you to print your own boarding pass is great. Our flight was at 10pm and we checked in and printed off our boarding passes in the morning, allowing us to pick better seats on our plane. The concierge also booked us a private car to the airport, which worked out cheaper than our cab from the airport a few days previous - and it was a lot comfier! I have just 1 complaint - it was my friend's birthday while we were there, and i had spoken to Amy on the front desk via email about arranging a birthday cake to be sent up to the room on her birthday. Unfortunately, she wasn't working the day before the birthday, when i went down to confirm the arrangements as asked. The manager on duty that night couldn't get hold of her to confirm the arrangements we'd made, and as a result, my friend didn't get the birthday cake. Overall, a great hotel, very clean, safe, great staff, and will definitely be back.

I booked this hotel over Easter weekend. The rate was pretty reasonable. We arrived around 11PM to the hotel. I had called the night prior to confirm reservation, asked for a room on a high floor and away from elevator. The room was very large with tiny bathroom (which was noted here in the reviews). Our room also had a small kitchen which would have been very good if we had stayed a little longer. Another quirk that was mentioned here that we experienced was the drafty windows. My husband noticed that the top of the windows weren't completely pushed up to the top. There must have been at least 2" draft. Even after he fixed the windows, you could hear the wind whirling, but the room was comfortable and we were tired. The hotel is old but for the price and location, it was worth it.

My son and I just got back from a two night stay on Easter weekend. This hotel is just one block from Amtrak. Check in was immediate and friendly despite us being earlier than check-in time. We got a deal online for a one bedroom suite through Travelzoo for $219 per night. Our corner suite was on the 18th floor looking out at the Empire state room. The bedroom was great, very comfortable bed. As previously stated by other reviews, the bathroom is a shoebox and nothing special about the mini-kitchen but the living area is very large and pullout sofa bed okay for two nights (could have used a new mattress). Staff was very friendly from maid service to front desk. Dunkin Donuts right next store but also free coffee in the lobby in the AM. 3 blocks to Macys and subway. We will definitely go back.

A friend and I stayed at the Affinia Manhattan for 12 days for a girls shopping holiday. We booked the hotel through a travel agent a few months in advance and requested a room with 2 queen beds. On arriving at the hotel after travelling for 24 hours we were advised that we had been given a room with 1 King bed. I asked to see the manager and the duty manager that night refused to change our room she said there was nothing available for the duration of our stay and that a "request" isn't a guarantee. We tried to reason with her but she was extremely unfriendly, unhelpful and downright rude. Not a good first impression. The next morning we stated our case to a guy on the front desk who promptly changed our room to the requested 2 bed room. It was surprising this could be done given the so called manager the night before told us there was absolutely nothing available. The hotel is in a great location and is very clean and spacious but the first impression of the staff was appalling. Unfortunately the final impression of the staff was awful too. When checking out with 3 very heavy bags plus hand luggage we asked for assistance down the stairs of the hotel. The same manager was on duty and told us all she could do was get someone to change the direction of the escalators. Of course this didn't happen so we had to lug the bags down the stairs ourselves. Overall bad first and last impression due to one awful staff member but otherwise a good hotel.

We spent 2 nights in the Affinia Hotel Manhatten following a cruise and were very pleased It is an all suite hotel with full kitchen facilities so would suit families as well as singles or couples An older hotel very comfortable good location beside Penn Station and near the Empire State Friendly staff comfortable beds near subway and beside Macy's what more can you want we have stayed there twice and would use the hotel again

This was our first time in New York and the hotel met all of our needs and more. My boyfriend (now fiance!!!) had emailed Valerie beforehand and she ensured that we had an amazing room on the 26th floor with a balcony. My boyfriend had advised that he was going to propose and wanted to make it extra special, the hotel went out of their way to accomodate!! I woulld definately stay here again and recommed to all of my friends. The location was central and 10 minute walk to times square and empire state. We never to got to thank Valerie in person as she was setting up the new Affinia in DC, so Valerie from both my fiance and me I would just like to say a big Scottish thank you for making our time extra special. You really made my whole New York and engagement experience so much more special. A thousand Thank You's and maybe we will see you when we return.xx

Just returned from a five night stay in the Affinia. I was there for a shopping trip with another friend. We arrived on Sunday the 16th at 2ish and our room was ready. Large room with two double beds, great storage, huge bathroom and a kitchenette. Great start to the holiday. The staff were lovely, very helpful and friendly. The bar/restaurant Niles was a great find. The breakfast was delicious and the bar was very trendy. The location of the hotel was great. Across from Madison Sq garden, 10 min walk to Times Sq and 2 min walk to Macys. One of the days was v wet and it was great to shop in Macys and be so close to the hotel. All and all a great hotel. I would recommend it and hope to stay here again some day.

Stayed at the Affinia Manhattan for six nights with my husband and eight year old son. It was all it promised to be and more. The location was perfect. We had a lovely large room with two double beds, kitchenette and bathroom. The staff were super efficient and friendly. The concierge was also very helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel.

We stayed at the Affinia with our four children in a one bedroom suite. It worked out very well for us in terms of space and conveniences, like 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and queen sofa sleeper. As some other reviews have noted (but we did not know before we stayed), we had a lot of noise to contend with from outside. We were on the sixth floor, right at the corner of 7th and the cross street. The window A/C units let in all the noise, and the sirens from the fire station did wake us up multiple times every night (the kids slept through it though). Also, there isn't individual room temperature control in terms of heat. It got very cold and we had to have them cover up the A/C units and bring us space heaters. We will probably go back as it's a great value for the space, but we'll definitely aim to be up higher and away from that side of the building.

Stayed in the Affinia from 13-16th March. Staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was 'suite' with a kitchenette on 15th floor with view of Empire State Building. Decor a bit dated but otherwise very clean with plenty of fresh towels in both bathrooms. The first night the bedroom was very hot and couldn't turn heating down/off. Maintenance couldn't fix so suggested we left window open during the day and cover heater with a blanket at night which seemed to do the trick! Hotel is in an excellent location for walking to many sights or getting subway or taxi to those further away. We had breakfast each morning in 'Niles' which is attached to hotel. Bit expensive at $14 for Continental & $18 for American Brunch but you could have as much of the selection as you wanted as well as coffee/tea. We found that we then only needed to stop for coffee and cookie during the day and found somewhere to eat in the evenings wherever we ended up. All in all very good trip and would definitely stay here again Alice & Peter

Affinia Manhattan is a great hotel - located in a very vibriant neighborhood. The size of the suite I stayed in was larger than a standard hotel room! Who knew that NYC hotels had so much space. The hotel staff was friendly, caring and attentive to all of my needs. The health club was state-of the art with new Life Fitness equipment. I loved my stay and have found a new home in NYC!

I had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday in NYC! Everything from the spectular room on the 26th floor to the surprise birthday cake made this a very memorable experience!! Special thanks to everyone at the Affinia Manhattan for going above and beyond. "All the best!"

Affina Manhattan is a really good hotel, location is fab opposite madison square garden, only 4 blocks from macy's and empire state building and about 10-15 min walk to times sq. Rooms are massive with kitchette. Staff were all really friendly particularly the concierge . More than happy to help us when we asked to move rooms. Dont buy breakfast in the hotel, is expensive as always and there are loads of cheap places nearby.

I have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions and have reviewed before. For this trip, I had a studio suite on the 16th floor. The room was unbelievably warm and dry, so much so that I woke up in the middle of the night and tried everything to rectify the situation. FYI - unlike other more modern hotels in NYC, the windows here still open a bit. Fantastic location, spacious accommodations and great service - especially from the doorman and bell captains - are why I keep returning.

Reading these other reviews, I'm not even sure if its the same hotel I stayed in. It was a horrendous experience. I checked in around 4. Checkin was smooth. GOt a room on the 11th floor (1117, i think). It was a rainy cold day in early march. I entered my room to find it very cold adn chilly. I immediately called front desk and informed them and got an assurance that a maintenance person would be there shortly. 20 mins later - nothing. Called again. This time the maintenance guy came up in 10 mins. After some jokes (!) he told me that the hotel heating was not on and promised to get back with a heater. I left the hotel room to get something to eat and a haircut. I returned 50 mins later to find that there was no heater and the room was as cold. Another call to the front desk and i demanded a different room. 10 mins later i got a call that they're moving me to the 21st floor. Things were fine till i got to the room. The phone buttons weren't working. I had to call the operator to reach any specific department. The clock was set to some random time. The towels were worn out. The next morning, I ordered breakfast - eggs and toast for delivery at 7.30. Nothing till 7.50 and then the guy brings it in sets it down. I realize there was no butter or jelly for hte toast ($3 for 2 pieces). And the guy offered to bring it but i was late for my 8 AM meeting downstair. Plus there was no silverware or water. The cherry on the cake was checkout. As i approached the checkout desk, the guy asks me if i enjoyed my stay. I replied 'Not really'. He responds, obviously not paying attention, 'Thats good'.

I just returned from a 3 night stay at the Affinia Manhattan. The hotel is fairly old, but it's a very clean and well-maintained property. The rooms are very large relative to some NYC hotel rooms and we had a kitchen in our room as well (we had a studio suite I believe). Our room was located on the 5th floor, but we had a corner room with a great view of the NYC streets. We were pleased with our accomodations. I must say the thing that impressed me the most was the superb customer service. The hotel goes out of their way to make sure you are satisfied and comfortable. I could definitely stay here again! The only negatives I can find is the fact that the hotel is sort of old and the bathrooms are very small. Additionally, there were a few stains on the carpet in our room. Overrall, I would recommend this hotel for the location and service. BTW, we paid $299 per night (via hotel website, $279 for Thursday night).

I stayed at the Affinia Mahattan with two friends on 2/28 & 2/29. I really liked this hotel, and I consider myself to be picky yet reasonable when it comes to hotel choice. This is not a luxury property, but it is above average. The location is excellent, especially if you are arriving via Penn Station. We also found it excellent for getting to most mid-town spots. The lobby and check-in were welcoming, as were the staff. Our room was huge, even by NYC standards. The decor is pretty standard for a nice, old hotel. We enjoyed having 2 full baths with aveda products and a kitchen, plus ample closet space. The bathrooms/kitchen were small, but nothing that detracted from our stay. The bed was comfortable, but I didn't like the sheets--they felt papery. My friend slept on the pull-out sofa and said the mattress was a bit lopsided, but again didn't keep her up at night. Our only real problem was the heat. My friend had the bed next to the heater and we couldn't seem to turn it down. As for the noise, honestly, this is unavoidable for most NYC hotels. We stayed on the 15th floor, toward the back of the property and I would recommend requesting that if you are concerned about noise. We were awakened by some horns/sirens throughout the night, yet we expected this as being part of life in the city. There is a business center with computer terminals near check-in. When I enquired about this at the front desk, the clerk gave me a free pass for 30 minutes of computer usage--much appreciated! I highly recommend this hotel.

Booked a suite last month,plenty of room. Requested a rollaway for my tall son, so each of my boys could have their own bed. It was sitting in the living room when we arrived. Later that day , there was a plate of fresh cookies and carafe of milk waiting for us after a day of sightseeing. We stayed on the 21st floor. There was the sounds of police/fire sirens that could be heard in the day, but after laying in those comfortable beds, I did not wake up until morning. Hotel was very helpful in providing us maps and directions. Very knowledgable of area restaurants. Hotel is right across the street from Madison Square Garden and subway.Great gyros shop and Mcdonalds are 1 block away for a quick lunch. Felt very safe in and around the hotel. Doorman always greeted us upon arrival and exiting. No wait for taxis. Check-in and checkout was a breeze with no lines at all. We did use the exercise facility which had VERY cold water provided for the guests along with towels and headphones for use on the treadmills(which all had cable TV attached). Area was very clean and did not smell like a gym. Staff member came in to ask if everything was in working order. All the staff members were professional looking and very courteous. Cold day outside but the staff gave us all a warm feeling. They seemed very appreciative of our stay. We got 2 follow-up emails thanking us for our stay. A nice touch! We will stay at this hotel again next time we are up that way. Southern hospitality in a New York hotel.:) Cannot go wrong here. Great experience for us. Walter M.(Tennessee)

We booked the Affinia Manhattan on the back of numerous good reviews on this site but unfortunately the hotel did not quite live up to our expectation. The two underlying issues we had was with the street noise and the room temperature. The first room we were given was on the 4th floor and it honestly felt like we were in the middle of Times Square, the street noise was so bad. One of the hotel engineers checked the windows and confirmed there was a problem with the sealing so we got moved to another room on the 14th floor. This was a bit better but the windows are not double glazed and have the old air con units that sit on the exterior of the wall. The air con unit had a quilted cover over it and was taped around the edges. This really did not make any difference to the amount of cold air and noise that came through. It also looked very shabby indeed. By this point it was late and after a day of travelling we were in no mood to change rooms again. The engineer did try to reseal the unit the next day, but it made little difference. We were also woken by the radiator making a very loud noise so this had to be turned off. The room itself was large and clean with very comfortable beds but not very luxurious and in need of modernisation. The bathroom was again pretty bland but the Aveda products were a bonus. The hotel has an excellent location on 7th Avenue, close to MSG, Macy's and a short walk to Empire State building. There is a NYPD station one side of the hotel and a Fire Dept the other which adds to street noise. We ate at Niles restaurant on two occasions for dinner and once for breakfast and the food and service were excellent. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Prices also reasonable for quality of food. The hotel had a small gym area which was good with modern equipment. If you wanted a massage the therapist could come to your room but prices were crazy ($180 for a massage)..... If you go a couple of blocks up to 33rd st you can get a 1hr massage for $80 at the Green Tea Spa. For the price of the rooms (£100 + per night ish) I would probably not stay here again. Probably worth paying a bit extra and staying somewhere else. Saying that this was my fist visit to NY so I can't compare to other hotels in this price bracket and it was NY so street noise is always going to be a problem I guess.

Stayed in the affinia manhattan the end of Feb for 5 nights - It was great and I would highly recommend this hotel. I was a little nervous of booking at first because of previous reviews regarding the noise but having been allocated a room on the 17th floor the noise was not a problem - You can still hear a little bit but nothing to keep you awake. Beds are amazingly comfortable, Room spotlessly clean and the staff are extremely friendly. The concierge desk in reception is also an excellent advantage to this hotel. The hotel is dated with regards to carpets and furniture but there is nothing dirty about this hotel and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Booked a 5 night hotel and flight package through Orbitz. to take my 11yr old son on his 1st NYC trip. I Chose the affinia as there are not many hotels in NYC that get so many good reviews on tripadviser and i have seen the hotel many times when i have been to see the knicks and it always looked nice. It was nice to be able to walk over to MSG to watch the knicks. I booked a one bed studio suite with sofa bed but emailed the hotel within a month of staying and johanna lopez (guest relations) replied and promised me a free upgrade to a suite on a higher floor and 2 beds. Her service and response time was excellant. I arrived a day late (thanks BA) and after a long day of travelling, the rude guy on reception (who i am not allowed to describe because tripadviser cancelled my review the last time)couldnt find my reservation and finally when he did he said he couldnt upgrade me as its first come first serve but i could hear other people at other check-in lines all being upgraded? i went to my room on the 11th floor and took one look at the 'roll out bed' and heard the street noise so i went back and complained. A different guy who's name escapes me was brilliant and when i told him what johanna had promised he couldnt have been more helpful. he upgraded me to a one bed suite on the 17th floor. It had a living area as well as 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. Location, opp the garden, great for knicks. 2 blocks form empire state and 5-10 min walk from times sq. loads of restaurants nearby, manhattan mall and maceys. Its also really easy to hail a cab as they line up all day at penn station opposite. The hotel restaurnat 'niles bar' was great for breakfast. It was nice to have the buffet and they have loads of fruit. they did pineapple/strawberrys and melon etc so its nice to have something healthy. It wasnt really expensive either, dearer than a diner but much nicer and local. The room we had was huge and very stylish. the hotel used to be plush apartments so you get big hallways and big elevators. You cant help being impressed when you first walk into the lobby.It has more style than a hilton, more character and less sterile. The only bad points are the windows are very drafty, you can see the draft on the net curtain. our room looked a bit worn but in fairness it was very clean and comfortable. I just kept my heating on FULL all day to compensate for the draft! Street noise comes up alot on reviews here, up on the 17th floor it wasnt bad, i did hear sirens (WAP WAP WAP BRRRRRRRR!) but i didnt get woken up in the night. And before you think 'your in a city man, expect the noise' well NO, i have stayed at 4 other midtown hotels and not heard the street noise that i heard from my initial stop on the 11th floor. Its just that the windows are not double glazed and the police and fire stations are close. I would definatley stay here again, it was so nice to have a living room to chill out in mid afternoon whilst we recharged our batteries. definatly book a studio suite but get upgraded to a one bedroom suite as its so much bigger, its basically like a one bedroom apartment. If they wont upgrade you, pay the extra, it would be worth it. having 2 tvs was good, my son watched his cartoons in the bedroom whilst i watched new episodes of 'lost' in the living room Be sure to check out 'the brits are coming' girls with their 'big brown bags' its very funny. They look like they have covered themselves in sticky tape and ran through bloomingdales. hilarious.

Just back from the Affinia - great 3 night stay! Having been concerned about complaints of street noise on this site we had emailed Amy, the front desk manager who has responded to negative reviews here before, to request a quiet room on a high floor. Arriving tired after a difficult journey we found we not only had a room on the 27th floor but had been upgraded from a studio suite to a one bedroom - large sitting room and bedroom with a HUGE bed. Ok, so the decor is a little tired (though spotlessly clean) but with an amazing clear view of Empire State Building out of one side and open views to downtown out the other, we had better things to look at than wallpaper. We had a personal note from Amy in the room and she called during our stay to make sure everything was ok - superb service!

I stayed at the Affinia for one night. I arrived via Penn station and was soooo happy to see the hotel right across the street! Location was perfect. The room size was fine. The hotel was fairly dated. The room was sort of shabby. The roman shades were soiled and gray. The cushions on the chairs were worn. The heating system was ancient and the room had two airconditioners that protruded from the windows. It poured at night and the rain pounded on the metal airconditioning units. The room was very loud and my sleep was interrupted. On a good note, the sheets were fabulous. I love crisp ironed linens and they were soft and of high quality. I typically stay at Marriott properties and the Affinia is one notch below. Not terrible but not great. If I give them another try I will mention my issues on check in and see what happens.

When I arrived at this hotel even though I had booked a single room I was upgraded to a suite which had two queen beds and a kitchen off it. It was on the seventh floor which although a bit noisy due to the fire station round the corner was not enough to keep me from my sleep. There was no view from my room but I was out all the time seeing the city so much I didn't need one. The location just opposite Madison Square gardens and Penn station couldn't have been better. Macy's was literally two blocks away about 5 mins walk. Overall the staff were very helpful and I had a great time in the hotel.

I needed a place to stay by Penn station for one night so this hotel was perfectly located as it is opposite. It is reasonably priced - I paid £90 for the night. The hotel is fine but not very luxurious. Rooms are large and the kitchen was ok but the room decoration was no more luxurious than a travelodge in the UK. Simple but clean. Staff were very friendly at check-in and the concierge was helpful. All in all, an enjoyable stay and it is well located for Macy's etc. but it is nothing special. I would probably stay here again given its location and price but during the same trip I also stayed at the Waldorf Astoria for about £130 per night and these hotels are leagues apart. The Aveda products in the bathroom were a nice touch but you felt that they were necessary to liven up an otherwise drab bathroom that you would find in a 1* hotel.

Stayed there for a weekend with the wife in Feb 2008 and both the rooms and location were faultless. 5 minutes walk from Times Square/Empire State Building and Macys is right round the corner if paying rip off prices for shopping is your thing. Rooms were massive with its own kitchenette with massive fridge, cooker, microwave, sink and coffee maker. Bathroom was small but well furnished and the Aveda products were a nice touch. Comfy beds with the choice of about 7 pillows and the front desk service/concierge waas very helpfull. Excelent place to stay that wont break the bank.

This property was wonderful. Directly across from Penn Station, it couldn't have been more convenient. They even have rooms that have a view of the Empire State building. We only stayed one night, but the staff were pleasant and helpful, the rooms were clean and spacious, and the room service menu was relatively inexpensive. The Jr Suite had a small kitchenette, which made it nice when havign breakfast in the morning. They even have a trendy bar attached to the property which is open until 2am. I would recommend this to family and friends.

I have stayed at another Affinia property (Affinia 50, Third Ave at 50th) numerous times, but for this trip, I wanted to be in close proximity to MSG, as we were attending a concert there. I really, really wanted to love the Affinia Manhattan as much as I love the 50, but I just couldn't. First of all, be forewarned that if you book a regular guest room at this hotel, it will be not much bigger than a closet. I am very familiar with small NYC hotel rooms, but this was the smallest I ever saw. The bed was literally pushed up against the wall on one side, and on the other, there was just room to squeeze in a night table. There was a small bureau, upon which sat a pretty old looking TV. The only chair in the room was one of those banquet room numbers -- looked like it was about 50 years old and it was filthy. The bathroom was microscopic. There was no desk and my husband needed to work in the room. I immediately called down and offered to pay for an upgraded room. Luckily they were able to accomodate us - and they were exceedingly gracious about it. The second room was nice, not super, studio suite. It was very large and had a desk with excellent lighting and a good chair. The bathroom was still itsy bitsy, but it was clean and functional. The Aveda amenities are one of the things I like about the Affinia group of hotels. We had 2 double beds, which was also just ok. (By contrast, my colleague, who was also there for the same time period, had 2 queens.) There was a kitchenette which came in handy for storing drinks, etc... If we had been there longer, it would have been very appreciated. The biggest issue I had with this room was the lack of control over the temperature. When we walked in, it was at least 80 degrees in the room. We tried to turn off the heat but it would not go off entirely. Luckily, the windows open, but it was about 20 degrees outside, so it was quickly freezing in the room. At no time in our 2 days there were we comfortable with the temp in the room. It was very frustrating. The second issue I had at the hotel was the restaurant. When we arrived for breakfast one morning, we were told there was a 15 minute wait and they asked us to stay in the bar area, where it was freezing cold. I had not brought my coat, so I sat there shivering. When we were finally seated, the pace of service was glacial. It was clear that the wait staff pushed people to the buffet and they seemed to be put out when we ordered off the menu. Our eggs took nearly 30 minutes to emerge from the kitchen, so from start to finish, breakfast took over an hour which would have been great if I had been on vacation, but I was trying to get to work. The best thing about the hotel is the staff. Other than one foorman who blew us off when we asked for help getting a cab, everyone else was terrific, especially a very nice woman at the front desk whose name, I believe, is Lucy. All in all, this was not a bad stay, and the price - about $200 per night, prepaid, non-refundable thru the hotel - was amazing for NYC. But the temperature issue is enough to keep me from staying there again.

My first stay at the Affinia and chose it based on trip advisor recommendations. The ratings didn't lie, the service from door to door was excellent. The rooms were surprisingly bigger than expected.

My wife and i have just returned from a four night stay in the Affinia and i have to say that apart from the superb location (which is close to everything in downtown Manhattan), the staff are second to none. They helped to make my first stay in New York very enjoyable. My wife had stayed there before and i understand now why she wanted to go back. Keep up the good work.

WONDERFUL! I don't even know where to begin! Reading all the wonderful reviews here about the amazing service still left me doubtful. But boy, was I wrong. Let me tell you why: 1) Checking in, I got a room with a less-than-optimal view (it was facing the middle of the building), brought it up with the staff and they IMMEDIATELY sent me up 10 floors to a room with the most AMAZING view right down to Times Square. 2) VERY roomy - I went with a friend and we had 2 full beds, but the room could have easily fit like 5-6 people! 3) Cool to have your own kitchen to make tea, breakfast, etc. 4) AMAZING staff - there was a little stain on the sheets (nothing big) - but they immediately sent staff and a manager up to check on it 5) The internet was a little rough around the edges - I voiced my concerns and they made sure I was happy... I really could go on and on about the amazing service it offered. Not to mention, it's in an AWESOME location - close to almost every major subway station and maybe a 10 minute walk to Times Square. Don't spend $400 at some upscale, name brand hotel - Affinia Manhattan is perfect for its value, 5-star service - nothing more you could ask for.

Our first room, a studio, was way too small and the bathroom was impossibly small and not updated. They moved us after one night to a much better room. Our second room was huge and had two updated bathrooms. We loved it. The service was excellent the whole time. I would definitely return to this hotel.

Stayed at the Affinia with family, including two small children. The room was great; very clean and spacious by New York standards. It was less dingy than I expected, based on reviews here. The hotel staff was pleasant and helpful, even gave us a complimentary bottle of wine for our first stay! The kitchen was convenient and included dishes, utensils, etc. The only thing that was a bummer about our stay was the street noise all night. We were on the 15th floor, and even our white noise machine didn't come close to covering it. Overall, we were pleased and would stay there again.

My much better half and I have just returned from a Valentines break in New York...We stayed in the Affinia Manahattan for 4 nights and I can only say it was PERFECT...! The staff were amazing....Very friendly and genuine.....The room we stayed in was ideal...Cleaned every day ...I believe that room size in New York is an issue but at the Affinia this was not an issue...We had a living area next to the bedroom and a kitchen...After a long days shopping with my dearly beloved (who has a diploma in shopping) or sight seeing it was great to just relax and not have a cluttered bedroom...There is loads of space...Would HIGHLY recomend the Affinia to everyone wanting good value and a friendly atmosphere...Brilliant.........Gary Henderson. Fife Scotland

Just back from a wonderful stay at this centrally located Affinia Directly across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. One of the best experiances i have had at a NY hotel. From the refreshing and unique drink served at the front desk to the helpful, and i mean helpful staff. All staff were attentive and english speaking including the housekeeping. all rooms had kitchenettes that were very clean, The beds were very comfortable, and there was even a pillow menu and they would let you try them all!!!! We had our flight cancelled by airlines and the hotel was very accomodating and quit frankly we didn't want to leave the hotel. Even the hotel restaurant was very good. Great concierge. I just can't say enough about this midtown gem.

I am so thankful that I was able to stay at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel rather than anywhere else in New York. The cleanliness, the hospitality, and the staff provided me with the best comforts and a most enjoyable experience. I am also thankful to the staff for genuinely caring about the customers of the Affinia. Whenever I plan to return to New York, I will be certain to book a room with the Affinia Manhattan. My 4 night stay at the Affinia was truly an enjoyable experience. The delightful appetizers in the evenings to the guest hospitality room bestowed great pleasures to the average customers. One truly did not feel so average, but extremely important. Every single staff member at the Affinia went out of their way to greet and assist me with my golden retriever dog and my bags. Everyone there was courteous and extremely friendly. I have been to other hotels who were very weary with having a dog. At the Affinia, they were truly welcoming and so very friendly to my dog. When my laptop was stolen at the airport, the Affinia staff and managers went out of their way to help me relocate my laptop. It was difficult for me to do anything when I was ready to board my flight back to San Diego with a dog . I could not keep my dog in his cargo crate too much longer. However, once I called the Affinia Staff, they were truly concerned with ME and wanted to genuinely help. They told me that they would do whatever they could to help me find my laptop, which had all of my important business information. I held no expectations. To my pleasant surprise, my laptop returned to me in one piece and the Affiinia Manhattan paid for its delivery. This is what I call very classy and most definitely going above and beyond. Aside from the fact that they were meticulously clean and had all the intricate beautifications throughout the lobby, halls, and in the room, the spirit of the Affinia is one that I will never forget. They truly valued me as their customer, even when you are across the other side of the country. I will most definitely stay only at the Affinia Manhattan whenever I fly to New York. I highly recommend anybody to experience their absolute devotion to their customers. I know that they truly care.

This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at the Affinia Hotel. Again all the staff were fantastic, the bedroom was great. Only one small problem, we asked for a room overlooking Madison Square Gardens which we were duly given, however, it was on the 4th floor so was rather noisy. The view of 7th avenue made up for the noise though and we enjoyed watching what was going on. If you stay at this hotel you must try the Niles restaurant which is located right next door to the hotel. We had breakfast there every morning and ate in for dinner a couple of times. The breakfasts were the best I have ever had. One of the best aspects of the hotel is the 24hr concierge desk located in the lobby. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they are a great source of information. From booking our tickets to go see the New York Rangers Ice Hockey team play at Maddison Square Gardens (an absolute brilliant experience) to sorting out cinema times the staff on the concierge desk were just the best. So if you are looking for a central hotel (on the next block to Maceys!!) a 10 minutes walk to the Empire Sate Building, opposite the Garden and ideally located for 5th Avenue and all the shops this is the hotel for you. Have a great time

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL unless you like filth and bad service. We stayed at the Affinia Manhattan in Feb and had a pretty bad time. Here are just some of the problems… Upon arrival we had to wait 2 hours for them to find us a room, even though we had notified that we would be arriving at 1pm. We were told to go away and come back. Some of the hotel guests had dogs with them and upon walking through the hotel lobby we both stepped in dog faeces and urine. When we complained to the front desk their attitude was to say “this is a pet friendly hotel so this is what you should expectâ€. Sorry, but I do not expect to have dog dirt left un-cleaned on the floor. Absolutely no apology from the hotel. Meanwhile, other guests had trampled dog-dirt into the lifts and along corridors. We asked for Hypo-allergenic bedding and then over the next 8 hours we had to chase them 4 times to get this (including waiting an hour after we wanted to go to bed). The pillows and duvet were changed along with the sheets – but these had been washed in a strong detergent that brought me out in hives. One of the concierge staff was helpful and friendly but she was the exception. Others either misled us or were disinterested. For instance, we booked theatre tickets that had been delivered to the hotel and we had to argue with the concierge to find them after first being told they did not have them – they did. Another time, we asked a question, their phone rang and the concierge stood taking what sounded like a personal call whilst ignoring us with her back to us. After a couple of minutes we walked away. We walked into the hotel one evening around 9pm, and I kid you not a security guard charged at us as we walked to the lifts to demand to see our room keys. Whilst, I understand the need for security, this was handled very aggressively. The suite we had was very noisy - both street noise and through the bathroom vents we could hear the guests in other rooms as clear as though they were in our room. The suite was also supposed to have been refurbished but the décor was drab and tired looking. This alone was not worth the money, even if we hadn't had any other problems. I've stayed in many hotels – from budget to 7 star in Dubai – with dozens of trips to the US. This hotel is the first to inspire me to write a review about it, it was truly so bad.

Stayed here for new year with my boyfriend. We had never been to New York and were so glad to have such a relaxing and warm hotel to come back to after a day walking around all those manic streets! We were on the 18th floor, i had emailed before we went requesting a high floor as i had read review about the noise! Basically you do hear a lot of sirens but I cant imagine staying in a hotel anywhere in new york where they cannot be heard! We still slept fine every night and I enjoyed hearing a bit of a hum from 'the city'. The room was spottlessly clean and bed was massive. kitchen was very useful, info desk in reception will held you with anything. Brilliant hotel if you want value for money and walking distance to times square. Dunkin Donuts right outside is great for a breakfast bagel!

Booked my stay at the Affinia Manhattan many months ago. Since there are so many different room layouts, I asked to speak to the Manager for specific wants and needs. The General Manager, Steven Kipness, answered my E-mail within MINUTES with the information and assurances I needed. He personally made sure everything, including choice of room, were what I needed. We stayed for 6 days and his assistance made them the quintessential New York experience. Every one of the service people went out of their way to be pleasant and helpful. EVERYTHING was perfect! If you have any problems or questions at all, I highly recommend that you speak to him. The Hotel is lovely with beautiful, large suites and great service. The restaurant downstairs was excellent . To put it mildly, I highly recommend the Affinia Manhattan! Joan Goldstein

This was the first time I bit the bullet and went with priceline, and it was well worth it. I chose the 3 star hotel range, and put my bid in at $200. This hotel was one of the most pleasant surprises I've ever had when it came to lodging in NYC. I had pretty realistic expectations, but they were WELL exceeded! We drove in, and the gentlemen who worked the door were so quick to help us and all of our things out of the car, and the parking was very reasonable (for NY!) We were pleasantly surprised to read that it was a very dog friendly hotel, so we brought my little Ava, a Japanese Chin, and she was spoiled with a treat at the front desk right away. The front desk was perhaps the friendliest service I've ever experienced. The surprises didn't stop there, the room was HUGE! It had a small kitchenette with a range, fridge, micro, and cupboards with dishes and glasses. The bathroom was large, clean and well appointed. The bedroom was huge, with 2 queen beds, a desk, and a nice sitting area. This was one of the best stays I've ever had in the city, can't wait to go again!

We spent a weekend in New York in late January and found the service at the Affinia Manhattan to be superlative!. The hotel itself is a good find--an all-suite hotel in a good location (across the street from Madison Square Garden and near Macy's and Herald Square). We thought the price was a good value. Our suite consisted of 2 medium-sized rooms (roughly 12 x 16 each), a small, but fully functional kitchenette and 2 (count 'em 2) tiny full bathrooms. Very large people might have difficulty fitting comfortably on the commode, due to the configuration and small size of the bathroom. Beds were comfortable, furniture was in good condition, high ceilings, carpeting a little ragged in one spot, ample closet space, the decorations were a little sparse. There is indeed lots of street noise (we were on the 21st floor), but we are told they are in the process of putting new windows in throughout the hotel to fix the problem. The staff was extraordinary! Everyone (and we mean everyone-- from the bellman who greeted us to the parking attendant who handed us back the car keys 2 days later) went out of their way to be courteous and helpful. We were met continually by a smiling, energetic staff who have been clearly trained in the art of guest satisfaction and who were genuinely eager to please. I have to say, this staff is second to none. We would stay there again without question--mostly due to the wonderful staff and good logistics.

the hotel was located in the perfect spot since the trip to NYC was to go to the Garden, and we were arriving by train. The hotel was clean, well appointed, the kitchenette was fully stocked with everything you could need to cook with and everything was spotless, the beds were comfortable and the view was great, we could see Madison Square Garden from our room. The only bad thing I can say is that the bathroom was TINY. Very small, but still adequate. The staff was very friendly and helpful and there was security at night so it felt quite safe. Overall a great choice for that neighborhood.

Another recommendation for Affinia Manhattan, the location for us was fabulous! We flew into Gatwick Airport and took the advice of this site to catch a train into Penn St Station, I have to admit it was so easy and stress free! and we were so surprised when we walked out of the station and looked right there was the hotel! It is also a stone throw away from Macy's Department Store which was great for the bag carrying aspect! Plus we obtained our discount card with proof of our passports and shopped til we dropped! The room was good, more spacious than what we expected based on previous reviews, all clean and tidy, we had kitchen facilities etc but we literally used the fridge and the kettle for a coffee! Yes I did hear the sirens one night, but it all added to the experience, and we saw that the hotel was so close to the fire station and the police station, to be honest the other nights we were like zoombies in our sleep due to all the walking! There is also coffee and tea and breakfast bars in the lobby area in the morning I think 8-11, we only discovered this on the last day! The niles bar was nice too, we had a few drinks in here to relax on our last night! We went to some of the cafes mentioned on this site, Andrews Diner for breakfast, pancakes to die for, but if we return to New York we will definetley research restaurants as we paid some huge bills for really average food! But you live and you learn! Some of the restaurants we ate in where chains and I guess that was our problem!! Ruby Tuesdays - Not good, Vergills Rib and Steak Place - Not good, food was cold and was changed but bill was huge! We went to see a nicks basketball game whilst there which was fab, and Grease which was ok, really small theatre but entertaining. We also went to the TOTR, Empire State Building, Circle Line Tour - 2 hours we both really enjoyed this trip and would recommend, it was so informative! Central Park and went ice-skating, rockefeller centre where the tree was still up (we went 8-13th January), Brooklyn Bridge, South St Seaport and had a drink in Northern Lights restarant which was nice, China Town where we had the best meal of the holiday! Broadway for lots of pictures, planet hollywood and hard rock cafe! We also went to TJ Maxx and feelines basement stores for some bargains! We also visited some friends upstate so we went on the Hudson Line from Grand Central which was an experience, the whole trip was peaceful, a river with tree lines we were so amazed as we were only 15-20 mins out of the city. In fact to be honest we did not want to come home overall it was a fantastic break!

What a terrific surprise!! This is a very nice hotel with room space that can only be described as.... acreage in NYC! We live 3 hrs from Manhattan, and refuse to spend 400$ a nite to stay over in the city. Now we don't have to go broke OR rush home early. A sunday night stay for 2 was only 169.00$!! The location is wonderfully convienient, ALL the staff is very accomodating, the beds are unbelievably comfy, w/great quality linens, nice toiletries in the bath, large powerful showers, and a full kitchen to boot!! I will definately stay there again, and we will be back with the kids, too. Also, for a single woman travelling alone, this is a great hotel. The security is very good. You must have a room key to use the lobby restrooms, uniformed staff are everywhere, and security would not even allow the take-out deliveryman up to our room, so we had to go down to the lobby. (I have never seen that, anywhere in the world.) But I really appreciated that alot....you can't be too careful. The only downside is that it is an older bulding, and the police station is nextdoor, so it is safe, but a bit noisy on the backside of the hotel. You might want to request a front facing room...but I slept just fine. Stay here

We stayed for 5 nights with one night free so we used this as we were not flying until the evening.. We had a fantastic stay, the rooms was large by manhattan standards and the rate excellent on hotelopia,loved the aveda toiletries! We had no problems with noise as we were on the 26th floor as we had requested a high floor by email before we arrived...I never understand why others complain about noise..it is a very large,noisy city and I wouldnt expect a peaceful break..... The rooms were also clean,we didnt experience any dodgy smells as one person complained! (chinese food) I thought it was good customer service to allow deliveries, if you make the most of your stay your are too worn out to venture out in the evenings so a takeaway is the perfect solution. We did most things including ice skating in central park, the movie on location tour which was excellent, helicopter from downtown(cheaper) and $2 on the subway and a broadway show. We flew to and from newark which was fine with virgin..which we booked direct. My only disappointment was that on my email to guest services I requested a view of the empire state building, we did get a high floor, however valerie promised to block book a room with this view for us which we didnt get. When I asked about this I was told a building had gone up??and blocked a lot of the rooms with this view..I only asked in October!!! Saying all this the concierge when required was extremely helpful Overall an excellect 4* hotel, enjoy your stay...we did

We've stayed at the Affinia Dumont many times before and wanted to see how the Affinia Manhattan faired in comparison. pros: great location if you want to be near madison square garden/penn station, etc. close to the subways. staff very nice and helpful relatively clean cons: fill in the blank with your choice of words - "the ____________ was very old, worn and dated". smell of chinese cooking wafting up through the duct-taped shut air-conditioners. guy randomly banging on doors asking who wanted "the delivery". conclusion: a bit pricey for the room, but worthwhile if this location is essential to your travel plans. ps. it doesn't compare well to the Affinia Dumont

Spent an all too short weekend here and loved it. Great location, very friendly and helpful staff and an amazing room (2508) got our stay off to fine start. Front desk folks were very polite and professional. Very much liked the security people checking room keys at night. Others have mentioned noise from the streets and there is no denying it. I would just bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. We didn't consider it a big deal, just part of the city. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

I recently stayed at the Affinia Manhattan for a long weekend. It was incredible. The staff was kind and the service was prompt. The whole group felt as though they were truly being treated to a weekend in the Big Apple. Thank you to all of the people who work so hard & made our stay so wonderful!

I recently stayed at the Affinia Manhatten for my bachelorette weekend. The service could not have been better. The price was right too! Must of us came in from out of town and were worried about NYC prices. We found the rates reasonable. You can actually get a beer at the bar downstairs for $5-quite cheap for NYC. Everyone from the doorman to the housekeeping treated us like we were VIPs and could not have been nicer. I left a valuable piece of jewlery in the room and did not realize it for two days after checking out. Housekeeping still had it and Fed Exed it to me right away! They even sent me the tracking number and everything! What a refreshing experience. Thank you Affinia!!

We stayed at the Affinia Manhatten and I have two words to describe the hotel...overwhelmingly unimpressive. We received a great rate from Orbitz, and went to NY for a three day getaway forour anniversary. We stayed 12/27 through 12/30. The hotel is a converted apartment building, and it showing its age. We stayed in a deluxe suite, which consisted of two king bedrooms, two baths, sitting area and a small kitchen. Who goes to NY city and uses an in room kitchen anyway? The furnishings were average, although the bed was very plush and comfortable. The hotel also provides a pillow menu...so sleeping comfort should not be an issue. Bathrooms are small and dated, as is the carpeting. Overall the hotel was clean, however. Security was present but unobtrusive. All guests are asked to show their room key before entering the elevators during late hours. Noise is an issue! The west side of the hotel sits above an NYPD station. Even though we were on the 15th floor, it occassionally sounded as though we directly above the police sirens and activity. If thats not enough, the east side of the building is neighbors with the NY fire department. While I am a huge supporter of our police and fire personnel...it was sometimes deafening when the sirens were blaring on their way to yet another emergency somewhere in NY. Also...it seems as if all of the rooms have window air conditioners in them. Since we were there in the winter, we did not use ths AC. However, when the wind blows, you could feel it rthough the poorly covered AC unit. But thats to be expected when you are staying in a 100 year old building. One tourist thing I definately recommend is going to the observation deck on top of Rockefeller Center. Its called the Top of the Rock tour. For a mere twelve dollars per person you are treated to an astounding view of Manhatten and especially Central Park. Well worth the trip to this newly reopened attraction. Other than that....hey this New York we're talking about here! If you can't have fun here, then fuhgettaboutit.

For a solo 5 night break in New York in April 2006, I wanted a hotel near Madison Square Garden with kitchen facilities. The Affinia Manhattan was ideal for both, and after reading reviews on Trip Advisor decided to stay here. The hotel is in a good position for sightseeing, and there are lots of restaurants and food stores in the area. I didn't use the restaurant at the hotel (though noticed that was popular), making good use of the kitchen facilities instead. There are some handy vending machines in the lower ground floor. The room was of a good size and well laid out. The housekeeping was very good and the room was clean and comfortable - especially the big bed with the soft duvet! Some have mentioned that the bathroom may be a bit small; for me it was absolutely fine. There was no view to speak of, however this wasn't an issue as I spent most of the day out & about and at night had the curtains closed (the blackout curtains are really handy). There is a fire station nearby, but I wasn't disturb by any noise from it. The staff were friendly and helpful. I arrived at about 2.30pm, half an hour before the check-in time, and was given a room straight away. By 4pm I was in a diner having iced tea and New York cheesecake - can't fault it! I didn't make use of the gym facilities and didn't see them, so can't comment on them. The only thing I'd change is the position of the TV, which was fixed. It was set against the wall right opposite the entrance to the kitchen, and could only really be watched from the armchair, which had to be repositioned. It couldn't be watched in bed either, which would have been nice after a day out. But this is a minor point and wouldn't stop me from staying there again. It cost a bit more that I would normally pay, however the extra money was worth it as it fulfilled all my requirements and having the kitchen definitely helped save money on food by not having to eat out all the time. All in all a good find and a recommended hotel.

We booked this hotel through a Travelzoo offer and it worked out a treat! We were upgraded when we arrived to check in. The room we had was a suite!...2 bathrooms...one with just shower...a kitchen, lounge and bedroom. I'd have preferred the bedroom to be bigger but then I'm just being picky. I'm not sure the room was as clean as it could have been but then there is a lot of space for the cleaners to cover. If you're picky about your bathrooms being spotless clean (as I am)...you'll have to compromise with this hotel...you have the overall space but not quality fittings/decor etc...BUT the Aveda toiletries they provide more than make up for it! Front desk service was excellent. Very polite and dealt with us efficiently. You feel secure in this hotel as after 10pm they check you have a room key before letting you in the lifts to the floors. The location is perfect if you want to be in the centre of everything...Penn station is on your doorstep, as is Times square. It's not a long walk to 5th Ave and all the shopping around there...though we found that area more hassle than its worth...Lexington was much easier to navigate around! And the main metro lines are round the corner to get you to Upper East/West and to SoHo and Downtown. Breakfast was not included in our rate...there is an adjacent diner called Niles which we tried out one morning...great for just a bagel but a bit expensive if you want more. Overall - we were definitely happy with this hotel and would book again if we got a similar good deal (£178) a night over the New Year period.

We have just returned from New York and stayed at the Affinia Manhattan hotel. As the trip was a birthday suprise the hotel was chosen on my behalf, but I couldn't have done a better job myself. As our cab dropped us off outside I was instantly impressed with the location on 7th ave opposite Madison Sq Gardens and just down the road from Times Sq, and the Empire State Building and really close to a number of subway stations to enable you to get around. Upon arrival the helpful and very friendly staff helped us with our bags in to the gorgeous Art Deco reception to check in. As it was my first time in New York we wanted a good view from our room and asked the receptionist, he then instantly upgraded us to a one bedroon suite on the 25th floor for no extra charge. When we arrived in our room we found it clean and tidy and was very spacious with a separate livingroom and a kitchen area equiped with cooker and fridge freezer with ice. The bed was nice and comfy and there was a pillow menu so you could choose the type of pillow you liked best. The bathroom was equiped with shower and bath. But best of all was the view from the suites four windows, as we were overlooking the empire state building and midtown manhattan and could see all the way to the east river accross the far side of town. Overall I loved New York and was very impressed with the Affinia Manhattan and will deffinately stay here again. The convinient location, the lovely room and the excellent friendly staff helped in making a great trip to New York.

The hotel looks nothing like the pictures. This hotel is old and it shows. My room was a good size, however, there was a major draft from where they couldn't cover the window a/c unit. The bathroom was really outdated and the shower was literally 2 square feet -- very small, no tub. The room also had a small kitchen in it, which I wasn't expecting, and didn't use since it was old and crappy looking. The lobby wasn't too bad, and the employees were all very nice and helpful, so that's a plus. However, this hotel needs some serious updating and upgrading. If you don't care about how the place looks, the location of this hotel is great, and the price isn't too bad for what I would consider a 3-star at best -- and that's pushing it.

We had a great stay at the Affinia Manhattan in NYC! Chose this hotel mainly based on location, and on the terrific reviews from other travelers. Stayed one night, Jan. 20 to 21st. Booked one week before our trip through Expedia, which offered a great discount. Arrived early (about 1PM) but they had a room ready for us and we were checked right in. Staff was very helpful throughout our stay. We had a corner room on the 21st floor with a fantastic view of the Empire State Building (check out the picture!). Could still hear some honking and sirens, but noise was really not an issue on our floor. The room was well-decorated and clean. We didn't need the full suite, but the refridgerator came in handy for late-night drinks and snacks. Bed was large and comfortable, and didn't have that typical hotel bed smell/feeling. The bathroom was indeed small, but modern and clean. We only had a shower (which was fine) but you might want to ask ahead if you're really looking for a full bath. Loved the Aveda products and soft towels. Can't beat the location! Across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station (perfect for Amtrak travelers like us). Two blocks from Macy's and the Empire State Building. Quick 15 minute walk to Times Square. Close to two subway lines for heading up or downtown. Overally, highly recommended for a comfortable Manhattan trip!

Just returned from a 4 night stay at the Affinia,and would recommend it .Location is good for the ESB, Maceys ,a 10 minute walk to Time Square and right beside underground station .We used Niles for breakfast,would recommend the omlettes !. As with previous reviews the bathroom was small but very clean, the hotel is beside the firestation and the main NYPD station so you do get some noise from sirens , it did nt bother us but you should bear it in mind and request a higher floor . We found the staff attentive and helpful ,even though the hotel was full due to a boxing match on at Madison Square Garden, nothing seemed to be a problem . For Security after 10.00pm you were asked to show your room key to get access to the elevators ,which was comforting ! We also ate ato the Hogarden bar across the street ,they serve a very pleasant glass of Pinot Grigio ,food wasn't bad either !! We would have no hesitation in recommending the Affinia . Tip :- dont forget if you are shopping to go to the Visitors Desk in each store and get your discount card ,the discount's on offer vary between 10%-15%

We just returned from a 2 night stay at the Affinia. We've been to New York many times, we've stayed at several different hotels, and the Affinia is hands-down our new favorite. We had a queen suite on the 10th floor, which was outrageously gigantic by NYC standards, and had 2 bathrooms. The bathrooms were small, but perfectly adequate and stocked with Aveda products. The suite was spotless, the bed very comfy, and everyone we encountered, from front desk to bell hop to concierge to parking valet, was extremely pleasant and courteous. We had a slightly complicated situation, arriving in 2 cars and leaving at different times, and all was handled with utmost professionalism, courtesy and efficiency. The staff at the hotel must be very well trained, and well treated, by the management. We had a quick brunch at the Niles restaurant next door, which was good and not exhorbitantly expensive. The hotel was busy - apparently lots of folks from HBO were staying there for a boxing match that was held last Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Even so, we got a great rate at hotels.com of just over $200 a night. The location is perfect if you want to be in midtown - across the street from Penn Station and 11 blocks from Times Square. I would definitely stay at the Affinia Manhattan again, next time longer than 2 nights. We didn't use the kitchen, but it would be great for a longer visit. Can't wait to go back!

Mr & Mrs P Cresswell Kent. rm2303 10.01.2008 -14.01.2008 We stayed at the Affinia for 4 nights and would highly recommend to all. The staff are all extremely helpful and polite. The room was excellent even had a kitchenette which was useful. Also great location. We will definately stay there again. This hotel is described as a 3 star surely it should be a 4? Excellent servce. Excellent place to stay.

Stayed here Jan 11th to Jan 14th 08, fantastic place to stay, only 10min walk from Times Square. Recommend room 1821, it was a huge corner room overlooking the Empire State building. Had it not been for the abrubt reception staff and a unhelpful concierge this would have been 5 star.

Stayed for one night and loved the room. Was in a 2 bed, 350-400 square feet room on the 20th floor. The most important thing - a good night's sleep - was had by all. There was honking from the streets, but tolerable. The beds were very comfortable, loved the comforter and the pillow menu. Appreciated the complimentary toothpaste (had to call guest services to get it, but it came in a short time). The television was in an odd position, so it would've been hard to watch from your bed, but we weren't in NYC to watch tv! There was a slight draft in the room from around the AC unit, but this was tolerable when the heat was on. The kitchenette was a great idea, although we didn't use it other than to make tea in the morning. The staff was fabulous and location was great, although a bit far from our Broadway show. Paid $179/night through Travelzoo and would return at this rate. Definitely felt like we got our money's worth.

I really liked this hotel, the only reason I am not giving it a 5 is because the windows open too much and are too easy to unlock and we have a 4 and 5 year old. My husband figured out a way to tape the locks so we felt more comfortable about the room. The hotel feels elegant, like you would assume things were 50 years ago, but updated for comfort now. The room was huge! We had a little kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Although it wasn't cheap, it was no more than other hotels in the area where you get one small room. They even have a pillow menu which was vey nice. We travel to New York often and I would stay here again, but I would remember to bring tape.

Date Dec 30 thru Jan 5th 2008 Affinia Manhattan My husband and I are newleweds and this is the perfect hotel to stay and see NYC. The hotel put rose petals everywhere, chocalate covered strawberrys, champagne, for an reasonable nominal fee. We believe this hotel should be rated 5 star, for the service, the food and the room. We walked to timesquare and saw the ball drop, it was so romantic, and walked and looked at the the beautiful lights and shops. We was one block from Penn station so we rode the subway to go anywhere we wanted to go. Room service at this hotel was always on time and food was hot and good. We were on the 22nd floor so we was not disturbed by any loud noises, that far up. My only concern was the last night we was there, coming from walking up and down NYC, the hotel man next to the elevator asked for our key before we could get on the elevator, now we have seen him for 3 nights, did he not recognize us? They were several people coming in and he only asked us, i told my husband that maybe we was bundled in some many layers of clothing, (it was very cold) we did not look like the same couple smiles, great security though. We are coming back next year eve and and I want my same floor Mr and Mrs Peer-little Rock Arkansas

Spent two stints over Christmas/New Year at the Affinia Manhattan: 2xAdults & 2xChildren 20-23/Dec Late check-in 11pm(ish) Checked into a room on the 16th floor - 2 large double beds, sofabed, 2 bathrooms, plenty of cupboard space, kitchenette. Really pleased with the room size and location, overlooking MSG. Clean and cleaned everyday. Very impressed with both the accommodation and the friendly, helpful staff. 1-5/Jan Arrived at check-in around 4pm ish - there was a problem with our room not being ready. We didn't mind too much as we'd had a difficult flight and were starving, so we gave our luggage to the bellhop and went for something to eat whilst the room was sorted. Came back and room still not ready - after nearly a total 2hour delay an alternative room was then given where we had just one double, sofabed and a wheel-in cot : for one night only, then we were upgraded and moved for the last 3 nights of our stay to a large 2bed room on the 26th floor. Unfortunately the drains in one of the bathrooms smelled really bad - we didn't bother to complain though (couldn't be bothered to change rooms again!), but we did mention it on check-out so hopefully the problem is rectified. Would I recommend this hotel? Well, yes I probably would as, despite our problem on the second half of our stint, the first visit was perfect. So I would like to look on the problems the second time around as just one of those things - the staff couldn't have been more apologetic and Will especially tried everything he could to sort us out quickly, whilst encountering problems at each turn (alternative rooms not cleaned, previously available rooms now booked, etc) The location was really good - Penn Station almost opposite, MSG opposite, Macys & Empire State Building close. Staff were all really friendly and as helpful as they could be.

I won't stay anywhere else in Manhattan. This was a very on-the-spur-of-the-moment reservation as travel plans were disrupted. We had an extremely comfortable suite--for just one night!--which provided us with the complete relaxation we needed. The receptionist, Michelle, was delightful and most helpful. Our dinner in Niles was outstanding, too.

A great hotel right in the middle of everything, you can't go wrong with this one, if you want a drink or a meal there though you have to go next door but this is linked to the hotel. Hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The room is big and the bed huge! The kitchenette basic but I didn't use as we ate out. Can't fault the hotel and would definately go back.

I stayed at the Affinia Manhattan with a friend on his first trip to NYC. We chose it because of the central location & price and we weren't disappointed. We booked a studio room, which included a kitchen, seperate lounge/ dining area, bedroom & bathroom. The decor is a bit tired, but everything was clean and in comparison to other hotels I've stayed in in NYC spacious (except the bathroom). We were on the corner of 7th & 31st so we did get some noise from firetrucks etc, but location is worth it.

This was our second time at this hotel. Unfortunately we were less than impressed and wouldn't be back. Everything feels just a little old, dated and worn out. The rooms are large which is a plus, especially for NewYork, but despite the good size, it isnt enough to make us want to return. The corridors to the rooms feel like something out of a 1970's cruise ship! It is perfect location if you are visiting Madison Sq gardens, but for longer stays I think you could be in a better area. We also experienced some problems with the check-in staff. Its ok, but for the same price, there are definitely better options in the city.

We are a family of four, mam, dad and two young children, who spent the New Year in New York. We fund out about the AFFINIA MANHATTAN in tourism website for NYC and are we glad we stayed there! First of all it's opposite Madison Square Gardens and walking distance from Times Square and the subway. Secondly, the staff couldn't do enough for us ie: booking broadway shows, sightseeing tours, general info. One of our kids is intellectually disabled incidentally and the hotel were very understanding. We had a two bed studio with basic kitchen facilities on the 9th floor and it was spotlessly clean. Our advice, stay there - you wont regret it.

My friend and I stayed here for four nights. It was our first time in New York so we wanted something centrally located, clean and reasonably priced (especially since we were there over New Years Eve). Initially I was a bit hesitant booking this hotel as its rated as a 3 star on most websites but after reading all the reviews on Tripadvisor, I booked it and am really happy I did. As the other reviews mention, it is within walking distance (two blocks north) to a popular shopping strip which includes the Macys store, the largest Victoria's Secret in the city, a huge Gap store and a whole array of other retailers. Directly across from the hotel is a Starbucks (which made me smile every morning) and 1/2 a block north is Penn subway station - this was the perfect base to explore the whole city from. From Penn station we went up two subway stops and were in Times Square. We had a studio room with one queen bed - we requested two beds but b/c they didn't have any available the staff immediately brought us a cot and even though they offered the two bed room for the following day, we remained in this one for the duration of our trip as it was spacious enough and I had no problem sleeping on the cot. The room was cleaned daily and fresh towels were provided after every cleaning. We were on the 10th floor and most mornings still heard the noise of sirens etc but it wasn't bad enough to have woken us up. The staff was really friendly, as I found most New Yorkers to be. From the moment we got out of the taxi and had the bell boy bring up our luggage we knew it would have been a fun-type of atmosphere. We ended up eating dinner one time in the hotel's restaurant and we were really impressed. It was New Years Eve and we didn't have time to make reservations elsewhere and were limited in time as we had another venue to go to. I had the shrimp cocktail and my friend had the salmon dish - both of us felt the food was very good as was the overall ambiance. If I go back to NY I will most likely stay here again. Its in a very convenient location, never did I question its safety (after 10:00pm security checked every person entering the premises), the staff was very welcoming, the rooms were spotless, the kitchenette was a great bonus (having a kettle would have helped though although there was a coffee maker) and it was very reasonably priced in comparison to other hotels in the vicinity.

Beautiful presentation as you walk in; given a room, we immediately had to change. Airconditioner in window, no insulation around air conditioner or around window frame and the wind was coming in next to the bed. It was freezing. So we were given a different room This one was newly remodeled (why didn't they give us that one to begin with? ) and this one also had the air conditioner in the window BUT it was placed near the soft, so you would only feel cold while watching TV sitting on the sofa; heater worked well by the way. Kitchenette was WONDERFUL...microwave, STOVE, frig, amazing; 2 beds, soft, teeny bathroom...very very teeny....... but the air conditioners in the windows with NO INSULATION is a problem for staying there in the WINTER. We did get a good price for one night for this huge studio...$195 tax incl. ...; it was central to everything...macy's, rockerfeller ctr...we walked, no taxis needed. NILES their hotel restaurant is relaxing with its lighting and colors and we enjoyed breakfast there. Also I want to mention that the Affinia sent their own evaluation form and actually read it, responded to me, and said they would put insulation in the windows and that they appreciated my honesty.

Hotel is located Kitty corner from Madison Square Gardens. Easy access to Subway, walking distance from Times Square, Empire State Building. Location is great for a week end getaway to NYC. Hotel is older but clean . Rooms are reasonable.. spacious enough. A good value for Manhattan

My husband and I have just returned from our Chrstmas honeymoon in NYC. For a number of reasons we wanted our visit to be perfect, the hotel and staff at the affinia helped to truly it make it this. From the moment we stepped into the hotel everyone was very friendly and helpful. The room was fantastic for our 6 night stay, very spacious and clean. The champagne and strawberries awaiting us in our room was a lovely welcome. The conceirge staff provided us with good advice and made it easy to get tickets for all the things we wanted to do. We had a fantastic meal at the hotel resturant 'Niles' in fact we couldn't fault anything. If I ever have another opprtunity to visit NYC again I would have no hesitation in checking in at the Affinia Manhattan.

We stayed for 5 nights, and will definitely use this hotel anytime we are in NYC. It is close enough to walk to all the must-see sights, but the real selling point is how nice and helpful the entire staff is. I have never been treated so well anywhere else. They helped me with questions ranging from who delivers the best pizza to how do I get tickets to Wintuk tomorrow night. There is a genuine friendliness about all of the staff.

Affinia Manhattan is a beautiful older hotel in a very convenient location, at an affordable price. We loved our two-bed room - it was VERY large and, like all the rooms, had a nice small kitchen. But when we got in around midnight, the extremely loud banging behind our headboards (sounded like hammering) would have made sleep impossible! (Sirens come and go, but this was not acceptable) The staff could not have been nicer, and they upgraded us to a suite on the 22nd floor! And the kitchen was great - our daughter was asleep the night we ordered room service for dinner (delicious, by the way!) so we refrigerated it and microwaved it when she woke up. And we put milk in the fridge so she could have her rice krispies for breakfast! The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, plates, cups, pots, etc - so convenient for people with kids! We walked to Times Square, etc, but subways were numerous and convenient too. Overall a great stay in NYC!

This hotel has a great location just blocks from time square and accross the street from penn station. Hotel service is exceptional, rooms are perfect for families and the hotel resturant is wonderful.

Location in NY is everything. This hotel is walking distance to more than a dozen popular places: deli's, Starbucks, Kinko's, Broadway, Fashion Avenue, restaurants and shopping of all kind. Located right on 7th Avenue, you won't have a problem getting any type of transportation but there's no better way to NY than walking. Note: parking is very expensive.

I got this hotel through a priceline booking. About $220 a night plus tax. I read the reviews on here first, which were a mixed bag, so I was a little apprehensive before I arrived. I stayed 3 nights between Friday 16th through until Monday 19th. The trip got off to a bad start with a flight delays and AA losing my bag - but that is a different story and no fault of the hotel. Check in was quick, but at 2am there weren't that many ppl around. Check in attendant (m) was polite and things moved quickly. I had a room on the 5th floor and was a little apprehensive about the street noise after reading the reviews here. However, it was all unfounded. My room faced toward the back of the hotel and on occassion heard some street noise (sirens etc) but certainly not enough to annoy. The bed was great (KS) with a couple of chairs; desk and dresser with TV. I did not use the kitchenette but a nice touch. Bathroom was a little small but did not present a problem. The window was open when I arrived and as such the room was very cold. But closing this and turning on the heater changed this within 5-10 mins. The foyer of the hotel was nice with the concierge desk in the centre. They helped out with info about the Broadway strike (which detracted from the holiday and didn't do NYC any favors) and alternate plans. The hotel has a great location on 7th Avenue at 31st. Which is on a major thoroughfare, 3 blocks to Macy's and that shopping district or 10 blocks (15min walk) to Times Square. Likewise, the subway and Madison Square Garden are across the road. Service was good allround and the doormen were top class. 5 stars.