our go-to place in the city
We have been staying at the Affinia Manhattan for years and it just got better with a modern redecorating that banished the frump factor. The rooms are huge for New York and it is ideal for couples staying in the same suite or families traveling together who want community, but also privacy. Many suites have two baths. The rooms are quiet -- but, hey, it's Manhattan and the city is not quiet. Very comfy beds and the room very clean. Hunt around for the best rates -- I've always tried calling versus internet. Frequent guests given preferred treatment and we've often been upgraded. Right across the street from Penn Station. Unless you LOVE St. Patrick's Day, i would avoid that weekend as the hotel is packed with visiting (and partying Irish -- the hotel is Irish owned) and that can get a little raucous.