This stay tops them all.
When my daughter wanted to look at colleges in New York City, I knew we'd have to stay at the Affinia Manhattan. By booking on their website, you have several choices of "special offers", many of which make the choice very affordable. We had a studio room with two beds and kitchen/table area and a terrace.......for $199/night. INCREDIBLE!!!! The room was spacious, clean, and everything in working order. We were on a higher floor, (21, I believe), so noise was not an issue. Regardless....you are in a major metropolitan city.....get used to noise!!!! yes, the bathroom is small...but they make such good use of the limited space. Water pressure in the shower was good, towels were fluffy, toiletry items much appreciated. The beds were very comfortable, and we love the choice of pillow menu. Air conditioner work fine---room was quite cool, which was needed, as the outside temperature was in the 90's. Due to the excessive heat, we did not use the terrace, which had a table and 2 chairs, along with a nice view of surrounding buildings/skyscrapers. The kitchen area was compact, but again, all we needed was the fridge to store drinks and leftovers, microwave to heat things up, and the coffee maker. Elevators were all working, and waits for non-existent.
How can previous reviewers say there is nothing in this area to visit, nor good restaurants???? C'mon people, explore the neighborhood! Not everything has to be the "Times Square bright lights". We walked several blocks to the "High Line" and followed that to the Chelsea Market. Great place to try a variety of food: crepes, seafood, sushi, italian, ice cream, desserts, etc. Within a few blocks of the hotel, we found "Asian Fusion" restaurant.....3 course meal w/ bottle of wine for $39 thanks to "Living Social". Great food & service. Love the breakfast at "Tick Tock Diner". Being across from Penn Station is so convenient.....took trains uptown to Columbia University, Yankee Stadium and theaters; downtown to Canal Street and 9/11 Memorial. You just can't beat the location of the Affinia. I tell everyoe about this hotel, and will continue to do so. Hope to return soon.