This was our first time in america and so we were really looking for somewhere special to stay. We booked a queen room which cost a fair bit and we expected a decent sized room. We arrived and found our room to be a cupboard more then a room. We noted, as we walked towards the door, that it was next door to a service elevator. As soon as we entered we noticed the noise; banging and chatting etc. I tried to have a nap as our flight was long, and it was impossible with all the noise. My partner was also having a shower with the bathroom door open as people do, and someone walked into our room!! Luckily we had the chain on but I couldn't believe it. I opened the door and the member of staff just said ''sorry''.
I asked for a different room but apparently I needed to upgrade in order to stay away from the elevator. I knew I wasn't going to get any sleep so we decided to upgrade, which I have to admit for an extra $30 a night was totally worth it! We had a great view (not like the other room where we just looked onto other peoples rooms) and the bed was huge, bathroom more or less the same (small and poky) but that wasn't totally important. We also had a 'study' area which was great for putting our suitcases in.
So basically I would say to people who are thinking of booking this hotel to go for a big room. I would also expect a lot of noise from outside. To be honest you get used to it and its nothing like the elevator noise we had in the first room. We were above a fire station and next to a road where the NYPD where based which was mostly the problem. If people are complaining about the noise, I suggest you don't stay in the centre of one of the biggest cities in the world. Seriously, what do you expect?!
The windows are pretty poor in this building but I expect its a common problem in a lot of the hotels with air conditioning units.
I would also put in a request for a room high up.
Overall we were satisfied with the service and location of the Affinia, but it could have been a bit better for the cost!
By the way BIG respect for the doorman, he seemed to be there every minute of the day and night. Does that poor guy ever get sleep??
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