Stayed at Affinia Manhattan over Christmas 2011.
First of all, you CANNOT beat the location! I have been to NYC many times, and this property was by fay, the best location wise. The room we were given (upgraded to a 1 bedroom suite at check-in, thanks!!), overlooked Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. 2 blocks from the world famous Macy's, a short walk to Times Square and pretty much everything else you want to do. Having Penn Station so close was the best part, a quick hop across the street and you can go anywhere in the city.
Across the street is a Starbucks, with free wi-fi, which came in handy each morning. We used it to research & plan our day, and make reservations.
This hotel comes highly recommended, especially for an extended stay. The kitchenette was great, as we could cook, and keep snacks in the fridge, to keep costs down. The size of the room cannot be beat, at NY standards. Even had room for a Christmas tree in our room, which my son loved!
Read reviews about the noise from the fire station below, but it's NYC people, that's what you hear! Wasn't a bother to us at all, slept just fine.
Looking forward to my next trip to NYC and staying at the Affinity.
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