This was my first time staying here and I would definitely recommend this hotel to a friend. As mentioned it has spectacular views of the Empire State Building which is within walking distance. I stayed there because I had a newborn with me and wanted to be close to NYU medical buildings to visit a family member and it was... More

My boyfriend (now fiancé) and I stayed here for a week in December 2010. As it was cold, the warm and cosy atmosphere was very welcoming on arrival. My fiancé had arranged for us to be in a room looking out to the Empire State building as he was planning on proposing to me during this trip. The room was... More

I find it more than a bit ironic that the professional photos I see of this hotel are rather light and bright. It is anything but. It is very much more cavelike than the photos would imply. In combination with the scuffed walls in the dimly lit hallway, it seemed rather seedy. The room, while very small, was quite nice... More

I stayed on one of the most expensive weeks in NY, and this hotel was not cheap! It was stylish, and had big comfortable chairs in the lobby which came in handy for some long conference calls. Comfy room. Quiet. Pleasant service.

Hotel is located in the Murray Hill neighborhood which is a really nice area to stay when in Manhattan: there are lots of good restaurants nearby, Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, Macy's etc. within walking distance. Hotel itself was well maintained, room was spacious and comfy with excellent bed. Service was okay. The hotel is hard to fault although... More

The hotel was in a great location for our first visit to New York, many sights are within walking distance with plenty of restaurants and bars in the area. The room was large and the bed very comfortable. All the staff were friendly which gave the hotel a relaxed atmosphere. The best part of the hotel was the roof top... More

I usually stay in Midtown when I visit New York so for me this hotel is located perfectly. The beds are very comfortable (although mine was very creaky). I booked a studio suite with two beds and it was big. Bathroom was miniscule, but the curved rod for the shower curtain helped. Rooms were clean. Ours was on a relatively... More

The Affinia Shelburne has the ugliest, depressing lobby I have ever seen in a hotel. It is very dark, impersonal, and has about as much charm as a bus terminal. Everything is dark--dark reds, dark muddy browns, dark lighting, dirty carpeting and tiles--the building must have originally been an apartment building. If a guest wants to use their public restrooms... More

Hotel staff made check in easy and quick. Hotel room was clean and pillows as selected on website were on bed upon check in. I had a view of the empire state building out my window. If you go up to the roof bar you can see the East river, Empire state and Chrysler building, unfortunately, it was closed due... More