We (four adults/senior citizens) agree that this hotel was even better than expected. We were upgraded to a small suite with an absolutely fantastic view of the Chrysler building. The rooms (including the bathroom) were spacious, clean and airy. The furnishings were not elegant, but they were comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was convenient to both bus and subway transportation. Many attractions were within a 20 minute walk and local restaurants were varied and plentiful. Although we did not use the exercise room, it looked clean and well-equipped. The kitchenette was another big plus. This hotel was a great value for the money, and we would highly recommend it.

I was satisfied with the Affinia Dumont, but I cannot understand why so many people have rated this hotel so highly. For example, most hotels I would rate as "5" would at least have a flat panel TV and a double sink in the bathroom. The kitchenette does not make up for a cramped bathroom; in fact, the kitchenette should rarely be used in a city with such good food. Don't be cheap, you're on vacation.

If you want relatively inexpensive Mexican food with a fun atmosphere, check out Blockheads on 3rd Ave between 33rd and 34th. It's right around the corner from the hotel.

If you think walking 2 blocks to the nearest subway station is too far, perhaps NYC is not the best trip for you. Walking through The Met, for example, is probably best measured in miles. Wear comfortable shoes.

The Affinia Dumont was exactly as expected, if not better. I spent hours going through hotel reviews on Trip Advisor before booking (directly through hotels own site for the best rate), and found the reviews and photos so helpful and completely true, the good one anyway. It was myself (26) and my 55 yr old mum travelling, we had a Studio Suite with two double beds on the 31st floor for 6 nights in May. The room was clean when we arrived and stayed that standard the whole stay, spacious, and had great views of the east river and downtown Manhattan. We were able to sleep with the windows open for some fresh air (ask for a corner room for more space and different views), there was a kitchen with full size fridge, which was great. There are several supermarkets/ delis only a block away from the hotel and a fruit vendor on the corner each morning, for stocking up on cheap grocery items.
We didnt get around to using the gym, or restaurant so i cant comment but im sure they're fine. Hotel staff were helpful and friendly.
The hotel is a 3 min walk to the 33rd st Subway station, we bought a 7 day metro card, good for subway and buses, for just $25. a great location, walking distance to UN, Empire state and Penn Station.
Before i booked i was tossing up between the Affinia 50 and Dumont, and am so glad that we booked the Dumont as i was 100% happy with our stay. ( not to say the 50 isnt good too).
Some tips on NYC: skip the Empire State and do the Top fo the Rockefeller instead, go to the Fire Museum on Spring St they have a fantastic tribute to 9/11 for a $5 donation, for great bargains dont miss Century 21 department store in the financial district, walk the Brooklyn bridge at sunset, and see Wicked on Broadway, well worth the $$$.

We stayed at the Affinia Dumont from 26/03/09-31/03/09. I spent hours and hours researching hotels in New York before booking as there are so many to choose from and due to the expense of such a trip we wanted to get it right! Well I'm very pleased to say that this hotel was absolutely everything we needed and more. We got a yellow taxi to the hotel from JFK, set price of $45 plus $5 for the toll charge, we were greeted at the hotel by some very friendly door porters who grabbed our suitcases off of us to take to our room number 1504. Check in was quick and very friendly. Our room was massive and clean, big bed, nice bathroom, nice separate kitchen. Maids cleaned the rooms every day, I have to say the maids were so so sweet we loved them, one even collected the shoes and socks I had thrown everywhere and balled up all my socks and put them in rows inside my shoes! (bless). The bed was sooo comfortable and believe me you will need it after all the sightseeing. The location of this hotel was superb. It is on the same street as the Empire State Building and Macy's. Murray Hill is a very nice area, very expensive though but if you're worried about that then seriously dont even think about visiting New York as even the supposed rougher areas are still expensive. The subway is only $2 per trip and this hotel is a great base to get everywhere with easy access to the subway system. The only thing's wrong with this hotel (and this is being very picky) were that the door porters were often too pushy, they were falling over themselves to help you, hail you a taxi etc and you did always feel like you had to keep tipping them, the mini bar was too expensive, and on one day the toilet was making a continual flushing sound, something to do with the ball bit being in the wrong place and easily was fixed. In my opinion these are not good enough complaints to not stay there as overall the hotel was faultless, very plush and spacious, amazing maids, great location. We had a fantastic time!