Hotel Overview
Great Hotel with friendly staff
What a great treat!! Very friendly and helpful staff. The room much larger than I expected for NYC...
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Rick713
- Jan 19, 2012
MIKE CURATILO
UNEVENTFUL. WHICH MEANS IT WENT WELL. ROOM CLEAN AND CURRENT AND PRICE WAS GREAT FOR THE ROOM.
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MCUR
- Jan 12, 2012
A slice of history in a modern metropolis
The Affinia Shelburne is located in Murray Hill, one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Manhattan. The district is home to 19th century brownstones and has a touch of European style. The hotel embodies that atmosphere, from its rooftop garden to the bright, bold styling within. Catch stunning views of the Manhattan skyline from the Affinia Shelburne, which serves as a convenient home base for tourists and business travelers alike. Enjoy the modern conveniences and amenities combined with distinctly historic surroundings.Affinia Shelburne Rooms
- One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
- Renovated 1bedroom suite, 2 LCD TV's, living room, modern granite pantry, spa like bath
- Guestroom
- The fully redesigned Guestroom - 1 bed ranges from 325 square feet and feature eclectic dcor, flat screen televisions, custom-designed furnishings, beautiful spa-like bathrooms with granite counters and Aveda bath amenities (some with spa showers). The rooms also feature Affinia's "Comfort by Design" concept with a 6-choice pillow menu and the signature Affinia Bed with triple sheeting.
- Studio Deluxe
- Renovated studio, 1 bed, 325sqft, eclectic dcor, LCD TV, modern granite pantry, spa like bath
- One Bedroom Suite
- Renovated 1bedroom suite, 2 LCD TV's, living room, 2 spa like baths
- One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
- Renovated 1bedroom suite, 2 LCD TV's, living room, modern granite pantry, spa like bath
Hotel Map
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
- Area served
- Grand Central Station, Empire State Building
- Nearby airports
- New York's JFK, New York's LaGuardia
- Area description
- Murray Hill Neighborhood
Amenities
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Rare Bar & Grill
- Rare Bar & Grill brings and entirely new concept to casual dining with a high-end approach to one of the most popular foods - The Hamburger. Capitalzing on the recent trend towards comfort cuisine and catering to New Yorkers desire for upscale dining, Rare puts a unique spin on this all-American favorite by creating the gourmet burger. The menu features burgers made from unexpected ingredients such as shrimp and crab, barbecued pork, salmon and even vegetables. Unusual toppings include grilled portabello mushrooms, caramelized onions, chili ketchup and Rares special sauce. The space resembles a cozy steakhouse with walls in deep red and khaki, wood-beamed ceiling with recessed lighting, and a beautiful oak bar. Breakfast: 7am-11am Mon-Fri, 8am-11am Sat & Sun Lunch: 12pm-4pm Daily Dinner: 5pm-11pm Daily
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (46)
Ratings and reviews for Affinia Shelburne
- All travelers (46) 4.3 / 5
- Business (8) 4.6 / 5
- Couples (18) 4 / 5
- Families (9) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (7) 4.6 / 5
- Singles (3) 4.3 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.9
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.7
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Rick713
Great Hotel with friendly staff
What a great treat!! Very friendly and helpful staff. The room much larger than I expected for NYC and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this hotel for all.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
MCUR
MIKE CURATILO
UNEVENTFUL. WHICH MEANS IT WENT WELL. ROOM CLEAN AND CURRENT AND PRICE WAS GREAT FOR THE ROOM.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
In Hotel
ANY BURGER IS GREAT.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
tibu1801
Close to being great
This hotel's location, rooftop bar and in-house restaurant make it a great choice at a great value. Unfortunately, its staff is not 4-star material. From the front desk to the housekeeping, everyone in this hotel needs training or replacing. If you are not a demanding traveler and only staying for a short trip though, its a great value.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Nightlife tip:
In Hotel
The roof-top bar is great in warmer months and Rare Restaurant in the lobby has some of the best burgers in NYC.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
HungryBunny
Wonderful Hotel
I got a special deal for this hotel. I think the rooms usually go for 300 or more a night but I got it for a bit over 220. The room wasn't huge but was a nice comfortable size. The bed was super comfortable and the staff was cordial and prompt. I recommend this hotel to others.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ann 71
loved it!
This was the second time in a yr I stayed in this hotel and that in itself says everything. The most comfortable beds, clean big rooms, upgrades when they can. Staff can't be anymore accommodating, helpful and friendly. Great food in the hotel restaurant "RARE" Easy walking distance from grand central station, time square, ,macy's. Murray hill, nice safe quiet area.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
KennyD
NYC vacation trip/anniversary
First off, NYC is a great city to visit! I encountered very friendly and courteous people. The hotel is in a great location. You couldn't ask for a better spot to be situated in. Checked in on Thursday afternoon. The front desk agent seemed to sort of be rushing. She didn't mention any of the amenities the hotel offered but I'm a savvy traveler so I figured it out. I needed some ice for my wife's back and a maintenance engineer assisted me. He was great! Rare Bar and Grill served excellent food. However, breakfast took 30-40 minutes beyond the time I pre-ordered the night before. Staff said the elevator was not working. Front desk also failed to mention the name of the wirelss network. Despite all of this the hotel was very nice and I would stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
If you like Indian food Nirvana is a great spot! Two blocks up Lexington from hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
A great place to stay
The hotel staff were very friendly & helpful. The hotel room was spacious & the bed was extremely comfortable. The power shower was great. The hotel was near plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants & only 20 mins away from Times Square. Grand Central station was only 5-10 minutes away.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Black Sheep on 3rd Avenue/38th Street was a great place to get a good pint & lovely food. The bar staff were very friendly & helpful
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Yoshi
Excellent Hotel
The rooms are modern and clean. The bed is really comfortable. And we found out that the hotel terrace had music, a seating area and a bar. We went up one night for drinks and there were a lot of people there. Great overall value. The only two things I didn't like is that the closest subway is about 4-5 blocks away (Grand Central), and also the magnifier makeup mirror in the bathroom kept falling down. I couldn't angle it to view myself properly, so I just used the regular mirror. Aside from that I have no other complaints.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Highly recommend Turkish Kitchen on 386 3rd Avenue (about 10 blocks downtown).
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Janlal
Fantastic for a girls getaway!
We had a one bedroom suite which was huge! Plenty of space for 4 women with lots of stuff! Good location within walking distance to the theatre district. Overall a great experience!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Grenwich village food tour was fantastic!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Grim
Great Stay!
Our stay at the Affinia Shelburne was great. The hotel location in the Murray Hill area is very good, within short walking distance of the Empire State building, and reasonable walking distance of Times Square. It's just outside of the crazy busy area, which was just fine with us. The room was large, very clean, everything was recently updated, comfortable bed, nice washroom, flat screen tv on wall, our room was quiet. The reception and concierge service was very friendly and helpful. The price was excellent also for NYC, more priced like a 3 star vs. 4 star which I felt it definitely lived up to. We will definately return to the Affinia Shelburne for our next NYC trip.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Check out Patsy's which is a pretty short walk from the hotel for really yummy pizza (eat in), highly recommeded. We went there are first night, and oh man the pizza was sooooo good! The restaurant on the main floor of the hotel called Rare also had very good gourmet burgers, and a cool rooftop patio (cocktails only). Both were quite busy, and loud with music and lots of people so, but if so are great.
