Affinia Manhattan
Just steps from Penn Station, you'll find the Affinia Manhattan. This hotel offers Manhattan history, as it opened in 1929 as the Governor Clinton Hotel and features historic touches, such as bronze-relief elevator doors.
Each of the hotel's 526 guest rooms are suites that include a kitchenette, and some offer terraces with city views of Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building or the Chrysler Building. The rooms can accommodate up to six people, if the two-bedroom suite is reserved. Other in-room amenities include high-speed Internet access, a pillow menu and cable TV with web browser.
Affinia Manhattan
371 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 563-1800
affinia.com
Hampton Inn Manhattan
Situated on the corner of 31st Street and Sixth Avenue, the Hampton Inn Manhattan features 136 guest rooms, offering either one king-size or two double-size beds and city views. In-room amenities include a coffee maker, high-speed Internet access and a WaterPik showerhead.
The hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast each morning for guests who would like to dine in and an "On the Run" breakfast bag, available Monday through Friday, for those who would like to eat while they travel. Booking a room gives access to the hotel's laundry facilities and exercise room.
Hampton Inn Manhattan
16 W. 31st St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-9700
hamptoninn.com
The Muse Hotel
While the Muse Hotel is a bit farther from Penn Station than some others, it might please those looking for environmentally-friendly lodging.
Less than a mile--about 12 blocks--uptown of Penn Station, the Muse Hotel incorporates eco-friendly amenities and actions throughout the boutique hotel. All hotel rooms include a recycling bin, they're cleaned with eco-certified cleaning supplies and low-flow toilets, showers and faucets reduce water consumption throughout the hotel.
In addition to the environmentally-friendly policies, the Muse Hotel's 181 guest rooms and 19 suites feature an iHome stereo, a complimentary morning newspaper and in-room dining and spa treatment options. Bring along your pet, as the hotel allows all pets with no weight or size restrictions. Some rooms include a balcony with city views. Additionally, the Muse offers a complimentary wine reception in the lobby each afternoon, according to Frommer's Travel Guide.
The Muse Hotel
130 W. 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 485-2400
themusehotel.com
Article Written By Kelsey Cassel
Kelsey Cassel is a professional writer and editor, specializing in food, weddings and health/fitness. Currently the food and weddings editor for "What's Up? Magazine" in Annapolis, Md., she has also contributed to "The Daily Times" of Maryland and New York City's "The Knot." Cassel holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Penn State University.
