Affinia 50, New York City, Overpriced

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Affinia 50	Average Price: $373 Check Rates

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155 East 50th Street

New York City, 10022 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 20 of 154
Average review rating: 4.54

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (62) , Travelocity (28) , TripAdvisor (988) , YahooTravel (39)

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1. The room service that was available is from Mint across the road, I must say it was terrible, the food was so average and overpriced.

"Recent stay at Affania 50 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/6/2012 Vote

2. The only thing is don't order the room service - it's really overpriced.

"Great experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/7/2011 Vote

3. The mini bar/room was stocked and was not overpriced.

"Good for the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2011 Vote

4. However, these are so unessential in midtown NYC - and are invariably overpriced.

"So much space " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/2/2010 Vote

5. Good working area, but overpriced (but I suppose not moreso than anywhere else) and slowish Internet connection.

"Probably good for families, not so great for business " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2010 Vote

6. I had mostly stayed in hostels so far in NY, since regular hotels tend to be extremely overpriced.

"Wonderful hotel and excellent location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/27/2009 Vote

7. The staff - enough has been said about them by othersBad points:The area/location - a bit tatty and not very picturesque but it`s very central so that makes up for itLack of hotel bar/restaurantPrice of the extras - I agree with the previous reviewer that $10 a day for internet is ridiculous and $15 for breakfast is overpriced no matter how much you can eat.

"Great all rounder but not luxurious " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/8/2008 Vote

8. , instead of filling it to the brim with overpriced drinks.

"Reasonable NYC accomodations, but sterile " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2008 Vote

9. Although I have never been to Manhattan, I have heard the stories of the very overpriced and small, poorly maintained hotels.

"Affinia 50 Again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/3/2007 Vote

10. ) and it was great to have a kitchen for our bagels (skip the overpriced breakfast in the 'lounge') and more room to spread out and read the Times while the rain raged outside.

"Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2007 Vote