Affinia Manhattan (Formerly Southgate Tower) in New York, NY

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Affinia Manhattan (formerly Southgate Tower)

Location. The Affinia Manhattan hotel offers residential-style accommodations diagonally across the street from Madison Square Gardens and Penn Station in New York City, N.Y.
Hotel Features. The hotel's lobby is distinguished by high molded ceilings, crystal chandeliers, terrazzo floors and an octagonal two-person concierge desk ringed with black-and-white photographic scenes of New York City. The modernistic Niles restaurant operates adjacent to the lobby and features plasma televisions and original artwork. The lounge offers a bar menu while the restaurant features a global menu. A 24-hour business center includes four computer stations with high-speed Internet access. Nine function rooms accommodate events, and wireless Internet access is available in public areas. A 24-hour fitness center offers window-lit ambience, cardiovascular machines, weight machines and free weights.

Guestrooms. This 28-story hotel offers 526 guestrooms and suites that feature Affinia's custom-made beds with pillowtop mattresses, triple sheeting, down comforters, and down, buckwheat and Swedish pillows. Benjamin West desks offer spacious surfaces and task lights, while ergonomic chairs provide padded comfort. Additional room amenities include two dual-line telephones and upholstered armchairs with ottomans. Bathrooms feature shower/tubs or stall showers only, and Aveda toiletries. Kitchen suites are fully equipped. Keyboard and wireless Internet access is available in all accommodations.

Hotel Expert's Tip. Restaurant dining in New York City can prove a bit pricey. A great way to avoid the restaurant routine is to take advantage of the Affinia Manhattan's guest-suite kitchens. Gourmet ready-to-cook-items can be purchased four blocks north of the hotel in the deli at Macy's department store. You can also take advantage of a deli-style grocery located two doors away from the hotel.


Please Note: Resort fees are determined by the hotel and are subject to change.

Surrounding Area

PENN STATION/MADISON SQ. GRDN

Room Information - Affinia Manhattan (formerly Southgate Tower)

Bed Type:  Short Description: Studio Suite - 1 Queen Long Description: One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, down comforter, red throw pillows, feather-down pillows, and three-choice pillow menu. 350–400 square feet. Upholstered armchair/ottoman. Desk with padded, ergonomic chair and task lighting. Fully equipped kitchen with four-burner range, microwave, and full-sized refrigerator. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with pay movies, video games (surcharges), express check-out, and Internet access (surcharge) via wireless keyboard. Two dual-line phones (one cordless). Small bathroom with shower/tub combination or stall shower. Aveda toiletries.
Bed Type:  Short Description: One Bedroom Suite - 1 Queen Long Description: One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, down comforter, red throw pillows, feather-down pillows, and three-choice pillow menu in bedroom. Double sofa bed in separate living room. 600 square feet. Upholstered armchair/ottoman. Desk with pull-out table, padded, ergonomic chair, and task lighting. Fully equipped kitchen with four-burner range, microwave, and full-sized refrigerator. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with pay movies, video games (surcharges), and Internet access (surcharge) via wireless keyboard. CD player. Two dual-line phones (one cordless). Small bathroom with shower/tub combination or stall shower. Aveda toiletries.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Doorman/doorwoman
Floors - 28
Front desk (limited hours)
Guestrooms - 526
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Madison Square Garden/Penn Station - Diagonally Across the Street
Macy's Department Store - 4 blocks
Empire State Building - 5 blocks
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 9 blocks
Times Square - 12 blocks
Garment District - 12 blocks
Greenwich Village - 0.75 mile
Grand Central Terminal - 1.0 mile
Rockefeller Center - 1.0 mile
Radio City Music Hall - 1.0 mile
St. Patrick's Cathedral - 1.0 mile
Chelsea Piers - 1.0 mile
Museum of Modern Art - 1.25 miles
Carnegie Hall - 1.5 miles
Central Park - 1.5 miles
Columbus Circle (Time Warner Center, CNN tour,
Shopping/Dining) - 1.5 miles
Soho District - 1.5 miles
Central Park Zoo - 1.75 miles
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - 1.75 miles
Little Italy - 1.75 miles
Tribeca District - 1.75 miles
Chinatown - 2.25 miles
American Museum of Natural History - 2.5 miles
Metropolitan Museum of Art - 2.75 miles
Financial District - 3.0 miles

Driving Directions - Affinia Manhattan (formerly Southgate Tower)

From LaGuardia Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is eight miles.

Take Grand Central Parkway to Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to I-278 west.
Take I-495 (Long Island Expressway) and exit to 34th Street/35th Street/Downtown.
Turn right on 34th Street.
Turn left on 7th Avenue.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 15 miles.

Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expessway) to I-495 (Long Island Expressway) west.
Exit to 34th Street/35th Street/Downtown.
Turn right on 34th Street, then turn left on 7th Avenue.