Location. The Affinia 50 Hotel is an elegant New York City (N.Y.) hotel located in midtown Manhattan, four blocks east of Rockefeller Center and Saks Fifth Avenue. Broadway theaters are just five blocks away.
Features. The second floor Club Room boasts a library, Club Concierge services, social events, a flat-screen television and wireless Internet access. An extensive breakfast is served here each morning and may include smoked salmon, capers and fresh fruit. "Evening Cheer", a complimentary wine and cheese reception Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., is held here. A complimentary 24-hour fitness center offers cardiovascular machines, resistance equipment, free weights and a changing room with towels. The club concierge, stationed in the lobby, offers NYConnection kits. The walking tour kit offers a choice of self-guided tour books, pedometer and towel. The "Grass is Greener" kit includes a guide to area parks and recreation sites, picnic blanket and Frisbees or paddleball. The Art Lovers kit provides guides to museums and galleries, art exhibits, Zen gardens and sketch pads with colored pencils.
Guestrooms. Sophisticated décor and contemporary furnishings create a stylish setting in the guestrooms. Most accommodations feature tables, desks and Affinia custom beds, complete with pillow menus. The Sleep Tight Pillow Menu includes the Swedish Memory pillow, Buckwheat pillow, Hypo-Allergenic, Magnetic Therapy, Sound Pillow and down pillows, upon request from guest services. The junior and one-bedroom suites are equipped with kitchens and California-style open closet systems. Bathrooms include three shelves with lighted makeup mirrors and Aveda toiletries.
Expert Tip. Upon check-in, head over to the Club Room to enjoy the welcome "cheer" drink, a delicious four-fruit-juice-concoction.
This hotel is completely non-smoking.
Property Amenities
Pets Allowed - 20 Pounds and Under
Children Stay Free - 12 Years and Under
Cribs - Complimentary
Wheelchair Accessible
Fitness Equipment
Safe-Deposit Box
Elevator/lift
Comp newspapers in lobby
Babysitting or child care - Fees Apply
Rollaway bed - $25/night
Business center
Room service (limited hours)
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Concierge desk - 12-8 p.m. Daily
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Parking (valet) - $45-55
Breakfast services
Area Attractions
Rockefeller Center: 4 blocks Radio City Music Hall: 4 blocks Saks Fifth Avenue: 4 blocks Broadway theaters: 5 blocks United Nations: 6 blocks Chrysler Building: 7 blocks Grand Central Terminal: 8 blocks Museum of Modern Art: 8 blocks Bloomingdale's: 9 blocks Carnegie Hall: 12 blocks Central Park: 13 blocks
Driving Directions
155 East 50th Street, New York, N.Y. From LaGuardia International Airport: Take Grand Central Parkway West toward Manhattan. Take Exit 4 for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway heading West. Merge onto Interstate 495 West toward Midtown Tunnel. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn left onto East 37th Street. Turn right onto third Avenue. Turn left onto 51st Street. Turn left onto Lexington Avenue. Turn left onto 50th Street. The hotel is located on the right. Approximate driving time is 30-45 minutes and distance is eight miles.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport: Take Van Wyck Expressway toward Airport Exit. Take Exit 12B onto Interstate 495 West. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn left on to East 37th Street. Turn right onto Third Avenue. Turn left onto East 51st Street. Turn left onto Lexington Avenue. Turn left onto East 50th Street. The hotel is located on the right. Approximate driving time is 50-60 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
Property Information
Credit Card Required
Floors - 22
Guestrooms - 209
Hotel Built - 1960
Hotel Renovated - 2004
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Photo Identification Required
Smoke-free Property
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
