Affinia Dumont

A friend of mine and I just spent the past week (March 3 - 8, 2009) at the Affinia Dumont. The hotel is only a few blocks away from the Empire State Building, and a block away from the 6 train station on 33rd. Easy access to a Duane Reade (1 block away), Starbucks (1 block away), and excellent food choices, including the Barking Dog, which is right next to the hotel. Further, the East Village is a short distance away, making the cab rides on those late party nights even more appealing (our average was $6 + tip). Enough about the surrounding area, let's talk about the hotel. Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted by a courteous staff member, who spoke to us about our visit. When we mentioned that this was our first time in New York, she seemed quite interested and said she was going to give us a room with a great view. After receiving our keys we headed up to our room on the 32nd floor. These rooms are huge by NYC standards. A full kitchen (including stove, utensils, and full sized fridge) topped off the room. Other notes.. In room internet is pricey, but it was consistently fast. Three phones in the room, including one cordless and one in the bathroom! Housekeeping dutifully observed our "Shhh" sign, calling only after 1:30PM to determine when we would like them to take care of the room. Overall, this is one of the best experiences I've had at a hotel. The friendliness of the staff and dedication to the care of their guests makes the Affinia Dumont a hotel I would gladly recommend and will return to! Tell them the Carolina guys sent you!