Hotels at 37th Street and Lexington Avenue lie within the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, a calmer stones' throw away from both tourist attractions and corporate offices. Hotels within a block of this intersection cater to a similarly diverse group of clients from servicemen and women, to families, to extended business stays.
This hotel is actually an organization whose mission is "to provide accommodations at subsidized rates and club-type facilities for servicemen and servicewomen, military retirees and veterans and their families visiting New York City" since 1919 and only serves these groups. As a renovated townhouse, the club doesn't have private bathrooms, laundry service, meals or in-room phones but does have cozy rooms, comfortable common areas and access to a kitchen.
Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard & Airmen's Club
283 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016-3540
212-683-4353 and 800-678-8443
ssmaclub.org
The Affinia Shelburne accommodates business travelers, tourists and families alike with its variety of room sizes and clever details like online "paperless checkout" and complementary boarding pass printing. This boutique hotel puts a premium on comfort distinguishing itself with sleek interiors and "bells and whistles" that include a guest's choice of one of six pillows; in-room spa treatments; pet care services that rival their owners' (including a "pet psychic"!); and a complementary kids' backpack with a digital camera, kids' guide book and scrapbook.
Affinia Shelburne
303 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-689-5200
affinia.com
Geared toward corporate travelers, this 25 story building houses 126 fully furnished studio and one bedroom apartments rented by night with a minimum 30-day stay. Rates are comparable to hotels in the area but provide a broader range of accommodations including full sized washers and dryers in each room, complete kitchens, desk chairs, data ports, fitness center and 24 hour doorman and concierge service.
Marriott ExecuStay Aurora Midtown East
556 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10016
800-877-2800, ext.
execustay.com
