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Seventeen 's rooms feature a/c, cable TV and wi-fi, though all share baths. It's clean,
friendly and nicely situated on a pleasant tree-lined street minutes from Union Square and
the East Village. $150.
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MIDTOWN
70 PARK AVENUE HOTEL
70 Park Ave, at 38th St. Subway S, #4, #5, #6, #7 to 42nd St-Grand Central.
1 877 707 2752 or 212 973
2400, www.70parkave.com . MAP
This classy boutique hotel is adorned with re-creations of classical friezes and frescoes, and
original lighting and furnishing design featuring rich woods and muted earth tones. Extras
include a 24hr fitness centre, flat-screen TVs, wi-fi and a nightly wine reception. Pet-
friendly. $429.
AFFINIA SHELBURNE
303 Lexington Ave between E 37th and E 38th sts. Subway #4, #5, #6, #7 to 42nd St-Grand Central.
212
689 5200, www.affinia.com . MAP
Luxurious hotel in the most elegant part of Murray Hill. Many rooms have kitchenettes
($30 extra), and its restaurant Rare specializes in gourmet burgers. $359.
ALGONQUIN
59 W 44th St between Fifth and Sixth aves. Subway B, D, F, M to 42nd St.
212 840 6800,
www.algonquinhotel.com . MAP
At New York's classic literary hangout , you'll find a resident cat named Matilda, suites
with silly names and a whole lot of style and tradition. The bedrooms have been refur-
bished to good effect. $479.
CHAMBERS
15 W 56th St between Fifth and Sixth aves. Subway F to 57th St.
1 866 204 5656 or 212 974 5656,
www.chambershotel.com . MAP
Designed by architect David Rockwell, Chambers is well placed for Central Park and
MoMA, though you can just sit and admire the 500 original works in the hallways.
Modern, tasteful rooms approximate a New York apartment, as do the mezzanine lounge
spaces. A Momofuku offspring, Má Pêche , is on-site. $475.
IROQUOIS
49 W 44th St between Fifth and Sixth aves. Subway B, D, F, M to 42nd St.
1 800 332 7220 or 212 840
3080, www.iroquoisny.com . MAP
A former haven for rock bands, this reinvented “boutique” hotel has comfortable, tasteful
rooms with Italian marble baths and a health centre, library and an upscale French restaur-
ant. One of the hotel's noted visitors is immortalized in the suite named after him: James
Dean lived here 1951-1953 (room #803). $489.
 
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