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It's nowhere near as beautiful as somewhere closer to Central Park, like near the Hotel Beacon in the Upper West Side (which also has a full kitchen in every room) or as fun as somewhere downtown, like the Washington Square Hotel in Greenwich Village. But given the area's high traffic, abundance of fast food restaurants, and scarce activity after dark, this is the kind of dull area most New Yorkers avoid (unless they are working). Located across from Penn Station (a major transportation hub), the Stewart Hotel has a convenient location for getting around the city. The lobby also got an overhaul as part of the David Rockwell renovation, and the seating area is designed to reflect the topography of New York City - while the glass chandelier above mimics the city skyline. Once you add in its excellent fitness center and fashionable on-site bar and restaurant, Niles New York City, the Stewart Hotel has a considerable advantage over similarly priced hotels in the neighborhood. And all rooms were part of a $24 million dollar renovation in 2011, so they look posh and modern.

Aside from its classic architecture (the building dates back to 1929), the Stewart Hotel's big differentiator - and primary selling point - is that most if its rooms (all but the base-level guest rooms) are large studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments that include a full kitchen with a four-burner gas range, oven, and a full set of utensils. The 618-room, 28-floor Stewart Hotel (formerly the Affinia Manhattan) is an attractive choice for both business and leisure travelers thanks to its comfortable beds (down duvets and 300-thread-count sheets), Aveda bath products, and knowledgeable concierges.
