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Hotel 48LEX New York

517 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, US
4.0Very Good
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Non-Smoking
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Pet Friendly

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About this property

Hotel 48LEX New York is a 4.5-star independent hotel located in Midtown Manhattan, within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. The property houses 116 rooms, including 24 suites, positioned at the center of New York's most iconic district.

Accommodations feature air-conditioned rooms equipped with refrigerators, iPod docking stations, and 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming. En-suite bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Each room offers a laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone with complimentary local calling. Guest comfort ratings average 4.3 out of 5.

Dining options include Basserie Cognac, an on-site restaurant, alongside a bar and lounge for evening drinks. A complimentary daily reception provides an informal setting to meet fellow guests. Room service is available during limited hours for in-room dining.

Recreational and wellness facilities include a 24-hour health club and a terrace offering views of the surrounding Manhattan landscape. The hotel provides concierge services, a banquet hall for events, and a business center available around the clock. Accessible amenities include wheelchair-accessible public areas, fitness facilities, meeting spaces, and the on-site restaurant.

The location benefits from proximity to Rockefeller Center (0.4 miles), Times Square (0.7 miles), and other major Manhattan attractions including the Chrysler Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Central Park. Guests rate the location 5 out of 5 across 1,001 reviews, with 80.5 percent indicating they would recommend the property.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 12:00 PM. Hotel 48LEX New York welcomes dogs weighing 50 pounds or under, with a maximum of two dogs per room. Pet amenities include a dog bed, food and water bowls, and a custom tag with the hotel's address. A pet fee of $50 per day applies; advance notice of three days is requested. Valet parking, airport transportation, and luggage storage are available for a surcharge.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at Hotel 48LEX New York places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rockefeller Center and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Times Square.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Chrysler Building - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
5th Avenue - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Grand Central Terminal - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Rockefeller Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Patrick's Cathedral - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Top of the Rock Observation Deck - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Madison Avenue - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
United Nations Headquarters - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Radio City Music Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Museum of Modern Art - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Times Square - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Bryant Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
New York Public Library - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Broadway - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Central Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 29 km / 18 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 27.4 km / 17 mi
Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 38.2 km / 23.7 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel 48LEX New York is John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 116 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. 37-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Enjoy a meal at Basserie Cognac, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour health club or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features concierge services and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in New York? This hotel has 1195 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Getting here

From John F. Kennedy Airport: Take Van Wyck Expressway to 495 West (Long Island Expressway). Continue to the Midtown Tunnel and exit on 3rd Avenue. Turn left on 48th Street and Lexington Avenue. From LaGuardia Airport: Take Grand Central Parkway West to the Triborough Bridge. Then take FDR Drive South to 49th Street Exit. Continue on 49th Street to Lexington and turn left to 48th Street. From Newark Airport: Take New Jersey Turnpike North to Lincoln Tunnel to 42nd Street. Make a left on 3rd Avenue and continue to 48th Street. From Westchester Airport: Take the I-87 S/Deegan Expy exit toward Triboro Bridge. Take the exit onto I-278 W toward Triboro Bridge/Manhattan Queens and exit toward FDR Drive. Merge onto Robert F Kennedy Bridge and take exit 8 toward I-495 Midtown Tunnel. Turn left on 48th and Lexington.
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
$65 daily valet

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • We are happy to welcome your traveling canine companions to Hotel 48LEX
  • a pet-friendly hotel in NYC. Simply inform us that you will have a pet (or pets) with you at least three days prior to arrival
  • and we will have a dog bowl with place-mat
  • a cushy dog bed
  • and custom tag with the hotel’s address ready for your stay. For safety reasons
  • we only accept dogs weighing 50 pounds and under
  • or two dogs with a combined weight of 75 pounds or less. The cost for having a pet stay with you is $50 per day.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 215 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<

Know before you go

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.