The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

The hotel

Immerse yourself in the urban lifestyle at The Shelburne Sonesta New York, an ideal base for your next trip to Manhattan. Subtly inspired by Walt Whitman's great love affair with New York City, this hotel offers a collection of spacious guest rooms and apartment-style suites. Located on Lexington Avenue in the heart of Murray Hill, the convenient location treats guests to an authentic taste of city life. Explore the neighbourhood, with its variety of trendy gastro pubs, bars and brunch spots, or enjoy the city's most exciting sights and experiences, such as the Empire State Building and Grand Central Station - all within easy reach. 

Amenities

  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On Lexington Avenue, this hotel is surrounded by typical brownstone buildings with cafés, bagel shops, cocktail bars, and gastro pubs nearby. It is a few blocks from Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building, and just a stroll from sights like the Empire State Building, Bryant Park and Fifth Avenue. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

325 contemporary rooms and suites. All with flatscreen HDTV with cable and pay-per-view movies, iHome docking station, WiFi access*, fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and pillow menu. Standard Guest Rooms are 325-350 sq ft with 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Studio Apartments are 410 sq ft and have a granite kitchenette with either 1 queen-size bed, 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. 

One Bedroom Deluxe Apartments are 450-650 sq ft and have a kitchenette, living room, separate bedroom, 2 flat-screen TVs, with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Please note: Glassware and coffee mugs are provided. Dishes, utensils, pots and pans are all are available upon request.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 10 Feb '25 and receive 30% off the accommodation cost when staying between 1 Jan '25 - 30 Dec '25 (3 night minimum stay). Terms & conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates may apply.

Take Care (modern American bistro, offering all-day dining and drinks). Vintage Green (new rooftop bar offering 360 degree views of Manhattan, with indoor and outdoor seating, serving drinks and small plates). 24-hour fitness centre. Room service*. Grocery delivery service*. Concierge. Complimentary WiFi in lobby. Parking $75 plus tax per day, or $85 plus tax per day for oversized vehicles (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a facility fee of $39 plus tax, per room per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Fee includes: $15 daily credit to our Cupboard, complimentary Wi-Fi access, unlimited local/long distance calls (excluding international),  a one-time $15 laundry credit for the stay​, and complimentary use of the fitness centre. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

Please note: One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

Please note: The new rooftop bar is due to open in Autumn of 2024.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2955)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Holiday Trip!

Dec 25, 2024 Sarah D

We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect and the staff was incredible. Adam, Louis, and David took excellent care of us the entire long weekend. From helping with luggage, taxis, directions, to always having a smile on their faces! The rooms were great size and layout for 3 women. We enjoyed the on site restaurant as well. Will definitely… Read more
We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect and the staff was incredible. Adam, Louis, and David took excellent care of us the entire long weekend. From helping with luggage, taxis, directions, to always having a smile on their faces! The rooms were great size and layout for 3 women. We enjoyed the on site restaurant as well. Will definitely be back and recommend to others! Read less
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Dec 18, 2024 DavidEarle1969 Tampa, Florida

The bellman David was amazing!!! So courteous and helpful!! He really helped us out!! The hotel stay was wonderful also!! Our room was large.it was close to everything. I would highly recommend this hotel to have friendly staff, great luggage check ( Dave)
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Dec 12, 2024 Matt D

Spent 4 days at the Shelburne Sonesta hotel and proposed to my now fiancé while there. The concierge Anya did a fantastic job helping me have our room decorated for the occasion and even upgraded us to a better room for no charge! The room was very clean and well appointed in a great area of the city.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel with helpful staff that actually care

Dec 6, 2024 Amanda R Glen Allen, Virginia

This place is such a gem. We've been here a few times and it never disapoints. EXCELLENT customer service from all staff members. We stayed in late Nov 2024 for a 3 day work event, and I just HAVE to call out some of the hotel employees who were top of my list. Jean, David, Michelle and Luis all went above and beyond in every way. We've been to… Read more
This place is such a gem. We've been here a few times and it never disapoints. EXCELLENT customer service from all staff members. We stayed in late Nov 2024 for a 3 day work event, and I just HAVE to call out some of the hotel employees who were top of my list. Jean, David, Michelle and Luis all went above and beyond in every way. We've been to other hotels in the city and the rooms are small and sketchy. But this place is spacious, conveniently located, safe, and has a staff that will definitely make you feel at home. Need a cool bar to take clients to? Luis will hook you up. Need a taxi in the pouring rain? Jean is your guy. Need to get to the airport fast and avoid the typical BS? David will run every scenario to ensure you aren't late. And Michelle has the patience of an angel. I watched her calmly address two disgruntled guests at the front desk with a cool head. Considering how rude and unfamiliar they were with the basics of staying at a hotel, she should have won an award in customer service. Even housekeeping took it to the next level. We had the "don't disturb" sign up, but I asked for a couple of towels so we had some fresh ones for that night. I don't have her name, but she was so sweet and provided us with towels, wash clothes, and even swapped out our trash in like 2 seconds so we'd be taken care of quickly. It's the little things that add up to great reviews. Keep up the GREAT work and give your hiring manager a fat raise. It seemed like this group of folks had been there forever and really enjoyed their jobs. Such a great thing to experience first-hand. Read less
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Dec 2, 2024 2cool4theroom Austin, TX

The $10 "daily cupboard credit" and the $15 1-time per stay dry cleaning credit are pretty silly. Offering a $15 "dry cleaning credit" is a pretty safe bet, since most guests likely won't take advantage of this perk. Lower the room rates by $25 and I'll buy my own water. Otherwise, I thought the hotel was great. The staff at the front desk… Read more
The $10 "daily cupboard credit" and the $15 1-time per stay dry cleaning credit are pretty silly. Offering a $15 "dry cleaning credit" is a pretty safe bet, since most guests likely won't take advantage of this perk. Lower the room rates by $25 and I'll buy my own water. Otherwise, I thought the hotel was great. The staff at the front desk were uniformly professional and helpful. The room was big for NYC, and the beds were comfortable. Perfect location if you like to walk. The rooftop bar is a great place for a drink. Read less