The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Take Care Restaurant
Studio Suite
Take Care Restaurant
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Vintage Green Conservatory
Vingage Green
Vintage Green
Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Take Care Restaurant
Studio Suite
Take Care Restaurant
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Vintage Green Conservatory
Vingage Green
Vintage Green

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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The BEST NYC HOTEL EXPERIENCE

Jan 27, 2025 Osmel V

I had the opportunity to stay at this hotel this January of 2025. I checked-in on the 18th. Let me just say — I was blown away. From the moment I arrived the bellman treated me with excellent service and was very kind. I forgot the gentleman’s name but he was GREAT. It was around 11am and my idea was to leave my bags with the hotel staff and go… Read more
I had the opportunity to stay at this hotel this January of 2025. I checked-in on the 18th. Let me just say — I was blown away. From the moment I arrived the bellman treated me with excellent service and was very kind. I forgot the gentleman’s name but he was GREAT. It was around 11am and my idea was to leave my bags with the hotel staff and go check out what was around since I figured that it was too early to check-in. I was attended to by a lady named, Stephanie, at the front desk who was absolutely incredible. Not only did she provide excellent service but she was able to get me checked into my hotel room right away!! Stephanie made sure all my needs were met and she was honestly so great that I told her I would 100% leave a great review about the hotel and the service. Downstairs, in the lobby area there’s a restaurant where the staff is absolutely phenomenal. The food and the drinks are great. But they also have a rooftop bar that absolutely steals the show and has amazing views of Manhattan. I was attended to at the rooftop bar by a bartender named, Carlos, who was exceptional and just an absolute joy. Carlos made me feel as if I was at my local neighborhood bar. With that being said — this was by far one of the greatest hotel experiences I’ve ever had and definitely the greatest hotel experience I’ve had in NYC. The staff as a whole were absolutely amazing and met my every need. The room was great, nice and clean. Bed felt like a cloud. The area the hotel is located in has a lot to offer. I would recommend this hotel to anyone thinking of traveling to New York and staying in the city. I know for a fact that whenever I travel to NYC again that this will be where I decide to stay again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good To Be Back Again

Jan 27, 2025 DaveJ43 Calgary, Canada

Probably our 6th time staying at the Shelburne and it is remaining pretty consistent. We know and love the area (Murray Hill) and all the places to go. We had a one bedroom suite with a terrace on the 12th floor this stay and we loved it. The suite was huge and the bed and pillows were amazing. As always with these old buildings you will… Read more
Probably our 6th time staying at the Shelburne and it is remaining pretty consistent. We know and love the area (Murray Hill) and all the places to go. We had a one bedroom suite with a terrace on the 12th floor this stay and we loved it. The suite was huge and the bed and pillows were amazing. As always with these old buildings you will find some quirks such as the bathroom toilet being too close to the tub which makes getting in the tub (to soak or shower) tricky. The furniture in the living room was getting very tired and does need to be replaced soon. Especially the couch. However it does appear that some finishing's have been upgraded in the room since our last visit prior to Covid. Kitchen was fine however it could use a few more convenience items and the fridge could be colder. We visited the Village Green on the roof for some drinks and it was all good. Bartenders were great guys and everyone was very friendly. We also had something to eat in the Take Care Bistro each day. Food and service was excellent. All the general hotel staff were great the the service was excellent. The only thing I would recommend is totally getting rid of the extra hotel facilities fee and the pantry fee. Totally unnecessary and the pantry scheme can be very confusing to guests. Just build the costs into the basic room fee prior to the on-slot of the various NYC taxes. Looking forward to our next stay! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great value in NYC

Jan 9, 2025 Nicholas B Nederland, Colorado

For location, size of rooms, cleanliness, and price, this has to be one of the better deals in NYC. There are less expensive hotels, but after reading reviews with smaller rooms and questionable conditions, I went with the Sonesta, which was in a better location for my trip. If looking for a hotel in this part of the City, I recommend it, great… Read more
For location, size of rooms, cleanliness, and price, this has to be one of the better deals in NYC. There are less expensive hotels, but after reading reviews with smaller rooms and questionable conditions, I went with the Sonesta, which was in a better location for my trip. If looking for a hotel in this part of the City, I recommend it, great value. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional staff & great rooms

Dec 27, 2024 Amanda R

Lovely hotel with a chic, cozy vibe. Rooms were very clean & beds were super comfortable. Our stay went from great to outstanding due to our interaction with the staff-specifically, Luis at the front desk. We had stayed at various hotels the past few nights (we traveled from out-of-state to stay in the city for my husband to have surgery @ Mount… Read more
Lovely hotel with a chic, cozy vibe. Rooms were very clean & beds were super comfortable. Our stay went from great to outstanding due to our interaction with the staff-specifically, Luis at the front desk. We had stayed at various hotels the past few nights (we traveled from out-of-state to stay in the city for my husband to have surgery @ Mount Sinai), and Luis by far was the most personable and friendly staff member we met during our stay in NYC. His positive & cheerful demeanor lifted our spirits during check-in, and he made us feel truly welcome @ the Sonesta. Thank you, Luis, for your kindness & wonderful smile! Amanda & Jeanne Read less
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