The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel, a landmark hotel located in Midtown Manhattan with it’s classic décor and intimate boutique setting provides a sense of sophisticated glamour in New York City. Located at 50th and Lexington Avenue, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York exudes old-world Manhattan with oversized rooms and suites (many with kitchenettes). The hotel offers quick access to the best luxury boutiques on 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Centre and St. Patrick’s Cathedral and array of fine dining options. Fitness Center located on the 3rd floor open 24 hours. Laundry and pressing services available. Complimentary newspapers available in the lobby. The Cupboard conveniently located in the lobby provides snacks, beverages and sundries for purchase without going far.
Amenities
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Close to City Centre
Where is it
Situated on the corner of East 50th Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan; close to Fifth Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, the Rockefeller Centre and Bloomingdales. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 40 minutes.
Hotel information
209 guest rooms and suites, all of which have been recently refurbished as of July 2024. All with air-conditioning, 42” HD flat-screen cable TV, iPod alarm clock, kitchenette, mini-fridge, bathrobes, WiFi access*.
Guest Rooms are 250–275 sq ft and have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Deluxe Studios are 300–350 sq ft, and have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
One Bedroom Suites are 450–550 sq ft with a separate living area with 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, and 1 queen-size or 1 king-size bed in the bedroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Booking
Bonus: Book
by 10 Feb '25 and receive 30% off the accommodation cost when staying between 1 Jan '25 - 30 Dec '25. Terms & conditions apply. Any applicable offers
have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout
dates may apply.
The National Bar & Dining Rooms (classic NYC bistro dishes served for breakfast, lunch and dinner, temporarily closed).
Winks’ Kidzzz Club. 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness room and steam room.
Laundry/dry-cleaning services*. 24/7 reception team, concierge and shoe shine services. Complimentary WiFi in public areas.
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), complimentary use of the Fitness Center, a one-time $15 laundry credit for the stay. (inclusions are subject to availability and change).
One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: Building work will be taking place Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 8;00am – 5:00pm untill June '24.
Please note: Due to the temporary closure of the hotel restaurant and room service, staff will provide detailed information at check-in of local dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner (including order-in options). There is also a lobby market available for guests craving a quick snack, with items including chips/crisps, cookies, nuts, water, assorted soft drinks and juices.
Based on 3574 reviews
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Excellent (2120)
Very good (889)
Average (335)
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Bait and switch thieves
Dec 24, 2024J G
We reserved a king suite and it was confirmed. Upon arrival we asked to make sure it was a king suite and the desk agent said yes then we got to the room and it is a queen. We complained and they said too bad the fine print says they give you whatever they feel like. Also they don’t tell you before hand that there is no restaurant or room service…
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We reserved a king suite and it was confirmed. Upon arrival we asked to make sure it was a king suite and the desk agent said yes then we got to the room and it is a queen. We complained and they said too bad the fine print says they give you whatever they feel like. Also they don’t tell you before hand that there is no restaurant or room service available. They are crooks and have done an illegal bait and switch. Do not recommend staying here.
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Avoid this hotel
Dec 22, 2024markwadhams
Avoid this hotel we stayed there and pre paid but when we checked out there were hundreds of dollars in undisclosed fees taken from our card. Mandatory amenities fees even though they have almost no faculties at all.
Rip off shameless money grabbing
100/100
Dec 14, 2024Kaysen M
This place is beyond amazing the staff is so friendly. Shout out to the bell hop I forgot his name but he’s a tall gentleman with a shaved head. He made our experience so much better. With being fun and giving us a trolly ride to the bar and congratulating us on getting engaged. The service Anya helped me so much with setting up the room after…
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This place is beyond amazing the staff is so friendly. Shout out to the bell hop I forgot his name but he’s a tall gentleman with a shaved head. He made our experience so much better. With being fun and giving us a trolly ride to the bar and congratulating us on getting engaged. The service Anya helped me so much with setting up the room after proposing. All around we will be staying here every time we go to New York
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Avoid at all costs
Dec 14, 2024L B
We stayed one night instead of our booked four. We had to leave as the noise from the aircon was unbearable and they could not turn off. An engineer was called to turn off but when we went out he came back and turned it back on. We were moved to another room with same problem and at 11pm too late to find another hotel plus the room we moved into…
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We stayed one night instead of our booked four. We had to leave as the noise from the aircon was unbearable and they could not turn off. An engineer was called to turn off but when we went out he came back and turned it back on. We were moved to another room with same problem and at 11pm too late to find another hotel plus the room we moved into had not been cleaned and still had the other people’s sheets on the sofa bed. There is no lounge, no mention of the restaurant being closed until you book. It was an awful experience. The staff though are very polite, but the hotel itself is really not luxurious at all.
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Great hotel!
Nov 30, 2024KaPvacay
We had six nights in The Benjamin, a very well appointed boutique hotel with a great vibe, beautiful interior and good location.
I was a little apprehensive having read some less than glowing reviews however we’ve had a great experience.
Our Deluxe King Studio had a kitchenette area complete with coffee maker, cutlery, crockery and utensils, sink…
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We had six nights in The Benjamin, a very well appointed boutique hotel with a great vibe, beautiful interior and good location.
I was a little apprehensive having read some less than glowing reviews however we’ve had a great experience.
Our Deluxe King Studio had a kitchenette area complete with coffee maker, cutlery, crockery and utensils, sink and fridge, iron, ironing board and steamer. There was no kettle but they brought one up promptly at our request. The room was beautifully decorated, spotlessly cleaned every day and surprisingly large and spacious. The bed was very comfortable.
At the recommendation of another reviewer I took plenty of hangers as there were only a few, not enough for two of us over 6 nights so I’d pass on that tip to others.
The hotel is under reconstruction but that did not impact our stay, in fact had the reception staff not mention it on arrival we wouldn’t have known.
Every member of staff we encountered from reception to housekeeping were very friendly, courteous and helpful.
I’d recommend The Benjamin and would definitely return.
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Bait and switch thieves
