The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Studio Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Studio Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite

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.

The Lobby Cupboard (convenience store). New restaurant opening in Spring 2024. 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 restaurant is due to open end of March 2024, and rooftop will open Autumn of 2024.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating They turn their air conditioning off throughout entire hotel!

Apr 18, 2024 Orange_CAAdam007 Newport Beach, California

This place is ridiculous. The rooms are nice yes, and the staff are mostly friendly. But do you want to be stuck in a warm room all day and night? They don’t tell you up front but their A/C system automatically shuts off randomly and you’re stuck in a warm room day and night. This is a regular occurrence with this hotel. Their explanation: we have… Read more
This place is ridiculous. The rooms are nice yes, and the staff are mostly friendly. But do you want to be stuck in a warm room all day and night? They don’t tell you up front but their A/C system automatically shuts off randomly and you’re stuck in a warm room day and night. This is a regular occurrence with this hotel. Their explanation: we have a very old pump system that automatically shuts off dependent on outside temperature. They refuse to put in a new A/C and heating system and would rather just upset their guests. They offered me “to open the windows or bring me a fan”. This is ridiculous for the amount of money that this hotel charges. Stay here if you want to be in a warm room all day and night. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel but hate the $45 a day “amenities” fee.

Apr 16, 2024 Roger R San Diego, California

Stayed three nights for business. Room was large with a small kitchenette - sink, mini-fridge, coffeemaker and microwave. No plates or cutlery provided. Room was quiet, bathroom very small. My only complaint is the ridiculous “amenity” fee of $45 per night. What amenities? A fitness room was all I experienced. Otherwise it’s just another… Read more
Stayed three nights for business. Room was large with a small kitchenette - sink, mini-fridge, coffeemaker and microwave. No plates or cutlery provided. Room was quiet, bathroom very small. My only complaint is the ridiculous “amenity” fee of $45 per night. What amenities? A fitness room was all I experienced. Otherwise it’s just another ripoff to get more money from customers. No need for that - won’t stay again for that reason. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not quite up to par.

Apr 11, 2024 grahamwaldred Staines, United Kingdom

We recently stayed at The Shelburne Sonesta in New York and have mixed emotions about the stay. It feels right to list all the pros and cons for the hotel. The pros are: Good location, good size rooms, generally clean, quick rectification of issues, polite staff especially the doorman. Cons: Awful double glazing which was drafty and left you at… Read more
We recently stayed at The Shelburne Sonesta in New York and have mixed emotions about the stay. It feels right to list all the pros and cons for the hotel. The pros are: Good location, good size rooms, generally clean, quick rectification of issues, polite staff especially the doorman. Cons: Awful double glazing which was drafty and left you at the mercy of the New York chaotic traffic so sleeping was a challenge, very thin walls so if the traffic didn't get you the room next door would, also all the hotel seems to slam loudly for some particular reason, the whole place lacked atmosphere, no facilities for food/drinks, air conditioning only provided heat so do not touch unless you wish for a hot stuffy room as windows are screwed shut. As we stayed for only 4 nights it was bearable but would definitely not return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Large rooms, clean, friendly, close to Empire State

Apr 7, 2024 DobbyTravels England, United Kingdom

The hotel was brilliant, very large rooms, closet for suitcases, a fridge, tv, a comfy chair and 2 double beds, a lovely bathroom with big shower. We couldn't fault it at all, a lovely comfy room and with comfy beds to go back to after a full day exploring was just what we needed. I'd messaged the hotel before hand as my son is autistic and will… Read more
The hotel was brilliant, very large rooms, closet for suitcases, a fridge, tv, a comfy chair and 2 double beds, a lovely bathroom with big shower. We couldn't fault it at all, a lovely comfy room and with comfy beds to go back to after a full day exploring was just what we needed. I'd messaged the hotel before hand as my son is autistic and will only eat cheese sandwich's and needed to check if there was a fridge in the room as we hadn't booked one with a kitchenette. There was a fridge and a large desk area that I could easily prepare his food on, and then he could sit in a chair to eat rather than just on the bed as we've had in other hotels. Check in was easy, the staff were really friendly and helpful, we arrived in the early hours of the morning after the flight from hell, and I was able to sit in the reception area with my son while my husband checked us in, everyone was super friendly and compassionate about how exhausted we were. When it came to checking out, we were able to store our bags and then a lovely gentleman sorted out a taxi for us to get back to the airport, it was a last minute decision to get a taxi as we had previously said we'd get the subway to the airport. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was really helpful and friendly. If we ever come back to New York, we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you so much to everyone we encounted during our stay, Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel, good location

Apr 6, 2024 loufrackie Somerset, United Kingdom

Stayed here 4 nights. Two adults and two teens in two bed bedroom. Spacious and clean room with a view of empire state building. Comfy beds. Some street noise but didn’t affect our sleep. Good sized bathroom with great shower. Reception staff very helpful, nothing too much trouble (asked for more towels and pillows and a kettle-all delivered in… Read more
Stayed here 4 nights. Two adults and two teens in two bed bedroom. Spacious and clean room with a view of empire state building. Comfy beds. Some street noise but didn’t affect our sleep. Good sized bathroom with great shower. Reception staff very helpful, nothing too much trouble (asked for more towels and pillows and a kettle-all delivered in minutes). Able to store bags on day of departure. Lots of places to eat nearby. 5-10 minute walk to grand central station. Good location but away from madness of Times Square Read less