The Benjamin

Midtown, New York

Guest Room
Deluxe Studio Suite
Deluxe Studio Suite
One Bedroom Suite, The Benjamin Hotel, New York, East Coast, USA
One Bedroom Suite
Guest Room
Deluxe Studio Suite
Deluxe Studio Suite
One Bedroom Suite, The Benjamin Hotel, New York, East Coast, USA
One Bedroom Suite

The hotel

Thanks to a multi-million dollar makeover The Benjamin Hotel in Midtown Manhattan is looking hotter than ever and if you want to dive into a world of boutique luxury then right here is where you rip off the covers and get involved. Although the designs and modern touches are bang-up-to-date the level of customer commitment goes way back with pretty much 24-hr everything ranging from the front desk to the fitness room to the in-room spa and beauty services. The gourmet snack boxes alone will have you hungry for more and if you want a real taste of classic New York City style then check out The National Bar & Dining Rooms that's got grand café chic down to a tea. As The Benjamin Hotel stretches to almost 30 storeys there's no chance of getting lost in the city and as major attractions, such as the MET, the Empire State Building and Madison Avenue, are all just a few blocks away this is an excellent base to experience the best of the Big Apple. Finally, guest rooms have every box ticked with kitchenettes and mini-fridges ensuring you can definitely have your cake and eat it.

Amenities

  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

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 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.

The National Bar & Dining Rooms (classic NYC bistro dishes served for breakfast, lunch and dinner). In-room dining* from the National menu (6:00am – midnight) including Bedtime Bites (selected midnight snacks from the National). Winks’ Kidzzz Club. 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness room and steam room. 24-hour in-room hair and beauty services* by Federico. Business centre. Laundry/dry-cleaning services*. 24/7 reception team, concierge and shoe shine services. Complimentary WiFi in public areas.

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

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1986)
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  • Poor (112)
  • Terrible (71)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another depressingly overpriced, sad and tired New York hotel

Nov 17, 2019 Johntrip10 UK

This typifies my experience of New York hotels with a reasonable lobby giving you the impression of something good but you will be very disappointed. As I got into the lift which had a blanket covering a missing panel my heart sank and when I got to my floor I saw and smelt the familiar drabness and smells of somewhere which had seen no money… Read more
This typifies my experience of New York hotels with a reasonable lobby giving you the impression of something good but you will be very disappointed. As I got into the lift which had a blanket covering a missing panel my heart sank and when I got to my floor I saw and smelt the familiar drabness and smells of somewhere which had seen no money spent on it for many years. The stale aroma of something similar to a gym locker permeates. Tired, drab, 70s brown and boring is the design philosophy in the rooms too with our suite having a slither of a balcony (photos on website are very deceptive). Bathroom is tiny for a suite but don’t worry this is the sort of classy hotel that has a bootle of water by your bedside with a price tag on it. It’s screams mediocrity and mundane at every level and these places just make you feel depressed and you simply want to go home. Service is the usual experience of a lot of greetings but not much else and room service is ridiculously expensive. There is no point in complaining since no one cares - just live with it all and wait for your departure or even better visit another city which has decent hotels at not ridiculous prices - unfortunately I was here for business so had little choice but the Benjamin will be bottom of my list of a fruitless search of a decent New York hotel ( I have tried the Affinia 50, Langham and the Omni Berkshire Place, all of which nearby but none of which were great albeit certainly better than this. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gem in the heart of Midtown.

Nov 16, 2019 X5824MYjuliew Lighthouse Point, United States

I love everything about the Benjamin, the location, service, pillows, spacious suites and price. The doormen make you feel safe and at home, the National Restaurant is very good and the price point on a 1 bedroom suite is amazing. There is a little kitchen, so you can dine out and feel comfortable bringing home leftovers. I love everything… Read more
I love everything about the Benjamin, the location, service, pillows, spacious suites and price. The doormen make you feel safe and at home, the National Restaurant is very good and the price point on a 1 bedroom suite is amazing. There is a little kitchen, so you can dine out and feel comfortable bringing home leftovers. I love everything about it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Brilliant location, friendly staff

Nov 10, 2019 Bally45 Durham, United Kingdom

We’ve just had a very enjoyable four night stay at The Benjamin. Amazing location, we only took one cab during our entire stay! Roomwise, we were upgraded to a suite on the 4th floor, which actually suited my husband down to the ground as he hates heights! Good amenities, loved the kitchenette and Elemis products. There are a couple of great… Read more
We’ve just had a very enjoyable four night stay at The Benjamin. Amazing location, we only took one cab during our entire stay! Roomwise, we were upgraded to a suite on the 4th floor, which actually suited my husband down to the ground as he hates heights! Good amenities, loved the kitchenette and Elemis products. There are a couple of great bakeries just down the block so we enjoyed a couple of breakfasts in bed (fab). Shower wasn’t great but I wondered if this is standard in NYC. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Huge shout out to Elias on the door, who came to our rescue when our transportation didn’t show. Great guy. Recommended! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not What it Was

Nov 9, 2019 megf503 Glastonbury, Connecticut

I am so sad to write this. We stayed at The Benjamin years ago and remembered the beds being very comfortable. This was a 2 night birthday weekend. We were on the 17th floor and the entire floor smelled of food, specifically fish. The room smelled as well of food. The bed was hard as a rock, my shoulder kept falling asleep throughout the night.… Read more
I am so sad to write this. We stayed at The Benjamin years ago and remembered the beds being very comfortable. This was a 2 night birthday weekend. We were on the 17th floor and the entire floor smelled of food, specifically fish. The room smelled as well of food. The bed was hard as a rock, my shoulder kept falling asleep throughout the night. Finally, the noise outside is so loud between construction and traffic, I barely slept. I was shocked that the windows were not sound proof given the location of the hotel. The best part of the rooms are the mini kitchens and the spaciousness, but that doesn’t make up for a terrible night sleep. I am going to get earplugs for the second night and I’m definitely not staying here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Still retains the elegance

Nov 5, 2019 JohnPatsi Tullahoma, Tennessee

We have stayed here several times and I love the location, is just behind the Waldorf Astoria located to everything you want to do. The rooms are a pleasant large for New York City and the rates are competitive. Will definitely be staying again