The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

The hotel

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 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 31 Mar '24 to receive up to 28% off the accommodation cost between 11 Mar ‘24–31 Jan' 25.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates 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.Click here for latest travel advice*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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Experience

Mar 4, 2024 Tara A Coventry, Rhode Island

OMG! I can not say enough about this hotel. It was amazing! Elias went above and beyond to make our 1st stay at this hotel and visit to New York Amazing. From his first introduction to suggestion the best Italian restaurant to eat you are lucky to have him apart of your team. Not to mention the 1st face that your guests are greeted with.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfortable Stay Amid Renovations at Benjamin Sonesta, NY

Feb 19, 2024 Arindam B Sammamish, Washington

My four-night stay at Benjamin Sonesta in New York was largely positive. Currently under renovation, the hotel’s aged look is being refreshed. The highlight was the spacious one-bedroom suite with a functional kitchenette, accommodating four but equipped for two. Customer service was excellent, though the front desk staff, while efficient, lacked… Read more
My four-night stay at Benjamin Sonesta in New York was largely positive. Currently under renovation, the hotel’s aged look is being refreshed. The highlight was the spacious one-bedroom suite with a functional kitchenette, accommodating four but equipped for two. Customer service was excellent, though the front desk staff, while efficient, lacked a personal touch and occasionally engaged in laughter post-guest interactions, which could be off-putting. The room’s design had its quirks, like a toilet flush hidden under the countertop and a toilet seat that wouldn’t stay up, minor yet noticeable. Despite being on the 9th floor, noise was minimal, although water pipes showed signs of air bubbles and noise. The gym was well-equipped, a plus point. The daily $10 snack and water allowance was appreciated, but the $50 daily resort charge felt excessive given the absence of typical resort amenities like a restaurant or pool. In essence, Benjamin Sonesta offers a comfortable, if not luxurious, stay in a spacious setting. It’s suitable for those looking for ample room space and a central location, though some aspects, like certain customer service elements, could be improved. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dirty, shabby and in need of a major overhaul.

Feb 9, 2024 James K New York City, New York

Be warned. This hotel is in dire need of a total revamp. It’s undergoing renovations to the restaurant but needs to shut down and remodel the entire property. The only good thing I can say is that the sheets were clean. From there it goes downhill. The room was filthy. Every single item was stained: lampshades, bed head, chairs, carpet (see… Read more
Be warned. This hotel is in dire need of a total revamp. It’s undergoing renovations to the restaurant but needs to shut down and remodel the entire property. The only good thing I can say is that the sheets were clean. From there it goes downhill. The room was filthy. Every single item was stained: lampshades, bed head, chairs, carpet (see pics). There were used ear buds in the bathroom windowsill. The elevator was scratched, dented and stained. There is no restaurant on site so no food/breakfast options. The room itself is old: the air conditioning is a window unit that is extremely loud. The heating from the bathroom is not controllable so the room is either boiling hot or you have to crank up the air con to compensate? I could not sleep due to the noise of the air con and so had to leave the bathroom window open to try and cool the room - in NYC in Jan. Absurd. I was here for business and relied on the listing. Be warned. This property needs serious investment and the brand/franchise owner needs to do much better. Extremely disappointing. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A fantastic hotel with amazing staff

Feb 4, 2024 juleslovesnyc Harlow, United Kingdom

We (myself and 2 adult young daughters) stayed in a deluxe twin room in January, Upon arrival we realised that the hotel was having renovations which is normal for Manhattan hotels this time of year! However it did not interfere with our stay no noise or anything! The staff couldn’t do enough for you and were so attentive, The beds were so… Read more
We (myself and 2 adult young daughters) stayed in a deluxe twin room in January, Upon arrival we realised that the hotel was having renovations which is normal for Manhattan hotels this time of year! However it did not interfere with our stay no noise or anything! The staff couldn’t do enough for you and were so attentive, The beds were so comfortable and the pillow menu was fabulous Especially the full body pillow which was perfect for me as I suffer with skeletal & muscle pain I would definitely come back & look forward to seeing the restaurant open up again after its major restoration, The kitchen in the room with full size fridge and microwave was a huge bonus especially with the plates and cutlery too, They even provided washing up liquid and tea towels ect I found this very good, The shower was lovely too especially with the Elemis toiletries I couldn’t fault our stay it was amazing! The hotel is on 42nd street and so is perfectly placed to get around, There were restaurants close by from a steakhouse to a Chinese & New York deli, Across the road was also a Starbucks and a restaurant consisting of foods from around the world to choose from so if you wanted to eat close by or get something to take back to the room it’s easy to do so, Overall I’d highly recommend staying here & can’t thank the staff enough for making our stay a special one. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfy quiet rooms; friendly, helpful staff

Jan 18, 2024 pjhahn Clinton, Wisconsin

We always head to NYC a couple times per year for some Yankee games. Since Sonesta took over the Benjamin Hotel - we thought we would check it out. And we couldn’t have been more rewarded for our choice. We were able to get a small suite via a promotion and it was our oasis on a hot couple of days. We had a comfortable bed, extra room, a… Read more
We always head to NYC a couple times per year for some Yankee games. Since Sonesta took over the Benjamin Hotel - we thought we would check it out. And we couldn’t have been more rewarded for our choice. We were able to get a small suite via a promotion and it was our oasis on a hot couple of days. We had a comfortable bed, extra room, a kitchenette and cozy living room. And I must point out that the room was very quiet. Ah… The staff was friendly and helpful and we could not have had better doormen/porters. They all tried to get to know you and were helpful. You can’t beat the hotel’s location, either. Read less