The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

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. Exuding old-world Manhattan, The Benjamin Hotel stretches to almost 30 storeys, so 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. The lobby shop is a convenient spot for snacks, drinks, and memorable gifts, and hotel staff will provide a curated list of recommended neighbourhood restaurants, luxury shopping, and top attractions. Finally, guest rooms have every box ticked with many featuring kitchenettes, mini-fridges, living rooms and terraces, ensuring you can definitely have your cake and eat it.

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: Receive $10 daily Cupboard Credit per room, space available room upgrade and early check-in when staying a minimum of 5 nights between 1 May-31 Dec ’22 booked between 30 Apr –06 Jun ‘22.Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

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. Room service* (temporarily unavailable).

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

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*Denotes local charge.

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, wine, beer, cider and spirits.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2038)
  • Very good (866)
  • Average (317)
  • Poor (119)
  • Terrible (80)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Mid town location with wonderful staff

May 17, 2022 Rick N Moorpark, California

We stayed at the Benjamin for 5 nights in May and had a room on the 16th floor. It was a Queen room and was very comfortable, The only issue was the air condition being very loud every time it chimed on to keep the temperature at desired setting. Some rooms might not have this issue as our room might have had an older unit installed. I really… Read more
We stayed at the Benjamin for 5 nights in May and had a room on the 16th floor. It was a Queen room and was very comfortable, The only issue was the air condition being very loud every time it chimed on to keep the temperature at desired setting. Some rooms might not have this issue as our room might have had an older unit installed. I really liked the doormen concierge as they were so helpful all the time. We received a free $10 a day to spend with the reservation so we used it for water. Close to Rockefeller Center and Time Square. Good restaurants in the Mid town area and subway is the way to travel in New York and felt safe to us, Taxi's is the other way to get around cheaper than Uber or Lyft but still high to for even 2 miles. Just walk and walk and you can see New York by foot is the way to travel on a visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Abysmal Air Quality, Mix of Old Moldy Carpets and Heavy Disinfectant/Air Freshener

Apr 21, 2022 justinmW8924WL

Abysmal air quality. Heavy minty smell of air freshener (probably Maxim Neutral Disinfectant Mint Scent) perhaps they spray the room with it to try to mask the musty smell of the really old carpets. I left the windows open with cold air blowing in all night and still didn’t help much. Hopefully not lasting I’ll effects on my health from breathing… Read more
Abysmal air quality. Heavy minty smell of air freshener (probably Maxim Neutral Disinfectant Mint Scent) perhaps they spray the room with it to try to mask the musty smell of the really old carpets. I left the windows open with cold air blowing in all night and still didn’t help much. Hopefully not lasting I’ll effects on my health from breathing that crappy air all night. Also the first room I checked into had hairs on the bed showing the linen wasn’t changed. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A perfect New York City get away!

Apr 17, 2022 alexandraj820 Franklin Park, New Jersey

We came for night to enjoy the city and participate in the Easter Parade, the hotel was perfectly situated to St Patrick’s Cathedral! We were running late for a dinner reservation when we arrived, Elias valeted our car and Taju whisked us and our luggage up to our room, we would have never made it without their attentive assistance! The rooms… Read more
We came for night to enjoy the city and participate in the Easter Parade, the hotel was perfectly situated to St Patrick’s Cathedral! We were running late for a dinner reservation when we arrived, Elias valeted our car and Taju whisked us and our luggage up to our room, we would have never made it without their attentive assistance! The rooms maximize space to include a kitchenette area, and the bed and light blocking curtains provided the perfect night’s sleep! We will be regulars! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating AVOID this is not a 4* hotel

Apr 16, 2022 Gooka28

Firstly Yellow taxi Manhattan to JFK charge a fixed fee of $52 plus toll, plus fee plus tip. This costs MAXIMUM $70 from this hotel to JFK with a tip. The doorman tried to insist on arranging us a ‘cab’ at a cost of $130. He tried to tell us that this is the ‘going rate’ and a yellow cab would be much more and that there isn’t a fixed fee. Luckily… Read more
Firstly Yellow taxi Manhattan to JFK charge a fixed fee of $52 plus toll, plus fee plus tip. This costs MAXIMUM $70 from this hotel to JFK with a tip. The doorman tried to insist on arranging us a ‘cab’ at a cost of $130. He tried to tell us that this is the ‘going rate’ and a yellow cab would be much more and that there isn’t a fixed fee. Luckily we had researched beforehand and knew the Yellow cab fee. Very underhand practices. Secondly, we booked a Kingsize suite for two adults and two children. We had a late flight from Heathrow and arrived at the hotel at 2am. The sofa bed wasn’t made up, the room hadn’t been cleaned, we didn’t have a bin, an iron, full cutlery etc. We asked for hypoallergenic bedding and were told initially that they didn’t have any. Then we were offered ‘down’ bedding and were told that it’s not possible to be allergic to down. We asked to move rooms and were told at 8am that we would need to return after 4pm to be given a new room which would be made up. Again, the new room had only 2 knives and spoons, no iron and again feather pillows. The fridge hadn’t been cleaned and had items from the previous occupant as well as split sauce and hairs in it. There is no restaurant or rooftop bar which was advertised. The room was shabby, dirty and needed repairing in places. The only saving Grace is that the reception and housekeeping staff were friendly and trying their best. This is not a 4* hotel and I will not be returning. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unpleasant check out

Mar 29, 2022 michellesV791JO Quebec City, Canada

Hotel is clean and well situated when checking out today i was tried to use a $10 coupon they gave me a check in only to be told you had to use that on day one No one told me this a check in. Girl was so incredibly rude and abrupt. I dont think i would return all based on this one horrible staff woman and her tretment