The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

Luxury hotel with spa, near 5th Avenue

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In the heart of Manhattan, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers a haven with a 24-hour gym, snack bar/deli, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take in the city views from the terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi - guests rave about the helpful staff and proximity to Grand Central Terminal.
VIP Access
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
$324 nightly
$378 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Boutique city luxury
This hotel in the heart of the city center offers a luxurious boutique experience. Modern elegance meets urban sophistication.
Dreamy sleep experience
Hotel rooms feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Blackout drapes and hypo-allergenic options ensure perfect slumber and peaceful mornings.

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Accessible

Exceptional
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

Excellent
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 Queen)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

Very good
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

Excellent
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Guestroom) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Guestroom)

Excellent
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 E 50th St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • Rockefeller Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 20 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 30 min drive
  • Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 30 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 52 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 54 min drive
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 5 min drive
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 27 min walk
  • 51 St. Station - 1 min walk
  • Lexington Av.-53 St. Station - 4 min walk
  • 5 Av.-53 St. Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnipper's Quality Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious hotel include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: 51 St. Station is steps away and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 209 rooms
    • Arranged over 28 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 75 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 9 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1927
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

The Parliament - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 51.64 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • Laundry facilities
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Wired internet access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 26 for adults, and USD 8 to 26 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 250 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 75 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Benjamin Hotel
Benjamin Hotel New York
Benjamin New York
Benjamin Hotel New York City
Benjamin New York City
The Benjamin Hotel New York City
The Benjamin
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Hotel
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York New York
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 75 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 250 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Parliament.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

What's the area around The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York like?

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is in Manhattan, a short 1-minute walk from 51 St. Station and 7 minutes' walk from 5th Avenue. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Reviews

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Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is surrounded by many dining options, including quick and fine dining choices, within a short walking distance. (11 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped with good equipment, including a Peloton and various weight machines. (8 reviews)
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