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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Grand Central Terminal

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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Empire State Building
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

New York

Manhattan stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building. Broadway and Times Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Building - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broadway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) - 7 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Momosan Ramen & Sake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Sheep - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Junction - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wokuni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Delectica - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4-star hotel near Grand Central Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 1275 square feet (118 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Shelburne Sonesta New York also features a health club, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 325 guestrooms or units
  • 1275 sq ft of conference space
  • 118 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1929
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers 325 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 48.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1068 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1698 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Brewster

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was fantastic. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the location was excellent, the room was very nice and large by New York City standards and the bed was super comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed before and we would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and the location is perfect. The rooftop bar gives you amazing panoramic views. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and spacious rooms. Only complaint that the room cleaning was missed one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property in Murray hill neighborhood convenient to most things to do and see in NYC. Great walking neighborhood. Room interior could use redo- ie paint. Bathroom fine. Did VIP upgrade- couldn’t tell what was better in this room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
O.K. property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy restroom and polite housekeepers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Roger

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY, PEARLAND

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooftop, great bistro attached,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
easy access to NY attractions, very quiet room, dining options available, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean hotel. Elevators were quite small so had to wait a while sometimes when busy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic boutique hotel in Manhattan. We have never had such a spacious room in Manhattan. The room was large and clean, with a little fridge and counter space which was super convenient to have. The front desk staff were helpful and profesionnal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael, San Francisco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They allowed us to check in early. Staff were very nice. Hotel was clean and well kept. Bar was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a super nice property! They unfortunately didnt have my room so....they gave me this amazing upgrade free of charge! I will definitely stay here again . Thanks again for an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FABULOUS property, especially their rooftop bar Vintage Green. Absolutely spectacular scenery and vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025