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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Grand Central Terminal

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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
(114 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 30 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

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

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

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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
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Building - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broadway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪The Junction - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pod 39 Rooftop Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Green Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bukhara Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucid Cafe - ‬1 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1234 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1919 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the best hotel I have stayed in, that is in the vicinity of Time Square.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina Mirela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall had a great stay! The location was perfect. Super close to grand central station, made it easy for us to get around town as first timers. The elevators were really small. The rooms, elevators, and hallways look older in person than the pictures. Wish there was better lighting in the room itself, the large lamp stopped working after our first night. The showers were a mess, water would get everywhere since there’s no barrier or separation to the actual restroom area. The staff was wonderful. Very kind, polite and helpful. They did provide us with a daily limit of free water or snack. 2 per room. Housekeepers kept us stocked up we Never ran out of toilet paper or towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Amazing view from the rooftop restaurant/bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great value and close to the attractions we were visiting. Very clean! Visited the roof top bar where the drinks were well made but also quite pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Sherry Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in room 202 right beside the gym and did not appreciate the banging at 5 in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the pro side, I definitely shopped around and I believed this to be the best value for the money (I paid an average of $350/night including all taxes/fees) that I could find in Manhattan for the time I was there. Given that, I have no regrets about the choice. The staff were friendly and the room had everything I needed for a short trip where pretty much all I did in the hotel was sleep, shower and change clothes. It was fine for that. Having said that, it's an extremely old and run-down property that I would definitely consider "budget" vs. "boutique." There was an odd smell in my room that I didn't notice until the second day, so no idea what that was from. Also, while the bathroom was huge (largely a waste of space), the shower design was very poor...there was no way to take a shower without the showerhead spraying water direclty onto the bathroom floor, which just made a mess and created a slip hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great all around
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Farhaan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel. A bit expensive for quality and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Chandler

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davaish

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From our arrival the staff were very helpful and friendly a special mention for Dennis and Adam on the door first class service couldn’t do enough for us. We ate in both restaurants and had great food. Our first visit and we will definitely stay again lovely hotel and room was very spacious for New York.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

More Spacious than Most Hotels.

Could not review the studio suite because we didn't get to stay in it and had to stay in a regular room instead. The pictures on hotels.com and the property website are incorrect they show all rooms with a walk-in shower which is critical for those with mobility issues. Instead ALL studio suites (according to the person checking us in) have bathtubs with a shower. Only the non-suite rooms have "roll in" showers. We always look at the picture of the bathroom before booking a room and so we depend on the pictures being accurate. Other than that and it may not matter to others the room was fine. Ours was a little dated in the bathroom but otherwise comfortable (for a room) and well appointed. The staff were very nice. If the pictures had been accurate would have been a 4 or 5 start review.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan Omar

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025