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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near 5th Avenue

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Relax on the furnished outdoor space with a city view, featuring a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV, offering a city view from the balcony.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a warm wooden panel wall.
Kitchen features a sleek cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, with a geometric tile backsplash and a flower on the countertop.
Stunning historic building with a prominent clock tower and classic architecture.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
125 E 50th St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rockefeller Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Accessible

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

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About the area

New York

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Broadway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • 51 St. Station - 1 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnipper's Quality Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lexington Market - Bars & Eateries - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Inside Park at St Bart's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

4.5-star luxury hotel near 5th Avenue
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 9 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 209 guestrooms or units
  • 28 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers 209 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Royal Reflection Wellness Spa. The spa is open 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, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 250
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • 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
  • In-room bottled water
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Wired internet access (may be limited)

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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, Great & Helpful Staff, Clean & Spacious Room, Wonderful Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was at times nice but not consistent. Water bottles are $10.00. Porter was wonderful getting us a black SUV to airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Beautiful Room

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MANOJ

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Fort Lauderdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location but my only negative is there was no way to order room service or a bottle of wine
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
This was a great location for a trip to NYC!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imanol, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Marco Island

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms; nice gym with some good equipment. Had trouble regulating heat using the thermostat, so I finally shut it off completely, taking a chance that it would get cold overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Canandaigua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for the purpose of our trip! Tons of food & shopping around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent across the board. Stayed with my husband and 2 boys. Would stay again and would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom too small. No heat in bathroom, difficult to control heat. No free water. TV remote not working to purchase movies or select movies
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

6/10 Okay

Morey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The primary negative is the room heaters clanged when they ran and kept me up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ole Øivind

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Was great staying at The Benjamin! Fantastic customer service by Merril and Vanessa, great spacious rooms and overall high value for money. Will definently come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great Hotel with wonderful staff in an awesome NYC location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything! We walked most places. Clean. Friendly staff. Room was nice. No restaurant, food available. Apparently was closed. Snack bar in room with option to purchase. Overall, nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025