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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property
Midtown Manhattan's prime location puts travelers steps from Grand Central Terminal with local dining, a health club, and attentive 24-hour service

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers a convenient base in Manhattan's heart. Guests enjoy American dishes at Take Care Restaurant, relaxation at the health club and bar, and helpful 24-hour front desk staff ensuring a comfortable stay near Grand Central.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 65 sq m
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  • 42 sq m
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About the neighborhood

Located in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, The Shelburne Sonesta New York is near a metro station. Grand Central Terminal and Times Square are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our New York travel guide
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303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal
    Grand Central Terminal
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 5th Avenue
    5th Avenue
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Close up view of the Empire State Building and the New York city skyline on a beautiful blue sky day
    Empire State Building
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center
    Rockefeller Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Times Square
    Times Square
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pod 39 Rooftop Bar
    2 min walk
  • Momosan Ramen & Sake
    2 min walk
  • The Junction
    2 min walk
  • Bukhara Grill
    2 min walk
  • Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
    3 min walk

About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Upscale hotel near Grand Central Terminal
Located close to Empire State Building and Times Square, The Shelburne Sonesta New York provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a health club. The on-site American cuisine bistro, Take Care Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and 2 meeting rooms
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 325 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Take Care Restaurant
  • Vintage Green

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 1,275 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shelburne Sonesta New York pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 75 per day.

What time is check-in at The Shelburne Sonesta New York?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Shelburne Sonesta New York?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shelburne Sonesta New York located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building. Times Square and Rockefeller Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 7 minutes by foot and 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1366 out of 2061 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 2061 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 2061 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2061 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 2061 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk staff made a great first impression. The room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Francesca

Standard NY hotel. Not the best, not the worst. Very convenient location and had a room late at night when we had missed our flight to train connection.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frida Nohemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, walkable and great food on site
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have chosen the Shelborne Sonesta for 15+ years, back when it was the Affinia and the Rare bar was a popular hangout! We did not make it to the rooftop this year, but the reopening and expansion was very nice the last time we visited. Some of the rooms are a little dated, but the location in midtown/Murray Hill and the welcoming staff, makes this an easy choice for return trips. See you next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary Ann

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Great location. Very helpful staff at reception desk and overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with our pup. Rooftop dining was perfection!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zacchaeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff were really nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin Carter

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Clean! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

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Great location and burgers in the restaurant are the best we have ever had
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean staff very friendly and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, friendly staff, delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and room was very clean. Valet parking was a big plus and very efficient and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jerrel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size rooms clean rooms a little cold nice restaurants inside the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Byeong Hak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are the best
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating and helpful. They were also very pleasant. The room was clean and large
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, great service, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DARRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean with a great view and very warm, friendly inviting staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay . Clean room . Very quiet ! Would recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Great staff the rooftop bar is a must! The views and drinks are to die for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing. Greatly located and spacious, clean, comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location good staff responsive and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, staff was super helpful and friendly and we loved the access to the roof top bar/resturant. It was a treat to stay here and we will definitely stay here again when we are in town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent locations for New York trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026