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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Grand Central Terminal

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 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
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 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, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Empire State Building - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broadway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • 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) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Junction - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pod 39 Rooftop Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Green Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Take Care Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lucid Cafe - ‬1 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 luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, 2 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and an elevator
  • 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

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
  • 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

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
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

We should mention

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

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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 at The Shelburne Sonesta New York?

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. Broadway and Times Square 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.

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1164 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1811 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

8/10 Good

Winter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious rooms, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing loved how big the rooms are
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, clean, friendly staff & excellent food options! Would stay here again!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice bedding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a nice quiet location, walkable to shopping, food & transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The size of the room was a pleasant surprise. It had plenty of space for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a great section of Manhattan Walkable area with plenty of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot
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

Maritza

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff I interacted with were great, especially the front desk and doorman. I would happily stay in this hotel again, the location was great, only a few blocks away from Grand central.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in perfect location! Close to the heart of everything in a slightly more quiet residential area. The staff were very friendly and the hotel has a nice relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Great location, dining was amazing. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room this time. 1109. Get it next time?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and quiet rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Exceptional staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful customer service. Great hotel location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ilan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms in critical need of upgrade. Very noisy. 2 elevators for 16 floors.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a very nice hotel; very well located and for me is near everything that i needed and wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay. Family members were also staying and we had a great time together in NYC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Breathtaking rooftop bar, excellent breakfast, large room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The staff was so friendly and very helpful. A special thanks to Adam for his awesome recommendations and he was so accommodating and provided excellent service. The rooftop bar was so nice with awesome views. There is a restaurant connected to the hotel with good food. The room was clean with comfortable bedding and bath/shower. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at the Shelburne (3rd time). Excellent service, large room (for NYC), and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, clean, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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