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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center

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Relax on the furnished outdoor space with a city view, featuring a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
Stunning historic building with a prominent clock tower and classic architecture.
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.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 E 50th St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Broadway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

Luxury boutique hotel near 5th Avenue
A short walk from Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and 9 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 209 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per day)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

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)

More

  • 28 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 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

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York pet-friendly?

Yes, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Valet parking is available for USD 60 per day.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 250 (subject to availability).

Where is The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York located?

Located in Manhattan, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center. Radio City Music Hall and Times Square are also within 15 minutes. 51 St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 5 minutes.

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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1011 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

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean, spaciousness, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are full renovated amd have a great location in midtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEAN MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in the hotel, additionally it is very well located and has a subway station a block away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk service, phenomenal doormen, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place. Love the renovation and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were exceptionally large for NYC and the hotel itself is very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Prabhjeet

Liked: Amenities
Best place to stay everything is around this place. All staff are very helpful I love it thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would easily make this our choice for future stays in NYC. It is within walking distance of the East River, MoMA, and many more cultural/historical sights. Plus, there is a great little restaurant two doors down that is PERFECT for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Everything was perfect. Amazing hotel and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk/staff was professional and available to assist with any questions on New York restaurants, transportation, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed, great bathroom, great kitchenette, easily walkable to lots of restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for girls trips! We got a room with a living room and kitchen and an adjoining room! Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with helpful staff Subway right at your footsteps Lots of breakfast lunch and dinner spots around the corner Great location Would definitely recommend this hotel to others
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel , great room , friendly staff, great front desk people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was incredible. I would absolutely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luba

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shenesse

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely beautiful staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025