The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, 7-minute walk to 5th Avenue

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$463
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

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125 E 50th St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

New York

A luxury stay in the heart of New York awaits you at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and in-room kitchenettes. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour gym. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Manhattan hotel include Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

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
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 51 St. Station - 1 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnipper's Quality Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, 7-minute walk to 5th Avenue
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 9 meeting rooms available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers 209 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Accommodation at this 4.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 8 to 26 for adults and USD 8 to 26 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Parliament

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 28 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 centre 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 26 for adults and USD 8 to 26 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 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 guest room 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York on 31 Jan 2026 start from AU$394.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Yep, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York has valet parking for USD 75 per day.

Is there a spa on site at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York. You'll enjoy services like hot stone massages.

What makes The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

No, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Furry friends are welcome at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickoy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was great but rooms were not as clean as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

casey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk people were professionally and helpful. The rooms are SO LOUD. You can hear the street traffic or the air conditioner/heater turns on with a boom every few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely but very expensive and lacked a bar/restaurant which is always nice to have in a hotel. We did not have time to use the spa or gym but that is a nice feature
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location off Lexington—not too busy like the West side. Plenty of choices for food & good coffee! Good quiet room, comfy bed: that’s all I need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
One of the dirtiest room I have been in for some time. We reported the issues to front desk but it was still dirty with different types of hair throughout the room
We saw hair all over our carpet and brought it to the attention of the front desk and they assured me it will be cleaned with a brush. We get back to our room that evening and this is what was still there.
This is the carpet hard to see some angles but it was all over the room in multiple spots
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travel, leeds

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Esther

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually stay in a different area in NYC but I decided to switch it up this time. I am not happy that I did. We walked in and the front desk people were unkind. The room size is good but the bathroom was dirty. When I left my credit card was charged with a large amount with charges I had no idea about. I will not return to this hotel and I encourage everyone to find different accommodations when visiting NYC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
With a little more attention to service, maintenance, and cleanliness, this would be a really great property. However it can be difficult to get a response from some staff, the linens and pillows need refreshing, and the facilities are mildly backed up and consistently odiferous. We were a bit disappointed and ready to go!
Coffee machine dirty
Mold
Mold
Fridge freezer frozen over
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Hotel is in a great location. Rooms were large for a city hotel and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious property in a great location. Staff are so kind and lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eden Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good locat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the old art deco vibe. Hotel was luxurious, and spacious suite was huge for Manhattan! Would definitely stay again. Safe, convenient, quiet but very convenient area of Manhattan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was INCREDIBLE! Me and my girlfriend showed up earlier than the time slot and they gave us a free room upgrade just to get us checked in early and satisfied. The room was spacious and the service was amazing. Couldn’t recommend this stay enough! Thank you guys so much for your warm hospitality. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooms, suites. Spacious and well designed. If you’re concerned about noise, ask for higher floor room. AC is also very loud unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avani

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, nice hotel, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

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