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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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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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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)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
(19 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 Queen)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(40 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

New York

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Also, Grand Central Terminal is within half a mile (1 km) and Times Square is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rockefeller Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

4.5-star luxury hotel near 5th Avenue
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 movies. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 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. 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

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)

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

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
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 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.

  • 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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York to the airport?

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is 9.7 mi (30-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York on Feb 20, 2026 start from $239.2, excluding 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.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 26 for adults, USD 8 and 26 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 75 per day.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have a pool?

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York does not have a pool.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages.

How close is The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York to downtown New York?

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is 3.5 mi away from New York.

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michangelo, WASHINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Very attentive d. Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nour karim, Harisson

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and hotel were nicely updated. Lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5-Star Review: A Hidden Gem in Midtown East – Perfect for Families! 🌟 From the moment we walked into The Benjamin Royal Sonesta, I knew we chose the right place. The staff were incredibly friendly, warm, and inviting — the kind of genuine hospitality that immediately puts you at ease, especially when you’re traveling alone with three kids. The atmosphere felt like stepping back into a refined 1920s New York, with a classy, old-New-York charm that made the whole stay feel special. The location could not have been more perfect. Our corner was calm, safe, and easy to navigate — not overly busy or chaotic. We were right beside the New York Luncheonette and Smith & Wollensky, which made meals effortless. And despite how peaceful the area was, it was still an easy walk to Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Saks, and Central Park. Truly the best of both worlds. Our suite was incredibly spacious — a rare find in Manhattan. We had two large rooms, a kitchenette, two big screen TVs, beautiful windows that opened for fresh air, and everything was spotless. Housekeeping was amazing; when we ran out of toothpaste, they brought it up immediately with a smile. The hotel restaurant deserves its own praise. We were running late for the Harry Potter Broadway show, and they still managed to prepare fresh meals for all four of us in under eight minutes. That level of service is above and beyond. Every part of our stay felt cared for, easy, and safe. As a mom traveling solo with kids, that m
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Harold, Rancho Palos Verdes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and amenities and location. Room cleaning was good, but a little infrequent. Might have to remind the desk to have them clean your room if you leave in the afternoon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Be aware that they will NOT credit your stay on rewards points with Sonesta - and they charge for absolutely everything - internet - water - grossly petty charges for a “premium” hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Sleepy Hollow

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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