John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 47 min drive
Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station - 5 min drive
Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
New York W 32nd St. Station - 27 min walk
51 St. Station - 1 min walk
Lexington Av.-53 St. Station - 5 min walk
5 Av.-53 St. Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen - 2 min walk
The Mill - 2 min walk
Urbanspace - 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
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness centre, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious hotel include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: 51 St. Station is steps away and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
209 rooms
Arranged over 28 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 48.20 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Fitness centre access
In-room bottled water
Laundry facilities
Phone calls (may be limited)
Wired Internet access (may be limited)
Optional extras
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 250 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Saturday:
Full-service spa
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 65 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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
Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 250 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York also has a 24-hour fitness centre.
Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
Does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker.
What's the area around The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York like?
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is in Manhattan, a short 1-minute walk from 51 St. Station and 9 minutes' walk from Grand Central Terminal. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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
8/10 Very good
16 Jan 2025
Philippa
Philippa, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Emilia
Emilia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2025
Margo
Margo, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jan 2025
The best part about this hotel is the location! It is close to everything, the mini kitchenette was convenient. The beds are very comfortable too. It took twice for me to get them to fix the blind that was no shutting down. The staff was very friendly.
Laura
Laura, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Will definitely choose Benjamin again
Just had a try at Benjamin this time. I love mid east side vs west side. The bed is big and comfortable! The room is cozy :)
Boya
Boya, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec 2024
Arielle
Arielle, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Guillaume
Guillaume, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Dec 2024
Husbands bday celebration in NYC
We enjoyed our stay and will come back again.. Need a restaurant in the facility.
Clean and comfortable bed. Nice bathroom.
Veriscina A
Veriscina A, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2024
Disappointed
First time at the Benjamin for many years. Was told that it had been refurbished so I was looking forward to it. The door to the bedroom and the bathroom door had huge chunks of the wood banged off. Probably because they did not plan the layout properly. Unacceptable at $800 at any rate. Also no room service. Also unacceptable! Coffee for the Keurig was substandard. Beds were just ok. I’ll go back to the Kimberly next time.
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 Dec 2024
It was ok - but not sure worth the money
Pros: Very easy check in. Lovely staff throughout. Very comfortable bed. Great location. Nice hot water in the shower.
Cons: Odd bathroom set up - the toilet paper sits on your lap as using the toilet. The seat lid doesnt go up all the way due to the counter being in way. The lights are on a timer so they dont stay on when you want them to. The shower was very small and the curtain touched you the whole time. The extra roll of toilet paper was gross - thenkfully I didn't need it. I also think there was mold on one of the tiles.
My collegues had much nicer rooms with no complaints. Maybe it was just this one. I would probably stay again, because the positives outweighed the cons.
Jodi
Jodi, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Friendly staff, clean & in great condition,
Spotless room in great condition. Very friendly, helpful staff. Convenient location.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Bethany
Bethany, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Coming back
Amazing, clean, comfortable bed.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Mayo
Mayo, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Great smaller hotel with great service. Spacious rooms. Would stay again!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Short stay, but sweet trip!
Our trip was short, but this stay made it amazing!!! The king suite is very spacious for NY. Pull out sofa was comfortable (according to my nephew). The design updates are chic, and the location is central to almost everything. We’ll definitely be back! Bonus: Subway right on the corner and a premium pastry shop about two blocks away. Lovely.