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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
(118 reviews)
  • 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
(44 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 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

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

New York

With a stay at The Shelburne Sonesta New York, you'll be centrally located in New York, within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Times Square and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Building - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pod 39 Rooftop Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Junction - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Momosan Ramen & Sake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Green Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kjun - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Grand Central Terminal
The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers 325 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 325 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Take Care Restaurant serving guests of The Shelburne Sonesta New York. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in New York? This hotel has 1275 square feet (118 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Take Care Restaurant - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Vintage Green - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open select days.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

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

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 cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1282 out of 1982 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 1982 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1982 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1982 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1982 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Value for money. Nice hotel but expensive
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Miami Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice bedding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

The rooftop restaurant is fantastic. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Roula, belmont

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great !!! And the staff were superb, as always. I always keep coming back as this hotel is great !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catheline

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They ran out of bottles of water and to had to change rooms twice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't eat breakfast there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Bathroom could use updating
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ilan

Travelled with partner
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

Diane

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025