The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property

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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Exterior
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Broadway and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Times Square.

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Empire State Building - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broadway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 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) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Momosan Ramen & Sake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Sheep - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Junction - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wokuni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Delectica - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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)

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

  • Free 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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1001 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1615 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Claressa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I wait for a table while everyone was being helped. EVEN AFTER PLACING A RESERVATION IBWAS OVER LOKKED SEVERAL TIMES. AND I HEARD THE GIRL TELL OTHER FOLKS IT WOULD TAKE A WHILE WITHOUT A RESERVATION AND THEY STILL WAS SERVICED BEFORE ME. HORRIBLE.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Hotel

The staff was perhaps the friendliest staff I have encountered. Julie was a joy at 2:30 in the morning when we finally arrived after a 4 hour delay. The only 3 things - the walls seemed really thin, the house cleaners knocked on our door at 8:30 even though we were checking out at 11:30 (did I mention we had only gotten in at 2:30), and there was no a/c!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Farmingdale

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for restaurants, near by neighborhoods, and jogging/outdoor space nearby. The two dining options had helpful and friendly staff with good food and cocktails. The two experiences that made this average and not great or excellent 1) the front desk could improve regarding organization and slightly rude 2) the water pressure for the shower was nonexistent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Yasir

Travelled with family
Close proximity to shopping area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really loved the location and the comfort of the room. Good size, great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
It was mid
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay near Grand Central

Perfectly fine, clean hotel close to Grand Central. Good value for the money, large room (by NYC standards). Felt comfortable for a family of four in a room with two queen sized bed. The kitchenette our room had an ice maker in the fridge--which was an unexpected but nice thing to have in a hotel room. Plenty of restaurants and amenities near by for all needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rubistein

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Torrance

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was big but tired. Comfortable enough, everything worked. My room was buried at the back so no natural light and no view of anything. Staff were good except someone was constantly vaping weed on my floor and it got into everything. Staff did nothing about that…..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Mid-Town location. Clean reasonable size room (For NYC). Helpful staff. Fair price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

NISRINE, Bethesda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front staff are not all serviceable and amicable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great! The only thing I wish we had was a pamphlet in our room that gave us the same run-down as they do at the front desk (amenities, numbers to call for certain services, more info on the rooftop, etc). Besides that, everyone was so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Time for renovations. Condition of the hotel and its how it’s cleaned does not exceed 3 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella, Monmouth Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always very friendly and helpful. For a NY room, it is so quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from start to finish was great. First time to NYC & staying here was a great introduction & experience. All staff kind,friendly & helpful. Excellent locationnto GCS. Nice restaurants in the neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, New York

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i liked it very much because it was near where i was working. it was a big, clean toom very comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025