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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 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.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 38 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
  • Rockefeller Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪The Junction - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pod 39 Rooftop Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Green Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Take Care Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wokuni - ‬1 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)

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

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. 1164 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1811 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First night was in a very loud room on the second floor on the corner of 37th and Lex. I asked to be moved to a quiet room-- there are rooms facing "the couryard" which mostly means behind the building -- switched to a quiet room on the 7th floor and it was perfect-- probably the most quiet hotel room in NYC I've stayed in. The new restaurant in the lobby has great food-- and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful customer service. Great hotel location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness and efficiency of the staff really made this stay excellent. That property itself was also very well kept and was a great value for the cost. ai would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No awareness of gym facilities nor roof top bar/dining until late in stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sumiko suzie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lots of opportunity for improvement

For the majority of our stay, the second elevator was broken. That was a huge inconvenience and impacted on our ability to come and go. Additionally, the air conditioning was not working in one of our two rooms. We called maintenance to come repair the problem, but their resolution after a lot of tinkering was to just put a fan in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

QianYan

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

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Staff. Room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Front desk very friendly. Hallway on my floor was very hot. AC didn’t seem to be working on 15th floor. Elevator service was horrible. Took way too long. Almost had a panic attack due to the small elevator being fully packed since one elevator was not working. It stopped at every floor on the way down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TALIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sappho

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Great service and room was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

oscar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Parking like anywhere in New York was hard but $85 per day is a lot. I had to park somewhere else. The room was small and I was hoping for an upgrade but didn’t get it. The bathroom wasn’t that great. I think the hotel was okay. I did get 2 items per day either a drink or snack. I wouldn’t stay with small kids around this area maybe a place that is less chaotic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Bad Honnef

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Breathtaking rooftop bar, excellent breakfast, large room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with quiet streets. Staff was excellent. Rooftop is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025