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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property

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Relax in a spacious living area with a sofa set, coffee table, and armchair, plus a dining area with a table and chairs.
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Enjoy a sophisticated living space with a comfortable sofa, chair, and city views.
Enjoy a city view from the large window, featuring a prominent skyscraper, in this stylish apartment.
Two beds and a seating area with a sofa and ottoman offer a comfortable retreat with a city view.

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and potted plant.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, chair, and flat-screen TV, plus a desk for work and a large window with city views.

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and potted plant.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Relax in this stylish living room with a city view, featuring a comfortable sofa, chair, and coffee table.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Relax in this stylish living room with a city view, featuring a comfortable sofa, chair, and coffee table.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

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

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, chair, and flat-screen TV, plus a desk for work and a large window with city views.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, chair, and flat-screen TV, plus a desk for work and a large window with city views.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and potted plant.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, chair, and flat-screen TV, plus a desk for work and a large window with city views.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

Relax in a stylish space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and potted plant.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, chair, and flat-screen TV, plus a desk for work and a large window with city views.

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Enjoy a city view from the large window in this stylish room with two single beds and a cozy seating area.

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Relax in a stylish space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and potted plant.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

Relax in a stylish space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and potted plant.

Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Relax in a stylish space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and potted plant.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 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
  • 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

  • ‪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)

Property is also known as

Affinia Shelburne
Affinia Shelburne Hotel
Affinia Shelburne Hotel New York
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Affinia Shelburne Hotel New York City
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Shelbourne Hotel New York
Shelbourne Hotel Nyc
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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1068 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1698 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

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deveroux

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed before and we would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and the location is perfect. The rooftop bar gives you amazing panoramic views. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and spacious rooms. Only complaint that the room cleaning was missed one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property in Murray hill neighborhood convenient to most things to do and see in NYC. Great walking neighborhood. Room interior could use redo- ie paint. Bathroom fine. Did VIP upgrade- couldn’t tell what was better in this room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
O.K. property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy restroom and polite housekeepers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Roger

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY, PEARLAND

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooftop, great bistro attached,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
easy access to NY attractions, very quiet room, dining options available, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean hotel. Elevators were quite small so had to wait a while sometimes when busy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic boutique hotel in Manhattan. We have never had such a spacious room in Manhattan. The room was large and clean, with a little fridge and counter space which was super convenient to have. The front desk staff were helpful and profesionnal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael, San Francisco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They allowed us to check in early. Staff were very nice. Hotel was clean and well kept. Bar was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a super nice property! They unfortunately didnt have my room so....they gave me this amazing upgrade free of charge! I will definitely stay here again . Thanks again for an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FABULOUS property, especially their rooftop bar Vintage Green. Absolutely spectacular scenery and vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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