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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Restaurant
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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125 E 50th St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Accessible

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 Queen)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Private kitchen

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

New York

A stay at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grand Central Terminal and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Times Square.

What's nearby

  • Rockefeller Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 51 St. Station - 1 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnipper's Quality Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers 209 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 209 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at The Parliament, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 9 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Parliament - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 8 to 26 for adults and USD 8 to 26 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Parliament

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 28 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 250
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
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 51.64 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Wired internet access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 26 for adults, and USD 8 to 26 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There are 2 elevators for the entire 25 floors of thebuilding plus a Service elevator. One elevator was broken for 4 days and still not fixed upon checkout. There was no communication, no apology, no help with luggage. Elevator wait time was over 20mintes and eventually had to walk luggage down 18 flights. No reduction of bill….nothing. Furniture in suites may be new, but barren and uncomfortable. TV operation is difficult and hard to manage. Looks like system is from 1980s and the bathrooms for the suites are tiny. Thank goodness the mid-town location and proximity to the subway was excellent or the stay would have been a bust.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were on it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice people, good location, room amenities are nice. No concierge service however (they give you a # to call but the person doesnt call back).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Asked for a quiet room; did not get one (could hear club on top of Kimberly Hotel) Room was not very clean -- foot crumbs on the floor Heating system VERY loud Front desk staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! The people at the front desk and in housekeeping were all so kind and helpful with everything we needed. Our suite was clean and very spacious. The lobby was beautifully decorated for Christmas and felt so cozy and inviting. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniele, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!! service and location was wonderful, highly recommended !!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

p.

below average
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nour karim, Harisson

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pillow menu rocks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and hotel were nicely updated. Lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5-Star Review: A Hidden Gem in Midtown East – Perfect for Families! 🌟 From the moment we walked into The Benjamin Royal Sonesta, I knew we chose the right place. The staff were incredibly friendly, warm, and inviting — the kind of genuine hospitality that immediately puts you at ease, especially when you’re traveling alone with three kids. The atmosphere felt like stepping back into a refined 1920s New York, with a classy, old-New-York charm that made the whole stay feel special. The location could not have been more perfect. Our corner was calm, safe, and easy to navigate — not overly busy or chaotic. We were right beside the New York Luncheonette and Smith & Wollensky, which made meals effortless. And despite how peaceful the area was, it was still an easy walk to Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Saks, and Central Park. Truly the best of both worlds. Our suite was incredibly spacious — a rare find in Manhattan. We had two large rooms, a kitchenette, two big screen TVs, beautiful windows that opened for fresh air, and everything was spotless. Housekeeping was amazing; when we ran out of toothpaste, they brought it up immediately with a smile. The hotel restaurant deserves its own praise. We were running late for the Harry Potter Broadway show, and they still managed to prepare fresh meals for all four of us in under eight minutes. That level of service is above and beyond. Every part of our stay felt cared for, easy, and safe. As a mom traveling solo with kids, that m
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Harold, Rancho Palos Verdes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and amenities and location. Room cleaning was good, but a little infrequent. Might have to remind the desk to have them clean your room if you leave in the afternoon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Be aware that they will NOT credit your stay on rewards points with Sonesta - and they charge for absolutely everything - internet - water - grossly petty charges for a “premium” hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Sleepy Hollow

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025