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125 East 50Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10022

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“The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is perfectly situated near all major attractions.”view full review

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, a 5-star landmark hotel in Midtown East, features the comprehensive sleep program by Dr Rebecca Robbins and offers quick access to Fifth Avenue luxury boutiques, Rockefeller Center, and St Patrick's Cathedral.

Sleep-Focused Guest Rooms

Rooms at Royal Sonesta display custom pillow menus and sleep amenities curated by Rebecca Robbins. Each suite includes a separate living room with queen sleeper sofa accommodating up to four guests, plus kitchenette with refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker.

Premium Steakhouse Dining

The Grill features classic American steakhouse fare including avocado crab Louis, Dover sole, and signature steaks. The menu offers decadent options like lobster BLT and Wagyu sirloin with truffled hand-cut fries.

Meeting Spaces & Terraces

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta provides second-floor private dining rooms accessible from the hotel lobby for customizable meetings. The property features VIP suites with terraces for intimate events and private meetings.

Prime Midtown Location

Located 5 minutes from 51st Street IRT Lexington Avenue Line and 10 minutes from Grand Central, the hotel sits 9.5 miles from LaGuardia Airport. The property provides direct access to Madison and Fifth Avenues' luxury flagship stores.

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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Studio

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Queen Room

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Studio

2 persons

325 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Facilities

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Kids Loved It

“During our family stay, the children's amenities were a good surprise! My kids enjoyed a $15 budget to choose snacks and sweets from the lobby area filled with treats. The thoughtfulness of the hotel made it special for us all.” view full review

Spacious and Comfortable

“We chose a beautiful room with a kitchen corner, which was extremely helpful for heating milk at night. The living area transformed into a cozy bedroom for the kids, allowing us to relax while keeping an eye on them. The space truly felt like a home away from home.” view full review

Cozy Comfort

“The beds were incredibly comfortable! With the pillow menu available, I found the perfect pillows to ease my muscle pain. The linens were soft and cozy, making our nights truly restful after long days of exploring.” view full review

Fantastic Amenities

“I appreciated having access to modern entertainment options in our room. The suite was equipped with a TV that provided various channels. It was lovely to relax and unwind in the evenings after our adventures in NYC.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.0/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Late check-in/ -out
Pets allowed for a fee
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Children are welcome
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Paid valet parking
Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Wedding services
Wake up service

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Secretarial service
Translation service
Audiovisual equipment

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Public terrace/Patio

Room features

Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Balcony
Tea and coffee facilities
Turndown service
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Shower
Towels
Slippers
Free toiletries
Lighted makeup mirror

Bedroom

Bed linen
Pillow menu
Down comforter

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
Paid films
Local calls

Room decor

Blackout curtains

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Hotel Location

125 East 50Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10022

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125 East 50Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10022

City landmarks

Landmark

Empire State Building

3700 ft

Square

Times Square

4500 ft

Park

Central Park

1.7 mi

Landmark

Rockefeller Center

2200 ft

Landmark

Top of the Rock

2500 ft

Park

Bryant Park

4600 ft

Park

The High Line

2.0 mi

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1.6 mi

Library

New York Public Library

4100 ft

Museum

The Museum of Modern Art

2600 ft

Landmark

Chrysler Building

2200 ft

Square

Macy's

1.3 mi

Tower

Trump Tower

3300 ft

Theatre

Broadway

4700 ft

Landmark

Manhattan Skyline

1.2 mi

Museum

American Museum of Natural History

1.7 mi

Museum

Madame Tussauds New York

1.2 mi

Zoo

Central Park Zoo

1.1 mi

Gallery

Frick Collection

1.3 mi

Public Building

United Nations Headquarters

4000 ft

Library

The Morgan Library & Museum

4400 ft

Museum

Guggenheim Museum New York

2.0 mi

Stadium

Madison Square Garden

1.7 mi

Landmark

Sniffen Court Historic District

4100 ft

Square

Pulitzer Fountain

4400 ft

Square

Herald Square

1.3 mi

Nearby

Church

St. Patrick's Cathedral

1300 ft

Mall

Fifth Avenue

1800 ft

Midtown East

400 ft

Restaurants

Spice Symphony

300 ft

150 E 50th St Between Lexington & 3rd Avenue

The National Bar & Dining Rooms

200 ft

557 Lexington Ave Midtown

Smith & Wollensky

800 ft

797 3rd Avenue

Irving Farm Coffee Roasters

100 ft

89 E 42nd St Grand Central Terminal Lower Concourse

Met Grill

300 ft

569 Lexington Ave DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan

Mint NY

100 ft

150 E 50th St

Upstairs at the Kimberly

200 ft

145 E 50th St The Kimberly Hotel

Toscana 49

500 ft

143E 49st Between Lexington and third AV

Bistango at the Kimberly Hotel

200 ft

145 E 50th St

Neuhaus Chocolate

600 ft

569 Lexington Ave

Heartbeat

200 ft

541 Lexington W

Empire Steak House

300 ft

151 E 50th St

Getting around

City Centre

New York9 min · 3.5 mi

Airports

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)18 min · 7.1 mi

Teterboro Airport (TEB)33 min · 13.4 mi

Train

Grand Central Station9 min · 2300 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 65 per day (USD 75 for SUVs and minivans).

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Pets

Pets allowed on request at the price of USD 75 per stay, 2.

Languages

English, Spanish, Turkish

Year renovated:

2012

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

209

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 609 verified reviews

8.1/10

Great

79%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.5/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Comfort

8.6/10

Facilities

8.0/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.4/10

Location

9.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.2/10

Staff

8.6/10

Value for money

7.8/10

based on 3441 reviews

4.5/5

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