The Benjamin – Royal Sonesta Hotel



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The hotel is ideally located right on Lexington Avenue, across from the Waldorf Astoria, close to Fifth Avenue shopping, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and a short walk away from the theatre district. LaGuardia Airport lies around 15 km away.
The hotel has 209 suites, which are located on 26 storeys and are reachable by lift. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. A cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Other services include a car hire service, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. There is a fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, microwave and tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and 209 non-smoking rooms.
There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, a spa, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments.
The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast and lunch offer culinary delights every day.

125 E 50th St
Check-in from 4:00 PM · check-out by 11:00 AM
Very Good
3607 reviewsUser: Matej C
Trip type: Family
Excellent hotel, fantastic service , hospitality at the maximum level
Me my wife and our 16month old son stayed at the hotel for 6 days and i must say we were more then impressed. The suite was big , new and super clean.The staff is amazing . In the restaurant , lobby and the reception they all deserve high praises.The food and…
User: Rosanna R
Trip type: Couples
Lovely hotel but one bad experience
We recently stayed at The Benjamin for a special weekend getaway, and there were many aspects of our stay that were truly wonderful. The concierge was exceptionally professional and helpful when I requested help in arranging cake and champagne to celebrate my…
User: tonigB9523SM
Trip type: Family
Amazing terrace suite
A fabulous hotel in a great location. We were surprised with a free upgrade to a terrace suite and it really made our stay extra special, we enjoyed a cold beer on the terrace on an evening after lots of walking around the city. The hotel is really convenientl…
User: lavishamohi
Trip type: Business
3-week stay at the Benjamin
I recently spent three weeks at the Royal Sonesta and it truly felt like a home away from home. As a Platinum member, I was generously upgraded to a beautiful one bedroom corner king suite, which made such a long stay incredibly comfortable.Our room was always…
User: michelle l
Trip type: Family
Great hotel, great staff, great location.
The Benjamin Hotel was a lovely surprise. From the friendly doorman who greeted us with a smile to the front desk staff our experience was first rate. The hotel is conveniently located near two subway stations and Grand Central. The suite we stayed in was beau…