The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

125 East 50th St., New York, NY 10022 United States (USA) near Exit 16W (113) on NJ Turnpike (~5.9mi)
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4.5 Star Property
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  • 209 rooms in property
  • 28 floors in hotel
  • 209 suites in hotel
  • Check-in: 4:00pm
  • Check-out: 11:00am
  • Group friendly rating of 7.5/10
  • 5 conference rooms in property

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Room Types

Check RatesGuest Room 1 King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStandard Room, King or Two Doubles
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

Grand Central Station, Fifth avenue

Verified Reviews of The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

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"Great service, room average for pricr."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
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14-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 10 to Sun Jul 14 2024 at a $444.00 average nightly rate.
2.0 out of 5. Based on 869 guest reviews

Property Description

Thank you for your interest in The Benjamin, An Executive Suite Hotel designed for the sophisticated business or leisure traveler.The Benjamin, located on 50th Street and Lexington Avenue in the heart of midtown Manhattan, provides an experience of true luxury and supreme comfort in an intimate, boutique-style setting. Classically elegant accommodations, world-class amenities, premier technology and seamless, superlative service are the hallmarks of The Benjamin. Known for its comprehensive sleep program, The Benjamin features the industry's first and only Sleep Concierge, an 11-choice pillow menu and custom Benjamin Bed. Guests can also enjoy the full-service day spa Spa services are currently not available (until further notice).

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00pm
Check Out: 11:00am
Year of Last Renovation: 2005
Floors: 28
Rooms: 209
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 209
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 209
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 8232 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 125 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 7:30AM -10PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Advance Purchase rates are non-refundable and cannot be changed or canceled once confirmed. Cancel or no-show will result in fee equal full stay amount plus tax. Weekly Rates must be canceled by 6PM local time 7 days prior to arrival date or pay full sta
Nightly Parking: 65
Total Taxes: 14.75%
Total Misc Fees: $3.50 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Parking Fee: 57.00 Per Night (SUV are from $67)

Amenities / Features


  • Private car parking
  • Valet Parking

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
The Benjamin Hotel welcomes pets with a non-refundable pet fee of USD 75 per pet per stay (maximum 2 pets per room). The Hotel reserves the right to charge guests for all damage to the Hotel as a result of a pet''s stay. The minimum damage fee is USD 250. Pets must be attended in all other areas of the Hotel at all times.

Parking Info

Parking $65 per day for cars, $75 per day for SUVs and minivans (without in/out privileges)

Internet / WiFI

Wifi complimentary

Cleaning Policies

With over fifty years in the New York Hospitality industry, The Royal Sonesta is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our guests

About Sonesta

  • For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
  • More than 55 properties in brand
  • For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40

The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Sarabeth's - A popular spot for breakfast with a variety of delicious options. Located at 1295 Madison Ave, approximately 0.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Eataly - A vibrant Italian marketplace offering a wide range of dining options. Located at 200 5th Ave, approximately 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Smith - A lively American brasserie serving classic dishes with a modern twist. Located at 956 2nd Ave, approximately 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Top of the Rock Observation Deck - Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the top of Rockefeller Center. Located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, approximately 0.6 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Ess-a-Bagel - A legendary bagel shop offering a variety of freshly baked bagels and spreads. Located at 831 3rd Ave, approximately 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Katz's Delicatessen - A famous Jewish deli serving mouthwatering sandwiches and traditional Jewish dishes. Located at 205 E Houston St, approximately 3.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Carbone - A retro-style Italian-American restaurant known for its delicious pasta dishes. Located at 181 Thompson St, approximately 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Central Park - Explore the iconic Central Park, with its beautiful landscapes, walking paths, and famous landmarks. Located approximately 1.2 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Clinton Street Baking Company - A cozy spot known for its delicious pancakes and brunch options. Located at 4 Clinton St, approximately 3.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Shake Shack - A popular fast-casual burger joint offering tasty burgers, fries, and shakes. Located at 691 8th Ave, approximately 0.9 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Buddakan - A trendy Asian fusion restaurant with a stunning atmosphere. Located at 75 9th Ave, approximately 2.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: The High Line - Walk along the elevated park built on a historic freight rail line, offering stunning views of the city and unique art installations. Located approximately 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
The Benjamin, The Benjamin Hotel, The Benjamin 

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York.

Feel free to use the The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in New York event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
The Lexington Rooms 80 x 60 x 9 120090/--5450545050--/--100150--
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The Lexington Rooms

Features a separate entrance from The Lobby and The National. Private bathrooms, pre-and post-event foyer, retractable screen for presentations or logo display, sound system, divisible into five separate rooms
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1200 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
80 x 60 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
14
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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The Corner Room 24 x 24 x 9 57648/--24242420----/--4050--
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The Corner Room

The Corner Room features residential seating with armchairs, small bar with vintage cart station, pre and post event foyer.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
576 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 24 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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The Dunhill 24 x 20 x 9 48030/--1824222022--/--4040--
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The Dunhill

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
480 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 20 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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The Century 12 x 20 x 9 240--/102012--1210--/--1620--
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The Century

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
240 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
12 x 20 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
The Braxton 12 x 20 x 9 240--/101012--1210--/--1620--
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The Braxton

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
240 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
12 x 20 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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The Avery 12 x 20 x 9 24010/--1012--1210--/--1620--
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The Avery

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
240 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
12 x 20 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
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The Benjamin Suite 33 x 33 x 0 1100--/--24----------/----25--
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The Benjamin Suite

Comfortably residential and perfect for an intimate soiree. Furnished with a mix of Art Deco and modern urban décor.
Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
1100 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
33 x 33 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
22
Power Outlets:
14
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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The Benjamin Suite Terrace 380 x 380 x 0 380--/323024--2118--/--4015--
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The Benjamin Suite Terrace

Comfortably residential and perfect for an intimate soiree. Furnished with a mix of Art Deco and modern urban décor.Features VIP Terrace balcony, 22nd floor skyline views, dining room table and tableware, pantry kitchen with full size refrigerator and 2 powder rooms.
Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
380 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
380 x 380 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
22
Power Outlets:
0
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
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The Foyer 10 x 40 x 9 400--/--------------/----40--
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The Foyer

Room Type:
Foyer
Total Size:
400 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
10 x 40 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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Century Room 20 x 12 x 9 240--/----------10--/--1210--
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Century Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
240 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
20 x 12 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Lexington Room 60 x 20 x 9 1200--/----63--4450--/--100150--
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    Lexington Room

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    1200 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    60 x 20 x 9 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      Avery Room 20 x 12 x 9 240--/----------10--/--1210--
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      Avery Room

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      240 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      20 x 12 x 9 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available
        Dunhill Room 20 x 24 x 9 480--/----18--2422--/--4050--
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        Dunhill Room

        Room Type:
        General Meeting Room
        Total Size:
        480 Sq. Mi
        Dimensions:
        20 x 24 x 9 Ft.
        Floor Level:
        Natural Light?:
        No
        Obstructions?
        No
        Built In Screens?
        No
        Built In Stage?
        No
        Built In A/V?
        No
        Amenities Available
          Morrison Foyer 40 x 10 x 9 400--/--------------/----40--
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          Morrison Foyer

          Room Type:
          General Meeting Room
          Total Size:
          400 Sq. Mi
          Dimensions:
          40 x 10 x 9 Ft.
          Floor Level:
          Natural Light?:
          No
          Obstructions?
          No
          Built In Screens?
          No
          Built In Stage?
          No
          Built In A/V?
          No
          Amenities Available
            Braxton Room 20 x 12 x 9 240--/----------10--/--1210--
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            Braxton Room

            Room Type:
            General Meeting Room
            Total Size:
            240 Sq. Mi
            Dimensions:
            20 x 12 x 9 Ft.
            Floor Level:
            Natural Light?:
            No
            Obstructions?
            No
            Built In Screens?
            No
            Built In Stage?
            No
            Built In A/V?
            No
            Amenities Available
              Corner Room 24 x 24 x 9 576--/----24--2126--/--5050--
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              Corner Room

              Room Type:
              General Meeting Room
              Total Size:
              576 Sq. Mi
              Dimensions:
              24 x 24 x 9 Ft.
              Floor Level:
              Natural Light?:
              No
              Obstructions?
              No
              Built In Screens?
              No
              Built In Stage?
              No
              Built In A/V?
              No
              Amenities Available
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                FAQs about The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

                What time is check in?

                Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

                What time is check out?

                Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

                How many rooms does The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York have?

                There are 209 rooms in the property.

                Is there any meeting space at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

                Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

                What parking is available at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

                Parking $65 per day for cars, $75 per day for SUVs and minivans (without in/out privileges)

                How much does internet cost?

                Wifi complimentary

                Can I get a AAA rate at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

                Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

                Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York?

                Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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