American painter, Georgia O’Keeffe, found inspiration in the city we call home. In the early 1920’s, O’Keefe embarked on a visual exploration of Manhattan, capturing the essence of city life and culture through approximately two dozen surviving works. One of her most celebrated pieces “New York Night” features the intricate façade of The Benjamin Sonesta […]
Who says you have to go to a museum to see amazing art all throughout NYC. New York City is full of free outdoor art consisting of sculptures, murals, and photographs found in parks, sidewalks and on buildings. Locations such as the High Line, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn, Queens, and other […]
The Benjamin Sonesta has created a curated list of fun Summer Activities in New York City for you to discover with family and friends. From outdoor concerts, films and festivals to alfresco diners and strolls along the boardwalk at Coney Island, soak up the sun and take advantage of the season’s gorgeous weather with the […]
If you haven’t visited the Whitney Museum of American Art we’ve got great reasons why to visit it! It’s a museum that celebrates the living. Museums most often celebrate and preserve the past, and that’s a wonderful thing in its own right, but the Whitney is a museum about the present. As a museum focused […]
Inspiration New York City is blessed with internationally known museums and architectural gems, each inspiring and wonderful. The funny thing about inspiration though, is that it can be so whimsical and unexpected. Sometimes it can come when looking at a brilliant example of someone else’s work, but it’s just as likely to strike in the […]
The Benjamin, a luxury boutique hotel in midtown Manhattan, has long been known for its sleep-focused offerings, from working with Sleep Expert, Dr. Rebecca Robbins, to a lengthy pillow menu; here sleep is core, not coincidence. Productivity and self-care stem from a good night’s sleep, & The Benjamin is the premiere luxury hotel offering an […]
2021 marks the milestone 20th anniversary of 9/11. At Ground Zero, the traditional reading of names of each victim will resume this year at the 9/11 Memorial in New York — carried out by family members of the 2,983 people killed on 9/11. We have put together a list of special ceremonies, traveling exhibits and […]
Midtown East has a restaurant for every craving, from cozy coffee shops to elegant Michelin-starred spots.