We’ve partnered with American Girl® New York City to create something beyond a typical NYC hotel stay.
At The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York and The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York, American Girl doll hotel packages will turn your New York City visit into a memory-making adventure.
Each option offers a different way to experience the city, whether you’re leaning fully into the American Girl moment or fitting the American Girl® New York City flagship store visit into a wider New York itinerary.
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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York: American Girl Pajama Sleepover Package
At The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, the American Girl hotel package turns an ordinary New York trip into experience your child will talk about long after you’re home. We’ve created it for the girls who bring their dolls everywhere, who know the stories by heart, and who have been dreaming about this visit for a long time.
Here’s what’s included in the package:
- Welcome letter from our General Manager for our youngest guests.
- An exclusive American Girl doll–sized travel bed with pillows and sheets: A bed just for your child’s doll, set up and ready in your room, so her favorite companion has a cozy place to sleep right beside her.
- American Girl Doll pajamas: A special set of American Girl PJs for your doll.
- A selection from our American Girl library: Ideal for snuggling up together before lights out, taking turns reading pages while her doll “listens” from her little bed.
- Breakfast in The Parliament Restaurant
- Prime location: The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the American Girl New York store at 75 Rockefeller Plaza on W 51st Street.
Walk to the Store
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is located just a short, 10-minute walk from the American Girl store (Map It). Close enough to pop over in the morning, come back to your room for lunch and a rest, then head out again in the afternoon.
You’ll avoid expensive cab rides cutting into your shopping and overtired meltdowns because you’ve been walking across Manhattan all day. You’ll be right in the heart of it all, which means more time holding hands, sharing snacks, and soaking precious time together.
Everything Comes Home With You
Everything included in this package travels home with you. The doll pajamas and book will find a place in your daily routines. The doll bed will be packed for sleepovers, set up in a guest room at grandparents’ houses, or brought along on family road trips. Each time it comes out, it brings back memories of your NYC trip.
For families with multiple children, we charge $95 per additional child to receive the same complete amenities because nobody wants sibling squabbles over who gets to use the doll bed first.
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The hotel’s apartment-style rooms with kitchens and terraces give kids enough space to play, while parents appreciate the flexibility to cook and enjoy a more relaxed, home-like stay.
The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York: American Girl® Store Package
An American Girl trip to New York can look different for each family. For some, the store is the highlight, but it shares the spotlight with Broadway shows, Central Park strolls, and the endless energy of Rockefeller Center, home to the LEGO Store, FAO Schwarz, and so much more.
That’s why The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York made a package that gives you the doll-friendly experience your child’s been dreaming about while leaving room in your budget and schedule for everything else the city has to offer.
Here’s what’s included in the package:
- Welcome letter for the little ones
- An American Girl doll-sized travel bed for her beloved companion
- Continental breakfast for 2 adults and 1 child each morning
- Spacious suite accommodations with full kitchen and room for the whole family to spread out
- The Fifty is only a 12-minute walk from the store on the 75 Rockefeller Plaza on W 51st Street (Map It)
The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York’s American Girl package keeps things simple in the best way. Your child’s doll has her own proper place to sleep, and your family has a comfortable, spacious home base to return to after a full day of exploring the city.
Breakfast Is Covered
We know mornings matter just as much as bedtime for guests traveling with kids. That’s why we included breakfast during your stay, a real gamechanger for families.
The European continental breakfast in our Club Room serves easy options most kids will actually eat, like fruit, yogurt, cereal, pastries, toast, and juice, which makes getting out the door for the American Girl store or a day around the city feel a lot smoother.
Room to Spread Out
For families who prefer even more control over meals and snacks, our suites include a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop, so you can easily store drinks, keep snacks on hand, warm up leftovers, or prepare something simple before heading out for the day.
After a full day exploring the city and the American Girl store, the whole family needs room to breathe. Your child can play with her doll and spread out her new treasures in one area of the suite while you put your feet up in another. You can actually unpack instead of living out of suitcases. Nobody’s bumping into each other trying to get ready in the morning.
For families with multiple children, we charge $50 per additional child to receive the same amenities. Additional breakfast vouchers can be purchased at the front desk for any extra family members joining you.
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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York’s location is ideal for families visiting the American Girl Store
How to Make the Most of Your American Girl Hotel Stay
An American Girl doll hotel trip to New York sounds straightforward, but the families who rave about this experience are the ones who thought ahead about timing, pacing, and building in breathing room.
The difference between a magical day and an exhausting one comes down to a few smart choices made before you even arrive.
1. Book Your Hotel Early
As this is a highly sought-after experience, advanced reservations are required for both our American Girl hotel NYC packages, and weekends fill up fast.
School breaks, long weekends, summer travel to NYC, and holiday seasons? Gone in a flash.
Aim for at least 4–6 weeks ahead, during peak times.
2. Take Advantage of Hotel Amenities
At The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, you’ll find our 24-hour fitness center, on-site Royal Reflection Wellness Spa, complimentary bedside reading program with e-books and audiobooks for adults and kids, our Rest & Renew sleep program with a 10-choice pillow menu, and concierge services to help plan your days.
Little ones are just as well looked after, with the Royal Kids Sleep Amenities program offering goose down kids pillows, sleep masks, a mindfulness owl, and a bedtime visualization book to help them settle in after a big day in the city.
Concierge services are also on hand to help the whole family plan each day with ease.
The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York features a fitness center, Wellness on Demand fitness equipment delivered to your room, and concierge services.
Both hotels are pet-friendly and have comfortable common areas where you can regroup between adventures.
3. Time Management Is Everything
Trying to cram it all into one marathon day leads to meltdowns. The beauty of an American Girl hotel stay is you can split things up.
Here’s a realistic schedule: spend the morning at the American Girl store (plan for 2–3 hours), head back to the hotel for lunch and some downtime, then venture out in the afternoon.
With Rockefeller Center just steps away, the rest of the day practically plans itself. Stop into the LEGO Store, browse FAO Schwarz, grab a snack, and let the kids soak it all in at their own pace.
4. The Walk to the Store Is Part of the Adventure
Both hotels put you incredibly close to American Girl Place. The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is four blocks, The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York just slightly further.
Make it a leisurely stroll down Fifth Avenue. Point out window displays, grab a hot chocolate or ice cream to go, let her carry her doll in a special bag and enjoy some bonding time.
5. When to Go to the Store
The American Girl Place gets packed on weekend afternoons and school vacation weeks. Guests who’ve visited tell us weekday mornings, particularly Tuesday through Thursday before 11am, tend to be quieter.
You’ll have more space to browse, shorter lines at checkout, and staff who actually have time to help. Late afternoon can also be calmer as day-trippers head home.
Travel Smarter with Sonesta Travel Pass
If this trip is as memorable as we think it will be, chances are you’ll want to come back or bring the whole family to a different Sonesta property for the next adventure. Sonesta Travel Pass makes that easier.
Join Sonesta Travel Pass, our complimentary loyalty program, and start earning points with every stay. Members receive access to exclusive rates, earn points toward free nights, and enjoy added perks across all Sonesta properties.
When you book your American Girl hotel NYC package, you earn points automatically that can be applied toward a future family trip. Whether that means returning to The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York or The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York for another special occasion or staying at a different Sonesta hotel, Sonesta Travel Pass ensures this trip continues to deliver value long after checkout.
