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The Neighborhood
Lexington Avenue. Enjoy a quiet stay only one block from Grand Central Terminal, within walking distance of Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and the Theater District, and far enough from Times Square to enjoy your evenings.
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta has occupied this corner of Midtown East since 1927, when architect Emery Roth designed the building that Georgia O’Keeffe would later immortalize in New York Night.
Refined Accommodations
Emery Roth originally built this building for apartments, which is why the rooms feels residentially-designed. Expect genuine space, coveted ten choice pillow menu, balconies and city views that remind you why you came to New York.
Sophisticated and newly renovated, the Guest Rooms are 275 square feet and feature modern amenities, herringbone wood floors, custom work desks, and a kitchenette.
Luxurious and newly renovated, Deluxe Studio rooms range from 325 to 350 square feet, with one king-sized bed or two double beds, featuring modern amenities designed for an elevated and productive stay.
Luxurious and newly renovated, Deluxe Studio Two Bed rooms range from 325 to 350 square feet, with two double beds, featuring modern amenities designed for an elevated and productive stay.
A proper bedroom, large living room, and a kitchenette in between. Ideal for longer stays, family visits, or anyone who needs to work from New York without feeling like they’re living out of a suitcase.
A private balcony over Midtown Manhattan overlooking New York landmarks. Enjoy a separate living area, and a kitchenette. Order in-room dining from The Parliament Restaurant or simply pour a drink and watch the skyline from your own outdoor space.
Among the most spacious suites in Midtown East, with private furnished terraces that overlook the city. A separate bedroom, generous living area, and kitchenette, for when a hotel room simply isn’t enough room.
Quintessentially NYC
The Kids Sweet Dream Sleep Program means your children actually sleep in New York, even with all the excitement. Goose down kids pillow, personalized sleep mask, and a curated set of wind-down tips waiting in the room.
Explore ProgramNew York is not known for its peace and quiet. The Benjamin is. Rest & Renew and choose from 10 pillow options; down, memory foam, buckwheat, body pillow paired with plush linens, blackout shading, and white-noise options. Book the Suite Dreams Royal Sleep Retreat package for access to the full sleep program.
Enhance Your SleepBedside Reading Phone down. Real book up. Every room comes with a curated physical title through The Benjamin’s partnership with Bedside Reading — chosen to suit the mood of a slow New York evening.
Get Complimentary AccessElevated Spaces
Some meetings deserve a room where people can actually think. The Benjamin’s event spaces. From power lunches to iconic conferences boardroom that are built for groups that want presence without the impersonal scale of a convention hotel.
One block from Grand Central Terminal, with in-house catering by Executive Chef Rakmin Lee from The Parliament and a team that knows how to run a seamless day.
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Step into a world of visual artistry at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York. Capture the essence of the hotel's sophisticated ambiance, elegant interiors, and vibrant city views.
From the Guest Book
Forbes called it ‘a sleeper hit among Manhattan luxury hotels.’ The Telegraph gave it an 8/10. Bloomberg covered the sleep program. The Benjamin has been quietly earning its reputation for a long time — Read all the prestigious publications here.
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