The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8.6 (1400 reviews)
125 East 50th Street , New York , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Elevator wait times
Noise from street

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Concerns over cleaning in rooms and public areas.
Service
9.26
Friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.3
Excellent central location near main attractions.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are spacious, but some issues with noise and temperature.
Amenities
8.78
Basic amenities present; some items missing.
Value for Money
7.74
Perceived as overpriced given the issues reported.
Food and Beverage
8.79
No specific comments found.
Overall Experience
8.86
Mixed feelings; enjoyed location and staff but issues with various aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 22:28

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Kitchen Facilities

Experience the epitome of comfort at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York hotel, situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Our guestrooms are thoughtfully designed with kitchen facilities, providing you with the convenience and flexibility you need during your stay.

State-of-the-Art Fitness Center

Maintain your fitness routine at our 24-hour fitness center, equipped with modern facilities and cutting-edge equipment. Whether you prefer a morning workout or a late-night exercise session, our fitness center is here to cater to your needs.

Proximity to Top NYC Attractions

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of New York City with Times Square just 1.3 km away and the iconic Central Park a mere 1.6 km from the hotel. Explore the best of Manhattan right at your doorstep.

Indulge in luxury and convenience at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York - book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1400 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Carol solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Staff lovely
Cleaning ir rather dusting of room seemes scarce although i do appreciate we were in the room at 9am the kitchen area needed a damp cloth to clean through the microwave . Clean down the cupboards n we had lots of dust in the room corners collecting but it was generally of a good standard . Wash bottles in shower area fell off and were not attended . The floors in batthroom under sink dusty n air con vents very dusty. . Again all small things n did not make me feel too uncomfortable as the staff were kind very hard working people and the hotel was full. Overral we still had a good experience.

Cons:

As above
Restaurant menu limited .

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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levy solo_traveller il
9
Pros:

מיקום, יחס הצוות,ניקיון

Cons:

אין אפשרות לאוויר צח, ולכן לפעמים החדר חנוק.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Maximilian family_with_children at
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Jekaterina solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Excellent quality

Cons:

Window facing inside the courtyard, terrible view.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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David extended_group fr
3
Pas un cinq étoiles!
Pros:

Bon emplacement

Cons:

Tout le monde fait la gueule!
Au check in, on ne vous regarde pas dans les yeux et on grogne plutôt qu’on parle.
Au petit déjeuner, pas un sourire de la pet des serveurs qui ne comprenne rien à la commande en plus.
Fenêtres des chambres très mal insonorisees : on entend le moindre bruit de rue.
Climatisation ultra bruyante.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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valeria family_with_children pa
9
Muy bueno
Pros:

Todo. Ubicación, comodidad, personal muy amable.

Cons:

Cambiaría las cortinas por que ya están muy desgastadas

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Olga couple il
8
we will definitely come back again.
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Minakshi family_with_children nl
4
Absolutely terrible. Do not book this place if you’re used to 5-star quality.
Pros:

I think the only positive thing about this place is the location, but apart from that, there is absolutely nothing good to say about it.

Cons:

In short, this hotel is absolutely not worth the money. Do not book this hotel if you are used to 5-star standards. In my opinion, this is more like a 3-star hotel.

The noise from the air conditioning was also unbearable — it sounded like the engines of a Boeing 737.

We wanted to leave immediately upon arrival, but there was no staff member available to speak to us, and the room had already been paid for two nights. We had no choice but to stay.

When we checked out, nobody even asked us how our stay had been or what we thought of the hotel. I understand now why they don’t ask those questions…

The staff were not friendly or welcoming at all. There was no warm welcome upon arrival, and no one was there to greet us.

The housekeeping staff clearly did not seem happy about our arrival, as an extra bed still needed to be made. The gentleman who came to make the bed was extremely rude. He didn’t say hello or acknowledge us in any way, simply walked into the room, made up the sofa bed with a very annoyed attitude, and left without saying a word.

The bathroom was extremely small. I’m not a big person, but even I found it very cramped. The toilet is squeezed tightly between the shower wall and the bathroom vanity, making it very uncomfortable to use.

There were also no slippers provided. Overall, the service and hospitality were very disappointing.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Ettore couple it
8
Hotel belli nei canoni di New York abbiamo preso una king suite
Pros:

Cons:

Forse il servizio pulizie

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Israel family_with_children es
10
Pros:

La ubicación era excelente. El hotel era muy cómodo.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller fr
9
Un très bel hôtel bien placé a new York
Pros:

Bien placé à midtown, très grande chambre , personnel sympa. Très bon rapport qualité prix

Cons:

Rien
A noter que l'hôtel est plus un 4* qu un 5*.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Pere couple us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Björn family_with_children de
8
Sehr gutes Hotel in guter Lage
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal im Restaurant, sehr gute Lage, große Zimmer, gutes WLAN, Frühstück von sehr guter Qualität, sehr gutes Bett

Cons:

Personal am Empfang, leider nur die Damen, teilweise unfreundlich und wenig Service- und kundenorientiert

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
Great stay!
Pros:

Location was great. Room was lovely and the housekeeping were excellent. Liked that it had a gym too

Cons:

A microwave would have been a good addition to the kitchenette

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children us
9
Comfortable, convenient place to stay.
Pros:

Convenient to shopping, the subway, restaurants and landmarks. Spacious rooms complete with a kitchenette and personable, friendly staff.

Cons:

Loud street noise at night as they were working on repairing the road out front. Property could use some updating but I will take clean, spacious and safe over the looks.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Miquel family_with_children es
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Alicia family_with_children us
10
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at!
Pros:

The location was perfect, the staff was amazing and everything about this hotel was royal. I definitely will be back staying here. It’s so close to everything.

Cons:

The only issue was the elevator stopped working two days before we left. We had to walk the stairs up nine flights. However, I didn’t mind it. It was a little hiccup.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Roberta family_with_children it
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children gb
8
Great stay, thank you
Pros:

The location the perfect (very central). Walking distance to many places and subway station across the street. Nice bar to get a drink. Clean room, great space in suite with kitchenette.

Cons:

Some of the restaurant staff were initially quite grumpy/ borderline rude (we chose to just find this amusing) but they did warm up by the end of our stay. The female host in restaurant was very welcoming and friendly so this made up for it.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mariano Rodrigo couple ar
10
Excelente!!!
Pros:

Absolutamente todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-25 via Nuitee