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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10016
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About us

The Shelburne Sonesta New York is located in the heart of the Murray Hill neighborhood, at the center of an iconic city, illuminates what living the urban lifestyle is truly about. Steps away from Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building and all of your most sought after New York City destinations. Experience our new restaurant, Take Care, a modern American bistro that promises to “take care” of its guests with dining all day and thoughtful health and wellness menu options. Enjoy in-room dining for guests of The Shelburne Sonesta Hotel New York. The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers an authentic experience, thoughtfully designed and subtly inspired by the words of Walt Whitman and his great love of New York City. A personal touch, a friendly face, a warm and inviting residential style space to enjoy life as a New Yorker. Each guest room and suite has its own warm and inviting tone, complete with residential style amenities to cultivate the coziest of retreats.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandSonesta Hotels & Resorts
Built1929
Renovated2019
Total meeting space2,625 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms325
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • Business center
Recreational activities
  • Health club

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 03 - Dec 12
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Jun 29Dec 13 - Dec 28
Low season
Jun 30 - Sep 02Jan 01 - Mar 10

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
2,625 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
1,275 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Connect
1,275 sq. ft.
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100
25
80
100
100
51
34
Connect 1
600 sq. ft.
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42
20
40
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42
24
22
Connect 2
675 sq. ft.
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55
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55
30
22
Vintage Green
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11,000 sq. ft.
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300
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300
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Take Care Restaurant
2,500 sq. ft.
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
325
Double (2 beds)
98
Double (2 beds) rate
$179.00 - $819.00
Suites
135
Tax rate
14.75%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8.12 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $52.00/day )
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum
3 mi
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City, is the largest art museum in the United States, and one of the ten largest in the world, with the most significant art collections.
1000 5th Ave
New York, NY, US 10028
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Empire State Building
Empire State Building
Historical landmark
5 blks
The Empire State Building is a 103-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street.
350 5th Ave
New York, NY, US 10118
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Grand Central Station
Shopping
5 blks
Be transported by the iconic beauty and lasting legacy of Grand Central Terminal. This historic world-famous landmark in Midtown Manhattan is not simply a transportation hub—it’s also a shopping, dining, and cultural destination with 60 shops, 35 places to eat, and a full calendar of events all under one magnificent roof. Opened to the public in February 1913, Grand Central Terminal is a story of great engineering, survival, and rebirth. In 1978, architect Philip Johnson and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis campaigned to secure landmark status for the Terminal, ensuring the building would serve New Yorkers for generations to come.
89 East 42nd Street
New York, NY, US 10017
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The Morgan Library and Museum
Museum
4 blks
255 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
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Additional Information

Additional details

325 spacious rooms/suites ranging from 325 square feet to 950 square feet. Select suites with outdoor terraces and many with views of the Empire State Building and Chrysler building. All Apartment rooms have kitchenettes (studio apt, one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment)

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the The Shelburne Sonesta New York regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Shelburne Sonesta New York's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
recycling program, option for reuse of towels, low flow water fixtures, LED bulbs and fixtures
Does The Shelburne Sonesta New York have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Shelburne Sonesta New York and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Shelburne Sonesta New York's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Shelburne Sonesta New York developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, AHLA & CDC
Does The Shelburne Sonesta New York clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, INCREASE FREQUENCY OF CLEANING PUBLIC SPACE AND SEALS FOR GUEST ROOM DOORS ONCE CLEANED/SANITIZED
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