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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

125 East 50th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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05/10/2026 - 12/31/2026
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About us

Following an extensive restoration preserving The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel’s legacy and redefining the future, we are honored to debut newly renovated sophisticated interiors, featuring stylish furnishings infusing a residential feel and unique touches. Custom artwork with an ode to New York City is integrated throughout the luxurious guestrooms and suites. While the lobby strives to capture the spirit of Midtown, the hotel’s guestroom and suites is where our guests come home. Originally designed as the residential-style Beverly Hotel with wind swept terraces to entertain, the Neo-Romanesque edifice exuded the ambience of a private club and is one of the most recognized works by famed architect Emery Roth. The edifice inspired artist Georgia O’Keeffe, she painted it as the subject of her piece “New York—Night.” Recognizing the hotel’s profound cultural significance and heritage, the hotel was renamed The Benjamin and appointed by New York City as an official New York City landmark in 2017. One of the premiere hotels built in the 1920’s, The Benjamin represents the early evolution of skyscraper design in New York City. The hotel’s special character and special historical aesthetic has contributed to its value as part of the development, heritage and cultural characteristics of New York City. Taking cues from the building’s history, the two main characters Benjamin and Beverly come alive to share their story and their deep friendship. The new design features masculine elements as a reflection of “Ben,” with exquisite architecture moments, bold lines, and modern details, with feminine touches to showcase “Bev” through gilded curves, intricate patterns, and a soft palette. Discover a unique fusion of past and present, where cherished memories are made, and the spirit of hospitality is alive. The story of New York City begins with an individual journey and evolves to a collective experience…

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1927
Renovated2024
Total meeting space5,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms209
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
- 2024, U.S. News Best Hotels USA - 2024, Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards - 2024, Rest & Renew Program Feature, ESCAPE - 2023, Rest & Renew Program Feature, The Boston Globe - 2023, Rest & Renew Program Feature, Forbes - 2022, 10 hotels where you'll have the best sleep ever, USA Today 10 Best - 2022, Benefits of better sleep & science behind the specially designed sleep suites at The Benjamin, Good Day New York - 2019, 10 Best Hotels For A Good Night's Sleep, Travelzoo - 2019, Rest & Renew Program Feature, Newsweek - 2019, Rest & Renew Program Feature, House Beautiful - 2019, Rest & Renew Program Feature, Westjet Magazine - 2019, Most Romantic Restaurant Spot In NYC, New York Post - 2015, Silver Plume Hotel Excellence Awards for “Best Business Experience” & “Best Overall Experience” - 2015, Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor - 2015, Green Key Global Award, NYIT - 2015, The Best Hotels For Sleep In The U.S., Huffington Post - 2015, 11 Hotel Breakfasts Worth Traveling the Globe For, Yahoo.com - 2015, Hotel Excellence Awards (HEA), Chef Concierge - 2015, Family Vacation Critic “Favorite” - 2015, 20 Best Honeymoon Weekend Getaways in the United States, VacationIdea.com “I defy you not to emerge from your room feeling refreshed and reinvigorated.” -British Airways, Highlife “Guests appreciate that members of the Benjamin team are trained and responsive to questions about the benefits of sleep.” - The New York Times “At New York City’s The Benjamin, a luxury hotel in Midtown East, everyone takes a good night’s sleep very seriously.” - MSN

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Dec 20, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 10, 2027
Jan 22, 2027 - Feb 11, 2027
Feb 25, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027
Mar 28, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027
Apr 2, 2027 - Apr 5, 2027
Apr 8, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027
Apr 16, 2027 - Apr 19, 2027
Apr 23, 2027 - Apr 26, 2027

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 08 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28Jul 01 - Sep 07

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,760 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,600 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
100

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
E-Shape
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
Royal conference
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The Corner
576 sq. ft.
24 x 24 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
20
-
50
40
24
26
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The Lexington Rooms
1,200 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
140
36
90
120
100
63
50
50
30
35
30
35
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The Century
240 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
20
12
20
20
16
12
10
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The Braxton
240 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
20
12
10
20
16
12
10
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The Avery
240 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
20
12
10
20
16
12
10
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The Dunhill
480 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
50
20
40
50
40
24
22
24
-
24
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Foyer
400 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
50
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50
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The Beverly Penthouse
975 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
65
21
32
65
40
24
18
21
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The Benjamin Penthouse
1,600 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
25
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25
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
209
Single (1 bed)
191
Double (2 beds)
18
Suites
98
Tax rate
14.75%

Location

Getting Here

Airports LaGuardia Airport (LGA), approximately 25-30 minutes by taxi or town car service. Yellow taxi provides metered fare (approximately $24-28) plus tolls & 20% tip. All taxis are required to accept credit cards. John F. Kennedy (JFK), approximately 30-45 minutes by taxi or town car service. By taxi - Yellow taxi rate is $45 plus tolls & 20% tip. All taxis are required to accept credit cards. By train - AirTrain service is available for $5 from JFK to Jamaica Station with access to the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Direct trains from LIRR to Penn Station are approximately $12 (20 minutes). Visit MTA LIRR for schedules and fares. Yellow taxi service is available from Penn to The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York. Inform your driver you are going to Midtown Manhattan, the corner of 50th Street and Lexington at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York hotel. Newark Liberty International (EWR), approximately 50 – 60 minutes by car or town car service. By taxi - A New Jersey taxi dispatcher will provide a slip of paper with a flat rate ranging from $30 to $38 (toll and tip extra), based on your destination. New York yellow cabs aren't permitted to pick up passengers at Newark. Taxi fare is approximately $70 - $75 total, including tolls and tips. By train - AirTrain service is available from EWR to NJ Transit rail service for $5. NJ Transit service is available everyday between 5:01 a.m. - 1:50 a.m. (closed between 2 – 5 a.m.). Fare is $12.50 for a one-way ticket on the Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line service to New York Penn Station (approx. 25 minutes). Visit NJ Transit for schedules and fares.
Distance from airport 8.72 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $65.00/day )

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Cancellation Policy

Must cancel by 6PM EST two days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night stay plus taxes.

Additional details

Welcome to The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, a prestigious venue and a distinguished business setting located in prime Midtown Manhattan. A host of private salons replete with state-of-the-art amenities and a talented and seasoned team. On the second floor are five versatile, customizable private salons, accessible from The Benjamin hotel. Each salon provide a residential feel with natural light from their over-sized windows that overlook the Midtown bustle. Meeting consultants, Wi-Fi, high-end audio/visual equipment, are valet parking are also available.

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Sustainable Practices

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