The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York rates, New York

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Axel's take: 8.5/10

A strong Midtown pick for extra space, helpful staff and practical kitchenettes. A renovated upscale hotel with residential-style suites in Midtown East, scored for what it is.

The Benjamin is an upscale Midtown East hotel whose residential-style rooms make it especially useful for families and longer stays. We'd pick it for space and convenience rather than grand-hotel spectacle. The hotel says its rooms and lobby were renovated in 2024, and recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, clean rooms and welcoming staff. Kitchenettes add everyday practicality, while nearby subway stations and walkable Midtown sights make this an easy sightseeing base.

The main caution is noise: street-facing rooms can undermine the hotel's sleep-focused pitch, so light sleepers should request a higher, interior-facing room. There's also a mandatory nightly facilities fee; its daily dining and minibar credits have restrictions. The Parliament restaurant now fills the old dining gap. We'd skip it if guaranteed quiet or avoiding mandatory extras matters more than room space.

• Best for: Families wanting separate living space; Longer stays with kitchenette convenience; Midtown sightseeing and business trips

• Watch out for: Street noise in some rooms; Mandatory nightly facilities fee; Daily credits expire and exclude departure day

• Location: Convenient Midtown East base near subway stations, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.

• Rooms: Renovated residential-style rooms and spacious suites with kitchenettes; some face noisy streets.

• Cleanliness: Recent guest feedback consistently favors clean, well-kept rooms.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia.

• Amenities: The Parliament restaurant, room service, a 24-hour gym, spa services and a pillow menu.

• Fees and surprises: Mandatory facilities fee; restricted daily credits and separately charged valet parking.

Axel's opinion of The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Affinia
• 125 E 50th St, New York
• Amenities: Shopping on site, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Ticket assistance, Terrace, Express check-out, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Non-smoking rooms, Fridge
• Check-in from: 16:00:00
• Check-out by: 11:00:00
• City page: Hotels in New York

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