Hotel in Midtown East
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York: Is It Right for Your Stay?
Ranked 17 of 26 in Midtown East on our weighted review measure.
- Best for
- Staying inside Midtown East
- Location
- Midtown East
- Review score
- 8.2 out of 10 from 849 reviews
- Price band
- $300 and up
- Property type
- Hotel, 5-star listing
- Last checked
- August 2026
The verdict
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York ranks 17 of 26 in Midtown East on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.2 out of 10 from 849 reviews. Its reference price of about $343 sits close to the $294 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is staying inside Midtown East.
It ranks 17 of 26 here on review record.
Location
The address is 125 East 50th Street, Midtown East, New York, NY 10022, United States.
Our data places it in Midtown East.
In a straight line it is about 0.4 miles from Grand Central, 0.7 miles from Central Park South, 0.7 miles from Times Square.
Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.
The honest comparison
Right for you or not
- travellers with a dog, once the current policy is confirmed with the hotel
- travellers deliberately buying the top classification tier
- A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.
What the listing records
Facilities in the source listing
Recorded without a verification flag.
- Spa
- Fitness room
- Terrace
- Free wifi
- Children welcome
Recorded but not verified by us. These flags most often move a booking decision, so confirm them with the hotel before they decide yours.
- Pet-friendly
- Travel Proud listing
FAQ
Common questions
Is The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York a good choice?
It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 17 of 26 in Midtown East. We found no measurable drawback against that comparison set.
What does it cost?
About $343 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.
Are the listed facilities confirmed?
Not by us. The source listing recorded pet-friendly, travel proud listing at the time of the snapshot. Confirm anything that would decide your booking directly with the hotel.