Hotel in Murray Hill

The Shelburne Sonesta New York: Is It Right for Your Stay?

Ranked 9 of 13 in Murray Hill on our weighted review measure.

Best for
A long review history rather than a small sample
Location
Murray Hill
Review score
8.3 out of 10 from 2,252 reviews
Price band
$150 to $300
Property type
Hotel, 4-star listing
Last checked
August 2026

The verdict

The Shelburne Sonesta New York ranks 9 of 13 in Murray Hill on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.3 out of 10 from 2,252 reviews. Its reference price of about $256 sits close to the $256 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is a long review history rather than a small sample.

It ranks 9 of 13 here on review record.

Location

The address is 303 Lexington Avenue, Murray Hill, New York, NY 10016, United States.

Our data places it in Murray Hill.

In a straight line it is about 0.3 miles from Grand Central, 0.4 miles from the Empire State Building, 0.8 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.

Streets and transit around The Shelburne Sonesta New YorkGrand Central-42nd Street33rd StreetQueens-Midtown Tunnel3rd AvenueEast 34th StreetEast 42nd StreetTunnel Approach StreetTunnel Exit StreetEast 36th Street5th AvenueEast 37th StreetEast 35th StreetEast 33rd StreetEast 32nd StreetThis hotel500 feetN
Streets and subway stops around the property, drawn to scale from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.

The honest comparison

Right for you or not

Book it if
  • travellers with a dog, once the current policy is confirmed with the hotel
  • anyone who wants a long review history rather than a small sample
Look elsewhere if
  • 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
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • 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

Related routes

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FAQ

Common questions

Is The Shelburne Sonesta New York a good choice?

It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 9 of 13 in Murray Hill. We found no measurable drawback against that comparison set.

What does it cost?

About $256 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.