The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

5 Star Hotel

8.3

Midtown, New York

About The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

A landmark pied-à-terre in Midtown, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta marries Emery Roth architecture with contemporary interiors—residential-style rooms and suites with kitchenettes and the new Royal Reflection Wellness Spa—designed for discerning travelers.

Check-in

From 16:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

Hotel Information

Full Address

125 East 50th Street, Midtown East, New York, NY 10022, United States

Neighborhood

Midtown

Guest Rating

8.3/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

24-hour fitness centre located on the 3rd floor equipped with Technogym cardio and strength machines, treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, exercise bikes, free weights, yoga mats and a Peloton bike; hand towels, water and earphones provided.

Steam Room

Men’s and women’s locker rooms each include a steam room and shower area adjacent to the fitness centre.

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

On-site Royal Reflection Wellness Spa offering massages (deep tissue, Swedish, lymphatic), facials (including advanced HydraGlow/O2 treatments), body scrubs, acupuncture, eyelash extensions and other beauty/wellness services; in‑room massages available and spa packages offered.

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Dining

Private dining room

Second-floor private dining rooms and multiple event/banquet spaces (customizable private dining and catered events), with venues accessible from the lobby and capacity options for intimate private dining and larger catered functions.

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Unique Features

Historical building / heritage architecture

Housed in a New York City landmark property with historic hotel character and a long heritage in Midtown Manhattan; meetings/events copy references private dining rooms in a NYC landmark.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Located in the heart of Midtown East (557 Lexington Ave / 50th St) within walking distance of Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations and major Midtown attractions.

Art or curated design collection

Property and select suites feature curated art walls and gallery‑style accent lighting; public and suite design emphasizes curated art and interior design elements.

Technologically advanced rooms (automation, voice control, smart-home integration)

Select suites include Lutron lighting controls, 65‑inch (and larger) smart flat‑screen TVs with custom app capability and built‑in USB/power and smart room features for business travelers.

Wellness-focused design (sleep pods, circadian lighting, air purification)

Hotel offers a Rest & Renew sleep program developed with Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a 10‑choice pillow menu, Kids Sleep Program and bedside reading partnership — positioned as a sleep/wellness‑focused guest experience.

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Property advertises an Environmentally Friendly program and notes efforts toward social responsibility and eco‑friendly bath products in rooms.

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