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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a city view.
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a large decorative urn, and a view of the Empire State Building.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a cash register, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is $359
$310 nightly
$359 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a city view.

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a city view.

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a city view.

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a city view, and artwork on the walls.

Two Queen Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a potted plant, and a window with a view of buildings.

One Bedroom Two Queen Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Two Queen Terrace Apartment

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a city view, and artwork on the walls.

One Bedroom Two Queen Terrace Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New York

With a stay at The Shelburne Sonesta New York, you'll be centrally located in New York, within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Times Square and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Empire State Building - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) - 7 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪City Beer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Junction - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Momosan Ramen & Sake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KJUN - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucid Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers 325 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 325 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including concierge services and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Take Care Restaurant serving guests of The Shelburne Sonesta New York. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in New York? This hotel has 1275 square feet (118 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Take Care Restaurant - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Vintage Green - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Take Care Restaurant
  • Vintage Green

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 1,275 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 48.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1357 out of 2023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 2023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 2023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2023 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay with a family
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very comfortable bed. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room sizes, amenities, and price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brynjar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fantastic staf.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved large rooms with great views and nice beds … the staff was helpful and so friendly we loved the rooftop bar . It was stunning ! Such a great hotel and a nice lobby too ! So great and great location! Will stay again for sure !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, larger than average rooms, wonderful rooftop bar
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Decent one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk staff made a great first impression. The room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location that is easy to get around to many areas of the city. Staff and rooms were helpful, polite and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daphna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best stay at this hidden gem. The staff were beyond accommodating and made me feel safe and welcome while I was there. I will be staying here ever time I come back to NYC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelina

Great location. Comfortable stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frida Nohemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, walkable and great food on site
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. The location is perfect. Very close to Grand Central Station and public transportation. It is clean and well maintained. The rooms are a nice size for NYC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely one of the better hotels in which I’ve stayed in NYC. Large rooms, friendly staff, respectful guests and the rooftop is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best is the vintage green rooftop. Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious suites!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
An older hotel, with more spacious than average rooms. Nicely refreshed in recents years. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best weekend at the Shelburne Sonesta. We were celebrating a big birthday and the staff treated us so well and made it a very special occasion. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeakeitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from checking in and check out. The room was very clean and just about an eight minute walk to Times Square. I like that it had an attached restaurant which we did get a chance to have a late lunch the food was great !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prachi Arunkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very helpful staff at reception desk and overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Standard NY hotel. Not the best, not the worst. Very convenient location and had a room late at night when we had missed our flight to train connection.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026