The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property
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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
View from room
View from room

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Empire State Building
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(106 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Grand Central Terminal
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a bar/lounge. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking and a business centre are on-site.
The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers 325 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe 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 a shower and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Shelburne Sonesta New York's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. A restaurant, a gym and a bar are available.
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Take Care Restaurant, a bistro that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 1275 square feet (118 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Shelburne Sonesta New York also features a health club, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Take Care Restaurant – This bistro specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Vintage Green – This rooftop bar only serves light fare. Open selected 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 48.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 35 for adults and from USD 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1053 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1685 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FABULOUS property, especially their rooftop bar Vintage Green. Absolutely spectacular scenery and vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

We were very happy with Sonesta/Shelborne, the staff was friendly and professional. The hotel looked very clean. The food at restaurant was delicious. The rooftop bar was gorgeous. We didn't meet one staff that didn't make us at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like - the entire staff were very pleasant, friendly & helpful. We enjoyed both restaurants in the hotel, Vintage Green & Take Care. The atmosphere, servers, food and drinks were exceptional! Not Like - the room was comfortable but a bit stuffy in the evening. We had to sleep with the window opened 3 of the 4 nights whike we were there. Also, the bathroom, however spacious, needed something to place our toiletries on. The shower design was challenging as the water kept running over all over the floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ilana

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay and they let me check in an hour early too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

merrilyn ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rooftop bar was a goof view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room. Fabulous stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANMAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for first time new york visitors
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at. We stayed previously at this establishment back in 2023 and we loved it then as we loved it now.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Great find!

Great location. Love the rooftop restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Annie, Porter Ranch

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Won’t be staying here anymore
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller
Nice though dated large rooms and good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family of 4 stay

Good location. Easy walk to Grand Central. Neighbourhood felt safe. Plenty of food premises nearby. Sofa bed wasnt made up on arrival and we had to request sheets. You also need to request a kitchen kit as this is not provided as standard. Hotel happy to store cases for late flight. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, New York

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable; i was very close of the office where i was working. i loved the hotel and its people
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything in midtown is super walkable. 6-7mins to Grand Central, and 10-15 min walk to Times Square are. Off the beaten track enough that it feels safe and convenient. Staff was super kind and knowledgeable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service for a hotel I've experienced in a very long time. So very kind and extremely accommodating in every imaginable way. Highly recommend this property if you're visiting Manhattan!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here and be happy

Service staff all around friendly and accommodating. Beds had fewer pillows on them at arrival than expected but they delivered more on request no problem. Bath tub a little too slippery. Great location near many international restaurants, view of the Empire State Building from their amazing rooftop bar!
View from their rooftop bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience here! Very clean, extremely comfortable beds. Staff friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and made us feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025