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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

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A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a large decorative urn, and a view of the Empire State Building.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a city view.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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
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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.

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

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

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • 65 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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 Single Sofa Bed

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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 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a bar/lounge. Additionally, valet parking, a business centre and conference space 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. 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
  • 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, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 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.

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. Open daily.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • 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
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).

Property is also known as

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1376 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2045 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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Suyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great close by subway station. Room is clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zacchaeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff were really nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026