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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New YorkvsAndaz 5th Avenue
The Benjamin and Andaz 5th Avenue are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Andaz 5th Avenue is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Benjamin. Andaz 5th Avenue comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 15 sources like Zagat, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
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125 East 50th Street, New York City, NY 10022
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Michelin Guide "Midtown Manhattan hotels are notorious for their cramped quarters, but The Benjamin bucks the trend with a spectrum of spacious rooms and suites equipped with full galley kitchens."
Frommer's "All rooms are airy, but the deluxe studios and one-bedroom suites are extra large... If you are a light sleeper, book a room off Lexington Avenue, which can get busy most weeknights and mornings." Full review
Fodor's "NYC is often called the City that Never Sleeps, but if a good night's rest is essential for your visit, the Benjamin may be your choice accommodation." Full review
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With a menu of 12 pillows to choose from (including buckwheat, water, and Swedish memory varieties), white-noise machines, and 400-thread-count sheets, they've got it covered.
Insight Guides "The Benjamin offers business and leisure travelers four-star amenities and some of the most comfortable beds in New York, at relatively reasonable prices."
Lonely Planet "If you like your morning oatmeal at just-so temperature, but need some Midtown luxury, the 26-floor Benjamin has kitchenettes in all of its 209 rooms." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Its spa and fitness center, central location, tasteful luxury, outstanding restaurant, and richly comfortable rooms combine to make it a solid choice for well-heeled visitors of all kinds." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a 1927 Beaux-Arts building designed by famed architect Emery Roth, this midtown hotel is located within a mile of Times Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The modern rooms in this low-key hotel are designed for comfort. The work stations are perfect for business travelers."
Time Out "All rooms in this pet-friendly hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves and sinks (some suites have full-size fridges), so it’s a hit with families as well as business travelers." Full review
Star Service "For the most part, the accommodations are classic in style, with beige and ivory hues, as well as some very stylish gessoed pieces, including bureaus topped with flat-screen TVs." Full review
Andaz 5th Avenue Frommer's Oyster Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service
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485 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Couldn’t be a more central location on Fifth Avenue... But it’s not just the location that makes the property desirable." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 184-room Andaz Fifth Avenue -- an outpost of Hyatt's stylish, luxury mini-chain -- sets itself apart with clean, New York-inspired design by Tony Chi and an unbeatable location." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The city’s second property from Hyatt’s boutique brand... has 184 loftlike guest rooms with 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and muted interiors by designer Tony Chi." Full review
Time Out "Hot on the heels of Andaz Wall Street—the Hyatt subsidiary’s first NYC hotel—comes a midtown sibling strategically placed for an upscale shopping spree." Full review
Star Service "Across from the New York Public Library, one block east of Bryant Park, this is Hyatt's big-budgeted boutique brand, a carefully calculated response to Starwood's W hotels. " Full review
Gayot "Maintaining peace of mind while staying in Midtown requires a determined spirit and a relaxing place to hide away from the area's busy streets."
BlackBook "As close as you can stay to the New York Public Library without hiding yourself in the stacks. Tony Chi design blends haute style with Hyatt hospitality."
Zagat3.7
"For a "luxurious staycation", fans return to this "hip" Hyatt boutique in Midtown that boasts "attentive" staffers."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Book a stay at the ANdAZ 5th Avenue and you’ll be at the center of all the action during your visit to New York." Full review
Fodor's "The serene and spacious rooms at this chic, modern property evoke that coveted New York loft feel, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over 5th Avenue and the New York Public Library." Full review
