,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-73.997345,40.722992)/-73.98465234786272,40.73981727957134,11.33552043806516/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New YorkvsCrosby Street Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Crosby Street Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Benjamin. Crosby Street Hotel ranks #1 in New York City with positive reviews from 22 reviewers including Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service Show All Reviews
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
i
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
Crosby Street Hotel Michelin Guide Fodor's Lonely Planet Oyster Time Out Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
79 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012
From $595/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "A hotel like Crosby Street is exactly what this city needs—a smallish, intimate, service-oriented, decidedly high-end offering."
NYC Neighborhood Guide: Soho and Nolita
October 6, 2022
Fodor's "Each of the rooms is individually designed, with fun patterns and colors, big warehouse style windows, and a cozy, residential feel. The location is smack in the heart of the action in SoHo." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It’s not just the clotted cream and raisiny scones that will grab you, but the fun and upbeat lobby... the whimsical striped chairs in the bar and the unique rooms." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Offers spacious, impeccably furnished rooms to a sophisticated set who can afford the sky-high rates." Full review
Time Out4.5
"There’s an air of sophistication when you enter the hotel and it carries through to each area." Full review
Star Service "Anyone familiar with London and its early boutique-hotel surge will recognize this Kit Kemp creation from a mile away." Full review
Gayot "All in all, the place oozes excellent taste. When you're ready to leave your room but don't want to step out into the city, the Drawing Room offers fireplaces and access to a courtyard garden."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The stateside outpost of U.K.-based Tim and Kit Kemp’s Firmdale hotel group boasts the same eclectic English country-meets-modernist design as its London sisters." Full review
i
One of the perks of staying at Crosby Street Hotel is having access to the private, guest-only areas.
Afar Magazine "Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling warehouse-style windows, with gorgeous views over SoHo and lower Manhattan." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Inside it’s all understated elegance." Full review
