The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New YorkvsFour Seasons Hotel New York
Both Four Seasons Hotel New York and The Benjamin are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel New York scores slightly higher than The Benjamin. Four Seasons Hotel New York has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 18 sources such as Star Service, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York 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
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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
Oyster
Upscale
"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
Four Seasons Hotel New York Show All Reviews
57 East 57th Street, New York City, NY 10022
From $875/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This prestigious sanctum, the city's tallest luxury hotel, commands jaw-dropping views in its plush rooms and suites."
Frommer's
"From the stellar service—only surpassed by the Ritz-Carlton hotels and Trump International—to the fantastic facilities, including a luxurious spa, this is a stunner." Full review
Concierge
"You can feel the city's surging pulse from the moment you walk into I.M. Pei's soaring, minimalist marble lobby."
Oyster
Luxury
"Deliberately business-like, the 368-room Four Seasons in Midtown East has all the luxury essentials." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the crown jewels in the Four Seasons chain is this I.M. Pei-designed tower that rises 52 stories above midtown – the tallest hotel in Manhattan."
Time Out
"The New York arm of the global luxury chain, housed in I.M. Pei’s 52-floor tower, is synonymous with dependable luxury." Full review
Star Service
"This place is more the opposite: all a giant warehouse of wealth, a place to see and be seen—and now looking fresher than ever." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel has everything. Absolutely everything."
BlackBook
"Like living within plush confines of a Faberge egg. Vast rooms, celestial style, service nearing perfection."
Zagat
4.3
""Where the cream of the crop like to stay" in New York, this "sleek", 52-story tower designed by I.M. Pei is "exceptional in every way"."