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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New YorkvsHotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Benjamin is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection. The Benjamin scores 85 with positive reviews from 15 publications including Insight Guides, Zagat and Lonely Planet.
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
Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
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365 Park Ave S, New York City, NY 10016
From $220/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "These rooms invoke the sleek Art Moderne style of the 1920s and 1930s."
Frommer's "In the fashionable Madison Park area, this hotel is a real charmer with a calm, intimate feel." Full review
Fodor's "The decade-old Giraffe remains a consistent property with friendly service, large rooms, and lots of repeat customers, particularly business travelers." Full review
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Be sure to take time to relax at the open-air Rooftop Garden bar, which is open for drinks in the warmer months, although the garden is open year-round.
DK Eyewitness "Perhaps the Flatiron District’s finest full-service luxury hotel, the rooms are decorated with custom furnishings invoking the Moderne style."
Time Out "Part of Library Hotel Collection, which also runs the Library Hotel and Hotel Elysée, the Giraffe confines references to the titular animal to tasteful artwork." Full review
Gayot "Hotel Giraffe is far more chic and fun than most nearby lodgings."
BlackBook "Glitzy boutique from the peeps behind the Library, Elysée, and Casablanca. Not cheap, rooms a tad tiny, but only seven to a floor so you won't feel trapped in a hive."
Zagat3.5
"This "nicely maintained" NoMad boutique leaves fans "very, very pleased" thanks to all the "little extras", including complimentary breakfast."
The Telegraph7.0
"It’s not much to look at, but the location almost makes up for the rather soulless décor." Full review
Star Service "With the subway a block away, everything is close at hand, and the chaos of Times Square is blissfully out of eye- and earshot. " Full review
