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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New YorkvsJW Marriott Essex House New York
JW Marriott Essex House New York and The Benjamin are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, JW Marriott Essex House New York scores marginally better than The Benjamin. JW Marriott Essex House New York ranks #28 in New York City with endorsements from 15 reviews including Michelin Guide, Forbes Travel Guide and BlackBook.
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
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"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
JW Marriott Essex House New York
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160 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The best rooms have spectacular Central Park views, and despite the attentive service and marble lobby, the atmosphere is quite relaxed."
Michelin Guide "As in years past, today's guests flock here for its premier location, sophisticated services, and quiet luxury."
Frommer's "This Central Park icon oozes Art Deco... You won’t find tiny rooms here, nor should you; suites are magnificent, especially those overlooking the park." Full review
Concierge "In terms of price and luxury, it sits a notch below the nearby Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons."
Fodor's "With Central Park views and an art deco masterpiece of a lobby, the JW Marriott Essex House is a comfortable Midtown hotel that is full of character." Full review
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"This large, luxurious Art Deco icon, located on the southern edge of Central Park, evokes the opulence of bygone times." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed inside a 1931 Art Deco building, the JW Marriott Essex House is part of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America." Full review
Time Out "A recent hotel-wide revamp brought high-tech in-room gadgets and contemporary-classic decor loosely inspired by the building's Art Deco past." Full review
Star Service "In true Marriott fashion, the hotel has opened an executive lounge for the exclusive use of those booking premium category rooms and suites plus the most loyal Marriott customers. " Full review
Gayot "One of the grand dames of NYC hotels, the JW Marriott Essex House New York is as elegant as ever."
