Kimpton Hotel EventivsThe Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Benjamin ranks marginally higher than Kimpton Hotel Eventi. The Benjamin scores 85 with recommendations from 15 reviewers including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi Show All Reviews
851 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY 10001
From $147/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This hip Kimpton hotel, located merely steps away from the city's ever-bright Theater District, captures the creative spirit of Chelsea both indoors and out."
Frommer's
"A comfortable choice for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the new Kimpton properties to grace New York City, the Eventi adds a touch of hotel style just below Penn Station in an area desperately in need of new hotel options." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located one block from Penn Station, steps from Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Meatpacking District, this is Kimpton’s fourth Big Apple hotel." Full review
Time Out
"The Eventi Hotel, a newly constructed hotel in Chelsea, features food and drink from FoodParc and BeerParc in its plaza." Full review
Gayot
"Like its brethren in the Kimpton Hotels chain, Eventi has a huge personality. The hotel's uber stylish decor will please even the pickiest design fan."
BlackBook
"Kimpton's swish follow-up to Ink48. Behemoth parked on a full block along the Chelsea/Penn Station fringe."
Zagat
3.7
"Set on a "quiet" but "central" stretch between Chelsea and Herald Square, this "sexy, sophisticated" Kimpton high-rise is a "favorite" of fans."
Jetsetter
"Sophisticated north Chelsea sleep with an all-American restaurant, a spa and killer skyline views." Full review
Star Service
"This Kimpton offshoot has brought some inspiration to an uninspired section of town, in the form of a 54-story mixed-use building with a big outdoor civic plaza.
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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