The Roxy Hotel New YorkvsThe Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Roxy Hotel Tribeca ranks marginally higher than The Benjamin. The Roxy Hotel Tribeca comes in at 85 with recommendations from 18 sources including Rough Guide, Not For Tourists and Jetsetter.
The Roxy Hotel New York Show All Reviews
2 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY 10013
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This dynamic duo have done it again, and the Tribeca Grand lives up to its lineage, its name, and even its neighborhood."
Travel + Leisure
"Earth tones predominate, and the neighborhood's busy entertainment scene is woven into the hotel's fabric."
DK Eyewitness
"The private screening room downstairs has long made this a favorite of celebrities. Rooms are sleekly designed and the bathroom amenities first-rate."
i
Score a corner room or studio suite for the most space, and make sure to sip a drink in the lounge to maximize star sightings.
Time Out
"Eclectic touches and top-notch entertainment draw tourists, celebrities and New Yorkers alike to this funky Tribeca hotel." Full review
BlackBook
"Soho Grand sequel. Sensual, pulsing, hot décor, with beautiful tri-state trendies and in-the-know day trippers cramming Church Lounge and the more exclusive Baby Grand."
Zagat
3.3
""Party like a rock star" at this "cool", "trendy" Downtown boutique hotel that caters to a "younger crowd" with a "vibrant", "fun" bar scene, and boasts a "unique" layout."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Right in the heart of New York’s TriBeCa, this grown-up hotel is still family friendly with a screening room for all ages and access to the distractions of downtown." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Great interior space; also a good bar."
Jetsetter
"Cool Tribeca hang and enduring neighborhood favorite, with a local bar scene and basement theater."
Gayot
"As soon as you walk into this hotel, you'll marvel at the abundance of what is arguably the most elusive luxury in Manhattan --- empty space."
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
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
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