The Shelburne Sonesta New York

4.0 star property
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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom
Rooftop bar
Exterior
View from room
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Empire State Building
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Hotel with a health club, a quick walk to Grand Central Terminal
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a bar/lounge. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking, and a business center are onsite.
The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers 325 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Shelburne Sonesta New York's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. A restaurant, a gym, and a bar are available.
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Take Care Restaurant, a bistro that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfy beds
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 1275 square feet (118 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Shelburne Sonesta New York also features a health club, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Take Care Restaurant - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Vintage Green - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.00 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0.00 per stay)

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Take Care Restaurant
  • Vintage Green

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (1275 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 48.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 920 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1523 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luis made our stay incredible. It felt right at home! Beautiful stay, beautiful view, beautiful people, highly recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yoon

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't sleep a wink here-the street was so noisy and the fan was rattling all night. The pillows are strangely tiny, and the bed was hard. They charged us an extra $100 for early check-in, which doesn't seem fair if the room is ready anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUJOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Molly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed my stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alberto Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and wonderful staff. Would stay here again :0)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kazuki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Inna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
During my recent trip to New York, I had the opportunity to explore Sonesta’s property, which I was initially drawn to because of its luxury hotel advertising and strong ratings. The location is indeed excellent, making it a great base for exploring the city. However, I found that certain aspects of my experience could be enhanced. While the hotel is clean, I noticed that both the room and the overall property felt a bit dated and could benefit from a modernization effort. Our room was situated on the 9th floor, and unfortunately, it faced an internal courtyard, resulting in limited natural light, which affected the overall ambiance. For the same price you could find a better place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Camilo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people where great and very attentive, the restaurant where good quality and the room was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean, and everything look new and modern. Is near from a lot of place that you can eat, drink and shop. The room is very clean, good quality of water. I would like that you can check in before 3-4 pm. In the room they must placed water or some juice to drink. The personal are the best .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Star experience
Amazing stay. The front desk staff were welcoming and gracious. Check in was a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night at the Shelbourne Sonesta. It's an excellent location - really nice. The staff was very gracious and lovely, the room was very clean. I don't know if it's NYC specific, but the room was 76 degrees and there was nothing that could be done about it. I'm shorting them a star based on heat prostration.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024