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The Shelburne Sonesta New York

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬
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  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Wonderful
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

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 centre are on-site.
The Shelburne Sonesta New York offers 325 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe 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 a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 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 centre and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 1275 square feet (118 square metres) 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 a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Take Care Restaurant – This bistro specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Vintage Green – This rooftop bar only serves light fare. Open selected 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 35 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Take Care Restaurant
  • Vintage Green

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 1,275 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (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 centre 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: from approximately USD 35 for adults and from USD 15 for children
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1337 out of 2035 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 2035 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 2035 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2035 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 2035 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location - access to MTA buses and subways. Maid service excellent. No wrinkle sheets - lots of towels. 6 pillows and futon as requested - no feathers as I am allergic to down, feathers, etc. Inventive menu in Take Care Cafe for breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lillian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and quiet. There was a cold draft coming in from the bathroom window so the bathroom was very cold regardless that I put the temp up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

brian

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emonie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Great staff the rooftop bar is a must! The views and drinks are to die for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless. Courteous all!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Elkjaer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tianyi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room feels clean and location is great with easy access to subway or walk to broadway. Front desk is nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Whitehorse

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing. Greatly located and spacious, clean, comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, great service, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cheri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, clean room and plenty of space, loved the extra mirrors in the room, only complaint was bad lighting
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

brian

Sorry. No closet space. No water. Restaurant terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abdi

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent: very clean with exceptionally helpful staff. The rooftop restaurant and bar offer a lovely setting for dining and cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and very accommodating. They always had a smile and asked if they could do anything else for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie A.

Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was perfect and close to Grand Central...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The one bedroom suite was excellent! Great friendly staff except for the cafe attached. Small cramped elevators but overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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