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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.)
    ‪33 min drive‬
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One Bedroom Suite Queen Bed Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Guest Room Two Beds Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

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

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

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

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About this property

The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute 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 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
  • 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 cots/infant beds
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).

Property is also known as

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The Shelburne Sonesta New York Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1227 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1901 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in room 202 right beside the gym and did not appreciate the banging at 5 in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the pro side, I definitely shopped around and I believed this to be the best value for the money (I paid an average of $350/night including all taxes/fees) that I could find in Manhattan for the time I was there. Given that, I have no regrets about the choice. The staff were friendly and the room had everything I needed for a short trip where pretty much all I did in the hotel was sleep, shower and change clothes. It was fine for that. Having said that, it's an extremely old and run-down property that I would definitely consider "budget" vs. "boutique." There was an odd smell in my room that I didn't notice until the second day, so no idea what that was from. Also, while the bathroom was huge (largely a waste of space), the shower design was very poor...there was no way to take a shower without the showerhead spraying water direclty onto the bathroom floor, which just made a mess and created a slip hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great all around
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

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

8/10 Good

Farhaan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel. A bit expensive for quality and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Chandler

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davaish

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From our arrival the staff were very helpful and friendly a special mention for Dennis and Adam on the door first class service couldn’t do enough for us. We ate in both restaurants and had great food. Our first visit and we will definitely stay again lovely hotel and room was very spacious for New York.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

More Spacious than Most Hotels.

Could not review the studio suite because we didn't get to stay in it and had to stay in a regular room instead. The pictures on hotels.com and the property website are incorrect they show all rooms with a walk-in shower which is critical for those with mobility issues. Instead ALL studio suites (according to the person checking us in) have bathtubs with a shower. Only the non-suite rooms have "roll in" showers. We always look at the picture of the bathroom before booking a room and so we depend on the pictures being accurate. Other than that and it may not matter to others the room was fine. Ours was a little dated in the bathroom but otherwise comfortable (for a room) and well appointed. The staff were very nice. If the pictures had been accurate would have been a 4 or 5 start review.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan Omar

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazed at the large size of my room. Incredibly quiet and comfortable. Spotless. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location is convenient to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Yasaman

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Rooftop bar was magical
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff I interacted with were great, especially the front desk and doorman. I would happily stay in this hotel again, the location was great, only a few blocks away from Grand central.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a nice quiet location, walkable to shopping, food & transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025