The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Midtown, New York

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The hotel

Immerse yourself in the urban lifestyle at The Shelburne Sonesta New York, an ideal base for your next trip to Manhattan. Subtly inspired by Walt Whitman's great love affair with New York City, this hotel offers a collection of spacious guest rooms and apartment-style suites. Located on Lexington Avenue in the heart of Murray Hill, the convenient location treats guests to an authentic taste of city life. Explore the neighbourhood, with its variety of trendy gastro pubs, bars and brunch spots, or enjoy the city's most exciting sights and experiences, such as the Empire State Building and Grand Central Station - all within easy reach. 

Amenities

  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On Lexington Avenue, this hotel is surrounded by typical brownstone buildings with cafés, bagel shops, cocktail bars, and gastro pubs nearby. It is a few blocks from Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building, and just a stroll from sights like the Empire State Building, Bryant Park and Fifth Avenue. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

325 contemporary rooms and suites. All with flatscreen HDTV with cable and pay-per-view movies, iHome docking station, WiFi access*, fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and pillow menu. Standard Guest Rooms are 325-350 sq ft with 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Studio Apartments are 410 sq ft and have a granite kitchenette with either 1 queen-size bed, 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. 

One Bedroom Deluxe Apartments are 450-650 sq ft and have a kitchenette, living room, separate bedroom, 2 flat-screen TVs, with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Please note: Glassware and coffee mugs are provided. Dishes, utensils, pots and pans are all are available upon request.

Take Care (modern American bistro, offering all-day dining and drinks). Vintage Green (new rooftop bar offering 360 degree views of Manhattan, with indoor and outdoor seating, serving drinks and small plates). 24-hour fitness centre. Room service*. Grocery delivery service*. Concierge. Complimentary WiFi in lobby. Parking $75 plus tax per day, or $85 plus tax per day for oversized vehicles (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a facility fee of $39 plus tax, per room per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Fee includes: $10 daily credit to our Cupboard, complimentary Wi-Fi access, unlimited local/long-distance calls (excluding international),  a one-time $15 laundry credit for the stay, and complimentary use of the fitness centre. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

Please note: One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

Please note: The new rooftop bar is due to open in Autumn of 2024.

*Denotes local charge.

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Jun 3, 2025 JMGReviews Bedford, Massachusetts

We had a mostly terrific stay here! Pros: the beds were very comfortable. My husband even declared it was one of the best hotel beds he stayed in. The rooms were a decent size for NYC. The lobby was quite nice and the location was decent. We had breakfast at The Take Care Restaurant on the property. The atmosphere was nice and the food was good!… قراءة المزيد
We had a mostly terrific stay here! Pros: the beds were very comfortable. My husband even declared it was one of the best hotel beds he stayed in. The rooms were a decent size for NYC. The lobby was quite nice and the location was decent. We had breakfast at The Take Care Restaurant on the property. The atmosphere was nice and the food was good! The housekeeping staff were all very friendly and they did a nice job cleaning our rooms, thank you! Big shout-out to the doorman David O. After spending a good part of the day out and about, we took an Uber back to the hotel. Apparently, I dropped my cell phone (which was wallet-style with my credit cards and license) on the street when I got out of the car. David saw the phone face down in the road and held onto until I was able to retrieve it. I am so grateful he found it! He was so nice to us. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Cons: at times we felt as though we were nickel-and-dimed. We had booked two rooms. On check-in, the front desk person said we were entitled to "two free items per day per room" and indicated a cabinet with assorted snacks and beverages from which to choose. Immediately after we checked in, we looked at the assortment and decided we wanted a couple of drinks. But, the person who checked us in was already waiting on several other people and wasn't available. We would have had to wait too long to get our free drinks. There weren't any other staff members at the front desk. The next day, we requested three things - two drinks and a popcorn but were told, "you can only choose two things." I mentioned that we weren't able to get our free things from the day before because a line had formed and the woman at the front desk said, "I'm sorry, but the free items from yesterday have expired. If you want, you can pay for the popcorn." Really? We also requested a couple of items on the day of check out but were again told that our free items had expired and weren't available on the day of check out. The bathroom tile in one of the rooms had really dirty grout, all over. It is in serious need of being regrouted or retiled. It looked pretty gross. I would probably stay here again - overall, the friendliness of the doorman and the housekeepers plus the other pros I mentioned made this a pleasant stay. Read less
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Jun 1, 2025 Happiness66859758651 Tampa, Florida

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Shelburne Sonesta, and I can honestly say it exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. The highlight of my stay was the exceptional customer service—especially from David at the front who was super helpful with our luggage and taxi… Read more
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Shelburne Sonesta, and I can honestly say it exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. The highlight of my stay was the exceptional customer service—especially from David at the front who was super helpful with our luggage and taxi services! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Weekend in New York! Clean, Friendly, Worth it!

Jun 1, 2025 Isabella D

My friend and I spent a weekend in New York and stayed at the Shelburne Sonesta. The room was big. Everything was clean and comfortable. Well worth the price, especially for such a great location. The staff were also great, especially David. He was so kind and helpful with our bags and helping us get airport transport. He truly went above and… Read more
My friend and I spent a weekend in New York and stayed at the Shelburne Sonesta. The room was big. Everything was clean and comfortable. Well worth the price, especially for such a great location. The staff were also great, especially David. He was so kind and helpful with our bags and helping us get airport transport. He truly went above and beyond. Read less
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Jun 1, 2025 AdrienneEker Hod Hasharon, Israel

Great service, lovely big spacious room, clean and convenient. I will be back. From the moment i got there, great welcome in reception, and lovely restaurant next door for breakfast and lunch. I will definitely go back. This might be my go to location on trips to new york
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مايو 8, 2025 Melissa M

Had a great stay , the hotel staff was wonderful , location was perfect , quiet and quaint. Would stay here again. The room very clean and perfect for my daughter and I.make sure to check this place out. You won’t be disappointed. The bar on the 16th floor is great