4 Star Hotel
The Shelburne Sonesta New York
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States View Map
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About
This East Side hotel, in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood, is 1585 feet from Grand Central Station. The hotel features a fitness center. The Shelburne Sonesta New York guest rooms are equipped with seating areas, coffee makers and flat-screen TVs and in-room movies. Select rooms have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, and the hotel offers a grocery shopping service. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a business center. The Empire State Building is 2641 feet from The Shelburne Sonesta New York. United Nations Headquarters is less than 0.6 mi away. Rockefeller Center and Museum of Modern Art are within 1.2 mi of the property.
1,703 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.6
- Staff
- 9.0
- Location
- 9.2
What Guests Say
- “Location is awesome for all of our NYC activities. Very nice hotel.”
- “The beds were extremely comfortable, and the kitchenette was convenient.”
- “Clean, pleasant staff, very helpful concierge and good bed/shower. Very quiet room.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Queen Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
1/4Guest Room - 1 Bed
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
1/3Studio Apartment - 2 Beds
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Deluxe Studio with Two Queen Beds
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Double Room with Two Double Beds
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Studio Apartment - 1 Bed
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Queen Room - Disability Access
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
1/4Guest Room-2 Beds-Accessible
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible vanities
1/4Guest Room - 1 Bed -Accessible
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible vanities
1/4Guest Room - 2 Beds
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4One Bedroom Apartment - 1 Bed
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Deluxe Studio
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 1,703 reviews
Pros +
- We had a wonderful stay at The Shelburne Sonesta New York. The location was ideal, the cleanliness impeccable with daily housekeeping, and the staff outstanding. Their warm service and early check-in made our visit truly memorable.
- Location was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were not 4 star by any means but they were roomy.
- The location was very good, not in the hustle and bustle. The room was very nice.
Cons -
- The only minor problem is the design of the bathroom, the bath room is quite spacious, however the sink is so tiny which makes no sense.
- There was mold around the ring of the sink and stains on the ceiling and around the wet bar area. The rooms were dated and needed an upgrading.The hotel was HOT. We had to keep the window open 24/7 and put pillows on our heat vent and it was 30�F outside
- The heating/cooling system had issues.
We had a wonderful stay at The Shelburne Sonesta New York. The location was ideal, the cleanliness impeccable with daily housekeeping, and the staff outstanding. Their warm service and early check-in made our visit truly memorable.
The only minor problem is the design of the bathroom, the bath room is quite spacious, however the sink is so tiny which makes no sense.
Location was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were not 4 star by any means but they were roomy.
There was mold around the ring of the sink and stains on the ceiling and around the wet bar area. The rooms were dated and needed an upgrading.The hotel was HOT. We had to keep the window open 24/7 and put pillows on our heat vent and it was 30�F outside
The location was very good, not in the hustle and bustle. The room was very nice.
The heating/cooling system had issues.
Some of the staff were super pleasant and helpful. The room was spacious, although not as described.
The room was not as described. We booked a terrace king room, and received a 6 foot balcony that could not hold more than 2 people. Truly, it was false advertising. There was also a very rude valet that spoke disrespectfully to myself and partner.
All contacts with staff were friendly, professional and helpful
Great location, and fairly quiet neighborhood apart from some car horns. Room and bathroom were a good size. Hotel was clean, staff was helpful and friendly. Felt very safe here traveling with a teen.
Valet parking was pricy.
Spacious room
Housekeeping so intrusive came banging 30 mins before checkout to leave the room. Extremely rude.
The decor of the main lobby and party's of the room were great, very modern and nice!
They need to upgrade the bathroom which I understand they are currently doing.
Very clean, staff was exceptional and friendly. Helpful and kind. Location was key to where we wanted to go
The hotel was clean and my room was so big compared to other hotels I¿ve stayed in in the city. The staff was helpful and friendly, it felt safe, great experience!
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The hotel rooms are old, especially the bathrooms where you can see dirt in the shower.
I called the desk immediately when I noticed the room's shower flooding the entire bathroom causing a slip and fall hazard. the apologized, sent up mats and towels to soak in up hours later. The ensured we would be switched and never did so.
I would like a refund as it was a horrible experience. I spent so much time with the front desk and we were not able to shower worrying about falling. PLus the floor being flooded was gross and even using the toilet was hard to navigate without rainboot
The room and bathroom were clean. The bathroom looked like it had been recently remodeled.
They charged me a facility fee toward the end of visit. Plus, their is no way to monitor the temperature in the room. The thermostat doesn't work. I had to get maintenance to open my window. I will never stay at this hotel again.
The staff was very friendly and greeted us every time we walked by the desk. The room was plenty big enough for 2. The thing I liked best was the location of our room. Our room did not look out to a busy street with all the noise of traffic and sirens
Our a/c took a little time to cool down the room, but we opened a window and let the cool air of October into our room and it was wonderful.
The location was perfect!
I wish the hotel had a little snack bar. The view from our room wasn't that great and I requested a room with a view.
It was very clean inside and out and the staff was amazing. Our check in was at 4, but they let us check in at 10am! Super helpful for us!
Location was great and convenient. Bed was comfy.
On 8th floor and the street traffic was noisy and loud at 5am. I¿ve stayed in many NYC hotels and have never heard all the noise coming from the street. No restaurant on site was another downside.
It is a fine place to lay your head.
Hotel felt dated and a little run down/lacked maintenance. for example, there was duck tape holding down the carpet at the edge of an elevator.
Clean
Parking. Valet is expensive, And you can¿t take you care out without being charged. No in and out with your vehicle
Great place to stay near UN. Very clean rooms, with friendly staff.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
The resort fee includes: - $10 daily cupboard credit - Premium wireless internet access for all your devices - Unlimited local/national calls - 24/7 fitness center access - One-time $15 Dry Cleaning Service credit for your stay - Must be redeemed daily and cannot roll over. Not valid on day of departureGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A damage deposit of USD 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
303 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
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