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: $15 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.
Based on 5924 reviews
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Spacious hotel rooms in the middle of everything with comfortable beds and great service
Mar 31, 2025M5404ZVkathleencToughkenamon, Pennsylvania
The rooms are unusually big for New York City and only 40 or so dollars more than another comparable hotel. There are coffee makers, which is not the norm in hotels I’ve stayed in in New York City, and if you join the club, you can get complementary water or snacks every day except checkout day. The beds are comfortable. The linens are nice and…
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The rooms are unusually big for New York City and only 40 or so dollars more than another comparable hotel. There are coffee makers, which is not the norm in hotels I’ve stayed in in New York City, and if you join the club, you can get complementary water or snacks every day except checkout day. The beds are comfortable. The linens are nice and the toiletries are actually really nice. The decor is lovely and inviting.
The staff here are phenomenal, super helpful and kind. It feels like an oasis in a busy world. The rooftop bar is very cool, a great location to look out over the city and have delicious drinks. Prepare to spend, but it is a New York City rooftop bar.
The only complaint that I have is that we were in connecting rooms 213 and 214, which were great and spacious rooms, but noisy from the street. Maybe the other side is quieter? Certainly being up higher would be smart.
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Terrific hotel--Great location--perfect spot for a NYC visit
Mar 30, 2025Linda M
This is a great gem of a hotel. Located in Murray Hill in NYC it is very convenient to Grand Central Station, the subway and bus lines. The hotel is lovely-- professional friendly staff, rooms are pleasant, clean and well appointed. There is an onsite restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner. We ate breakfast there every day of our stay and…
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This is a great gem of a hotel. Located in Murray Hill in NYC it is very convenient to Grand Central Station, the subway and bus lines. The hotel is lovely-- professional friendly staff, rooms are pleasant, clean and well appointed. There is an onsite restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner. We ate breakfast there every day of our stay and dinner on the night of our arrival. The food is fresh and tasty. Staff was lovely and helpful. There is a rooftop bar area which is a good spot for drinks.
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Amazing Location
Mar 18, 2025FattieWAbuja, Nigeria
The location of this hotel is everything. You can literally walk anywhere from here. I stayed here for 3 days attending CSW at the UN. It is about a 10-15 mins walk to the UN.
The hotel is dated and quite unremarkable but the rooms are big and everything is neat and in check. The hotel does not serve breakfast but there is a restaurant next to…
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The location of this hotel is everything. You can literally walk anywhere from here. I stayed here for 3 days attending CSW at the UN. It is about a 10-15 mins walk to the UN.
The hotel is dated and quite unremarkable but the rooms are big and everything is neat and in check. The hotel does not serve breakfast but there is a restaurant next to the hotel that offers breakfast for $35.
The staff really very cheerful. As a guest you are entitled to 2 free items everyday , either a drink, water and a snack.
I am not sure I would stay here again. Nevertheless, I had a pleasant stay.
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Muy recomendable
Mar 17, 2025Pioneer39007313752
Muy buena ubicacion en barrio residencial con todas las facilidades de negocio de cercania en la zona o a pocas cuadras. Hector y Carolyn hicieron la diferencia en nuestra estadia . Muy cordiales y super predispuestos con los pasajeros. Habitacion espaciosa lo que es muy poco habitual en nyc, Buena calefaccion, lo unico que me hubiera gustado es…
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Muy buena ubicacion en barrio residencial con todas las facilidades de negocio de cercania en la zona o a pocas cuadras. Hector y Carolyn hicieron la diferencia en nuestra estadia . Muy cordiales y super predispuestos con los pasajeros. Habitacion espaciosa lo que es muy poco habitual en nyc, Buena calefaccion, lo unico que me hubiera gustado es mas iluminacion en la habitacion. Todo el resto inmejorable
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Great comfortable stay in convenient area
Mar 16, 2025jobo16Rugby, United Kingdom
Stayed at the hotel in Feb with a friend. The hotel was very easy to walk to from grand central station. Upon arrival the staff were very friendly and welcoming, the hotel reception area is really inviting. We stayed in a 2 bed room, lovely big space compared to new York standards. Room and bathroom very clean. It had everything you would…
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Stayed at the hotel in Feb with a friend. The hotel was very easy to walk to from grand central station. Upon arrival the staff were very friendly and welcoming, the hotel reception area is really inviting. We stayed in a 2 bed room, lovely big space compared to new York standards. Room and bathroom very clean. It had everything you would need.
The hotel was a great location for exploring the city nearby attractions and the subway was close by too.
I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to others.
A lovely place to stay
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Spacious hotel rooms in the middle of everything with comfortable beds and great service
