The Shelburne Sonesta New York

Midtown, New York

Star rating

Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Take Care Restaurant
Studio Suite
Take Care Restaurant
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Vintage Green Conservatory
Vingage Green
Vintage Green
Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Vintage Green
Take Care Restaurant
Studio Suite
Take Care Restaurant
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Vintage Green Conservatory
Vingage Green
Vintage Green

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel with beautiful amazing employees!

Jun 26, 2025 Wanderer08712816281

This hotel is definitely a perfect location and very clean! The roof top bar is very nice with stunning views and great food and drinks!!! The hotel was very accommodating with all of our needs from start to finish! Couldn’t have picked a better hotel! Everyone is so friendly who works there which makes the experience even better !!! From the time… Read more
This hotel is definitely a perfect location and very clean! The roof top bar is very nice with stunning views and great food and drinks!!! The hotel was very accommodating with all of our needs from start to finish! Couldn’t have picked a better hotel! Everyone is so friendly who works there which makes the experience even better !!! From the time we valet parked our car with Jean who was amazing he was so friendly, funny and helpful! He took care of us and was really a true gentlemen! Nothing is like seeing a smiling face as soon as your arrive!!! Next we have the best experience with the front desk with Carolyn who was very helpful and very friendly!!! She helped us in so many ways and was always there when we needed her! Luis and Al were also so helpful and very friendly! They all were so great! They gave us so many tips and were always smiling and friendly and easy to talk too!!! David Ortiz was another very friendly person!!! He helped us from the day we got in until the day we left making sure we had everything we needed at all times! He would always greet us with a smiling face and had the best personality!!! He went over and beyond to help us especially on our last day there he was so helpful!!!! I can not express how thankful and happy we were to have had such great people taking care of us during our stay! We will definitely be back again and really hope these wonderful workers are still there when we return! 5 stars all around!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good Place to Stay

Jun 25, 2025 Rob M Spring Hill, Tennessee

All of the comments regarding the staff are spot on. Friendly and accommodating, competent. Enjoyed talking with the bell staff/luggage guys several times as we talked about whether or not today's baseball records are legitimate. Of course, they slant toward a Yankees (or Mets) bias, so there's that. LOL. Seriously, the rooms are probably the… Read more
All of the comments regarding the staff are spot on. Friendly and accommodating, competent. Enjoyed talking with the bell staff/luggage guys several times as we talked about whether or not today's baseball records are legitimate. Of course, they slant toward a Yankees (or Mets) bias, so there's that. LOL. Seriously, the rooms are probably the most spacious we've had in our multiple trips to NYC. The beds are comfortable. The water pressure was probably the best I ever had in a hotel. The room was freshened/cleaned each day. The location is good; only a few blocks from Grand Central, where you have quick access to the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines, allowing you to easily navigate around town. Several bagel spots, a couple of diners, and other places to eat are all nearby. Murray Hill is busy, but relatively quiet compared to other surrounding neighborhoods (we've stayed in the Theater District, right off Times Square, in Hell's Kitchen, and up near Central Park in the past). I would not only two things that weren't the best: the elevators are small (not anything they can do about that, though, in an older building), and there's not much of a selection on the in-room TV's. Those are relatively minor issues when looking at the big picture. This is a hotel that I'll keep on my "to stay" list when we visit NYC again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Favorite Hotel!

Jun 22, 2025 Trish R Sacramento, California

Very friendly and helpful staff, nice lounge/waiting area, nice view at rooftop bar area. Location is convenient without being in the middle of congestion and there are some good restaurants within walking distance. We booked through Costco which included early check-in and late check-out, and complimentary waters. We stayed in the studio… Read more
Very friendly and helpful staff, nice lounge/waiting area, nice view at rooftop bar area. Location is convenient without being in the middle of congestion and there are some good restaurants within walking distance. We booked through Costco which included early check-in and late check-out, and complimentary waters. We stayed in the studio apartment with 2 Queens which included a kitchenette with microwave and fridge that has an ice-maker. Beds are comfortable and I liked the regular sized bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and soap in the shower. We decided to return when our flight was delayed. Since it was only for 1 night, we booked directly with the hotel and they took good care of us. Everyone we talked to by phone and in person was understanding and helpful and we are happy with our decision to return to the same hotel. We have stayed at several other hotels in the area but this is the one I look forward to returning to for our next visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Clean, Spacious and has everything you need!

Jun 22, 2025 imogenbritton Hilton Head, South Carolina

We arrived very early to check in and Jennifer was such a help, she kept in touch with us about when we could check in and took our bags for us so we could go explore while our rooms were being made. We had such a long drive and Jennifer brightened our morning immediately she was so fun! The room had such a gorgeous view of the Empire State… Read more
We arrived very early to check in and Jennifer was such a help, she kept in touch with us about when we could check in and took our bags for us so we could go explore while our rooms were being made. We had such a long drive and Jennifer brightened our morning immediately she was so fun! The room had such a gorgeous view of the Empire State Building, and had everything we needed. Adam gave us some great recommendations for food and drink in the local area, and told us how to get to where we were going for drinks that night. Hector upon check out was also so kind! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I would stay there again.

Jun 13, 2025 Wendi T Newmarket, Ontario

The hotel is in a very location, only 10 minute walk from Grand Central station. Our room was large by New York standards, with two queen beds and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, fridge, sink and coffee maker. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were provided with two free bottles of water per day upon request. The… Read more
The hotel is in a very location, only 10 minute walk from Grand Central station. Our room was large by New York standards, with two queen beds and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, fridge, sink and coffee maker. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were provided with two free bottles of water per day upon request. The toiletries in the room were good quality. The food in the street level restaurant was very good and reasonable and the staff were exceptionally friendly. The rooftop bar is beautiful with lush tropical plants, lots of little alcoves and a view of the city. Read less