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The Benjamin

4 stars
125 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
94 reviews
Quiet, clean, friendly, great value

Super convenient, clean, friendly staff, located in mid-town as a great point to begin any journey... See full review

  • dogsandglue
  • Jun 20, 2012
Stunning & Spacious

Staff was friendly and helpful. The room nice size esp for NYC! The location is fabulous. You can't... See full review

  • patbone
  • Jun 19, 2012
Sweet dreams at midtown boutique hotel with Sleep Concierge for guests

With a prized midtown Manhattan location, sumptuous decor and prestigious award-winning restaurant headed by a celebrity chef, The Benjamin makes a New York City stay more than memorable. The hotel staff takes guest comfort seriously -- they feature an official Sleep Concierge to ensure sweet dreams, and even a "Dream Dog" program for that special pet. Additional indulgence at The Benjamin is easy at Wellness Spa, with a variety of treatments to soothe even the most wearied urban adventurer.

Highlights

  • A Sleep Concierge, plus custom-design Benjamin Bed and 12-choice pillow menu
  • James Beard-award-winning The National, created by a celebrity chef
  • "Dream Dog" program, ensuring a happy NYC visit for pets

Location

The Benjamin features an ideal midtown east Manhattan location, on the corner of East 50th Street and Lexington Avenue. Walk to Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Museum of Modern Art, Broadway shows and Central Park, or hop the subway, only a block away.

Rooms

Stately guest rooms and suites at The Benjamin ensure total luxury and comfort, with special executive rooms equipped for the business traveler. All are nonsmoking and include the custom-designed Benjamin Bed with 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvet and 12-choice pillow menu. There is also high-speed Internet/Wi-Fi access (fees apply), a TV web browser and a two-line phone with voice mail.

Features

Savor Continental classics and seasonal specials crafted from local ingredients at The National, the intimate restaurant at The Benjamin and recipient of the prestigious James Beard award. The restaurant is open daily from early morning until well past midnight. There is also the Wellness Spa, with a variety of treatments and open daily, and a fitness center.

Transportation

  • Grand Central Terminal (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Penn Station (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
  • Statue Cruises, Battery Park (Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry) (6.2 mi/10.4 km)
  • LaGuardia Airport (11.2 mi/18.1 km)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (15.7 mi/25.2 km)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (17 mi/27.4 km)

Attractions

  • Museum of Modern Art (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Rockefeller Center (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Times Square (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Central Park (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Empire State Building (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Madison Square Garden (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (2 mi/3.2 km)
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
  • American Museum of Natural History (2.7 mi/4.3 km)

Business

  • Offers 1,200-square-foot Morrison Room, The Corner and the Lexington Rooms, for a total of nearly 5,000 square feet (fees apply)
  • Custom-menu catering services (fees apply)
  • Executive suites with special facilities for business guests (fees apply)

Policies and fees

Parking is available for $55 USD for a regular size car and $65 USD for SUVs (for a 24-hour period with no in and out privileges).

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

The Benjamin Rooms

Guestroom
Privileged elegance in midtown-1 luxury bed-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley- 250 sq ft
Studio Suite
Privileged elegance in midtown-1 luxury bed-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley-350 sq ft
One Bedroom Suite
Lavish space-1 bedroom-Luxury Bed-Elemis bath-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley-550 sq ft
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Lavish space-1 bedroom-Luxury Bed-Elemis bath-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley-Balcony-550 sq ft
Room Amenities
Description not provided

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
FEMA approved
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Jogging track
Boating
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Coffee shop
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Express checkout
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Porters
FAX
Doctor on call
Copy service
Currency exchange
Audio visual equipment
Cellular telephone rental
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Indoor parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Radio
Cordless phone
Safe
Phone with speaker
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Mini bar
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Outlet adapters
Turndown service
In room movies
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Shower
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
Sprinklers in rooms

Hotel Map

40.7565 -73.9723
Area served
NYC - New York City
Nearby airports
LGA - La Guardia Airport, (LGA), 8.60, MI, W; JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport, (JFK), 17.66, MI, W; EWR - Newark International Airport, (EWR), 18.13, MI, E; TEB - Teterboro Airport, (TEB), 13.80, MI, E
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.1 mi
  • Citicorp Center: 0.2 mi
  • Lever House: 0.2 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.3 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.3 mi
  • Sony Building: 0.3 mi
  • International Building: 0.3 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.3 mi
  • Japan Society Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.4 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.4 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.4 mi
  • University Club: 0.4 mi
  • GE Building: 0.4 mi
  • East Side: 0.4 mi
  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.1 mi
  • Citicorp Center: 0.2 mi
  • Lever House: 0.2 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.3 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.3 mi
  • Sony Building: 0.3 mi
  • International Building: 0.3 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.3 mi
  • Japan Society Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.4 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.4 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.4 mi
  • University Club: 0.4 mi
  • GE Building: 0.4 mi
  • East Side: 0.4 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.4 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.4 mi
  • Trump Tower: 0.4 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.5 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.5 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Daily News Building: 0.5 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.5 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.5 mi
  • United Nations Headquarters: 0.5 mi
  • Park Avenue: 0.6 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.6 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 0.6 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 0.6 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 0.6 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.6 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.6 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 0.6 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.6 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 0.7 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.7 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.7 mi
  • Murray Hill: 0.7 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Tudor City: 0.7 mi
  • Pierpont Morgan Library: 0.7 mi
  • Roseland: 0.8 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.8 mi

Dining

The National
Open daily 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. The National Bar and Dining Rooms is the culmination of internationally acclaimed chef Geoffrey Zakarians vision to bring true all-occasion dining to New York Citys Midtown. The experience is inspired by the grand cafes
Room Service
24 Hours

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (94)

Ratings and reviews for The Benjamin

Overall score

4.1 / 5
94 out of 94
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.9

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

4
jerrybee
Indianapolis Indiana
Aug 19, 2010

Mother-daughter getaway

The Benjamin was near many destination points for our sightseeing trip to NYC. It provided a peaceful, quiet,comfortable environment to retreat to after spending hours in the city. The staff had soft music playing and the bed linens folded down when we returned in the evening!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The hotel restaurant itself was under renovation and the best hotel dining option was room service (which was excellent). Many restaurants within close proximity though.

Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

5
NYC Consultant
Memphis, TN
Aug 10, 2010

Memories Recaptured

My husband and I travel to NYC almost monthly for business and/or pleasure. I had forgotten about The Benjamin, formerly The Beverly, until recently as a prime location hotel for us to stay. We were there for three days and it far surpassed expectations! The rooms were very quiet, choices of 12 luxury pillows extraordinary, and staff graciously accommodating. Plus, the location being near 5th Ave and Madison shopping, Central Station, Times Square, and Central Park is fantastic! Everything is within easy walking distance.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Mo
Aug 9, 2010

great stay at the Benjamin

we had a very enjoyable stay in this hotel,location great for us,as we were meeting overseas family members who were staying at a different hotel in the area.The restaurant and spa were closed for renovations, so we did not have the use of the facilities, although breakfast buffet had been set in a different area of the hotel, we felt it was a little pricey for what we would want to eat.The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room comfortable, although the refrigerator was a little noisy, and the air conditionar blew directly onto the bed.Generally it was a very pleasant stay for us MJH

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The diner 2 doors from the hotel, served great food in a typical american diner, at very reasonable prices,and the staff there, were friendly,and clean.

Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Miami, FL
Jul 29, 2010

Liked it alot

great location for business trip

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
San Juan, PR
Jul 29, 2010

Vintage Class, Shaky Service

Housekeeping, valet and concierge were all friendly. However it contrasted with the apathetic even hostile treatment of the front desk employees.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Close enough to the bustle but quiet enough to rest.

Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Burlington,Ontario
Jul 20, 2010

The Benjamin - wonderful hotel

The Benjamin is in a great location and the staff are wonderful. The rooms are pleasant and clean. It's a great place to stay in New York

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Indianapolis, in
Jul 15, 2010

Great trip start to finish.

Had an amazing time in NYC. The Benjamin was a great hotel. The staff was extremely helpful. They accommodated every request. It rained one day and the door man offered us an umbrella and told us to keep it for the rest of our stay in case we needed it again. I would definitely stay at The Benjamin again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Milwaukee, WI
Jul 7, 2010

Central Location for all shops and biz

Good services at the hotel with friendly staff. Its located at a good place for visit, train station, banking and other amenities. Nice place for a quick business/leisure getaway.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Philadelphia, PA
Jun 21, 2010

A pleasant place to stay for a family

We stayed here for a family visit that included a Broadway show, walking around Central Park, and shopping. The hotel has a charming exterior, but the lobby is modest. (Perhaps that's due to the renovation?) From the moment we arrived, the staff were consistently friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and well-maintained; we got a good-sized room for the price we paid. The kitchenette is a nice plus. The location at 50th and Lexington was not in the heart of things, but not too far either. It's close to Times Square and Madison Avenue stores, but there are not many good dining options nearby and the hotel restaurant was closed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Benjamin

Reviewer score

3
The Rebl
Bloomington, IL
Jun 3, 2010

Good Location & Staff, Limited Amenities

Great location, friendly staff, but smaller rooms. Restaurant was closed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Sparks Steakhouse

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