The Benjamin Royal Sonesta, New York CityThe Benjamin Royal Sonesta in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 192 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $348 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Benjamin Royal Sonesta is a four-star boutique hotel situated on East 50th Street in Midtown East, Manhattan. Originally built in 1927, the property combines historic architecture with updated interiors. It contains 209 guestrooms and suites, several of which include private terraces and kitchenettes. The hotel serves business travellers and families, offering amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre, a spa with sauna and massage services, and on-site dining with special diet menus. It is located within walking distance of Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. While the rooms are spacious, some guests have noted occasional maintenance requirements in the suites.What stands out

Kitchenettes in many rooms

Central Midtown East location

On-site spa and sauna

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Occasional suite maintenance issues

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