The Shelburne Sonesta, New York CityThe Shelburne Sonesta in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 230 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 2.8, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $338 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 303 Lexington Avenue in the Murray Hill area of Manhattan, The Shelburne Sonesta is a 4-star hotel set in a building dating back to 1929. It contains 325 rooms and suites, many of which include kitchenettes. The property suits travellers looking for extended stays or those visiting nearby landmarks like Grand Central Station. Facilities include an American bistro, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness centre. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. While the rooms are spacious, the high starting price of $338 per night may affect budget-conscious visitors.What stands out

Rooms often include kitchenettes

Rooftop terrace and fitness centre

Pet friendly for cats and dogs

Walking distance to Grand Central

Watch out for

High starting nightly rate

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