Its twoo Its twoo. Very comfortable room, helpful staff etc etc. read more

I've stayed at this hotel twice over the last few months. Mr. Sasso and his team provide excellent services and hospitality. From the concierge and bellman to housekeeping and the bartenders, everyone is very friendly and helpful. The Midtown East location is very convenient and the rooms are very modern/elegant and spacious. I enjoyed having a kitchenette. My only hope is that the third elevator is fixed before my next trip. read more

Nice place. Pillow menu is a little over the top, but whatever... it is a nice perk. I dug the water pillow. Small kitchenette was nice for a NYC hotel, and a very comfortable, large bed. I would stay here again if I got a really good rate, but with so many hotels in NYC that are worth staying at, I don't feel like it is a place I have to stay at again. The staff was friendly, and overall experience was nice. If you are considering it, and have never stayed there, it is a good option. Check it out. read more

The place was GrEAT!! The room had windows that opened. Great kitchen, spacious room-- yes spacious! Nice lighting- huge beautiful mirrors. Nice workout room and very helpful staff. I will stay here agian. The pillow selection was a great added plus too. read more

Truly a 5 star hotel...top notch. Great staff and beautifully appointed rooms. Real luxury.

I am about to head back to NYC and i was waffling between heading to the Standard in the meatpacking district or going back to the Benjamin. Ive now booked my rooms with the Benjamin and heres why. The balcony.The most lovely balcony you can imagine.Every morning I would wake up,head to Starbucks and get 2 coffees and pastries for 10 people and then head right back to my room,leave jovanies coffee for him inside on the countertop in the kitchenette and then go sit on the balcony,which had a small wrought iron table and matching chairs. The weather was in the 60s every morning and it was sunny every day. It was on the 23rd floor so we heard barely any noise at all.We had them deliver all 10 of their pillows and i think we used them all.Its centrally located,we never had a problem getting a cab or stumbling out of one no matter how early or late we arrived back at the hotel.Even during our walk of shame saturday morning they just smiled as if we were just about to check in as opposed to pass out. the rooms are huge,i think out hotel room was bigger than my best friends studio who lives there.I think the only thing I didnt like about the hotel was that during the busy times of the day the elevator seemed a bit slow but other than that, i loved it which is why we're going to stay there again.If you can spring for the balcony,do so.Youll feel like Carrie Bradshaw on her balcony when she gets her first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. read more

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The Benjamin is very accommodating. We stayed in the one bed room suite and it even had a little kitchen area. They also have a pillow menu which made it unique. Overall it was a very relaxing atmosphere and the doorman was very friendly. read more

For what you pay you get a lot of space. The staff was hospitable, the gym was small and had outdated equipment. Great coffee spot called Irving Farms is right around the corner. read more

We stayed at The Benjamin Hotel this past weekend while attending a wedding in Manhattan. This hotel is right in the center of everything. It is within walking distance of Times Square, and all the big attractions. The lobby is gorgeous and the staff was very professional and helpful. If not for the hefty pricetag, I would definitely stay here again. The rooms are spacious, and the full sized fridge is a plus. Only negative is the super small bathroom. read more

The small, descrete lobby and friendly staff mark the first signs of good things to come at this hotel. The quiet rooms, fabulously soft bedding, and superior breakfast room service are three more. The hotel is literally around the corner from the more famous Waldorf Astoria which is a great place for an afternoon tea or scotch, but the Benjamin knows something about privacy and service that most hotels around the world could take a series of lessons from. Truly one of the most impressively and professionally run operations in the entire country, I suspect. read more

Very nice old school NY hotel in a very convenient location, right off Lexington Avenue. I've stayed here 4 times now and the service has been great but one of the 2 elevators has been out of service two of those times. There are plenty of choices in NYC so whether you go to the Benjamin or not may depend on price. The city was on sale in August so a one bedroom suite for under $300 a night was a good deal. If you are a pillow connoisseur you'll enjoy their pillow menu! read more

This place is the BEST boutique hotel I've stayed at--normally, the term "boutique" is synonomous with "crap". I was pleasantly surprised. Staff is fabulous. I enjoyed my stay so much that I will tell everyone I know about this place!!! read more

Great hotel! My husband and I brought our son to NYC for his 13th birthday and so we were looking for a good location and large room. We found it at the Benjamin. Very updated and clean rooms with a little kitchenette. It was perfect for us! Great service and nice touches for my son's birthday including a delicious chocolate mousse left in our room with a "happy birthday" for him! Definitely recommend! read more

Really excellent. Just stayed here for the second time and it did not disappoint. The hotel staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating, the rooms are spacious (by NYC standards) and the beds are luxurious. I just stayed here with my family to celebrate my daughter's 9th birthday and while this is advertised as "executive suites," it was a wonderful experience. We will definitely be staying here in the future. read more

The hotel is in a great location and is reasonably price for NYC. Plus the room are substantial. The doorman, Mohammed, and the bellhop, Joseph, were particularly helpful, friendly, and welcoming. I would recommend. read more

I will never stay anywhere else in NY. The Benjamin is top notch. From the employees to the immaculate room and amenities, to The National restaurant, our every need is catered to. Highly recommend! read more

Great hotel. Good location. Decent gym. We've tried a few in NYC and will go back to The Benjamin. BTW- it's not only women that love those make-up mirrors as another reviewer states. They are great for shaving. read more

A lot of space for a room in Manhattan, and all the contemporary amenities expected by the contemporary hotel patron.

Great place, great location and our room had a kitchenette with a full size refrigerator and microwave.

Loved this hotel. They were extremely accommodating and nice. The bedrooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious. The restaurant connected to the lobby was fantastic too. Definitely coming back here! read more

Overall experience was okay, but I just got off the phone with Hotel Reception to dispute a $16.33 mini-bar charge [Grey Goose] for which I should not have been charged for because I did not even take more than one glance at the mini-bar. Not sure if it was overlooked prior to me checking in or if the cleaning staff decided to partake in the mini-bar, but I had no parts in that. Pros: friendly staff, large room, kitchenette. Other cons (besides the mini-bar charge): Small bathtub, one broken elevator. read more

I came here one time with 2 lady friends on a weekend off from boarding school. The girl, whose father owned some bank in China footed the bill. I happily showed up, and took full advantage of the situation, with no room for remorse. I think it was about $600 for a 2 bedroom suite at the time. The rooms were huge, and packed with wireless internet connections, Bose stereo systems, and a lot of bathroom knickknacks. Well...I cracked open every friggin' container that was not glued shut. First we cleared out all the airline bottle of liquor, then we started to pop open these glass jars. The jars had granola, chocolate, gummy bears, and some other stuff. This girl kept talking about her dad's millions, so I just kept popping tops off jars. How could a bridge and tunnel Queens boy miss this event! The bill was $600 on top of the room rate because of the extra food/drinks. I found the menu at the end of the night, and had a toast to Chinese banking. I would not call this room overpriced. You can slip 4 people into this suite for $150 a head. read more

My son and I just stayed here 3 nights and it was wonderful. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was very quiet as were the hallways and rest of the hotel. The bed was very comfie and a nice bathroom and kitchenette. We booked on Priceline and got a most reasonable price. The elevators were just a bit smallish and slow once in a while, but this wasn't a real issue. The hotel is in a very desirable location close to many things and taxis and the subway are also close. Was very pleased and would definitely stay here again. read more

The pillow menu is fantastic, allowing me to explore my inner diva. The rooms are well appointed; we had a fantastic balcony on the 22nd floor. Also, great location if you like Midtown. Finally, the staff was terrific. So why three stars? The hotel seemed understaffed as there were a few loose ends that surprised us for a hotel of this calibre. read more

Just got back from a 2 night stay. Would not have booked this at the regular rate of $400+/night but found a great deal at $275/night. The room was clean and comfortable but the bathroom was a bit tight and could use a few shelves for personal items. Location is great and everything worth seeing is within walking distance, if you have comfortable shoes and don't mind walking. The hotel restaurant/bar was just OK for us, but we are on the more plain side when it come to what we like to eat. With that said, there are plenty of options in the area. Valet parking is a bit expensive but we did it anyway for the convenience of it. Had I paid the higher rate, I would have been far less happy with our stay. read more

I looked at some of the negative reviews and I am guessing that people might have just had unrealistic expectations of what hotels and amenities are like in NYC. We travel as a family of 4 people and for the price you just cant beat the location, friendliness, cleanliness and size of rooms in this hotel. We have only stayed in the one bedroom terrace suites so I can't speak of a regular rooms. The suites are fantastic. We have stayed there 3 times now. The furniture is a little "odd" but fine and comfortable. I appreciate the black out curtains in the bedroom (they work), the king beds seem larger than average bc we ended up sleeping with two adults and a 5 year old in the middle and it was spacious. The bed is not "amazing" but I think comfortable. The pillow menu is fun and the kid club thing was a big hit for our kids. The water next to the bed is expensive (as are all items in any hotel i have ever stayed in), the room service is expensive but fabulous and the staff delivering it is friendly. It comes from the restaurant downstairs and while the menu is very limited and unhealthy it is worth the calories (at least we thought so). We dined at the restaurant one night too and it was great. Another perk is that the hotel is half a block from starbucks, one block from a large duane reade, and has a tiny (cash only) connivence store next door (they dont have much but they have enough). Also a very close walk to two restaurants that we enjoy that dont hate kids: dos cominos and pescatore. Honestly, I am note sure that we could get better for the price than this place. It is not perfect but it feels that way when you price check against the St. Regis and Four Seasons:) (we have paid $370-650/night for the suite there) read more

This hotel appears to have a kind of old world Manhattan glamour, but once you're inside I feel it suffers from a contemporary hotel-greige design obsession, giving everything a brown aura. Other people enjoy this palate, but overall I found the hotel rather depressing--especially in Winter. It is a good hotel, but rather like an upscale businessman's travel hotel. read more

Spent one night there recently and can't say enough good things about the place. Service, room quality, pillow selection... they executed so well on so many different aspects of hospitality! We were checked in by David, who gave us the textbook version of good customer service. For the price and location, we were really impressed by the quality of their offering. In short: a true gem in the heart of midtown! Definitely planning to stay there again in a future visit to NYC. read more

I only stayed one night but that was long enough to form my opinion. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The newly renovated rooms are gorgeous NY style and clean. The studio was very spacious with a kitchenette and even a small terrace outside my room on the 16th Floor. The same goes for The National restaurant/bar on the first floor. Try the meatball appetizer. I did spend two full days on the 2nd Floor at a meeting. The wait staff there were very accommodating and friendly - constantly cleaning up but being intrusive. I cannot say enough about my positive experience. I would stay again. read more

The Benjamin has always been a great experience but I was married there last week and the professionalism, service was excellent. The suite was perfect, the room was very clean and very comfortable. They treated us VIPs as they always have. I highly recommend The Benjamin and the location is perfect. Jerry W. read more

As soon you come in you will feel welcomed the staff is welcoming and helpful! Plus, this hotel has that old New York glam that I as a tourists look for. The suites here are great, with a useful kitchen, and most importantly a great location! The only problem I faced is the bathrooms are a bit outdated unlike the rest of the room! Overall you will have a wonderful stay in The Benjamin hotel! read more

Stayed at The Benjamin last weekend for my first weekend in NYC. Really great from start to finish--walked in and the gentleman at the door, Angelo, was absolutely brilliant. I was quite keen on the restaurants he recommended and it was a wonderful start to our stay. Can't rave enough about the hotel--an absolute gem in the city that doesn't have the best reputation for a proper vacation. read more

Very charming hotel! I thought the service was good and everything else was on par but my strange experience in another hotel made me realize how great the Benjamin actually was. The location is great because it is close to a lot of things but not too noisy or crowded at all. I will be coming back for sure. read more

My family of five (kids ages 14, 11 and 10) spent Christmas Eve night at this hotel. The staff was excellent! They were very attentive, courteous and friendly. Though check in was at 3pm, they let us into the room around noonish. We had a room with 2 queen size beds and the hotel provided us with a rollaway bed. The location was nice and quiet. We had breakfast at a luncheonette a few doors over which opened at 6am (on Christmas Day), which was great because we're early birds. The reason I gave it 4 stars was the rug and bathroom. The rug was outdated and a bit stained. The bathroom should've had a fan due to 5 people taking showers one right after another. read more

No towels. Hairs on the furniture. 4 drawers with garbage and OLD MEDICATIONS in them. Manger was to come up but sent house keeping with towels instead. read more

Beware! I made a reservation by phone with the hotel directly. I was quoted a price of $207 a night including all fees and internet. I was told this was a special AAA rate. I carefully compared hotels in the area and this one was the best deal. We were staying for 6 nights so I was aware of the total amount. When we arrived to the Benjamin we were told that it's an extra 30.00hotel facilities fee plus taxes. The 30$ was towards the restaurant( 10$ Credit a night) internet and workout room. The restaurant wanted to charge me 6$ for a bagel plus 6$ to bring it upstairs, that's a 12$ bagel. Nobody did anything to make us happy. It took 3 calls to finally get a supervisor to call me back. She said I was quoted a total price 275$ a night. I keep notes and I wouldn't have picked this hotel if that was true. Beware of hidden fees and rip offs!!! They could have tried to make me happy and they didn't!!!!!!!!!! I was contacted after this review and reimbursed for the 30$ facilities fee per night. read more

Don't bother. $850 a night and they don't do turn down service. They're riding on the fact that the national restaurant is downstairs but the hotel is horrible. Rooms dark, hygiene is questionable in the rooms. I asked for turn down service and 3.5 hours later after returning from dinner still not done. You can find better rooms, service and amenities for half the price in NYC. read more

Excellent Hotel - Very good location in Midtown - The pillow menu is a plus - Prices are reasonable But, above all, the service was unique. I remember having to go to an interview and I was in a rush. Not a problem, the concierge tied my tie for me and gave me notes for the meeting ! That alone mean a lot. I will be coming back !! read more

Stayed here for business multiple times and none of my stays were comfortable. While the hotel has potential with its boutique and hip feel, it proved to be a disappointment each time. The air-conditioning units and the hallways are loud. You are forced to turn on the air to muffle out the hallway noise, all resulting in a terrible night's rest even though they tout a good night's sleep. Sorry, those fancy pillows can't make-up for the terrible insulation and loud air-conditioning units and rowdy hallways. I woke up each morning exhausted. The rooms are nice, but don't make up for the rest. I would not stay here for business again. While there is lots of potential, the hotel does not live up to its luxury claim. On another note, the gym is fine, does what it needs to do. However, the equipment was dirty and looked like it hadn't been wiped down for weeks. The windows were open in the middle of the summer, no air conditioning. For a luxury hotel, all in all, a disappointment. read more

Nice hotel. Good and quick service. Not too expensive for Manhattan. But the valet takes for ever and if you want to park it yourself, the lot is a few blocks away... read more