The Benjamin Hotel

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(212) 715-2500

125 E 50th St (at Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY 10022 40.7565 -73.9721

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

THEBENJAMIN.COM

Years in business

Established in 1927

Hours:

M-Su 24hr

Last updated 1.18.12

Category:

Hotels & Motels, Government Contractors, Banquet Rooms, Wedding Sites, Luxury Hotels, Budget Hotels, Business Hotels, Spas, Family-Friendly Hotels, Tourist Hotels, Lodging

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Lodging Special Features:

Pet-Friendly

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What People Are Saying About The Benjamin Hotel

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In Short – The 209 rooms and suites all have sitting areas and fully-equipped galleys with granite countertops, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers and utensils. Other amenities include two dual-line speaker phones with data ports, fax/printer/copier, high speed Internet access and ergonomically designed seating. Bose wave radios are a nice extra. The bathrooms feature telephones, Frette robes and aromatherapy bath products. The one-bedroom suites contain a CD/tape stereo system. VCRs and personal computers are available on request.

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The Extras:
The hotels allows dogs and cats and will provide a treat for dogs and bowls at no charge.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Great location and great hotel!”
  2. “Big hotels with large staffs and extensive decor are nice, but The Benjamins boutique style is so much more personal.”
  3. “The rooms are nice, great bathrooms with comfortable beds.”
  4. “Our Deluxe Queen Room (at $279) was very spacious (much bigger than rooms I've had at the W next door), had a great view, and even had a kitchenette with a fridge/sink and dishes in cabinets.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Our Deluxe Queen Room (at $279) was very spacious (much bigger than rooms I've had at the W next door), had a great view, and even had a kitchenette with a fridge/sink and dishes in cabinets.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is extremely courteous and the room amenities, from pillow selection onward, are fantastic.”
  2. “Big hotels with large staffs and extensive decor are nice, but The Benjamins boutique style is so much more personal.”
  3. “love the pillow selection menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Second floor lounge with player piano a great place to unwind and chat with friends.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Beds are great, service great.”
  2. “This hotel has THE nicest hotel staff in NYC and they make great recommendations for dinner.”
  3. “The staff are friendly but not hover-y.”
  4. “The staff is very friendly and more than willing accommodate to needs you may have.”
  5. “The staff is extremely helpful and courteous.”
  6. “The staff is extremely courteous and the room amenities, from pillow selection onward, are fantastic.”
  7. “Service was also very friendly but did not get in your way.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “I've given up on miles, because the chains that are moderately affordable and offer them are pretty average in quality.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/22/11

Great Hotel

by VIPguys at Citysearch

Great Hotel and was also just sold to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/21/10

Amazing Rooms!

by James O at Citysearch

My wife and I visited the Benjamin for the weekend and were very happy with our visit. Our Deluxe Queen Room (at $279) was very spacious (much bigger than rooms I've had at the W next door), had a great view, and even had a kitchenette with a fridge/sink and dishes in cabinets. The decor is very traditional, so if you are looking for a modern W type room, it might not be your spot, but if you want comfort and elegance, it is sure to please.

Service was also very friendly but did not get in your way. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling either for business or just visiting NY for the weekend.

  • Pros: wonderful room, great location
  • Cons: not a "scene"
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/20/06

Great Staff

by robinc41 at Citysearch

Whenever I go to NYC, I try to book this hotel if it is not sold out. This is my favorite hotel in NYC. I've stayed in a suite with a kitchenette and sofa bed. The rooms are nice, great bathrooms with comfortable beds. Perfect location for tourist in town for shopping or a show. This hotel has THE nicest hotel staff in NYC and they make great recommendations for dinner. For what you get, well worth the price.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/15/06

Great Hotel

by lisamel at Citysearch

I have stayed at the Benjamin several times. I live out on the Island, and stay in the city quite often. This is a great hotel. I like the one bedroom suite with kitchen. My 3 friends and I had a ball staying over night. We even had a balcony. Beds are great, service great. Not too highly priced. Space is somewhat small, but great for a girls party weekend.

  • Pros: comfort, price, service
  • Cons: none IMHO
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/19/05

Another Affinia favourite

by sillybugger at Citysearch

I have tried and tried to find a dependable NYC hotel over the last six years. I've given up on miles, because the chains that are moderately affordable and offer them are pretty average in quality. So my new favourite NYC hotel is the Benjamin, and any other Affinia hotel comes in second. They get business travel -- printer and fax machine in room; big desk with real desk chair; good outlets and high speed that you don't have to climb behind the furniture to find.

The rooms have excellent beds and linens, big closets, quality bathroom amenities, and a fridge+microwave+popcorn! It's nice to come back after a day of running around for meetings.

The staff are friendly but not hover-y. The Benjamin has a nice second floor lounge that I've used for entertaining colleagues and guests. Also, the bellmen can always find a cab for me.

  • Pros: Great room, good location, professional staff
  • Cons: prices rising

The Details on The Benjamin Hotel

Place Categories:

  • great nyc hotel
  • willing staff
  • comfortable beds
  • nice great bathrooms
  • great place
  • very friendly service
  • loves new spa
  • big closets
  • great esp
  • great size
  • extensive decor
  • helpful more shelf space
  • big desk
  • excellent linens
  • wonderful products
  • nice big hotels
  • excellent quality bathroom amenities
  • entertaining colleagues
  • great recommendations
  • great fluffy white pillows
  • moderately affordable chains
  • like bedroom suite
  • excellent fridge
  • entertaining guests
  • helpful vanity