Location. Looming over East 50th Street and Lexington Avenue, three blocks from Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall, The Benjamin enjoys a convenient location in New York City, N.Y. The Theatre District is just four blocks from the hotel, and there are a plethora of shopping, dining and nightlife venues in the immediate area.
Features. Built in 1927 by renowned architect Emery Roth, The Benjamin's sophisticated boutique style stems from the vitality and warmth of its original design. Award-winning designer Robert Di Leonardo has created a new style of modern elegance, incorporating European influence, sophistication and comfort, while preserving distinctive elements of Roth's architecture. The Benjamin Restaurant offers fine-dining with specialties such as mushroom ragout, braised lamb shank and Asian-style pasta in a fantastic setting. The intimate Benjamin Lounge provides the perfect setting for aperitifs or late-night lounging. Conference space is available and wireless Internet access is offered for a fee. Safe-deposit boxes are located at the 24-hour front desk and services include concierge, dry cleaning, currency exchange, tour assistance, grocery shopping and valet service. The Feng Shui-inspired Affinia Wellness Spa offers an array of treatments, including Aroma Stone Therapy, Swedish Dream Massage and combinations of Eastern and Western techniques.
Guestrooms.Each of the guestrooms and suites boast beds with upholstered headboards, 400-thread count Egyptian-cotton linens and down comforters and pillows. Kitchenettes, in select rooms, include microwave ovens, sinks, coffeemakers and refrigerators. Bathrooms boast bathrobes, slippers and makeup mirrors.
Expert Tip. Pets are treated like royalty at The Benjamin, with such amenities as beds, treats, food, dog and cat DVDs, and dog and cat robes.
This hotel is completely non-smoking.
Property Amenities
Pets Allowed
Business Center - Open 24 Hours
Cribs - Complimentary
Wheelchair Accessible
Restaurant(s)
Safe-Deposit Box
Bar/Lounge
Fitness Equipment - Open 24 Hours
Concierge desk
Rollaway bed - $30/Night
Parking (valet) - $45-$55/24 hours
Room service (24 hours)
Children stay free - 18 Years and Under
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Full-service health spa
Security guard - 24 Hours
Area Attractions
Rockefeller Center - 3 blocks Radio City Music Hall - 3 blocks Saks Fifth Avenue - 3 blocks Broadway theaters - 4 blocks Grand Central Terminal - 6 blocks United Nations - 6 blocks Museum of Modern Art - 6 blocks Chrysler Building - 7 blocks Bloomingdale's - 9 blocks Carnegie Hall - 11 blocks Central Park - 12 blocks Times Square - 0.75 mile Empire State Building - 1.0 mile Columbus Circle (Time Warner Center, CNN Tour, Shopping, Dining) - 1.25 miles Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - 1.5 miles Greenwich Village - 1.5 miles Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1.75 miles Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 2.0 miles American Museum of Natural History - 2.0 miles Soho district - 2.25 miles
Driving Directions
125 East 50th Street, New York City, N.Y. From LaGuardia Airport: Take Grand Central Parkway to Interstate 278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expressway) West. Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza North. Take the Queensboro Bridge, then exit to 2nd Avenue and turn left. Turn right on East 57th Street. Turn left on Lexington Avenue. The hotel is at the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 50th Street. Approximate driving time is 30-45 minutes and distance is eight miles.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport: Take Interstate 678 (Van Wyck Expwy) West to SR 25 (Queens Boulevard) West. Bear left onto Queens Plaza North and continue onto Queensboro Bridge. Exit to 2nd Avenue and turn left. Turn right on East 57th Street. Turn left on Lexington Avenue. The hotel is at the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 50th Street. Approximate driving time is 50-60 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
From Newark Liberty International Airport: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) North (toll road). Take Exit 16E to the Lincoln Tunnel, then exit to Dyer Avenue. Turn right on West 40th Street. Turn left on Avenue of the Americas. Turn right on West 46th Street. Turn left on Park Avenue. Turn right on East 50th Street. Approximate driving time is 40-60 minutes and distance is 16 miles.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Extra Person Charge - $20
Floors - 26
Group Porterage Fee - $3
Guestrooms - 209
Hotel Built - 1920
Hotel Renovated - 1989
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Photo Identification Required
Smoke-free Property
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
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You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
