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The Benjamin

4.5 of 5
125 East 50th Street, New York City, NY 10022
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The Benjamin
Ranked #96 of 429 hotels in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 895 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Pillow menu(31)
  • Great location(20)
  • Very nice(17)
  • Front desk staff(12)
  • Room service(12)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Only complaint(7)
  • Star hotel(7)
  • Times Square(6)
  • Street noise(5)
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

Thanks to the staff of the Benjamin Hotel ... Merrill Perrier and her fellow workers and Charles my stay was great ..nice decor and the rooms, they were huge its like an apt ...I enjoyed there gym, and steam room... the rooms had ac, clean , soft bed , hugh bathroom and alot of closet space .....i had a great... More

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East Lansing, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Great weekend at the Benjamin. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, only complaint would be the elevators are a little slow. Fantastic NYC location--great amenities!

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Connecticut
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A good (and good value) NYC hotel. Conveniently located in midtown (great if driving in on the FDR as I was). Rooms are larger than most in NYC though the views are underwhelming. Everything is clean and comfortable.

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Los Angeles, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We stayed at The Benjamin this past weekend. I have to say it's a really nice hotel, but that's all I could describe it as-Nice. The lobby area is quite small, but decorated nicely. The rooms are huge-suites, with large sitting rooms with sofa bed and desk, flat screen TV, and a large separate bedroom. The decor is nice and... More

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san francisco
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Every time I come to the city, I stay at the Benjamin - no deviations. It is perfectly located (50th and lex) has excellent beds(even the sofa bed was comfy)/sheets/pillows and the service is always outstanding. The new decor in the lobby is really gorgeous, with cozy little spots to plop down for a sec. But really the thing that... More

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Littleton
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I have stayed in so many NYC hotels that I really have to give this one a 5 star experience. The location is perfect, you can walk to so many attractions and offices. The bellman/doorman was so gracious and always made sure to go out of his way to help me. The front desk staff greeted me with smiles and... More

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manchester
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

When we arrived we where very pleased with the hotel,the staff being the best part of it,the bar man was very chatty and helpful and made fantastic cocktails,the reception helped us with the best way to get around New York,the room was great very clean,big and grand,nothing dissapointed us about this hotel and we would love to go back.The position... More

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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile
2
people found this review helpful

As somebody who has started travelling to NYC at least once a month on business I am desperately searching for that hotel that just works - doesn't need to be fancy, it just needs to work. Sadly The Benjamin isn't that hotel. The location (Lex & 50th) is great, the rooms are big (mini-suites) which makes a change for NYC... More

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The_Benjamin, General Manager at The Benjamin, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear Xalec, We work to make sure we exceed guests’ expectations and we can see in this case we fell short. Please accept our sincere apologies for not delivering an experience that many of our guests return for time and time again. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the issues you encountered during your stay. I would love to... More

Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Great location, great service, clean elegant rooms. I initially sought out this hotel because it came clear of the bedbug registry. Most other hotels I was interested had an incident reported by previous guests but this hotel had no reports against it. I was greeted quickly, and my complimentary room upgrade was honored without hesitation. It was quiet, elegant yet... More

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Playa del Rey, California, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I lived & worked in NYC for 7 years and come back often to visit friends. When ever I come back I only stay at the Benjamin. It has the best location for getting around the city with the subway & buses. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and the General Manager is the best. The rooms are large for NYC... More

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Address: 125 East 50th Street, New York City, NY 10022
Price range (per night):* S$351 - 850

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