The Benjamin in New York, NY

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The Benjamin

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 include microwave ovens, sinks, coffeemakers and refrigerators. Internet access is available and cable television with premium channels is standard. In-room safes are included and are large enough to accommodate notebook computers.

Expert Tip.

Expert Tip. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the Met, is the largest museum in the western hemisphere at 1.6 million square feet. The museum houses so many exhibits, from ancient Greek statuary to 20th century art masterpieces, it would be impossible to see them all in one visit.

Surrounding Area

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Room Information - The Benjamin

Bed Type:  Short Description: One Bedroom Suite Long Description: One king bed plus one double brocade sofa bed in separate living room. Bed with upholstered headboard, plush-top mattress, 400-thread-count linens, down comforter, down pillows. Pillow menu with 10 additional choices. 550 square feet. Fully equipped kitchenette. Living room includes desk with rollout table, ergonomic chair, fax/printer/scanner, cordless phone, high-speed Internet connection (surcharge); wingback chair; armchair/ottoman; TV; and stereo CD/cassette player. Bedroom includes armchair, TV, multi-line phone, Bose Wave clock radio. TVs offer pay movies, Internet access (surcharge) via wireless keyboard. White-marble bathroom with telephone, shower/tub, bathrobes, Elemis toiletries.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Studio Long Description: One king bed with upholstered headboard, plush-top mattress, 400-thread-count linens, down comforter, down pillows. Pillow menu with 10 additional choices. 350 square feet. Fully equipped kitchenette. Desk with rollout table, ergonomic chair, fax/printer/scanner, cordless phone, high-speed Internet connection (surcharge). Armchair. Bose Wave clock radio. TV with pay movies, Internet access (surcharge) via wireless keyboard. White-marble bathroom with telephone, shower/tub, bathrobes, Elemis toiletries.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior Guest Room Long Description: One queen bed with upholstered headboard, plush-top mattress, 400-thread-count linens, down comforter, down pillows. Pillow menu with 10 additional choices. 250 square feet. Fully equipped kitchenette. Desk with rollout table, ergonomic chair, fax/printer/scanner, cordless phone, high-speed Internet connection (surcharge). Armchair. Bose Wave clock radio. TV with pay movies, Internet access (surcharge) via wireless keyboard. White-marble bathroom with telephone, shower/tub, bathrobes, Elemis toiletries.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Extra Person Charge - $20
Group Porterage Fee - $3
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

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 - The Benjamin

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.