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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York vs Mandarin Oriental, New York

Mandarin Oriental, New York and The Benjamin are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, New York is preferred by most writers compared to The Benjamin. Mandarin Oriental, New York comes in at #12 in New York City with endorsements from 19 reviewers including Gayot, Oyster and Departures.

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
8 / 10
125 East 50th Street, New York City, NY 10022
From $129 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Center
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Midtown Manhattan hotels are notorious for their cramped quarters, but The Benjamin bucks the trend with a spectrum of spacious rooms and suites equipped with full galley kitchens."
Frommer's Frommer's
"All rooms are airy, but the deluxe studios and one-bedroom suites are extra large... If you are a light sleeper, book a room off Lexington Avenue, which can get busy most weeknights and mornings." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"NYC is often called the City that Never Sleeps, but if a good night's rest is essential for your visit, the Benjamin may be your choice accommodation." Full review
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With a menu of 12 pillows to choose from (including buckwheat, water, and Swedish memory varieties), white-noise machines, and 400-thread-count sheets, they've got it covered.
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The Benjamin offers business and leisure travelers four-star amenities and some of the most comfortable beds in New York, at relatively reasonable prices."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you like your morning oatmeal at just-so temperature, but need some Midtown luxury, the 26-floor Benjamin has kitchenettes in all of its 209 rooms." Full review
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Mandarin Oriental, New York
Mandarin Oriental, New York
8 / 10
80 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY 10023
From $895 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A plush palace of spacious, handsome rooms complete with Frette linens and floor-to-ceiling windows."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Mandarin guests are treated to a seemingly limitless selection of haute cuisine hot spots and gourmet dining outposts-all quite literally at their doorstep."
Concierge Concierge
"The Mandarin Oriental New York competes with the Four Seasons across town as the best-situated, most modern luxury hotel in the city."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Suites, however, are really what set this hotel apart, by creating enough stage space to make the hotel's Asian-influenced decor really dazzle." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The 251-room hotel... offers what it should: tip-top opulence." Full review
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