The Shelburne Sonesta New York

The room was absolutely sensational. We had views of the empire state building and all of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location of the hotel is very central. We were able to walk all over Manhattan and the subway is also walk able. We had our own car and free street parking at night time was actually pretty easy to find around the hotel. There is also an underground garage right across the street from the hotel which we used during the day when we couldn't find parking for about $15 and hour. There is also a roof top bar that has views of Manhattan and the Empire State Building. We will stay here again definitely.

This hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of a lot of activities of interest and you can hop on the subway at Grand Central Station, just blocks away. It's a great value for the price and is a clean, welcoming place to return to after a day filled with sight seeing. The staff is friendly and very helpful. There is also a fridge and microwave in the kitchenette for those leftovers and coffee in the morning.

The welcome. I hadn't visited New York before and having spent most of the day travelling by plane, trains and foot, I was both tired and nervous on arrival at the hotel. But the warm and friendly greeting from Luis at the reception made me feel relaxed and at home immediately. Offering suggestions to tourists on places to eat and visit is doubtless part of the job, but he did it with genuine interest on what my preferences were, and his advice was extremely helpful. The room was great, and I couldn't believe, on raising the blind, that I got a great view of the Empire State Building. And then I was looking at it again a little later as I ate an excellent Waldorf salad at the hotel's rooftop bar, and sipped a Manhattan cocktail (what else?). The location is ideal - less than 10 minute walk from the nearest subway station (Grand Central/42nd Street), and in easy distance from the places you want to visit.

It was a great location and had a beautiful rooftop. Nice amenities and rooms too.

It was in a great location, always clean, super modern, great views (even from the 7th floor), great staff, and great amenities (gym, rooftop bar, bistro that they shot Devil Wears Prada at- missed Anne Hathaway by a few hours 😭). They are incredibly dog friendly and made us feel super comfortable bringing our dog, she was spoiled! We stayed as a group and booked three rooms and they were able to ensure we were all together on the same floor and same section. The staff was super accommodating, always quick to respond, and made our stay for a special occasion so much better!