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The Benjamin
125 E 50th St
New York, New York 10022
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The Benjamin Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for The Benjamin
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Overall: 4.67 |
Service
4.69 |
Condition
4.69 |
Cleanliness
4.76 |
Comfort
4.55 |
Recommend
100 % |
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| The Hotel Benjamin was wonderful!! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The rooms were beautiful with lots of little "extras" and you can't beat the location - walking distance from many attractions including Central Park.
Reviewed by traveler from Mi on July 5, 2006 |
| Loved it - would do it again in a heart beat |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Everthing about the hotel was fabulous. EXCEPT for the restaurant - no host or hostess available only the cook. Tried breakfast on Sunday morning completely ignored. We went next door. Concerige sent us to lower east side to an indoor "flea market". I expressed no interest in a food market to them but that is where they sent me. Waste of time.
Reviewed by traveler from Mission Viejo, CA on June 28, 2006 |
| great hotel |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| customer service was outstanding.
Reviewed by traveler from atlanta, ga on June 21, 2006 |
| Here's what you need to know. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Location: Major landmarks, great shopping, and tons of restaurants, are all within a leisurely walk, and New York is a city that needs to be walked. Room: Generous size (for N.Y.), warm and fuzzy, and overall meets requirements. (Take your CD's along for that personal touch) Service: Just like home. Concierge, doormen, reception: all first class. In three days, I knew most of their names. Cons: No loud bustling bar full of sexy babes. (You can get that next door). No jewellery or T-shirt shops with outrageous prices. (Also next door if you wish). In my mind these are pros, not cons; but you be the judge.
Reviewed by traveler from Los Angeles. on June 17, 2006 |
| Nice but noisy |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Rooms are very comfortable, but there is a lot of traffic noise which can make it difficult to get rest, especially if you are facing 4th Ave and/or are on a low floor. Service is wonderful.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle on June 7, 2006 |
| Great NYC Hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We stayed at this hotel on 27 May 2006 and were impressed by the friendly and helpful staff, the classic style of the hotel decor and the location just a few blocks from 5th Ave and convenient for shopping, the MOMA and much much more. We would definitely recommend The Benjamin to anyone seeking a hotel in mid-town as it is good value for money compared to other hotels in its class. We can also recommend the breakfast, which at hotel prices was much better value than Oscar's across the road.
Reviewed by traveler from London on June 1, 2006 |
| Made my trip to NY the best trip ever. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Can't say enough of how great this hotel was. The people made you feel so special and the room was pristine. The bedding was comfortable and the sheets felt so good that I went home and ordered some on line. The pillow menue was nice. The only down side was they were out of two choices, but had many others to choose from. We had room service at midnight and the food was delicious.
Reviewed by traveler from Saint Petersburg, FL on May 30, 2006 |
| Can't wait to go back |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Once again the stay was fantastic. Staff is excellent, room was excellent, & location is excellent. From the time you walk into the lobby with the smell of fresh flowers to the specialty pillows in the room, the stay is fantastic.
Reviewed by traveler from Cleveland, OH on May 24, 2006 |
| Second visit to the Benjamin and will return! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Spacious well appointed suites, comfortable beds, friendly unpretentious service. The hotel is close both theatre and central park.
Reviewed by traveler from Hot Springs, AR on May 24, 2006 |
| This Is the place to stay! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Good location, mid-town east.Very professionally-run hotel. Unusually large rooms (suite) by NYC standards. Excellent housekeeping. Very quiet room, despite the honks and sirens. Even the air-conditioner was fairly quiet. Bed was extremely comfortable with 11 (!) choices of pillow, if you're into that. Great amenities for business travelers. We'll definitely be back-would recommend the place for anyone.
Reviewed by traveler from St. Petersburg, FL on May 10, 2006 |
| Smart, Comfortable and Central |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Everything about this compact hotel was first rate. They are all about exceeding expectations in service. They did.
Reviewed by traveler from Los Angeles on May 9, 2006 |
| Very nice place to stay while in NY! |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel is in a great location. close to everything you need while staying in NY. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed by traveler from Falls Church, VA on May 3, 2006 |
| Very Nice |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We were quite pleased.
Reviewed by traveler from Oklahoma City on April 21, 2006 |
| Good Hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This was a very nice hotel. Great location and a very efficient staff. Reasonably priced.
Reviewed by traveler from Syracuse, New York on April 19, 2006 |
| Outstanding Value/ Service/Location |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| A long weekend in NYC with theater, dinners, and rugby were enhanced by the stay at The Benjamin. Vrey friendly, helpful, and professional staff! Location is great for all possible venues and public transport or walking were often taken. Room was spacious, and quite comfortable. Gen. Mgr. even sent a note and provided a surprise Anniversary pastry (Our 30th). We will definitely go back. We lived and worked in NYC for many years, and we've stayed at many Manhattan hotels, paying more, and getting less. The Benjamin is Great Service, and Great Value!
Reviewed by traveler from Minneapolis, MN on April 12, 2006 |
| Very Nice |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The lobby was small but the service was phenomenal. They offer many styles of pillows and help with falling asleep.
Reviewed by traveler from Buffalo, NY on March 15, 2006 |
| Perfect accomodations, can't wait to go back. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I booked a room for a last minute retreat to the city and was impressed from check in to check out. Everything in the room was not out of date at the least! In room wet bar with an ice maker in the fridge, gourmet snack trays, all marble bathroom, designer toiletries, I honestly cannot say enough good things about The Benjamin.
Reviewed by traveler from Long Island, New York on February 21, 2006 |
| Great weekend getaway! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Only stayed one night. Staff is very courteous, pleasant. Choice of pillows via menu , down feathered, bodypillow, soft memory pillow etc... Room is adorable w/ small kitchen. I used the fitness facility. Hotel fitness facilties, I find to be small in general. It was well equipped for my needs w/ treadmill, ellipitical machines w/ tvs. Bodybars, flexiballs, medicineballs are present. My favorite , crosscable machine. (P.S. I am Personal Trainer) Staff was great with suggestions in the city!
Reviewed by traveler from Centeport, NY on February 12, 2006 |
| Great people |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Old world class. Small rooms but great amenities and the people were always wanting to help!
Reviewed by traveler on January 3, 2006 |
| very nice, big rooms, good location |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| no complaints, loved the location, rooms are large, staff is nice, spa is excellent
Reviewed by traveler on December 28, 2005 |
| Was Very Impressed |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We stayed here during the weekend of Dec. 11 and I was very impressed. The staff was very helpful, we were able to check in early, we got there Sunday morning before noon and they gave us our rooms. The rooms were wonderful. They were spotless. The bathrooms were on the small side but had everything we needed and were done very well. It was nice to have the ability to fix ourselves a cup of coffee in the morning without leaving the room! It is amazing how many hotels in New York don't offer coffee makers in the rooms! It's the little things that make all the difference! The Conceirge made dinner reservations for us in Little Italy and she was very pleasant. We had drinks in the lounge, no bar per se, but the young lady who waited on us was very pleasant. I would absolutely recommend them and will plan on staying there again. The location worked out perfectly for us. We could walk to Rockfeller Center, down 5th Ave, to Broadway. We can't say enough good things! The price was (for this time of year in NY) quite reasonable.
Reviewed by traveler from Gettysburg on December 15, 2005 |
| Would definitely come back |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I thought that this was a wonderful hotel and would definitely suggest it. The employees were extremely nice and the concierge went to every extreme to help us. The hotel was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. We were a surprised to see that the rooms were a little small, but nothing that would deter us from coming back. We loved the hotel!
Reviewed by traveler from Montgomery, Alabama on December 7, 2005 |
| will go back |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| a large elegant room. the best i have had in New york!
Reviewed by traveler from south carolina on November 22, 2005 |
| Fine but you gotta pay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| First rate hotel but its charges seem a bit excessive. Restaurant is second rate.
Reviewed by traveler on November 16, 2005 |
| Comfortable stay |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The deluxe rooms are comfortable, but not as large as they appear in the photos. Bathrooms are very small, typical for NY but somewhat inconsistent with the rest of the hotel. The mini kitchens are a big plus. Our companions had a one bedroom suite which was very well appointed & spacious, with a comfortable fold out sofa. The staff is exceptionally helpful, friendly, and efficient, and strive to maintain a cozy, low key feeling of refuge in the city. Excellent location.
Reviewed by traveler from Miami on November 10, 2005 |
| Best Ever Hotel Experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I have stayed in many hotels in the US and Europe. Never have I had the positive stay, which I experienced at The Benjamin from October 27-31, 2005. From the time you enter the hotel lobby, filled with the nuance of fresh flowers, attention to detail is the operative phrase. The staff is unobtrusively perfect. The cleanliness of the room was beyond compare. The Benjamin is without peer in the hotel industry.
Reviewed by traveler from Portland Maine on November 3, 2005 |
| Satisfaction guaranteed |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Very pleasant and accommodating people. Most comfotable hotel bed we've ever slept in. Highly recommend this hotel. Great location.
Reviewed by traveler from Scottsdale, AZ on November 2, 2005 |
| Great comfort and location! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The only problem with the room was the lighting. There was only one bedside lamp and if two people like to read in bed, the second person is out of luck. Amenities and location were great. Staff was very responsive.
Reviewed by traveler from Dallas, TX on October 26, 2005 |
| A fine place to stay in the Big Apple |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This was a lovely place to stay (we were in town for a wedding.) The windows blocked out the street noise beautifully. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. For someone who does not sleep well when away from home, I had no trouble here.
Reviewed by traveler from Scarsdale, NY on October 5, 2005 |
| Very satisfield |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Upon arrival I requested a room not facing the street that would be quiet and they changed my room right away with no hassle. Low key hotel, very comfortable and reasonably priced compared to some others.
Reviewed by traveler from St. Louis, Mo. on September 28, 2005 |
| Doubt that we will return |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| Very friendly staff welcoming us every time we entered the hotel and wishing us a pleasant day every time we walked out. Rooms are nice, not sure if they are worth the money. The first room the hotel checked us into was on the 5th floor and appeared to be lacking on the upkeep with a dirty tinge to the carpet. We bit the bullet that night, but complained the next and they sent us to the 11th floor. The room was much cleaner and had a terrific view over looking Lexington Ave. The hotel caters more to business cliental which is obvious considering the location. For our leisurely trip to NYC, we much prefer the friendlier neighborhoods of the upper West Side.
Reviewed by traveler from Austin, Tx on September 8, 2005 |
| Very impressed |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was in a great location,in excellant condition with helpful and courteous personnel.
Reviewed by traveler from Orlando, Florida on September 7, 2005 |
| would go back for a different room location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| stayed three nights here, had a room with two windows to brick walls so it was dark all the time. Could hear the person next door when the water was running and the t.v. I was glad to get a great rate from Expedia, the location can't be beat and the people there were very nice. I did not complain about a thing and we put our rose on the pillow everyday..did not need new sheets.
Reviewed by traveler from nebraska on August 30, 2005 |
| One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| From their exemplary customer service to the larger than normal rooms (by New York City standards) along with a full kitchenette to use - this is one of the best hotels we ever stayed in and we will be visiting them each time we're in the city from now on.
Reviewed by traveler from Buffalo, NY on July 13, 2005 |
| Better than we had hoped |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel staff went above and beyond making us feel at home during our stay. They were all without exception friendly and helpful. The location is great for sight-seeing as you are right in the middle of everything. We will stay there again and are already recommending the Benjamin to all our friends.
Reviewed by traveler from Indianapolis, IN on July 11, 2005 |
| Great Hotel |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This Hotel is in a great location, 3 doors down is O'Neils Restaraunt which has the best raw clams & oysters we've had anywhere, including Baltimore & Boston. The hotel was wonderful with the exception our AC conked out our last night, too late to do anything, we just wanted to sleep after a full day. Have stayed at many 4 stars in NYC, would come back here
Reviewed by traveler from Phila, PA on June 1, 2005 |
| Will Always Stay at The Benjamin |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Service was oustanding and the hotel was awesome. I would recommend this hotel to everyone I know.
Reviewed by traveler from Jacksonville, FL on June 1, 2005 |
| lovely hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| A wonderful hotel in a great location. The concierge was particularly helpful in getting us a last-minute dinner reservation so that we could make it to the theatre on time.
Reviewed by traveler from Washington, D.C. on May 22, 2005 |
| Wonderful Weekend Stay |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend at The Benjamin. The staff was courteous and helpful. We had a 1-bedroom suite that was small (but, hey, this is a NYC hotel) but comfortable and tastefully furnished. We didn't take advantage of their 'Pillow Concierge' since we both were quite pleased with their standard-issue. Only negative: I forgot my sunglasses in the room and I had to pay to ship them back to me. You'd figure after what we spent on the room and food ($50 breakfast!), they'd spring for that. Regardless, we'd definitely stay again.
Reviewed by traveler from Kings Park, NY on May 11, 2005 |
| Excellent hotel, excellent value |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is a fine hotel with great service. Everything was done well and the concierge's recommendations were excellent. When additional services were needed, the staff was prompt and courteous. The room was small but it was well-maintained, comfortable, and clean.
Reviewed by traveler from Rhode Island on February 27, 2005 |
| Quite a find! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We made a spur-of-the-moment decision to go to NYC and were fortunate to be able to stay at THE BENJAMIN. We were pleasantly surprised with the room, the service, the location, and the attention to detail (i.e. soft classical music already playing as we entered our suite). We'd go back in a flash!
Reviewed by traveler from Bala Cynwyd, PA on February 21, 2005 |
| Impressive with excellent service |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I checked in right around noon. The room I had booked with one queen was not available immediately. Upon checking, they gave me a room with a king bed and let me check in right away. The room was large and spotless. The service throughout our two night stay was impeccable. Concierge service was excellent--they recommended two places for dinner and both were perfect. It's a great hotel and I'm picky. I will definitely go back and recommend it to friends.
Reviewed by traveler from Clearwater, Florida on January 27, 2005 |
| One of the best stay's in New York |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I travel to New York quite a bit. I have stayed at several hotels mostly 4 star, and none of them have compared to this hotel. I was a little concerned with some of the reviews that I had read on the internet before my stay. As to some of the comments about having to tip everyone, It's New York, that's how most of the people make their money. If you don't want to tip, carry your own bags and hail your own cab. Simple. The room was very nice and roomy, but the part that I liked best about this hotel is the fact that I had a full size refrigerator in my room, that I could put my own groceries in. The bed was comfortable, and I was able to get a noise machine, which played wind noise to help me sleep. Their pillow menu is awesome. As I am pregnant, and had a cold during my business trip - I have to say this was one of the nicest stays I have had. The staff was awesome and greeted me each time I came in the building. As to the elevator's - they are quite slow, but I was only on the second floor, so I used the stairs. But other than that.. I have nothing but great thoughts about the Benjamin. When I take my family to New York, we will stay here.
Reviewed by traveler from Dallas, TX on January 21, 2005 |
| Worth the money |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
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