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38th

Out of 676

The Benjamin	Average Price: $453 Check Rates

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125 East 50th Street

New York City, 10022 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 18 of 106
Average review rating: 4.44

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (38) , MyTravelGuide (41) , Travelocity (16) , TripAdvisor (801) , YahooTravel (13)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Fridge is handy, buy milk from 24hr supermarket Duane Reade (out the main entrance, turn right, right again, walk one block and it's on the opposite corner) Bed was soft and comfortable.

"Excellent Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/4/2012 Vote

2. However, those that enjoy walking will find the walk back from a show pleasant and interesting.

"Third time at the Benjamin...a continuing tradition. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2012 Vote

3. The Benjamin is situated on the corner of 50th and Lexington, within walking distance of the theatres, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, FAO Schwarz, and Midtown/Upper East Side shopping (including Saks, Bloomingdales and 5th Avenue stores).

"The Benjamin - A Well Kept Secret " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

4. I was within walking distance to Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, great restaurants and shopping.

"Great location and Great Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2012 Vote

5. Close to Rockefeller center and decent but fun walk to time's square.

"Awesome hotel close to it all. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/6/2012 Vote

6. It is very close to the subway for the further destinations, but is also within walking distance of a lot of great attractions - Top of The Rock, Radio City, Saks on 5th Avenue, etc.For a great dinner, no need to go any further than downstairs.

"Comfortable, and great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

7. We came back to our tiny room after a nice long walk to find a huge cockroach in the closet.

"Not worth the price. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/26/2011 Vote

8. Most of Midtown's tourist attractions are within walking distance and there is a subway station across the street.

"Good Value Choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/26/2011 Vote

9. Within walking distance to UN and rather close to Grand Central Station - makes it an excellent place for longer stays for UN work,etc .

"Great location, lots of space close to Grand Central Station. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/9/2011 Vote

10. We had the smallest room yet it still felt roomy enough for us to walk around and feel comfortable.

"More good than bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/8/2011 Vote