The Benjamin

Property Description

As you approach its doors it is apparent that you are about to enter a truly special place - it is The Benjamin. In a classic 1927 building carefully restored to its original grandeur The Benjamin provides discerning travelers with a warm intimate atmosphere and the utmost in personal attention. The Benjamin brings a unique level of comfort to business and leisure travelers in a sophisticated boutique-style setting. An Executive Suite Hotel- The Benjamins guest rooms and suites are luxuriously appointed and specifically designed to enable guests to both work and relax in the comfort of their own rooms. From premier technology to the finest amenities The Benjamin creates a world of luxury and service that is hard to replicate. And with an eye toward the environment The Benjamin is one of only four Five-Globe ECOTEL certified properties in the world. Environmental responsibility is a core philosophy, encompassing every aspect of hotel operation and guest service.

Amenities

• Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
• Outlet Adapters
• Air Conditioned
• AM/FM Alarm Clock
• ATM/Cash Machine
• Audio Visual Equipment
• Porters
• Boating
• Business Center
• Cellular Telephone Rental
• Coffee Shop
• Coffee Maker in Room
• Concierge Desk
• Concierge
• Connecting Rooms
• Copy Service
• City Center
• Currency Exchange
• Data port Available
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
• Doctor on Call
• Desk with lamp
• Electronic Door Locks
• Elevators
• Express Checkout
• FAX
• FEMA Approved
• Grab Bars in Bathroom
• Hairdryers Available
• Health Club
• High speed internet access
• Internet Access TV
• Wireless Internet Access
• Iron
• Ironing Board
• Jogging Track
• Lounge
• Maid Service
• Maid Service
• Massage
• Modem in Room
• Microwave
• Mini Bar
• Modem Lines in Room
• In Room Movies
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Multi-line Phone
• No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
• Indoor Parking
• Valet Parking
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Bathrobes
• Room Service
• Safe Deposit Box
• Safe
• 24 Hour Security
• Security
• Shower
• Free Airport Shuttle
• Smoke Detectors
• Fitness Center or Spa
• Sprinklers In Rooms
• Telephone
• Terrace
• Temperature Control
• Turndown Service
• TV
• Television with Cable
• TV Remote Control
• Satellite TV
• Laundry/Valet Services
• Video Tapes
• Voicemail
• Wake-up Service

Room Information

Guestroom
Privileged elegance in midtown-1 luxury bed-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley- 250 sq ft

Studio Suite
Privileged elegance in midtown-1 luxury bed-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley-350 sq ft

One Bedroom Suite
Lavish space-1 bedroom-Luxury Bed-Elemis bath-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley-550 sq ft

One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Lavish space-1 bedroom-Luxury Bed-Elemis bath-Pillow menu-HI speed-Galley-Balcony-550 sq ft

Miscellaneous Information

• American Dollars is the native currency.
• Check in time is 3:00 PM
• Check out time is 12:00 PM
• Opened in 1927
• Renovated in 1998
• 209 rooms.
• 0 suites.
• 26 floors.

Directions

LGA - La Guardia Airport 8.6 M W . 1. Start out going NORTHEAST on LA GUARDIA RD. 2. Turn SLIGHT LEFT toward TERMINAL A/MARINE AIR TERMINAL/RENTAL CAR RETURNS. 3. Turn LEFT toward TERMINAL A/MARINE AIR TERMINAL/PARKING LOTS 6-7. 4. Turn LEFT onto CENTRAL TERMINAL DR. 5. Take the AIRPORT EXIT ramp. 6. Merge onto GRAND CENTRAL PKWY W toward MANHATTAN. 7. Merge onto BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPY E via EXIT 4 toward I-278 W/STATEN ISLAND. 8. Merge onto I-278 W/BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPY. 9. Take the I-495/L.I. EXPWY exit EXIT 35 toward MIDTOWN TUN/EASTERN L.I./GREENPOINT AVE. 10. Merge onto I-495 W via EXIT 35W on the LEFT toward MIDTOWN TUN/MANHATTAN. 11. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. 12. Keep LEFT at the fork to go on E 37TH ST. 13. Turn RIGHT onto 3RD AVE. 14. Turn LEFT onto E 51ST ST. 15. Turn LEFT onto LEXINGTON AVE. 16. Turn LEFT onto E 50TH ST. 17. 125 E 50TH ST is on the LEFT.

JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport 17.66 M W. 1. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the ramp toward AIRPORT EXIT/OTHER TERMINALS. 2. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto JFK EXPY. 3. Merge onto I-678 N/VAN WYCK EXPY toward AIRPORT EXIT/RETURN TO TERMINALS/LONG TERM PARKING/RENTAL CAR RETURNS. 4. Merge onto GRAND CENTRAL PKWY W via EXIT 10 on the LEFT toward LA GUARDIA AIRPORT/TRIBORO BR. 5. Take the I-495/LONG IS EXPWY exit EXIT 10E-W toward EASTERN LONG IS/MANHATTAN. 6. Merge onto I-495 W via EXIT 10W on the LEFT. 7. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. 8. Keep LEFT at the fork to go on E 37TH ST. 9. Turn RIGHT onto 3RD AVE. 10. Turn LEFT onto E 51ST ST. 11. Turn LEFT onto LEXINGTON AVE. 12. Turn LEFT onto E 50TH ST. 13. 125 E 50TH ST is on the LEFT.

EWR - Newark International Airport 18.13 M E . 1. Start out going NORTHEAST. 2. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT toward I-95/NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE NORTH/I-78/GARDEN STATE PARKWAY/NY VIA TURNPIKE. 3. Merge onto I-78 E toward I-95/NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE/US-1-9 N. 4. Take the exit. 5. Take the I-95 N/N J TURNPIKE NORTH exit on the LEFT. 6. Keep LEFT to take I-95 N/NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE N toward I-80/EXITS 15E - 18E/US-46/LINCOLN TUNNEL. 7. Take EXIT 16E toward LINCOLN TUNNEL/NEW YORK CITY. 8. Keep LEFT to take NJ-495 E toward LINCOLN TUNNEL. 9. Take the exit on the LEFT toward I-495 E/42 ST/RT-9A/ALL POINTS. 10. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto DYER AVE. 11. Turn RIGHT onto W 42ND ST. 12. Turn LEFT onto 8TH AVE. 13. Turn RIGHT onto W 50TH ST. 14. 125 E 50TH ST is on the LEFT.

TEB - Teterboro Airport 13.80 M E . 1. Start out going NORTHEAST on INDUSTRIAL AVE toward VINCENT PL. 2. Turn LEFT onto MALCOLM AVE. 3. MALCOLM AVE becomes FRANKLIN AVE. 4. Turn LEFT onto NJ-17 S. 5. Merge onto NJ-3 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward NEW YORK. 6. NJ-3 E becomes RT-3 EXPRESS LN E. 7. Merge onto NJ-495 E via the exit on the LEFT toward LINCOLN TUNNEL. 8. Take the exit on the LEFT toward I-495 E/42 ST/RT-9A/ALL POINTS. 9. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto DYER AVE. 10. Turn RIGHT onto W 42ND ST. 11. Turn LEFT onto 8TH AVE. 12. Turn RIGHT onto W 50TH ST. 13. 125 E 50TH ST is on the LEFT.

Westchester County Airport 33 M S . 1. Start out going NORTHWEST on COUNTY AIRPORT ACCESS RD. 2. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto AIRPORT RD/CR-135. 3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NEW KING ST. 4. Turn LEFT onto NY-120/PURCHASE ST. 5. Turn RIGHT onto CR-135. 6. Turn RIGHT onto CR-135. 7. Keep LEFT to take I-684 S via EXIT 1 toward HUTCHINSON RIVER PKWY/NEW YORK CITY. 8. I-684 S becomes HUTCHINSON RIVER PKWY S. 9. Keep LEFT to take CROSS COUNTY PKWY W via EXIT 15 toward GEORGE WASHINGTON BR. 10. Take the BRONX PKWY exit EXIT 6 toward SPRAIN PKWY. 11. Take the BRONX PKWY SOUTH exit on the LEFT. 12. Merge onto BRONX RIVER PKWY S. 13. Take the E 177 ST exit EXIT 5 toward I-895 S/SHERIDAN EXPWY/TRIBORO BR. 14. Merge onto E 177TH ST. 15. Merge onto I-895 S/SHERIDAN EXPY toward TRIBORO BR. 16. I-895 S/SHERIDAN EXPY becomes I-278 W. 17. Take the exit toward RANDALLS-WARDS IS/MANHATTAN/FDR DRIVE. 18. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto ROBERT F KENNEDY BRIDGE. 19. Merge onto FDR DR S. 20. Merge onto FD

City, Business district

LGA - La Guardia Airport, (LGA), 8.60, W, Mile; JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport, (JFK), 17.66, W, Mile; EWR - Newark International Airport, (EWR), 18.13, E, Mile; TEB - Teterboro Airport, (TEB), 13.80, E, Mile; HPN - Westchester County Airport

Restaurant Information

Terrace 22
We invite you to enjoy al fresco dining this summer at TERRACE 22. Our dining venue is located on the 22nd floor of The Benjamin and it is certain to delight with inspiring views of midtown Manhattan.

Room Service
24 Hours

Meeting Facility

Morrison Room
The hotel features the 1,200 square foot Morrison room that can be divided into smaller meeting rooms.

Executive Boardroom
The Executive Boardroom provides state-of-the-art amenities including a large flat screen television, high speed internet access, conference call capability, videoconferencing, remote presentations an

Morrison Foyer

Benjamin Lounge
Just outside of the Morrison room is the Benjamin Lounge, an ideal pre-function event space featuring comfortable seating areas, views of midtown Manhattan and a grand piano.

Area Attractions

Brooklyn Bridge

Bryant Park

Carnegie Hall

Central Park

Chinatown

Coney Island

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Empire State Building

FAO Schwarz

Fifth Avenue

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Ground Zero

Highline Park

Lincoln Center Plaza

Madison Square Garden

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Museum of Modern Art

New York Public Library

Radio City Music Hall

Rockefeller Center

SoHo

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

South Street Seaport

Statue of Liberty

The Cloisters

Theatre District

Times Square

Tribeca

Union Square

Yankee Stadium

AIG

Association of the Bar of NYC

Bank of America

Bingham Mccutchen

Blackrock Inc.

Boies Schiller and Flexner

Chrysler Building

Colgate Palmolive

Financial District

Grand Central Terminal

JP Morgan Chase and Company

KPMG

Latham and Watkins

Pennsylvania Station

Port Authority

Ropes and Grey

TIAA-CREF

UBS

United Nations Headquarters

Wilmer Hale

NYC - New York City

American Museum of Natural History

Battery Park

Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society