The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York brings a historic Manhattan address to city weddings, with an urban setting and declared wedding services detailed on the hotel's own weddings page.
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is a hotel destination wedding venue in New York, United States, hosting 60 at dinner and 100 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$38,000 (our estimate).
About The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York brings a historic Manhattan address to city weddings, with an urban setting and declared wedding services detailed on the hotel's own weddings page.
The meeting and banquet space holds up to 150 guests standing, and in-house catering means the food and beverage stays under one roof.
Accommodation runs from Queen Rooms for two to One-Bedroom King Suites, Deluxe Studios and Quadruple Rooms sleeping up to four, so wedding parties and out-of-town guests can stay on site.
The nearest airport is LaGuardia (LGA), an estimated 30 minutes away, and we would describe the overall tone as elegant.
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We stayed as a couple at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York and had a truly wonderful experience. What stood out most to us was the consistently friendly and attentive staff, who were always helpful and created a very welcoming atmosphere.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 60 guests
- Standing reception
- 150 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 100 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 209 rooms
- Room types
- 22 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$38,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$250 to US$375 per head
- Minimum spend
- US$12,000
- Included
- Catering, drinks and furniture
- Not included
- VAT and service
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LGA, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
The place
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Standing capacity of 150 guests in the meeting and banquet space
- In-house catering provided by the hotel
- Wedding services declared by the venue (see nyc.sonesta.com/the-benjamin/weddings)
- Historic hotel in an urban New York setting
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LGA · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into LGA.
- Direct line
- (212) 715-2500
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 150 guests standing.
Is catering handled by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is in-house at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York.
Can our guests stay at the hotel?+
Yes. Room types include Queen Rooms and Double Rooms for two, plus One-Bedroom King Suites, Deluxe Studios, Queen Suites and Quadruple Rooms sleeping up to four. An accessible One Bedroom Suite with a queen bed is also listed.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is LaGuardia (LGA), an estimated 30 minutes from the hotel.
What is the typical cost?+
We estimate around USD 175 to 325 per head. For confirmed pricing, contact the hotel at +1 212-715-2500.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 60 guests
“| Lexington Room | 1,200 | 9’ | 100 | 60 | 90 | 120 |”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 150 guests
“Up to 150 People (reception)”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 100 guests
“| Lexington Room | 1,200 | 9’ | 100 | 60 | 90 | 120 |”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 209 rooms
“Make yourself at home in one of the 209 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 22 listed
“Queen Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“Secure a dedicated block of rooms or a private floor to keep your wedding party and loved ones close.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingIn-house catering: Yes
“Enjoy breathtaking venues, curated wedding packages and exquisite catering; every detail is designed to be as legendary as the surroundings.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“The Parliament New York offers morning breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as thoughtfully curated cocktails.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$250 to US$375 per head
“$250 per person plus tax and service charge • Choice of Three Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres • Three Course Dinner Including Two Entree Choices • Four Hour Bar Service Including Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks • Champagne Toast • Complimentary Wedding Cake Cutting • White Floor Length Linens, Napkins, and Printed Menus • Use of Gold Easels, Table Numbers, and Votive Candle”
Read the source for priceMinimum spend: US$12,000
“Celebrate in style with the Royally Yours package featuring a complimentary ceremony space, newlywed suite, and full reception essentials for weddings with a $12,000+ food and beverage minimum.”
Read the source for minimum spendIncluded: Catering, drinks and furniture
“$250 per person plus tax and service charge • Choice of Three Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres • Three Course Dinner Including Two Entree Choices • Four Hour Bar Service Including Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks • Champagne Toast • Complimentary Wedding Cake Cutting • White Floor Length Linens, Napkins, and Printed Menus • Use of Gold Easels, Table Numbers, and Votive Candle”
Read the source for includedNot included: VAT and service
“$250 per person plus tax and service charge • Choice of Three Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres • Three Course Dinner Including Two Entree Choices • Four Hour Bar Service Including Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks • Champagne Toast • Complimentary Wedding Cake Cutting • White Floor Length Linens, Napkins, and Printed Menus • Use of Gold Easels, Table Numbers, and Votive Candle”
Read the source for not includedPets: Yes
“All Sonesta hotels are pet-friendly and welcome well-mannered pets, with no breed or weight restrictions.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“The Benjamin Royal Sonesta and The Fifty Sonesta offer valet parking for $75/day for a sedan or $85/day for an SUV.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“The Benjamin Royal Sonesta features accessible areas at the hotel entrance, registration desk, meeting rooms, public restrooms and fitness center as well as select guestrooms and suites.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The second-floor private dining rooms, accessible from the hotel lobby provide customizable meeting spaces.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Offering a true sanctuary in the sky with the privilege of al fresco dining, the terrace is a rare experience with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Discover a distinguished event venue located in prime Midtown Manhattan offering a host of private dining rooms in a NYC landmark.”
Read the source for settingHistoric building: Yes
“Recognizing the hotel’s profound cultural significance and heritage, the hotel was renamed The Benjamin and appointed by New York City as an official New York City landmark in 2017.”
Read the source for historic building