Frommer's Review
From the retro sign and clock on Lexington Avenue to the high-ceilinged marble lobby, when you enter the Benjamin, it's as if you've stepped into the Jazz Era of 1920s New York. But the in-room amenities are most definitely 21st-century high tech. All rooms are airy, but the deluxe studios and one-bedroom suites are extra large. There are even a few one-bedroom suites with terraces. The hotel features "sleep concierge," or guarantee a good night's sleep, and a pillow menu with 11 options, including buckwheat and Swedish Memory. I chose the standard down pillow and did not have to exercise the guarantee. If you are a light sleeper, however, book a room off Lexington Avenue, which can get busy most weeknights and mornings. Bathrooms feature Frette robes, TV speakers, and water pressure from the shower head strong enough to make you think you've experienced a deep-tissue massage. The hotel also features a good fitness center and a Wellness Spa.
In Rooms: A/C, TV w/pay movies/video games/Internet access, fax/copier/printer, high-speed Internet, dataport, kitchenette, minibar, coffeemaker, laptop-size safe, china, microwave
Facilities:
Restaurant; cocktail lounge; state-of-the-art exercise room; full-service spa; concierge; sleep concierge; business services; 24-hr. room service; dry cleaning; valet service
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