Lonely Planet Review
If you like your morning oatmeal at just-so temperature, but need some Midtown luxury, the 26-floor Benjamin has kitchenettes in all of its 209 rooms (mostly suites) - a bonus to its already alluring boudoirs seeping in warm, earthy tones.
A transformation from the former Hotel Beverly (which was built in 1927), the Benjamin opened in 1997. All rooms come with Bose stereos, web TV, fully-stocked kitchens (including refrigerator, minibar, microwave and coffeemaker - no stoves or ovens) and a giant desk that pulls out for more roll-up-your-sleeves work space. Beds are king- or queen-size and topped with down comforters. If you're in a group (or have whippersnappers in tow), rather than get a roll-away bed, splurge for the one-bedroom suite which has a comfy pull-out sofa and bigger kitchen. If 03:00 means sit ups for you, pay a visit to the 24hr fitness centre.
Review by author
Robert Reid