The Benjamin

The Benjamin Review

New York bills itself as the City That Never Sleeps, but of course a good night's rest is essential for visitors who plan to tackle a lot during the day. The Benjamin promotes itself as just the ticket to fight sleeping problems, with a 12-pillow menu to choose from (they include buckwheat, water, and Swedish memory varieties), white-noise machines, and 400-thread-count sheets. While you're awake, you can take advantage of the kitchenettes in some of the rooms, a handy location near Grand Central Terminal, and high-quality service from a friendly staff. The views—of a neighboring hotel—are a bit blah, however, and the bathrooms could stand to have more style. In late 2010, restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian opened The National restaurant inside the hotel, offering approachable modern bistro cuisine in an airy setting.