THE BENJAMIN ROYAL SONESTA NEW YORK BANQUET MENU
TABLE of CONTENTS
BREAKFAST
BREAKS
LUNCH
DINNER
RECEPTION
BARS & BEVERAGE
INFORMATION
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
BUFFET BREAKFAST
Based on 2 hours of continuous service. All breakfast buffets include choice of 2 chilled juices, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
79 per person
Fresh cut fruit salad | melon, fresh berries, lemon verbena
This morning’s pastries | croissant, seasonal muffins, zucchini bread, gluten free selection
New York Bagels
Cream Cheeses | classic, chive, smoked salmon with cucumber and caper
AMERICAN BUFFET
90 per person
Market style fresh fruit
Selection of organic and greek yogurts
Artisanal pastry basket | pure butter croissant, pain au chocolate, assorted danish, chef’s
selection of breakfast pound cakes, assorted mini bagels and muffins
Gluten free muffins | local honey, vermont butter, fruit preserves
House smoked salmon, traditional garniture
Pancakes, whipped southern style honey butter, maple syrup
Scrambled eggs, fine herbs
Herb roasted fingerling potatoes, thyme, shallot, chives
Choice of one: Berkshire bacon, pork sausage, turkey bacon, chicken apple sausage, Virginia ham, grilled seasonal vegetables
ADD ONS
Big Green Machine Smoothie
10 per person
Go Bananas Protein Smoothie
10 per person
Bodega Classic
New York bagel, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese
10 per person
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
BREAKFAST
PLATED BREAKFAST
All plated breakfasts include choice of 1 chilled juice, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections. Please select one option from each category. All plated breakfasts are served with breakfast potatoes, family style.
PLATED BREAKFAST
100 per person
Choice of 1 first course and 1 entree from the offerings listed.
FIRST COURSE | SELECT ONE
This morning’s pastries | croissant, seasonal muffin, zucchini bread, gluten free selection available
Fresh cut fruit salad | melon, fresh berries, lemon verbena
Overnight oats | coconut, maple syrup, seasonal fruit
Fruit and greek yogurt parfait
ENTRÉE | SELECT ONE
The Parliament breakfast sandwich
thick cut bacon, aged cheddar, farm egg, avocado
Egg white frittata
roasted squash, aged cheddar, sweet peppers
Huevos rancheros
heirloom corn tortilla, black beans, sunny egg, avocado crema
Protein wrap
chicken sausage, roasted potatoes, egg whites, aged cheddar, gluten free option available
Vegetarian protein wrap
slow cooked beans, avocado, twice roasted potatoes, pickled onion, gluten free option available
Crispy vanilla-soaked french toast
warm strawberries, hazelnut crumble
Belgian style waffle
fresh berries, maple syrup
Steel cut oats
brown sugar, dried fruit, roasted nuts
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
BREAKS
BREAKS
Breaks are based on 30 minutes of continuous service.
BREAKS
Mix and Match
pick 1 | 39 per person
pick 2 | 49 per person
pick 4 | 59 per person
Fruit and greek yogurt parfait | melon, berries, lemon verbena, yogurt
Fresh cut fruit salad | melon, berries, lemon verbena
This morning’s pastries | croissant, seasonal muffin, zucchini bread, gluten free selection available
Assorted granola and protein bars
Cheese and charcuterie | fresh jam, honeycomb, seasonal fruits, nuts, grilled levain | additional 5 per person
New york pretzels, deli mustard
Kettle cooked chips, house made onion dip
Almond pot de crème, sticky toffee, cocoa nibs
Warm cookies and chilled spiced milk shots
A LA CARTE
Coffee service based on 1 hour of service
25 per person
Afficionado Coffee Roasters coffee regular or decaffeinated
190 per gallon
Hot water assorted tea selection
190 per gallon
Infused water
strawberry, mint cucumber, or medley of citrus 50 per gallon
Assorted soft drinks
9 each
Mineral water
9 each
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.
LUNCH
SOUP | SELECT ONE
Roasted squash soup
brown butter and pumpkin seed crumble
The Parliament chicken soup
Double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill
BUFFET LUNCH
Based on 2 hours of continuous service. All lunch buffets include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH BUFFET
105 per person
Choice of 1 soup, 1 salad, 1 sandwich and 1 dessert from the offerings listed.
LUNCH
SOUP | SELECT ONE
Roasted squash soup brown butter and pumpkin seed crumble
The Parliament chicken soup double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill
SALAD | SELECT ONE
Baby head lettuce
sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Little gem Caesar
roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted carrot & heirloom grains kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata
The Parliament salad
fresh and pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese
Roasted beets and chevre citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
SANDWICH | SELECT ONE
Roasted vegetable wrap hummus, Spanish olives, herb wrap
Organic chicken wrap romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, herbed tahini Caesar
The vintage Reuben gruyere, sauerkraut, rye, thousand island
Parliament sliders griddled onions, Cooper’s aged American, garlic & truffle aioli
The Italian veg supreme
marinated eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, sesame roll, basil pesto
Benjamin BMT pepperoni, genoa salami, forest ham, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, mayo
Turkey club
applewood smoked turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough
DESSERT | SELECT ONE
Warm cookies and vanilla spiced milk shots
Double chocolate brownies
Dairy-Free Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
LUNCH
BUFFET LUNCH
Based on 2 hours of continuous service. All lunch buffets include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.
SOUP, SALAD & ENTREE BUFFET
145 per person
Choice of 1 soup, 2 salads, 2 entrees and 1 dessert from the offerings listed.
SOUP | SELECT ONE
Roast garden vegetable soup
seasonal garden vegetable, mushroom broth
The Parliament chicken soup
double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill
Creamy tomato soup
San Marzano tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil
Roasted squash soup
brown butter, pumpkin seed crumble
SALAD | SELECT TWO
Baby head lettuce sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Little gem Caesar
roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted carrot & heirloom grains
kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata
The Parliament salad
fresh and pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese
Roast beets and chevre citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
ENTRÉE | SELECT TWO
Pan seared branzino
herb roasted garlic dressing, fried fingerling potato, charred lemon
Roast organic chicken
herb chicken jus, sautéed kale, roast mushroom medley
Oven roast angus beef tri-tip*
chimichurri, charred rosemary, roasted baby heirloom carrot
Deep-fried cauliflower
sweet Korean chili sauce, crispy shallot crumble, furikake, green peas
DESSERT | SELECT ONE
Assorted seasonal petit four
Assorted house baked cookies
chocolate, oatmeal, white chocolate macadamia
Assorted mini pastries
Double chocolate brownies and brown butter blondies
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
LUNCH
PLATED LUNCH
All plated lunches include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.
PLATED LUNCH
140 per person
Choice of one first course, one entrée, and one dessert from the offerings listed.
FIRST COURSE
Roasted squash soup brown butter & pumpkin seed crumble
The Parliament chicken soup double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill
Baby head lettuce sherry-shallot vinaigrette
The Parliament salad fresh & pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese
Little gem Caesar
roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted carrot & heirloom grains
kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata
Roasted beets and chèvre citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Crispy chicken sandwich
bacon jam, bread & butter pickles, cherry pepper sauce
Gemelli alla vodka burrata, Calabrian chili, Pecorino Romano
Roasted organic salmon roasted zucchini, citrus beurre blanc
Herb roasted organic chicken farro risotto, foraged mushrooms, honey-chicken jus
Steak frites*
petite New York strip, roasted garlic & onion butter, French fries, garlic aioli
10 per person additional
North African spiced cauliflower steak
fragrant couscous, apricot, pine nuts, mint & sweet onion chutney
Grilled branzino
roasted fennel, citrus, minted salsa verde
DESSERT
Lemon-olive oil cake
whipped crème fraiche
Brown butter blondie vanilla ice cream
New York cheesecake
fresh berry compote
House made cookies and brownies
Red Velvet Cake
raspberry puree, chocolate cigarette, seasonal berry
FAMILY STYLE ADD ONS
15 per person
Whipped Yukon gold potatoes
Crispy potato cracklings, chives, Parmigiano
Reggiano
Crispy brussels sprouts, soy caramel
Rice pilaf
Crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic & herbs
Roasted heirloom carrots, apple cider, honey, coriander
Grilled broccolini, preserved lemon, crispy shallot
Creamed spinach, garlic mornay
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
DINNER
DINNER
BUFFET DINNER
Based on two hours of continuous service. All dinner buffets include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.
DINNER BUFFET
160 per person
Choice of 1 soup, 2 salads, 2 entrées and 1 dessert from offerings listed.
SOUP | SELECT ONE
Roast garden vegetable soup
seasonal garden vegetable, mushroom broth
The Parliament chicken soup double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill
Creamy tomato soup
San Marzano tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil
Roasted squash soup
brown butter and pumpkin seed crumble
SALAD | SELECT TWO
Baby head lettuce
sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Little gem Caesar
roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted carrot & heirloom grains kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata
Roasted beets and chevre citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
ENTRÉE | SELECT TWO
Pan seared salmon
rosemary beurre monte sauce, roast fennel, charred lemon
Roast organic chicken
herb chicken jus, sautéed kale, roast mushroom medley
Oven roast angus beef striploin*
veal jus, charred rosemary, roasted baby heirloom carrot
10 per person additional
Deep-fried cauliflower
sweet Korean chili sauce, crispy shallot crumble, furikake, green peas
DESSERT | SELECT ONE
Assorted seasonal petit four
Assorted house baked cookies
chocolate, oatmeal, white chocolate macadamia
Assorted mini pastries
Double chocolate brownies and brown butter blondies
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Dair y-Free Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free
All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.
DINNER
PLATED DINNER
All plated dinners include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.
PLATED DINNER
175 per person
Choice of one first course, one entrée, and one dessert from the offerings listed.
FIRST COURSE | SELECT ONE
Roasted squash soup
brown butter & pumpkin seed crumble
The Parliament chicken soup
chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill
Baby head lettuce
sherry-shallot vinaigrette
The Parliament salad
fresh & pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese
Little gem Caesar
roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted carrot & heirloom grains
kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata
Roasted beets and chèvre
citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
ENTRÉE | SELECT ONE
Gemelli alla vodka
burrata, Calabrian chili, Pecorino Romano
Pan seared king ora salmon
roasted zucchini, citrus beurre blanc
Chicken Milanese
bitter greens, cured olives, tomato, lemon vinaigrette
North African spiced cauliflower steak
couscous, apricot, pine nuts, mint & sweet onion chutney
Roasted sea bass
green olive tapenade, wax beans, potato
20 per person additional
Slow cooked lamb chop
couscous, dried fruit, tzatziki
25 per person additional
12oz New York strip*
salt roasted onion, maitake mushroom, red wine sauce
25 per person additional
DESSERT | SELECT ONE
Lemon-olive oil cake
whipped crème fraiche
Brown butter blondie
vanilla ice cream
New York cheesecake
fresh berry compote
House made cookies and brownies
Red velvet cake
raspberry puree, chocolate cigarette, seasonal berry
FAMILY STYLE ADD ONS
15 per person
Whipped Yukon gold potatoes
Crispy potato cracklings, chives, Parmigiano
Reggiano
Crispy brussels sprouts, soy caramel
Rice pilaf
Crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic & herbs
Roasted heirloom carrots, apple cider, honey, coriander
Grilled broccolini, preserved lemon, crispy shallot
Creamed spinach, garlic mornay
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
RECEPTION
RECEPTION
HORS D’OEUVRES
Based on 1 hour of continuous service.
Hors d’oeuvres
pick 5 | 55 per person
pick 8 | 65 per person
one additional hour | 30 per person
Roasted beets & whipped chevre crostini
lemon vinaigrette
Tomato & mozzarella tartlet
aged vinegar, garden basil
New York smoked salmon crostini
whipped cream cheese, Spanish capers, pickled onion
Tuna poke with crispy wonton cucumber, white soy, melon
Jamon wrapped figs
blue cheese, aged vinegar
North African spiced lamb meatballs
cilantro, yogurt, almond
Wild mushroom arancini
tomato aioli
Chilled shrimp cocktail dijonnaise
Tomato flatbread stracciatella, chili, blistered tomato
Mushroom flatbread pork sausage, caramelized onion, Parmigiano Reggiano
The Parliament sliders
griddled onions, Cooper’s aged American, thick cut bacon, garlic aioli
Nonna’s meatballs
Sunday sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
Chicken satay toasted peanuts, chives
Mini doughnuts fruit jam
Pot de crème salted caramel
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
RECEPTION
STATIONARY DISPLAYS
Based on 1 hour of continuous service. Chefs and culinary attendants are required for some menu items and are charged at $350 each for 1 hour of service. One chef or culinary attendant for every 75 guests.
MEDITERRANEAN COAST
36 per person | 18 per person for each additional hour
Marinated grilled vegetables & artichokes
Crudités & baba ghanoush
Chilled pasta salad, extra virgin olive oil, feta
Hummus, olives, roasted peppers
Toasted pita & crostini
GLOBAL ARTISAN CHEESES
83 per person | 41 per person for each additional hour
Today’s selection of our very best fresh jam, honeycomb, seasonal fruits, nuts
Jamon, Paris ham, bresaola, salami
Smoked duck prosciutto
Quince preserves and french mustard
Toasted crostini, grilled sourdough
ROMAN TOUR
56 per person | 28 per person for each additional hour attendant required
Rigatoni alla vodka
Orecchiette, Italian sausage ragu, broccoli
Gnocchi Bolognese, Parmigiano Reggiano
Penne, roasted squash, lemon
Gluten free option available
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
56 per person | 28 per person for each additional hour
The Parliament Reuben | rye, gruyere, sauerkraut, thousand island
Warm pretzels, mustard
Pigs in a blanket, roasted tomato ketchup
Manhattan clam chowder
PATISSERIE
37 per person | 19 per person for each additional hour
Warm cookies, petite cupcakes, brownies
Carrot cake, walnut cream cheese frosting
Buttermilk panna cotta
Brown butter blondies
Afficionado Coffee Roasters regular & decaffeinated coffee, assortment of tea
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
BARS & BEVERAGE
BAR PACKAGES
One bartender required for every 50 guests at $350 per bartender for 3 hours of service, $100 each additional hour. Each bar package includes soft drinks and bottled water.
Brands and selections subject to availability.
BEER & WINE
Selection of Beer: Corona, Stella Artois, Brooklyn
Brewery Brooklyn Lager, Miller Lite, Bronx
Brewery World Gone Hazy IPA, Heineken 0.0
Selection of Wine: Altaneve Prosecco, Ken
Forrester Petit Sauvignon Blanc, Lavanti
Chardonnay and Montepulciano de Abruzzo, San Huberto Cabernet Sauvignon
SUPERIOR
Selection of spirits: Tito’s Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Patrón Silver Tequila, High West Bourbon, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Johnny
Walker Black Scotch, Glenfiddich 12 Year Scotch, Hennessey Cognac, Conciere Cordials
Selection of beer: Corona, Stella Artois, Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager, Miller Lite, Bronx
Brewery World Gone Hazy IPA, Heineken 0.0
Selection of wine: Altaneve Prosecco, Ken
Forrester Petit Sauvignon Blanc, Lavanti
Chardonnay and Montepulciano de Abruzzo, San Huberto Cabernet Sauvignon
ELITE
Selection of spirits: Grey Goose Vodka, The Botanist Gin, Zacapa 23 Rum, Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Macallan 12 Year Scotch, Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Conciere Cordials
Selection of beer: Corona, Stella Artois, Brooklyn
Brewery Brooklyn Lager, Miller Lite, Bronx
Brewery World Gone Hazy IPA, Heineken 0.0
Selection of wine: Lanson Champagne, Whispering Angel Rosé, Terlato Pinot Grigio, Decoy Sauvignon Blanc, The Vice Pinot Noir, Daou Cabernet Sauvignon
BEER & WINE
SUPERIOR
BEVERAGES
One bartender required for every 50 guests at $350 per bartender for 3 hours of service, $100 each additional hour. Brands and selections subject to availability.
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL ENHANCEMENT
20 per hour, per guest | select one
Lobbyist Spritz
Italicus bergamont, lemon sour, club soda, prosecco
Madame Speaker Cosmo
Grey Goose vodka, Germain elderflower, muddled blueberries
Sidekick Margarita
Patrón reposado, passion fruit mash, lime agave syrup, arbol pepper
Midnight Vote
Tito’s vodka, Jameson cold brew, Frangelico, iced espresso
The Night Owl
Del Maquey mezcal, Averno amaro, demerara syrup, orange bitters
HOST BAR
Spirits
Superior
Craft/Imported
Non-Alcoholic
Bottled
Soft
CASH BAR
Spirits
Superior 21 per drink
Elite 25 per drink
Wine by the Glass
Superior 20 per glass
Elite 24 per glass
Beer
Craft/Imported 14 per bottle
Domestic 13 per bottle
Non-Alcoholic
Bottled Water 9 each
Soft Drinks 9 each
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Thank you for selecting Sonesta for your upcoming event. We are thrilled to offer you exceptional hospitality, cuisine, and service. Our culinary team prides itself on crafting nutritious and balanced options tailored to promote a positive lifestyle. As always, we are delighted to create a custom menu tailored to your unique tastes and preferences. To ensure the success of your event, we kindly request your familiarity with the following details.
Meal Guarantees
To ensure availability all setup and menu selections are due thirty (30) days prior to the date of arrival. A final meal guarantee is required 72 business hours prior to your function and is not subject to reduction. We are pleased to set 3% over the guarantee for functions. If the final guarantee is not advised by this time, the hotel will bill based on the last available estimate or actual attendance, whichever is greater.
Limited Menus: If an event is booked within ten (10)days of the function date, menu selection will be limited due to availability. This also applies to events that have not selected their menu within ten (10) days of the function date.
Audio-Visual
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York has partnered with AV Workshop. Your AV Workshop Manager can provide a complete list of audiovisual aids available and arrange rental. Current prices are subject to change without notice. The hotel cannot be responsible for audio-visual equipment brought into the hotel by guests. Use of any audio-visual/production companies other than AV Workshop is prohibited without consent. Where consent is authorized, a Certificate of Insurance will be required, and an outside audiovisual liaison fee will be charged to the group.
OSpecial Catering Services
Our Catering & Convention Service Managers are available to assist you in planning any special themed parties or special events to take place in the hotel. Please contact your manager for a preferred vendor list.
Service Charges
All food and beverage charges, unless otherwise specified are subject to our customary 25% table banquet service charge. Food and beverage are subject to a 8.875% New York Sales Tax. If your organization is tax-exempt, we are required to have a copy of your current New York Certificate of Sales Tax Exemption on file prior to the event, and the event must be paid with a check or a credit card by the exempted organization. Currently it is broken down like this in our agreements - Service Charge and Administrative Fee - Applicable service charge and/or administrative fees, currently 15% and 10%, respectively, will be applied to all food, beverage, audio visual and room rental, as applicable. The service charge is a gratuity and will be fully distributed to servers and/or bartenders assigned to the Event. The administrative fee is not a gratuity, and it is the property of hotel to cover discretionary and administrative costs of the Event. Hotel will endeavor to notify Group in advance of the Event of any increases to the combined charge should different gratuity and/or service charge amounts be in effect on the day of the Event.
Outside Food and Beverage Policy
The State of New York issues the licenses for the sale and services of alcoholic beverages. The hotel is responsible for the administration of these regulations. It is the hotel’s policy that all alcoholic beverages must be provided by the hotel. Additionally, the hotel does not allow food to be brought onto the property, whether purchased or catered from outside sources, except for cakes which need to be pre-arranged. All food and beverage must be served by hotel staff and consumed on property. Any unauthorized outside food and beverage is subject to removal and/or corkage fees by the hotel.
Labor Charges
Bartenders are available at a charge of $350 for the first three hours & $100 per hour thereafter. Chefs and culinary attendants are required for some menu items and are charged at $350 each for 2 hours of service.
Banquet attendants are available for a reception where minimum food has been ordered. The cost of one waiter for each 25 guests will be applied as follows: $75 for the first three hours and $25 per hour thereafter.
Cake Cutting Fees are required for outside cakes brought into the hotel and are charged at $2.50 per person.
Buffet Functions with less than 15 guests will incur a $250 labor charge and a $8 per person charge added to the menu price.
INFORMATION
Damages
Group/catering clients are responsible for all damage, loss, or theft, which occur during the period of time the function’s guests, independent contractors or other agents are on site.
Promotional Material: Nothing shall be posted on, nailed, screwed, or otherwise attached to columns, walls, floors, furniture or other parts of the building. Any special measures taken in connection with affixing promotional material to hotel property, for the protection of equipment or furniture, will be at the customer’s expense and only with the hotel’s prior approval.
Shipments
Due to storage limitations, the hotel can only accept your shipment within three (3) days of your group arrival. For boxes the following charges apply:
0-10 lbs - $7 each
11-30 lbs - $10 each
31-50lbs - $20 each
51-70 lbs - $30 each
71-100lbs - $40 each
100+ lbs - $60 per 100lbs
If your group requires extensive storage space, or if boxes arrive more than three (3) days prior to your arrival, the hotel reserves the right to assess an additional storage charge. Please inform your Convention Services Manager of the total number of boxes being shipped. To ensure proper handling of your materials, shipping labels must include the following:
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta 125 East 50th Street New York, NY 10022
Attention: Cater/Convention Service Manager’s Name
Hold For: Guest Name/Convention Name/ Conference Dates
Vendor Name (if applicable)
Security
The hotel may require security officers for certain events. Security officer fee is $50 per hour, four (4) hour minimum applies.
Should security be required, contracting for these services by the hotel will be necessary at least thirty (30) days prior to arrival. Fees for services will be provided at time of request.
Permission to provide organization’s own security must be obtained at least thirty (30) days prior to the event and will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The hotel may require that such vendor, if approved, provide the hotel proof of adequate insurance coverage naming the hotel as an additional insured.