The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York, New York ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

155 East 50Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10022

The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, two blocks from Rockefeller Center and Times Square. Its contemporary design features a rotating art collection, reflecting the vibrant culture of the city. The hotel offers spacious accommodations with residential amenities, making it suitable for both families and business travelers.

Location

Situated in a prime location, the hotel is within walking distance to iconic landmarks like Central Park and The Museum of Modern Art. The 51st Street IRT Lexington Avenue Line is five minutes away, providing quick access to the rest of the city, including Grand Central Station just one subway stop away.

Rooms

The hotel boasts a variety of eclectic accommodations including guest rooms, studios, and spacious suites with full kitchens. Each room is designed with artistic touches and hand-selected furnishings to create a residential feel. Some suites feature private terraces offering stunning views of Midtown Manhattan.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy a range of dining options nearby, from a hot and cold buffet at The Cupboard to upscale restaurants such as Avra Estiatorio and the classic American steakhouse. The local area also features lively pubs and refined dining experiences, catering to diverse tastes.

Leisure & Business

The Fifty Sonesta offers a health and fitness center accessible 24/7 and a cozy mezzanine lounge for relaxing conversations. Business travelers can benefit from high-speed internet access, meeting room options, and close proximity to corporate headquarters in Midtown East.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Quadruple Room

Max:

4 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Air conditioning

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

New York 5.6 km

Airports

LaGuardia (LGA) 11.2 km

Teterboro (TEB) 20.8 km

Train

Grand Central Station700 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Junior Suite!

The junior suite was impressively large, well-equipped with a kitchenette that added convenience to our stay.view full review

Comfortable and Inviting

The living area of the suite was cozy and well-arranged, making it a perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring.view full review

Sleep Bliss

The beds were incredibly comfortable with soft linens that ensured a restful night's sleep.view full review

Perfect Kitchenette!

Having a kitchenette allowed us to prepare light meals, making our stay more enjoyable and budget-friendly.view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Children are welcome
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Sundry/Convenience shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Media

Local calls

Room decor

Blackout curtains

Location

155 East 50Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10022

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155 East 50Th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10022

City landmarks

20 West 34th Street

Empire State Building

1.2 km

Square

Times Square

1.5 km

Park

Central Park

2.8 km

Landmark

Rockefeller Center

760 m

30 Rockfeller Plaza Enter on West 50th Street

Top of the Rock

850 m

Park

Bryant Park

1.5 km

Park

The High Line

3.2 km

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

2.7 km

Library

New York Public Library

1.3 km

Museum

The Museum of Modern Art

880 m

405 Lexington and 42nd St.

Chrysler Building

760 m

Square

Macy's

2.2 km

Tower

Trump Tower

1.1 km

Theatre

Broadway

1.5 km

Mall

Fifth Avenue

630 m

Museum

American Museum of Natural History

2.8 km

Museum

Madame Tussauds New York

2.0 km

Public Building

United Nations Headquarters

1.1 km

Zoo

Central Park Zoo

1.8 km

Gallery

Frick Collection

2.2 km

Library

The Morgan Library & Museum

1.4 km

New York City

Manhattan Skyline

2.0 km

Museum

Guggenheim Museum New York

3.2 km

150 E 36th St # 158

Sniffen Court Historic District

1.3 km

Stadium

Madison Square Garden

2.9 km

Square

Pulitzer Fountain

1.5 km

Square

Herald Square

2.2 km

Nearby

Church

St. Patrick's Cathedral

480 m

Midtown East

210 m

Restaurants

Spice Symphony

30 m

150 E 50th St Between Lexington & 3rd Avenue

Upstairs at the Kimberly

40 m

145 E 50th St The Kimberly Hotel

The National Bar & Dining Rooms

140 m

557 Lexington Ave Midtown

Bistango at the Kimberly Hotel

50 m

145 E 50th St

Kb50

40 m

150 E 50th St between Lexington & 3rd Ave

Treehaus

100 m

830 3rd Ave

Dill & Parsley

70 m

425 Madison Ave Ground Floor

Ashton's Alley Sports Bar

70 m

825 3rd Ave

Bluestone Lane Midtown East Coffee Shop

70 m

400 Madison Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

complimentary wine

great location

noisy air conditioning

lack of some amenities

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

9.0

Service

7.8

Dining

6.4

4/5 based on 2347 reviews

#200 of 529 hotels in New York City based on Tripadvisor

Lesley

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positive and negative experiences. The rooms were spacious with two large beds but the night was extremely noisy, affecting my sleep quality. The service from the friendly staff was a highlight as they were very helpful in switching rooms. The location was convenient, offering easy access to various attractions and amenities. However, dining options were rather pricey, particularly for families.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very spacious with two large beds.

Service

9.0

The friendly front desk staff and doorman were incredibly helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, close to many popular landmarks and amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, particularly at the Lexington Brass, was enjoyable but a bit pricey, especially for families.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered various amenities and services to enhance the stay.

Nancy

United States, March 2024

8.6/10

I had a great stay at the hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and made for a very homey and comfortable experience, even at 3:30 pm. The service was fantastic, with the hotel staff being very helpful and friendly. The location was excellent, allowing easy access to local sites like Times Square, ferries, and various restaurants. However, the dining options were a bit lacking in variety, and the price for what was offered was not the best.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were pretty big and clean, providing a very homely and comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The hotel service was fantastic, and the front desk staff was very helpful and friendly. They offered amenities like dry cleaning, grocery shopping service, laundry, valet parking, and pet amenities.

Location

10.0

The location was excellent, within walking distance to many attractions such as Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue, and Park Avenue. It was a great place to unwind after a hectic day exploring NYC.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was a mixed bag. While breakfast options were wanting for the money, dining at Lexington Brass was definitely worth finding for a satisfying meal.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered good facilities such as a comfortable lobby area and efficient services available like dry cleaning and laundry.

James

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

I chose a higher floor room, which was very cold due to the next door draft, but spacious enough. The friendly front office team made the check-in pleasant. The location was excellent, close to the train station and within walking distance to many tourist hotspots, restaurants, and museums.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious enough, although a bit cold at times, but compared to New York standards, they were comfortable. The front office teams were nice and friendly.

Service

8.0

The staff was very nice and helpful in every detail upon arrival. However, someone was condescending when explaining the delay in getting my car from the parking, which affected my schedule.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, just a street away from the train station, making it convenient to reach most tourist spots and appointments easily. Walking distance to major attractions like the Met museum of art, restaurants, and iconic landmarks.

Dining

7.0

I found the dining options a bit overpriced for the quality offered, except at the Lexington Brass, which I recommend exploring. The hot dishes were enjoyable.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers additional services like dry cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, valet parking, and pet amenities. The availability of such amenities adds convenience to the stay.

Alex

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently situated in Mid Town East NYC, great for both work and leisure. The rooms offer a spacious kitchen area in the suite, ideal for a quick breakfast before exploration. While the aircon system might be noisy and the lack of window a downside, the friendly service and prime location make up for it.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were a bit small but provided a kitchenette for convenience.

Service

9.0

The staff was very accommodating and friendly, making the stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's superb location allows easy access to various attractions and transportation options.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were fairly basic, but the nearby cafes offer more variety at better prices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers practical amenities for a comfortable stay.

Stephen

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious and had two double beds, which was great for our group of 3. However, the air conditioning system was extremely noisy, there was no window or view, and some amenities like bottled water and slippers were missing. On the bright side, the complimentary wine was a nice touch.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious and had two double beds, perfect for accommodating 3 people.

Service

7.0

The service was generally good, although there were some instances of slow response and one staff member appeared a bit tired. However, they were friendly overall.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic for exploring the city, within walking distance to key attractions like the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Times Square. There were also great restaurants nearby.

Dining

8.0

We enjoyed a tasty breakfast at the Lexington Brass, which was definitely a highlight. However, other dining options were limited, and some amenities like breakfast weren't fully included in the room price.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities offered a range of services like dry cleaning, laundry, and valet parking, which added convenience to our stay.

complimentary wine

noisy air conditioning

Charles

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.8/10

I had a fantastic experience at the hotel. The rooms were larger than expected and very comfortable, and the location was excellent, just a street away from the train station. The service was very welcoming, but unfortunately, there was an incident with one staff member that slightly impacted my stay. The dining options were fairly basic, but the facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were larger than expected and very comfortable.

Service

7.0

The service was very welcoming overall, but one staff member was condescending, affecting my experience.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, just a street away from the train station with easy access to all tourist destinations.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were fairly basic.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were top-notch.

David

United Kingdom, September 2023

5.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was superb, with easy access to major attractions, but the rooms were small, tired, and lacked basic amenities. The service was a bit of a letdown with some staff members being extremely rude while others were friendly. Dining options were fairly basic, and the facilities were just average.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had been cut in half to make two rooms, located at the basement, and were small, tired, and noisy with no windows, bottled water, slippers, or view. They were also dirty.

Service

5.0

The service was a bit inconsistent. Some staff members, like Romeo, were extremely rude, while others were friendly and provided good advice. The lack of clear communication regarding charging my card was a downside.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect for exploring NYC, being close to major attractions, subway stations, restaurants, and attractions like Grand Central and Times Square.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were fairly basic and not worth the money. The breakfast lounge had limited cold items, and the minibar charging $10 per day was not ideal.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were just average, nothing exceptional to note.

Great location

Dirty rooms

Tony

United States, June 2023

6.0/10

The hotel is a mixed bag with spacious rooms but average at best in terms of quality. It offers a cozy location with easy access to attractions, although dining options might not meet expectations.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had plenty of space for our family but were average in quality with bad lighting and a smelly carpet akin to a budget accommodation.

Service

7.0

The front office manager was consistently friendly and helpful, although there were missed opportunities in communication regarding charges. The staff were generally happy, friendly, and helpful for various services.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location offers a convenient and inviting stay, walking distance to good restaurants and major attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were wanting for the price paid, with limited choices and additional costs for basic amenities like coffee. Not the ideal set up for discerning diners.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were adequate without standing out, offering standard services without any wow factor noted.

Joshua

United States, May 2023

8.6/10

The hotel has small rooms but includes a kitchenette for breakfast groceries. Despite the high room charge, the rooms are average for NYC.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although small, are equipped with a convenient kitchenette for breakfast needs. They are typical for NYC standards.

Service

9.0

The service across the board was amazing, with super friendly and helpful staff available for various needs from dry cleaning to pet amenities.

Location

10.0

The superb location near subway stations offers easy access to downtown, uptown, the theatre district, and Brooklyn, making it ideal for visitors.

Dining

8.0

I found the dining experience to be worth it at the Lexington Brass, especially for the delicious breakfast options available during the weekends.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities including dry cleaning, grocery shopping service, laundry, valet parking, and pet amenities, enhancing the overall convenience of the stay.

Great location

Small rooms