The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York

Midtown, New York

Star rating

Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Standard Guest Room
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Standard Guest Room

The hotel

A superb location in Midtown Manhattan, a contemporary neighbourhood filled with rich traditions, two blocks from The Rockefeller Center, Times Square, The Theatre District, Fifth and Madison Avenues Shopping, popular eateries and Manhattan’s most famous landmarks. Seductively sedate Guest Rooms and Studios and Suites featuring full kitchens so you can cook up a storm if the mood takes you. The arty vibe continues throughout the hotel, a collection of paintings, sculptures, photos and eclectic treasures by local New York artists. The Cupboard is conveniently located in the lobby provides gifts, souvenirs, snacks and sundries for purchase without going far.

Amenities

  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In Midtown East, as handy for its sightseeing as it is for its business connections, the hotel is steps from restaurants and wine bars, and just a few blocks from Fifth Avenue’s St Patrick’s Cathedral. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

252 rooms and suites. All with flatscreen HDTV, iHome docking station, WiFi access*, mini-fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Standard Rooms are approx 325-400 sq ft with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Studio Suites are 433 sq ft and have a kitchenette with hob, microwave, fridge, coffee maker and toaster with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Junior Suites are larger at 507 sq ft with a living area with sleeper sofa, kitchenette with hob, microwave, fridge, coffee maker and toaster with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults.

Lobby Lounge with iMac computers. European Continental Breakfast available in the Club Room from 7.00–10:30am for a fee $20 per person (payable locally, fee subject to change and excludes tax & gratuity). The Cupboard* (snacks and souvenirs, in lobby). 24-hour gym. Laundry facilities*. Complimentary WiFi in lobby. Valet parking $65 plus tax per day, or $75 plus tax per day for oversized vehicles (payable locally; subject to change).

This hotel has a facility fee of $39 plus tax, per room per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Fee includes: $15 daily credit to our Cupboard, complimentary Wi-Fi access, unlimited local/long distance calls (excluding international), complimentary use of the Fitness Center, a one-time $15 laundry credit for the stay. (inclusions are subject to availability and change).

* Denotes local charge. 

One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating rocky start, great recovery - well done.

Jul 1, 2025 j p London, United Kingdom

after. a little rocky start where my room preference was not catered for, Mohammad and his team sorted me out with a lovely room as requested. This hotel has what I'm looking for, at a decent price -not easy for Midtown Manhattan nowadays. It's clean, has good beds, decent aircon, nice bathroom, good coffee, and a great location near the subway… Read more
after. a little rocky start where my room preference was not catered for, Mohammad and his team sorted me out with a lovely room as requested. This hotel has what I'm looking for, at a decent price -not easy for Midtown Manhattan nowadays. It's clean, has good beds, decent aircon, nice bathroom, good coffee, and a great location near the subway and the things i need (shops and office). Worth checking out. Tip: get the junior deluxe it's much larger and only a little more expensive. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Summer Road Trip to the Big Apple!

Jun 23, 2025 kylieco01

The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York is a wonderful hotel to stay at when visiting the city. This was my 15-year-old son's first trip to the Big Apple, and not only were we upgraded to a larger suite with a private terrace, but the hotel also left the sweetest note to welcome him to NYC. The entire staff was so kind, the suite was extremely clean and… Read more
The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York is a wonderful hotel to stay at when visiting the city. This was my 15-year-old son's first trip to the Big Apple, and not only were we upgraded to a larger suite with a private terrace, but the hotel also left the sweetest note to welcome him to NYC. The entire staff was so kind, the suite was extremely clean and spacious, and most importantly, centrally located and within walking distance to all the sites and shops we wanted to visit and explore. Plus, there were many coffee shops and restaurants around the corner or a few doors down. It was a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend The Fifty Sonesta to anyone visiting NYC. Read less
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Jun 6, 2025 Chantel F

I had a booking there for a girl's weekend in the City. Unfortunately the night before our trip I had a young family member unexpectedly pass away, which was past the 'cancellation' period. Despite my pleadings for a rescheduled date, not even a refund, through hotels.com (where I booked and am a Platinum member) and calls directly to hotel… Read more
I had a booking there for a girl's weekend in the City. Unfortunately the night before our trip I had a young family member unexpectedly pass away, which was past the 'cancellation' period. Despite my pleadings for a rescheduled date, not even a refund, through hotels.com (where I booked and am a Platinum member) and calls directly to hotel management, I was still charged full price for my stay and no option to book another date instead. No compassion what so ever. It's a shame because I have stayed at a different Sonesta property before and we were very pleased, but this has tainted my view of them and now I will avoid booking their properties and have advised those I know to do the same. Read less
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May 5, 2025 C L

ROACHES GALORE! I had 2 in my room. Maintenance was helpful in removing them and supplying cleaning supplies. Management never called me- I asked for a refund to leave the hotel as it was infested with roaches but was told that the manager on duty could not do so. His manager never called me. Stay away!
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Apr 13, 2025 Trail730340 Liverpool, United Kingdom

nice hotel and good location, stayed only 2 nights before a cruise, my only problem was they took $89.50 from my credit card without any explanation, we didn’t spend while staying there so confused as to why they took this, our stay was booked and payed for as a package by our travel agent, have emailed hotel twice but never got a reply