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.

  • Book by 30 Sept 25' to receive up to 40% off accommodation costs. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout dates apply.

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1291)
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Jul 29, 2025 ballardtravel Seattle, Washington

It is difficult to find a hotel that can accommodate a family of five but The Fifty Sonesta had a suite with 2 queen beds and a pull-out couch bed. They had a kitchenet with a refer. It was the perfect place for our family. Staff was friendly. Good location and easily walkable to a lot of major attractions.
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Jul 14, 2025 Emily B

We stayed here in June and although the hotel itself was a great stay with really friendly staff, unfortunately we have experienced what seems to be a common issue on Tripadvisor of deposits not being returned... we paid $200 deposit upon arrival and was told this would be refunded to credit card after our stay. It's now been 3 weeks and we still… Read more
We stayed here in June and although the hotel itself was a great stay with really friendly staff, unfortunately we have experienced what seems to be a common issue on Tripadvisor of deposits not being returned... we paid $200 deposit upon arrival and was told this would be refunded to credit card after our stay. It's now been 3 weeks and we still haven't received this, I have emailed twice, and filled out two website form enquiries, unfortunately these are all being ignored. So although the hotel itself was great, I would not recommend anyone to stay here. Read less
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Jul 13, 2025 Phillip F Dallas, Pennsylvania

We love the Fifty. It’s our home away from home. We even have a fairy godfather here. Randolf! He’s just the best I would say he is the heart and soul of the hotel! We’ve been coming here for a few years. It’s a very nice hotel spacious rooms. The staff is amazing. It really feels like home. ❤️
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Everything that could have gone wrong did

Jul 5, 2025 Melanie G

From the moment I opened the room for the first time until I checked out and left NYC, everything that could have gone wrong did. Everything about this hotel was unpleasant and substandard. I will never stay here again and I would not recommend it to others.
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Jul 4, 2025 Navigator19611264867 London, United Kingdom

The room was a good size but smelt of mould, soon as we turned the AC off the smell went. The shower handle had fallen off and every time you pulled the toilet roll it fell off the wall. It just needs updating, in the UK this would be a 3 star hotel not a 4 star. The staff were very friendly and most helpful.