The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York

Midtown, New York

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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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating perfect location, rational price

Aug 28, 2025 muratkX8731LT

A very affordable hotel in a central New York location, considering its location and services. Family rooms are extremely spacious. A clean and well-organized hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating AVOID: Review from a previously loyal customer.

Aug 26, 2025 BillBrowns Disley, United Kingdom

We’ve been coming here for years - business and pleasure. Gave the team a heads up well in advance that this time it was for a special occasion. The result? We were put in a room on the first floor where we were told it was quiet, the receptionist added there were no other rooms available - a missed red flag in hindsight. There was a small slit… Read more
We’ve been coming here for years - business and pleasure. Gave the team a heads up well in advance that this time it was for a special occasion. The result? We were put in a room on the first floor where we were told it was quiet, the receptionist added there were no other rooms available - a missed red flag in hindsight. There was a small slit window, so no view at all. The room was tired, and not to the standard of our other visits. There were handles missing, dirt every where, a light with the switch head missing - exposing a nasty spike. We also found an ear ring just laying on the table top. Worst of all it was so noisy - completely the opposite of what the receptionist claimed. The gym was right next door - the door was being slammed 247, weights dropped etc. There was a communal use toilet nearby - again doors slammed, and you could hear the hand dryer. Our bathroom had a dripping tap and our air conditioning was a noisy old unit. Add to that smashed light fittings and electrical blankers missing screws and coming away from the walls. Some bulbs weren’t working either. The worst thing was the staff chatting, cleaning, slamming doors all through the night. They seemed to have no concept that there were residents here, albeit fewer than other floors. Aside from the odd gym goer most of the noise through the night and early morning came from staff. Vacuuming at 06:30 on a Sunday morning right outside - really???? This is stuff the Hotel management have control of and so are entirely responsible for. Sleep was understandably tough and we had to come back every afternoon to catch up with a nap. Even that got interrupted by a late room service at around 4pm. Sadly this is the last time we’ll be staying here. It’s a great location let down by poor management. Read less
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Aug 14, 2025 xitsme Leeds, United Kingdom

Stayed for 5 nights in February booked via virgin holidays Romeo the doorman was lovely and entertained our little one no end! Close to metro/always felt safe around the area, Perfectly close to places to eat. We had 2 rooms, first room we asked to move from it was dark!! The second room was perfect, large, clean and much more sunlight despite… Read more
Stayed for 5 nights in February booked via virgin holidays Romeo the doorman was lovely and entertained our little one no end! Close to metro/always felt safe around the area, Perfectly close to places to eat. We had 2 rooms, first room we asked to move from it was dark!! The second room was perfect, large, clean and much more sunlight despite being same area of hotel just higher up/bigger windows. Utilise the credit at the cupboard, it’s only little and there’s not a lot you can get… but our daughter enjoyed picking treats each day. Read less
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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.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Deposit Not Returned - Continuously Ignored Emails

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