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.
Based on 2557 reviews
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Wonderful hotel in midtown NYC!
Mar 15, 2025236JamesDSilver Spring, Maryland
Another wonderful stay at Fifty Sonesta! We’ve been staying at this fine hotel annually for several years. The entire staff is welcoming and friendly and make us feel like family. Our rooms were spacious, very clean and beautifully decorated! Look forward to our next visit!
No-frills hotel, but, overall, a great stay.
Mar 6, 2025bobbyripePanama City, Panama
Location and value for money are unbeatable. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the room very comfortable and impeccably clean, although the bathroom was quite small for such a large apartment. The common areas need an urgent sprucing up, and breakfast buffet could be improved. But, overall, a great stay.
3* hotel in a 4* location
Feb 22, 2025Michelle BSheffield, United Kingdom
A 3* hotel in a 4* location.
Manage your expectations. The rooms are very basic. We stayed in 519 and the view was of air conditioning units and a brickwall of the next building along. Cleanliness and housekeeping was good. The key sights of Manhattan are all walkable which was great for us. When we went further afield we did the subway and/or…
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A 3* hotel in a 4* location.
Manage your expectations. The rooms are very basic. We stayed in 519 and the view was of air conditioning units and a brickwall of the next building along. Cleanliness and housekeeping was good. The key sights of Manhattan are all walkable which was great for us. When we went further afield we did the subway and/or yellow cab. The New York Luncheonette which is all by next door is superb for breakfast and we only found it on our last day. If location is more important to you and you want somewhere basic to sleep then this will be fine. It is not 4* or above average. Staff very friendly. I wouldn’t want to stay here again but it didn’t dull an amazing trip to this amazing city.
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Never again
Jan 28, 2025Quest53102675240
Dark, (room & hallways) dirty, very cheap toilet paper & threadbare towels.
Light bulbs were all low wattage in room & hallway.
Upon arrival, dishwasher had an inch of dirty, nasty water pooling in the bottom.
No toaster, yet advertised one. Tiny mini-frig that wobbled. Odd microwave w/ a sliding drawer instead of turnstile located under…
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Dark, (room & hallways) dirty, very cheap toilet paper & threadbare towels.
Light bulbs were all low wattage in room & hallway.
Upon arrival, dishwasher had an inch of dirty, nasty water pooling in the bottom.
No toaster, yet advertised one. Tiny mini-frig that wobbled. Odd microwave w/ a sliding drawer instead of turnstile located under countertop. Not very usable. Sloppily, cheap constructed counter that passed for a kitchen.
Sketchy location.
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Great but no chance of a refund!
Jan 23, 2025Craig R
The room was huge and a perfect base for our pre-Christmas trip.
Location was great!
However we’ve been back over a month and still not received a refund of our room deposit and they have no email and don’t respond to the form on their website.
All in all really great trip just ruined by the after sales help.
Wonderful hotel in midtown NYC!
No-frills hotel, but, overall, a great stay.
3* hotel in a 4* location
Never again
