The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York
Location: 155 East 50th Street at Third Ave., New York, New York, 10022, New York, US
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Experience the vibrant heartbeat of New York City at The Fifty Sonesta Hotel, where comfort meets convenience just steps away from iconic landmarks.
Modern Accommodations
Each of our 252 elegantly designed rooms features a refrigerator and Smart television for your entertainment. Enjoy the luxury of designer toiletries in private bathrooms and stay connected with wireless internet access.
Exceptional Amenities
Unwind after a day of exploring with a range of amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center, a cozy lobby fireplace, and banquet halls perfect for any occasion. Treat yourself to a delightful continental breakfast served daily.
Prime Location
Nestled in the heart of the city, you’re just a short stroll from 5th Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center, making it the ideal base for your adventures.
Don’t miss the chance to stay in this urban oasis; book your stay now!
Important Information
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Fitness facilities
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Fireplace in lobby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Express check-in
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
- Braille or raised signage
- Snack bar/deli
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Banquet hall
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Food and water bowls
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
398 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace
2 Queen Beds
600-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Terrace
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Studio, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
430 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Deluxe 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
325 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Junior Apartment, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
500 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Studio, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
430 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
325 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
484 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
1 King Bed
325 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Shower grab bar height (inches): 36
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Lowered peephole/view port in door
- Shower grab bar
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Desk chair
Guest Reviews
- art1234 (8/5): Large rooms, Great employees, hotel tired - Hotel is tired and worn… it’s extremely busy and a lot of large groups and conventions stay here. This is due to relatively low cost, large rooms and good location (midtown but more east). That said I rated it a 4/5 because of the front desk and other employees that work here. Really exceptional and went above and beyond with any requests. Great for families with kids because the rooms are huge and you can get 2 queens/suites which is unheard of in midtown
- nadiapT8543IO (10/5): Exceptional and would never change the hotel where we have our meetings - I have to say Randolph was amazing !! He gave me the best service ever 5 stars and took care of me from the beginning to the end, I was treated with white gloves. I was there on business with the clc and I come every year this year was exceptional and I would like to thank him for such a great service and can’t wait to come back again next year !! Thanks again for making my stay an exceptional one Nadia !! We need more people with experience like Randy in the business !!
- 404lindak (10/5): Fantastic and friendly - As soon as you get to the front entrance you are greeted with a smile and a hello from doorman dressed very business like. The rooms are nice and clean! The staff are all amazing! Help whenever you need anything! It’s in a great location but the sirens from police and fire departments are loud ( which can’t be helped stations are around the corner) Romeo and Manny are excellent help for suggestions of what to see, eat and visit!
- 236JamesD (10/5): Another Great Stay! - The Sonesta Fifty is a wonderful hotel that accommodates our family annually. The staff goes above and beyond to take care of guests. Being in midtown you are close to all attractions. We look forward to staying at the Sonesta Fifty next year. Many thanks to GM, Ryan McGhee and the entire team!
- shirley186534 (8/5): Great Hotel , Great base as it’s close to subway . Close to St Patrick’s and Bryant park - We were family of 5 . Would’ve preferred separate sleeping areas but it was fine . Room was lovely, couple of issues uneven flooring ( laminate coming away from floor ) . Edging on dresser came away . Very very noisy as we were at the back not sure if it was heating system or air con . Looking at a whole load of rubbish that’s been chucked out the windows of the other building not very nice to look at . And not very private we couldn’t open the blinds . Very clean , clean fresh towels everyday . Staff were absolutely amazing as were door staff . The $10 that you were allowed to use each day didn’t amount to much as most items were $7 ,$8 for one thing . I would return but only if I had a street view room .
- tarad506 (10/5): Girl's Weekend in NYC - We haven't been to the Fifty in a few years, and this trip did not disappoint! We were spending a girl's weekend in NYC for my daughter's 18th birthday. From check in with Romeo and Randolph (the best!), to the rooms, to the hospitality...they made our trip even more enjoyable! Thank you to the Fifty and their amazing staff!
- Colcadd (8/5): Nice hotel with nicer staff - Clean and spacious room. Shower pressure could be better. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Check in staff very friendly but stand out was the doorman Romeo. He's a credit to your hotel. Location is ok for walking to a lot of places from Time Square upwards. Great cafe to eat a few doors up. Only negative is the great idea of $10 daily snack allowance is ruined by the cost of the items. $7 for a small juice.
- 99jodied (6/5): Average hotel. - The hotel is average in all aspects. The location is good, can walk or get the subway to most tourist spots. Beds are comfy and towels are fresh. The rooms are a little dusty and grubby in places. The coffee machine smelt so bad of stagnant water we couldn’t use it. The shower worked and was warm. The WiFi is good once you add the password in. On demand movies are $25 each. You pay a service change of $40 per day - which adds up to a lot! They say you get $10 a day to use in the shop, but a kitkat is $7 and a bottle of pop is $8 so you do not get a lot. We were in a room on 3 rd floor. The room had a view of a generator from another building that was so loud it kept us awake most nights. We were also by the lifts that ding constantly through the night. Anywhere else this would be a 2-3 star hotel, not a 4. The rooms were spacious enough. No hairdryer or iron was in our room.
- K7277VCpatrickh (6/5): Meh - The hotel is fine. The rooms are clean and the staff are friendly, however the hotel would be a 2 star anywhere outside of NYC and it shows. The furniture in the room is beat up and feels random and the soundproofing is non-existent, you will hear every conversation and door close in the hallway. I originally arrived at 2 pm and was told no rooms were ready yet, they offered to hold my luggage so it worked out. I returned around 7 and was told they only had a room available on the second floor because they were over sold. It was disappointing given I had arrived earlier but it was what it was. When I entered my room there were no sheets on the bed, I went back to the front desk and they moved me to a new room, also on the second floor. The room was a handicapped room with an odd bathroom setup, large space oddly small shower and vanity despite the extra space. I had a colleague check in after me later in the evening, same room type, same rate, but they were given a room on the 12th floor. I’m not sure how that was possible given what I was told at check-in. The mattress was tired and the pillows were terrible. All in all, the hotel was fine but it was not great. I would not willingly choose this hotel nor would I recommend it to others. That said, the location is excellent.,
- foxandsot (10/5): Great midtown NYC choice with exceptional staff! - This was our 5th trip to NYC and the 5th hotel we have stayed in and this is the first hotel where I have felt the staff genuinely cared. The staff are what make this place, they were all lovely and friendly. Not just the reception staff and doormen who you come into contact with regularly but staff you would bump into in the lift just going about their jobs - all friendly/chatty! It was our daughters 21st birthday and we had asked British airways to make a note of it, they didn't! Anyway on checking in, we mentioned it to the person on reception and he could not have been lovelier - our daughter got to choose anything she wanted from their shop :-) Location of the hotel was perfect for us. A couple of subway stations a short walk away were very handy. Very walkable to places of interest. Felt very safe in this area. Lots of food choices everywhere and if you don't fancy breakfast in the hotel (we didn't try) there is a typical NYC diner type place a few doors down (New York Luncheonette). Room was big with a little kitchenette with hob, fridge, coffee maker and oven. Perfect if travelling with kids/family. Room was clean, as was bathroom. Shower wasn't the most powerful but the water was hot and plentiful. Enough towels for us all. We had 2 large beds plus the sofa bed made up for us. Still plenty of room to walk around the room (we had 3 large suitcases too). Beds were comfortable - I notoriously do not sleep on the first night in hotels and I did here! Black out blinds and curtains. This is the middle of NYC so you have to expect sirens but didn't wake me up. We all slept really well for the 4 nights we stayed. The hotel is a little tired in places but I can overlook all of that because the staff really are just so friendly. Nothing felt too much trouble and the 2 doormen were exceptional, a real credit. Having stayed in 5 NYC hotels over the years, if we go back, we would be very happy to stay here. I can't say that about the other 4!
- veronicabN9295JG (10/5): Great Hotel + Location - The hotel staff was very friendly, and we could not have picked a better location. We were a short walk from Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave. and great restaurants.
- circaeternal (10/5): WINTER AT THE SONESTA - It was our first time in America. We were conflicted - I won't go into that - but wanted to enjoy New York as much as possible. 50 Sonesta was the best start. A neat, delightful hotel right in Manhattan with cheerful employees (maybe the Christmas season helped?) Place was spic and span with a 24 hour gym on the 2nd floor. Our room overlooked the extremely busy city and other towers. So it was great to see the contrast during "Thanksgiving". The staff were amazing. Met M (cannot remember the spelling) the porter with the earwarmers, Sammy ( a bubbly porter), the taller one from Eastern Europe, the dapper African American, the sneezing Chinese lady, I could go on all day. I felt at home. Spoke to all the cleaners. Shared stories.Made memories. Point is if you are considering, just go ahead and book 50 Sonesta, you will not regret it. A Family with a "rambunctious" baby as she was described.
- 162maxk (4/5): Serious maintenance issues - Perhaps there was something particularly bad about the room I was in, but there were a lot of issues. In the hallway they are auto-spraying some sort of scented air freshener, which makes me suspicious that they are trying to hide the scent of mold. I’ve never seen another hotel do that. The thermostat is wildly wrong. It said it was 66 degrees in the room when it was about 76, meaning it turned on the heat and kept it running when the room was already quite hot. The way the knobs work in the shower is wildly confusing. You actually have to force one handle _over_ another to fully turn on the shower. The temperature control is extremely confusing (and I have stayed in lots of hotels, so I’m not a newbie to this). Plus the shower head was slimy to the touch and sprayed water in semi-random directions. I also think the exhaust fan in the room isn’t working. The TV says you can select “Menu” to see hotel amenities or watch movies, but neither the Menu nor the Guide work—they just say “Not Available” when you press them. The towel rack was halfway falling off the wall, in my bathroom. The bathroom is pretty tiny, too. These are all just things I discovered in the first day I was in the hotel. On the plus side, the room is pretty spacious for a NYC hotel. The bed is nice. The lobby is beautiful and the staff are friendly.
- suh774 (10/5): Spoiling good reviews - A lovely hotel, rooms spotless, customer service amazing, especially Romeo and the lady on reception( didn’t get her name) , staff so helpful and polite. Now for the negative part, been home almost a month and like other people on here still haven’t received our deposit back, despite emailing twice requesting this. Come on Sonesta this is spoiling your reviews!!!
- Amychaddylan (10/5): Sonesta Hotels provided 3 great stays! - I just returned to Los Angeles after another great stay at a Sonesta hotel. I so enjoyed the Garden Sonesta on E. 64th St. for two amazing visits to New York City in the past year. But my travel plans were focused more midtown this time, as I had two weddings to go to. One was in Brooklyn and one was in Queens. My travel agent told me she has another client who ALWAYS stays at the Fifty Sonesta and that I’d like it too. She knows that I’m very particular. The Fifty Sonesta was perfectly located down the street from the midtown tunnel - allowing me to get to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, Greenpoint, and Queens quickly, inexpensively, and happily. Relatives staying on the Upper West Side spent $90 and over an hour getting to the rehearsal dinner and it took me 15 minutes. The staff at the Fifty Sonesta couldn’t have been nicer. From Marissa at the front desk, to Ibraham, who was there Saturday night, to Simon and Eric- safety and security were their priority. I often consider getting apartment in the city to have did my visits, but Sonesta has hotels with full kitchens and terraces and space to meet with clients. My room was spacious and clean, it had a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and tons of closet space and counter space in the bathroom for all of my things. Both of these Sonesta hotels that I’ve stayed at are close to subways, delicious restaurants, sightseeing, and they’re easy to get a cab or Uber whenever you need one. Even the other guests in the hotel were friendly in the elevators. This hotel even has a laundry room. I noticed on another review that somebody mentioned the laundry so I went down there to see it and it was great. I’m so happy that I found Sonesta hotels because the customer service is top-notch. It’s a great value and it’s very safe.
- K8374XPchrisj (6/5): Deposit not refunded,otherwise a nice hotel - My review reflects a lot of what others have said. A clean, safe and friendly hotel. Nice rooms and lovely staff. Close to the subway and everything you can possibly need. It would be really nice, however….. Unfortunately there is one big issue: Deposit. When you check in, you’re charged $100 per room as a deposit (we had rooms, so charged twice). You’re told not to worry and you’ll receive this back automatically no later than 2 weeks after you leave. I’m afraid like so many other reviewers, this isn’t the case. I’ve emailed 5 times and written twice via the web form and had only one response - which was a fob off. Clearly the deposit is actually an extra charge and they probably think most guests forget, and therefore a nice bit of extra margin for the hotel. My advice - if you budget an extra $100 a room, you won’t notice. But if like me this sort of thing annoys you, it’ll reflect on your impression of the hotel.
- anthonya677 (10/5): Perfect location for a brilliant family trip to the Big Apple - We absolutely loved our stay at the Fifty Sonesta. If you’re looking for a hotel that gives you the full New York experience without the chaos, this is it. The location is outstanding – a short walk to Grand Central, Fifth Avenue, and great places to eat, but still calm and relaxed on a quieter street. It really does give you the best of both worlds. Our room was modern, clean, and very comfortable, with plenty of space which is a real bonus in NYC. Beds were super comfy, the shower was great, and everything felt well looked-after. After long days exploring the city, it was the perfect place to unwind. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and the hotel has a warm, welcoming feel that made us settle in right away. We felt looked-after without being fussed over. Overall, a fantastic stay and we would happily return. Great value, great location, great hotel. Five stars from us!
- carolbK9716QL (10/5): Very comfortable hotel - Very nice and comfortable hotel, with easy access to New York city. Good food in the restaurant. The sights of New York.well.worth a visit, at least one Broadway show experience is recommended
- eithna2015 (6/5): Great Midtown Hotel but opt for Room Only - Lovely Hotel. great helpful friendly staff, and great location with very large rooms. But the big downside was Breakfast. Worst Breakfast I ever had in a Hotel and have stayed in Hotels across 50 countries. The only hot food was powdery scrambled egg that caused me stomach upset. There was nothing but stale pastries with the croissant being especially bad. This is the only negative thing about the hotel besides the high prices (standard for NYC midtown). I would stay here again but I recommend going to McDonald's for a quick bite, ESS Bagel for the best bagels I ever had or Rosemary's across the road for Brunch.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The hotel staff was beyond amazing. The rooms need to be updated and better cared for. Its time for a refresh for sure
- Amy (6/5): - This hotel was very loud to stay at, compared to other hotels in midtown all night long i heard sirens and box trucks from the 8th floor.
- Lemster (10/5): Wonderful stay at the Fifty Sonesta - We had a wonderful 6 night stay in a roomy queen studio at the Fifty Sonesta. The studio included a kitchenette that was well stocked with plates/utensils, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster and small refrigerator. The queen studio had a small balcony. The beds were very comfortable. I noticed that the hotel photos show the rooms with carpeting. Our studio had hardwood (engineered) throughout. The three elevators were speedy and always available. Filtered water is available in the 2nd floor gym to refill your water bottle. They also offer $10 per day per room to use toward your choice of snacks/drinks, a surprising and appreciated treat. We love the midtown location and a subway entrance is just a block away. All the staff were pleasant and helpful. Lastly Romeo their doorman will start and end your day on a high note.
- Jamie (10/5): - Friendly staff and large sized room. Excellent location - we walked to so much.
- hafsa (10/5): - My first time staying in NYC, definitely will stay at this hotel next time I visit. Staff were nice and supportive!
- M2226NBbrittanyd (10/5): Will be back! - Loved this hotel! Marissa and Muhammad made me feel at home and provided great customer service. I come to NY often for work and this was my first time at this hotel but I will definitely be back. The room was great and the location is prime. Great restaurants on every block by the hotel.
- Jimmy (6/5): Felt more like a kind of better motel, not a hotel - I expected New York City to be expensive, but I really expected for the price per night the rooms and bathrooms would be a little better quality and cleaner. It felt more like a motel.
- E2902IWclaudioc (10/5): The hotel staff. Very professional and, at the same time, very friendly and polite - My wife and went to New York to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. We stayed at The 50 Sonesta Hotel New York, which was recommended by a good old friend, a New Yorker, very experienced in the hotel industry. The 50 is excellent; very well located, with restaurants, convenience stores, supermarket, liquor store, attractions, like St. Patrick Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, all within walking distance. The staff is very nice and friendly; the front desk agents are very kind, professional and always available to help, as well as the doormen. Check-in and Check-out were fast. Room was nice and clean thanks to a very efficient and polite maid. We stayed for a week but wish to have stayed longer. We had a great time. I have more than 55-year experience in the hotel and travel business. I have, also, been visiting New York, every year, since the early 1970’s. With my wife for the last 40 year. We have also travelled around the world, staying in many different hotels. We highly recommend The 50 Sonesta New York on your next stay at the Big Apple.
- Tammie (8/5): - This hotel was clean with spacious rooms. My room view was a brick wall, however this turned out to be an advantage as there was no street noise at night. I was able to walk to all the popular places I wanted to visit (Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, ect). Overall, a 3-4 star hotel…nothing fancy but clean with pleasant staff.
- Ronald (10/5): - Second time staying here for the us open (2023/2025). The staff was great specially Romeo. What a great guy. Always taking care of us.
- Lucero (10/5): - I really love my stay in this hotel, it has been one of the best hotels I have ever stayed. I needed more pillows and blankets and they came to my room right away to bring them. Thank you for everything would definitely stay here again!
- Simon (6/5): - very all instalations, Lobby very simple, rooms are ok but the bathroom old and not working
- Ashley (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay at the Sonesta. The staff was amazing and treated us very well. The manager Randy, Romeo and the employees there couldn’t have been more kind and helpful to my family and made our first time to New York City so incredibly special. What a special room and so many great recommendations from the crew over there. Breakfast was great and the location was central to everything. Nice part of town. Would recommend this hotel to anyone. Great for families! Thank you Sonesta staff
- Kathryn (10/5): - We absolutely loved our suite on the 21st floor. It had terrific views, great facilities and was really quiet.
- MaryW523 (10/5): Perfect Family Hotel - Wonderful experience for a family group. The location is great, close to lots of attractions. Highly recommend the junior suites. Perfect for families with extra space and pull out couch. The doorman/bellman were all so helpful for recommendations and just navigating NYC. Special shout out to Marco who made our stay perfect. Can’t wait to stay again.
- Amanda (6/5): - The service was good, and the room was pretty clean. That said, a few things couldn't be overlooked. The showers. Terrible. When turned on it would be immediately boiling with no cold. We had the hotel engineer in multiple times trying to make it not scorching hot, but even after he would leave it would get way too hot and unusable after a few minutes of using it. Nobody wanted to shower. We did not have conditioner virtually the whole time we were there, until the very last day when we asked, but being in our room 3x and never putting any conditioner in the empty bottle shows lack of attention. The TV had a Chromecast but again, we had the engineer in and it seemed the internet was not strong enough to use it, it kept erroring. So no streaming to the TV for us. And lastly the internet. Wasn't great. Location was great. Kitchen was handy. Beds were comfy. Overall, for the price an average stay.
- Marie (10/5): - It was enjoyable but too many added fees.
- B1880WIilonap (6/5): No return of deposit - Hotel was ok, good location to get around. However as from some other reviews I still haven’t received my deposit back. Emailed already twice and called but no answer. That needs to be sorted asap!
- Jordana Sophie (10/5): - Everyone was wonderful as usual. The location is perfect. I will be staying here again.
- Vanessa (4/5): - Terrible experience with logistics. Got charged around $1800 for the security deposit which was supposed to be $200. And, the staff, kept saying I just wave to wait for the refund even though it was their mistake. Will never go there again me or my coworkers. Never again.
- Joseph (10/5): - Nice
- SD0525 (10/5): NYC - I had a wonderful experience during my stay. The location is incredibly convenient, making it easy to get around and explore the area. The room was a great size—spacious and comfortable. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable stay!
- Batsukh (8/5): - Good location
- Artem (10/5): - All good, services is perfect
- David (10/5): - Nice clean hotel near many conveniences. We got upgraded and had incredible views.
- oliva (6/5): - Our floor in the room was broken. We could have hurt our feet pretty badly. Closet doors were brocken and tv didn’t work either. Cleaning service was good and staff was friendly.
- Jillian (10/5): - The staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable!! Very spacious room and perfect location.
- muratkX8731LT (10/5): perfect location, rational price - 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.
- Pia (10/5): - All the staff were very helpful and friendly. The junior apartment with terrace was spacious, with modern furniture, fixtures and appliances. The view from terrace at night is spectacular! We only stayed 1 night. We will definitely be repeat customers.
- BillBrowns (2/5): AVOID: Review from a previously loyal customer. - 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.
- DOUGLAS (10/5): - Hotel with decent rates and good location
- ESTEBAN (6/5): - The hotel is well located, the staff is GREAT. Now, the rooms need an URGENT renovation, everything is old and beat down, the bathroom is the worst. Management needs to renovate urgently!!!
- Eric M (8/5): - After complaining twice, our refrigerator didn’t get repaired and we reported it two times. It was leaking water everywhere. It was never repaired.
- Nicole (10/5): - Lovely property. Great location. Upgraded us to a corner suite with kitchen and terrace- beautiful!
- JEANANN (10/5): - everything was excellent and everyone went over and above with service will always stay here
- Richard (10/5): - Hospitality
- zahir (10/5): - Very good hotel. Renovated, clean, and comfortable beds.
- Andrew (10/5): - The hotel was a distance from Times Square but was walkable to most locations. The staff were extremely friendly. The room was a nice size and comfortably fit the 5 of us. The only issue was that the sofa bed was a bit creaky!
- xitsme (8/5): Did the job! - 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.
- Michelle (10/5): - Loved this property! Nice and spacious, very clean and close to Rockefeller center.
- Kaylin (10/5): - Property was amazing! We booked last minute, due to our other hotel having "issues", they were so accommodating and the best decision we made! The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The views of NYC were breathtaking, and we were in walking distance to many attractions.
- Jacqueline (10/5): - Great having g a full fridge/freezer and stove with oven Close to everything you want to see as a tourist. Also underground station close. We arrived in Washington by Amtrak Staff super friendly and very helpful
- Jennifer (8/5): - Good area. Close to train. Rooms are clean and renovated. Breakfast is best outside of the hotel. Lobby is usually very busy.
- Lisa (10/5): - Very friendly staff, everything we needed in the room which was a really good size. Great location!
- David Sammy (10/5): - Overall Great
- Mira (10/5): - Great
- Gregorio (8/5): - Very good
- Bashar (6/5): - The breakfast was too expansive
- Lucy (10/5): - We had the junior suite for our family of 5 and it was perfect. Huge room, no sound at all from other rooms or the street, extremely comfy beds.
- Chantal (10/5): - Book this hotel! You will not be disappointed! We stayed here and could not stop talking about our amazing experience! Meeting Romeo at our car to getting excellent customer service from the manager… we were not disappointed. This hotel feels like you are staying at the Ritz Carlton with customer service. The room was super spacious and came with a kitchenette. The location was perfect! Fast walk to the subway and many great restaurants within a 5 minute walk. If I could give this hotel 6 stars I would. Excellent!!
- Parwathy (10/5): - Excellent room for a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 teens). Very big room for New York. Location was perfect for getting about. No complaints. Thanks for a great stay 👍
- Alyssa (10/5): - Such a great location and plenty spacious for our family of 5 (3 kids, 2 adults). Romeo (bellman) was amazing! He was incredibly friendly and welcomed us so warmly when we got there.
- ballardtravel (10/5): Family Suite - 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.
- anibal (8/5): - Best
- Amit (4/5): Too Noisy. - Great location. However, extremely noisy. We stayed on 3rd floor facing front of hotel for our last night in NY with the family. We had stayed just 2 blocks over for the previous 5 nights with NO issues. For this spot, I couldn't sleep until 3 am. Garbage trucks at 12am - 2am?? The trucks would stay at the spot with engines on for 20 minutes at a time. You could hear everything. granted this is NYC, however, we stayed just 2 blocks away at a Mariott Residence inn and didn't hear a single noise in the middle of the night. One of the female front desk staff was extremely rude. Others were kind.
- Philippa (10/5): - An excellent location in NYC within walking distance of places such as Central Park and Rockefeller. It is also very near the subway. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There were 5 of us staying in a suite and with the fold out bed and put up bed there was still plenty of space! The kitchen has two fridges and was very useful. The balcony gave us extra space and it was great to sit out early morning and late evening. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to New York City.
- Emilia (8/5): - Nice hotel, good location
- Douglas (10/5): - N/A
- Anthony (10/5): - Great property with wonderful staff. I will be choosing Sonesta properties in the future after this stay!
- David (10/5): - The Fifty is a perfect place for families too. Walk g distance to everything. Always the best staff, rooms are great. Just a great place especially for the price range.
- Alexandra (10/5): - Another fabulous stay at the Fifty Hotel. The staff are lovely, efficient and very welcoming. The rooms are of an excellent standard. Great amenities all round. Will always be our no.1 hotel in New York.
- Rhea (6/5): - Randy at the front desk was wonderful. My room stunk of a wet dog & mildew. Randy reversed the ammenity fees due to the stench Not sure if I’ll give this place another try.
- Annette (8/5): - Good hotel- room, service, convenient- overall!!
- Yanjing (10/5): - Absolutely love this hotel. Value for money. Spacious and clean and walkable to popular tourist spots. Would recommend it to anyone.
- emilybB5924YC (4/5): Deposit Not Returned - Continuously Ignored Emails - 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.
- Phillster1961 (10/5): Always nifty at the Fifty😀 - 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. ❤️
- sabnaj (6/5): - First, the room they gave us smells like urine. But when we complain they changed the room. Also, charge $40+ additional charge which I was unaware of
- claudia l (10/5): - For price is wonderful! People are really nice
- Wing Shing (10/5): - Staff were nice. Very well equipped room. There's even self laundry available which is great for family trip.
- Theresa (10/5): - The Staff a friendly in a genuine way. The location is great and our room had everything we needed.
- LeeAnne (10/5): Great location and service! - We loved the location and its convenience to two subway stations and within walking distance to Rockefeller Center. Our room was actually very quiet and we heard no street noise unless it was a fire truck. The doorman, Romeo, was fantastic! Made us feel like home our entire trip! He was so helpful when we asked for suggestions throughout our trip!
- Gilbert (10/5): - Centrally located. Evryone was very friendly.
- melaniegL6519IC (2/5): Everything that could have gone wrong did - 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.
- Victoria (10/5): - Nice sweet hotel. Employees were warm and professional. Nice place for families. Great location.
- Navigator19611264867 (6/5): Ok - 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.
- Mirna (2/5): - Ants in room, when we complained they just wiped the ants up. Didn’t move us. Sofa bed was nasty and we couldn’t use it.
- Mindy (6/5): - Property is located in a good area. Many food options within a short walking distance and close to the subway. My biggest complaint is the noise level. We were on the 9th floor for 5 nights. Felt like we were sleeping on the street. We had a noise machine on high and the ac on constant flow and still didn’t drown out the noise. Garbage trucks passing at 1am and fire trucks and police sirens, we heard it all. I picked this property bc it was in Midcity and it had double queen beds to accommodate my family of 4. I wouldn’t stay here again bc of the noise.
- dannysW7408OP (10/5): Our stay was a 10/10. - My stay was very nice. We had a great time. All the doormen and assistants were very nice. One doorman that stood out to us was Romeo. He was a great doorman because every time we entered the hotel he greeted us with a friendly smile and said nice things. He gave us directions and was very nice and had nice conversations with us. One day it was my 14th birthday. We told him and he very enthusiastically wished me a very happy birthday. Then we took a nice picture together. He also took good care of our bags. We think Romeo deserves a raise 🔥🔥🔥The $10 credit was also very nice of the hotel. I want to again say all the doormen and assistants were great. Overall the stay was a 10/10.
- 170jp170 (10/5): rocky start, great recovery - well done. - 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.
- Bisrat (6/5): - Pictures were a bit deceiving. Picked this hotel bc the room looked to be bigger than the others around, but it wasn't. Got the two queen bed room. Bathroom very small, sink shot out water Dirty behind headboards bath towels should be replaced, they seemed bery old and discolored white towels. Valet parking $75/night (no in & out)
- Sekai (8/5): - The Hotel is central to all major attractions and one can walk, But the Hotel interior needs updating like bathrooms and windows needs update, and also the room fridge needs updating. the Front Door Man Absolutely Amazing and always helpful, can't ask for more, Reception service, some great some not so helpful. overall Great
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