The Fifty Sonesta Select New York

Midtown, New York

Virgin 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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1269)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very impressed from country bumpkins

Apr 20, 2024 RNS1983 Binghamton, New York

The five us country bumpkins from upstate NY stayed here for a night. The hotel itself was spotless and beautiful. The doormen were met were very kind and helpful (as we had no clue what we were doing in a big city). We had to call room service once for bedding for the pullout sofa. The super nice older Asian housekeeper came and was so… Read more
The five us country bumpkins from upstate NY stayed here for a night. The hotel itself was spotless and beautiful. The doormen were met were very kind and helpful (as we had no clue what we were doing in a big city). We had to call room service once for bedding for the pullout sofa. The super nice older Asian housekeeper came and was so helpful and friendly. It was unbelievably convenient that there was valet parking including. We didn’t have to worry about putting our car anywhere. We didn’t get a room facing the street - but it was still very nice. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful discovery

Apr 17, 2024 spriyer Nara, Japan

This may be the best hotel, for the best value, of any of the dozens of hotels where I've stayed in New York over the past 38 years of regular business visits. The Front Desk staff are friendly and professional; the rooms are huge (by New York standards) and very clean; the location is good, and little bonuses---$10 a day to buy juices and… Read more
This may be the best hotel, for the best value, of any of the dozens of hotels where I've stayed in New York over the past 38 years of regular business visits. The Front Desk staff are friendly and professional; the rooms are huge (by New York standards) and very clean; the location is good, and little bonuses---$10 a day to buy juices and protein bars--suggest a friendly spirit. It's also nicely sized, with gracious guests, and sleek without being pretentious. I hope to keep staying here every time I come to New York. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pleasant stay

Apr 14, 2024 Laura W Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The hotel is a little dated and the rooms do not look like the pictures on the website, but the rooms are big and clean. We were a family of 4 and booked a suite. We had two double beds and a large sofa bed and there was still plenty of room. Because of the reviews we asked to see the room before committing to it. We were shown one room (but… Read more
The hotel is a little dated and the rooms do not look like the pictures on the website, but the rooms are big and clean. We were a family of 4 and booked a suite. We had two double beds and a large sofa bed and there was still plenty of room. Because of the reviews we asked to see the room before committing to it. We were shown one room (but felt that it was a bit dated) and requested to see an alternative one. The second room was also dated, but felt quieter and slightly more spacious, so agreed to the second one shown. Separate kitchen, although no door separating it from sleeping area. The kitchen was perfect for breakfast and reheating convenience food, but not really for cooking a meal for four. Downside is that there is no table to sit at, but our children found it a novelty eating on their beds! There was a coffee machine with coffee replenished every day. The hotel staff were helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The guys on the door were very friendly and welcoming. We did not find it noisy, neither from other rooms nor from outside. The air con was a little noisy, but bearable. We were informed already about the resort fee so that did not come as a surprise. You receive a credit to use in the little snack shop, so we made sure we took full advantage of that. The location is perfect for all the sites and subway. It was very easy to get to the hotel from the airport using the subway. Overall, very pleasant, very clean and would recommend it for families. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This hotel has the least professional staff and management.

Apr 9, 2024 Michael M

My parents were in town for the first time and from the first moment they stepped into the hotel I knew this is a bad hotel. They were check in by Tani who claimed that she is the manager. She didn’t even greet them at all and from there it went south when I witnessed the most pathetic display of professionalism. She didn’t explain them anything… Read more
My parents were in town for the first time and from the first moment they stepped into the hotel I knew this is a bad hotel. They were check in by Tani who claimed that she is the manager. She didn’t even greet them at all and from there it went south when I witnessed the most pathetic display of professionalism. She didn’t explain them anything about the hotel services, the city and what they been charged with- all of this while not looking at them in the eyes as if they were a nuisance. When I stepped in, she called me names. I’m embarrassed that I booked this hotel for my parents. The front desk should be the entry gate for a hotel and this one was the worst I ever experienced in my life, when so called manager behaves like that. My recommendation is to avoid this hotel at all costs even if it means to pay more. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beware this hotel bills you $45 hotel facilities fee on top of your prepaid Expedia cost at check out!

Mar 26, 2024 Emmanuel C

Although this hotel is in relatively good condition, I was very disappointed to receive a $45.00 hotel facilities fee on top of the $300.00 prepaid via Expedia and no information alerting you that additional expenses would apply! Why not $200.00 hotel facilities fee next time. A few weeks before I stayed at The Marriott hotel and no such fee was… Read more
Although this hotel is in relatively good condition, I was very disappointed to receive a $45.00 hotel facilities fee on top of the $300.00 prepaid via Expedia and no information alerting you that additional expenses would apply! Why not $200.00 hotel facilities fee next time. A few weeks before I stayed at The Marriott hotel and no such fee was added to my Expedia expense. This hotel is a rip off. The floor in the shower was very old and dirty and no shampoo or shower gel in the shower bottles! Read less