The William

Midtown, New York

Deluxe Full Room, Room, Interior, Chair, The William, New York, East Coast, USA
Premium Queen Suite, Lounge, Sofa, Relax, Room, Interior, The William, USA, New York, East Coast
Deluxe Full Room, Room, Interior, Chair, The William, New York, East Coast, USA
Premium Queen Suite, Lounge, Sofa, Relax, Room, Interior, The William, USA, New York, East Coast

The hotel

A newly opened Brownstone Boutique hotel with a private club feel, offering the very highest standard of comfort. Every floor at the William is a different colour and are perfect for a long or short stay in New York. Although modern, it’s a historic building you’re occupying; this was home to the Williams Club since 1924, a private alumni social club for the prestigious liberal arts school, Williams College. Not to be missed is a visit to The Shakespeare Dining Room, a restaurant that evokes an early 19th century English gentleman’s club atmosphere with rich wood panelling, oak parquet floors and marble fireplace. Located beneath is The Shakespeare Pub, boasting a menu of English pub grub, cask ales and wines. The Raines Law Room is another treat – a speakeasy-type lounge with curtained-off booths, service bells for waiters and an extensive drinks list. A unique base from which to explore, we think The William counts as a sight to see and experience in itself!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On East 39th, St between Park and Madison Avenues and 3 blocks from Grand Central Station. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

33 rooms. All with are air-conditioning, Apple TV, iPod sound system, mini-bar*, Nespresso™ coffee machine, safe, hairdryer, L'Occitane bath amenities, bathrobes and slippers, and iron and board. Deluxe Full Rooms are 200 sq ft with 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Queen Rooms are 190–300 sq ft with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Studio Rooms are larger at 260–400 sq ft, most with small kitchens and some with floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views, with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Shakespeare Dining Room (formal, seasonal dining with an English twist). The Shakespeare Pub (English-style pub dishes). Raines Law Room (speakeasy lounge). Complimentary pass to local luxury gym. Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Room service*. Self-parking and valet-parking available*.

* 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 (148)
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  • Poor (6)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely modern hotel with an excellent cocktail bar

May 16, 2019 AudreySanderson Northampton, United Kingdom

A lovely hotel in an excellent location in Manhattan. The rooms are modern and comfortable with toiletries (l'occitaine), and there is a complimentary coffee in the morning as well as tea and coffee in the room. The hotel gives you passes for the gym down the road as well. The Raines Law Rooms cocktail bar is highly rated and was a lovely… Read more
A lovely hotel in an excellent location in Manhattan. The rooms are modern and comfortable with toiletries (l'occitaine), and there is a complimentary coffee in the morning as well as tea and coffee in the room. The hotel gives you passes for the gym down the road as well. The Raines Law Rooms cocktail bar is highly rated and was a lovely experience with unusual cocktails on offer. The Shakespeare Pub was also a fab little piece of Britain in NYC. There are excellent places to eat near the hotel including the whole dining concourse at Grand Central as well as some great diners. Broadway and other attractions are nearby - easy to walk to. We got there easily (and for only 7.25 each way) via Air train, then E to Lexington and 53rd and then walked - it's 14 blocks and we managed with luggage, but that's up to you to decide on! Would definitely recommend. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel

May 14, 2019 Voyage16130757280 Bucharest, Romania

The hotel itself is great. There are some week points, like the size of the bed, the size of the room, the shades that don't stop the light entirely at night, but, other than this, is great. Service, location, staff, everything is as it should be.
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May 2, 2019 Connor S

The William is one of the best hotel I have stayed at on my travels. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. The hotel itself is everything you would want in a city hotel. Just a short walk from everything in the city.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Weird layout

Apr 29, 2019 Dior1 New York City, New York

The hotel is ok but I would not stay there again. Pros: . I loved the calmness of the room (the blue in the room helped) and how quiet it was. . They put flip flops in the room for you to use. Cons . They have you check out an hour earlier from most hotels (11am checkout as oppose to 12pm which most hotels do) and I was not even aware of it… Read more
The hotel is ok but I would not stay there again. Pros: . I loved the calmness of the room (the blue in the room helped) and how quiet it was. . They put flip flops in the room for you to use. Cons . They have you check out an hour earlier from most hotels (11am checkout as oppose to 12pm which most hotels do) and I was not even aware of it until I went to check in and asked if I can do a 1pm chekout. . Area is a bit sketchy at night. . Front desk was very rude. After a long day, it would be nice to have someone who is pleasant. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unpleasant stay with appalling house keeping.

Apr 23, 2019 Willlmottm Bristol, United Kingdom

Booked through Virgin Holidays and was disappointed from the start. We arrived at 8 pm (1 am by our bodies) to be told that no room was reserved for us, after two hours we were finally given a room - no offer of a drink or snack, just made to stand there. The room was small and laid out for single occupation, initially it was clean and adequately… Read more
Booked through Virgin Holidays and was disappointed from the start. We arrived at 8 pm (1 am by our bodies) to be told that no room was reserved for us, after two hours we were finally given a room - no offer of a drink or snack, just made to stand there. The room was small and laid out for single occupation, initially it was clean and adequately equipped. My biggest bug bear with the hotel was the room cleaning, on three out of five occasions we returned to the room after an afternoons sight-seeing to find that the room had not been turned out. Basic service done very badly. Not recommended. Read less