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

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*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $25 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to 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 (190)
  • Very good (94)
  • Average (18)
  • Poor (8)
  • Terrible (9)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This place is wonderful & the service is to-notch!

Oct 7, 2021 517bethr

I was completely happy with everything about my stay! Beautiful room, excellent amenities (a Nespresso machine!) and the nicest staff of any hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I already made a reservation at the William for my next trip to NYC for the holidays.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating very good accommodations

Oct 4, 2021 neilhsherman New York City, New York

good clean modern room. the room is a bit small, but for one person, it is very nice. location is good for either midtown or Flatiron. amenities in the room were fine. would definitely stay there again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Do not stay at this hotel!

Sep 8, 2021 jlipsc849262

When arriving, we were told by the only person working there that they could not help us get our luggage up the stairs into the hotel. The attendant was rude and dismissive. We ended up going elsewhere.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Less stars due to front desk check out

Sep 5, 2021 Macn0205 Los Angeles, California

Everything was generally great. I love this hotel, it’s cute, well decorated, very comfortable and NORMALLY, good customer service experience. I’ve stayed here many times in the past. However this trip, early morning of check out I asked for late check out availability and they said no, so I complied. I was heading to the elevator right at… Read more
Everything was generally great. I love this hotel, it’s cute, well decorated, very comfortable and NORMALLY, good customer service experience. I’ve stayed here many times in the past. However this trip, early morning of check out I asked for late check out availability and they said no, so I complied. I was heading to the elevator right at 11:00am, and then heard my room phone ring so I ran over to answer it, it was the front desk person reminding me that check out was at 11 and needed to be out by then. When I came down, he “apologized” for the call stating he wasn’t trying to push me out, but then followed with the statement “I was just making sure you were no longer in the room”. This was absolutely rude, I have stayed in many hotels all over the world, especially in NYC, and never had I had an issue with coming down just a couple minute late of check out. This was absolutely rude, I am completely disappointed. I almost felt uncomfortable leaving my luggage and shopping bags with them (but I had multiple meetings that afternoon with big wigs). This review does not reflect the rest of the staff in the hotel, or the cleanliness and comfort of the room. Other than this rude man who checked me out on 9/2/21, my stay was pleasant until then. This persons be checked and given some hospitality manners and etiquette lessons, this isn’t a HoJos. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best stay in Manhattan

Aug 25, 2021 NyasaI

What an amazing beautifully built boutique hotel in the center of Manhattan! Only couple of blocks away from Grand Central station. So easy to access most parts of Manhattan. The rooms were very spacious, clean and tidy. Bathrooms were big too! We booked 2 rooms the penthouse and the connecting room next to it. Was a fabulous 2 week stay. Staff… Read more
What an amazing beautifully built boutique hotel in the center of Manhattan! Only couple of blocks away from Grand Central station. So easy to access most parts of Manhattan. The rooms were very spacious, clean and tidy. Bathrooms were big too! We booked 2 rooms the penthouse and the connecting room next to it. Was a fabulous 2 week stay. Staff there are lovely, warm and friendly and never says no to anything! Would definitely go back and stay there again, definitely a keeper! Thanks William for hosting us! Read less