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The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, 8-minute walk to 5th Avenue

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The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York places travelers in Midtown, steps from Grand Central Terminal and the UN Headquarters. Guests love the family-friendly vibe, attentive staff, and amenities like a cozy lobby fireplace, 24/7 gym, and business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Guest Room-1 Bed-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Two Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Junior Apartment, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Apartment, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

  • Sleeps 6

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Twin Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
155 East 50th Street at Third Ave., New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 51 St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 10 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ess-a-Bagel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Wollensky - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York

Upscale hotel near 5th Avenue
Near Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center, The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the family-friendly amenities, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 252 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 17 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 22 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 44.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 17.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 75 per day.

What time is check-in at The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Chrysler Building. Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are also within 15 minutes. 51 St. Station and Lexington Av.-53 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1316 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Razan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Great location, spacious clean room and staff very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole Francine

The staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryKate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk Team. Easy checkin process.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome - pleasant and welcoming. Room was clean and ready. Very pleased with this location after multiple stays.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and large sized room. Excellent location - we walked to so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and spacious, but the handle on the shower broke off the first night. Staff was very friendly and accommodating to our needs and questions. Laundry facility was convenient, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with decent rates and good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hafsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying in NYC, definitely will stay at this hotel next time I visit. Staff were nice and supportive!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

The staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable!! Very spacious room and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Batsukh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordana Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was wonderful as usual. The location is perfect. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, everything we needed in the room which was a really good size. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro Castellanos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location! I went with my family and it was very good, location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zahir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Renovated, clean, and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our suite on the 21st floor. It had terrific views, great facilities and was really quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan pablo

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel near many conveniences. We got upgraded and had incredible views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! Nice and spacious, very clean and close to Rockefeller center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Continental only
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large Rooms, great location and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

JEAN MARC

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness overall
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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