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The Fifty Sonesta Select New York

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#229 of 499 hotels in New York City
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Live like a local at the artistically designed and residentially inspired The Fifty Sonesta Select New York. The property is conveniently located in bustling midtown NYC, just blocks from Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Theater District, Fifth and Madison Avenue Shopping, popular eateries, and the most famous landmarks. With artistic touches weaved throughout the property, this pet-friendly hotel is perfect for both short and extended stays. With Sonesta Select, it’s the kind of stay you’ll want to write home about.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Wifi
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Snack bar
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Paid private parking on-site
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Telephone
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Jamie D wrote a review 17 Mar
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The Fifty Sonesta Select NY team hosted our group again this year and, as usual, they exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived we were greeted as return guests and treated wonderfully. This is the only hotel we book in NYC and they never let us down. The accommodations were wonderful and the entire staff goes out of their way to to make us feel welcomed. I highly recommend the Fifty Sonesta, you won't be disappointed! Kudos to Ryan McGhee and the entire team! Many thanks!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Jamie, it's always a pleasure to welcome back our cherished group at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience and are heartened to hear our efforts enhance your stay. The warmth and dedication of our colleagues, including Ryan McGhee, are key to our service values. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to hosting your group again next year. Many thanks!
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paul0062018 wrote a review 13 Mar
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom24 contributions7 helpful votes
This hotel in New York was fantastic and would stay there again. Staff fantastic room so clean and nice and great location. The man on the door was so friendly and helpful can’t remember his name but so helpful and great at his job. Location is the best for most sites all walking distance unless going down to lower manhattan.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Paul0062018, we're delighted to hear that your stay at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York was enjoyable. It's encouraging to know our team members delivered such excellent service - the doorman in particular seems to have left a positive impression! We're also thrilled our prime location catered to your needs. We anticipate your next visit; our doors will always be open for you.
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Road43825054837 wrote a review 10 Mar
Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom1 contribution
Great stay at the Fifty Sonesta Select with family and friends. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful, with a shout out to Romeo and Lenny Rooms for midtown NYC were very spacious, clean and air conditioning was perfect. We had a back room which was nice and quiet. Beds were comfy. Loads of towels, shower gel,shampoo, conditioner etc. Kitchen had coffee machine which was restocked daily, small gas hob and heating drawer. $15/ room daily allowance for drinks and snacks. Good location for visiting Times square, Central Park, Top of the Rock etc Plenty of restaurants nearby.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Responded 1 week ago
It is delightful to read about your positive experiences with us at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York. We're glad to hear that our team members, particularly Romeo and Lenny, were able to assist you. Isn't it wonderful when the room meets one's expectations in terms of aesthetics and comfort? We're thrilled you appreciated the daily restocked coffee machine, the well-equipped kitchen, the daily allowance for beverages and snacks, and even the strategic location of our hotel. Your kind feedback about the surrounding area, including its vibrant culinary scene, further adds to the charm of staying with us. We can't wait to welcome you back next time you're visiting New York with family and friends. Safe travels!
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islingtonquatro wrote a review 6 Mar
Lake Placid, New York20 contributions14 helpful votes
Shabby hotel in need of update. The room furniture was very tired and the bathroom was outdated. Also, the window shades didn't block out light or close properly. Located on a busy road so ensure you have a room on the higher floors. There is no water in the room which is very inconvenient.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 1 week ago
We appreciate your pointed review. Your observations regarding the condition of your room and amenities hold significance for us. We recognize the importance of a well-maintained, updated room and regret if your stay fell short of expectations. Also, being located on a busy street can indeed be noisy, and higher floor rooms tend to offer respite. The provision of in-room water is a matter of guest convenience and we're sorry you faced an inconvenience. Your valuable insights will certainly help us enhance the guest experience. Despite the mixed experience, we hope we'll get an opportunity to serve you again.
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NewYorkCityMaria wrote a review Feb 2024
New York City18 contributions26 helpful votes
The front desk told us at 4pm on Thanksgiving Day that the room we booked was not available, even though we arrived around 11am. They kept lying to us for 5h. Then they put us in a tiny, very loud room where we got no sleep. The next day, the day after Thanksgiving there was a loud fire drill which stressed my child out and we couldn't nap or rest that day either. They offered to move us to the room we booked finally which was on the 18th floor. The room was run down, dirty carpet, very dusty. I complained about the cleanliness, but it was as dirty the day after. Sta away.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 3 weeks ago
It's regrettable to hear about the issues you encountered during your holiday stay. Our intention is always to provide convenient check-in times and comfortable accommodations. Facing delays and noise disturbances during your visit is concerning. We also value the importance of cleanliness and are rather taken aback by your observations. We'll surely relay this feedback to the relevant team members in our effort to continually improve the experiences of our guests. Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention.
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Sarah L wrote a review Feb 2024
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The hotel was pretty good. The pros were good location, decent sized room for NYC, mostly friendly staff. Very very comfortable beds and decent amenities. Excellent daily cleaning. However, the rooms are a little outdated. Definitely needs to be freshened up. Also, the white woman with glasses and sweater that works at the front desk is a little rude, dismissive, and uninformative. She could use extra training. Everyone else was fine. The facility fee is confusing but that's New York I guess. I didn't get a room with a view like I requested, but that's fine, I understand it's busy. Despite all this, I don't want any of this to discourage you from staying here. These things didn't bother me that much and I just like leaving honest reviews. But if those things do bother you, you may want to reconsider. In my opinion, I would stay here again. The cons don't outweigh the pros in my opinion.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Sarah, thank you for your balanced feedback of your stay at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York. We're glad you found our location suitable, our accommodations comfortable, and most of team helpful. We do take note of your feedback regarding the decor, and interaction with one of our colleagues - your thoughts will be considered as we strive for improvement. In regards to views and facility fees, we understand your points and will ensure greater clarity for guests moving forward. Despite the issues, it's heartening that you would consider staying with us again. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.
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Jenny-kins J wrote a review Feb 2024
Helston, United Kingdom1 contribution1 helpful vote
A not to international travellers... Do not expect to get your room deposit back with out having to chase it! We visited at the beginning of January, it is now the beginning of February and we still do not have our room deposit back. We contacted the hotel, there was no damages therefore no reason that the deposit should be withheld. We were informed it can take up to 30 days... still no sign of our deposit. We have now had to had over to our Credit Card company to case this on our behalf. This is not the way we wanted our family holiday to end! Apart from the infuriating issue with the lack of deposit being returned... The hotel was very spacious and well equipped; however it did look tired with food splatter up the wall an light bulbs missing from lamps. We requested a room on the higher floors after reading previous reviews regarding the noise levels. As it is a city that does not sleep, the noise does not stop. The windows did little to dull the noise and as a result, not much sleep was had... Apart from our teen son who could sleep through anything. Extremely peeved to still be chasing our room deposit after visiting over a month ago.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip: Do not expect to get your room deposit back quickly. With over a month since our visit, we still...
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Jennykinsj, it's unfortunate to read about your experiences regarding the return of the room deposit. This is not the regular practice, and your feedback has been noted to rectify the situation. However, we'd like to note that all funds have been completely released from our end. Additionally, it's concerning to note that functional issues affected your comfort during your stay. We strive to ensure that all rooms are pristine and features performing as expected but it seems as though these aspects of your stay fell short. Regarding the noise levels, we understand it might be a challenge for some guests due to the urban location of the hotel. Our team members are always available to recommend rooms better suited for a quieter stay. In closing, your experience is crucial to us and we hope we get another chance to provide a more positive experience.
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Jennifer J wrote a review Feb 2024
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The hotel itself is well situated, pleasant and spacious. The doormen are ever so polite and so are the majority of the staff. We visited over a month ago now and still have not had our £160 room deposit returned. As this news on a credit card, we’ve had to add funds to pay it off to prevent interest accruing. On contacting the hotel, they confirmed there were no damages and the money should be returned but can take up to 30 days. A month later, we still have not had our money back. Now having to ask the Credit Card company to step in to recover our funds. Not something we wanted to be constantly chasing up after a holiday.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Be aware that you may have to chase up your room deposit as we are still waiting over a month later.
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Jennifer, it's disheartening to learn about your predicament in relation to the deposit refund. We understand how frustrating it is, and we'd like to note that all funds have been released from our end. We appreciate your patience and will make sure to improve the communication with our guests regarding financial transactions in the future. Thank you for highlighting how responsive and polite our team members were during your stay.
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ChrisRocha wrote a review Jan 2024
Rio de Janeiro, RJ251 contributions103 helpful votes
Good location, near Rockefeller Center, near restaurants and a subway station. Supermarket is about 7 min walk. We were in a suite with a varanda. Bedroom has a good size, king bed, and lots of space for clothes. Small bathroom for an apt for 4 guests.But all amnenities where refilled when asked. Small kitchen, that could have better appliances. No pans, just one frying pan. The toaster was very old. Small fridge, perfect for a couple, not a family. No bottle opener or wine opener. Horrible cutlery. Very old coffee maker. The living room is huge. But the sofa bed can break your back. It's impossible to have a good nights sleep on it. Cleaning service was perfect. Romeo, was always ready to help you with your shopping and luggage. Elevators were quick, and I never had to wait for one.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Be aware that the sofa-bed in the living room is NOT good at alllll !
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Responded 24 Jan 2024
Chris, we appreciate your detailed review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed The Fifty Sonesta Select New York's prime location and spacious suite. It sounds like our team member, Romeo, was able to assist you promptly which accentuates the level of service we aim to provide. We've taken note of your feedback regarding the kitchen and sofa bed. Your comments about the amenities and comfort will surely be instrumental in enhancing our guest experience further. Thank you again for choosing our hotel, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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Ashleighxy wrote a review Jan 2024
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Stayed here for 5 nights, we had an issue upon check in whereby we were given a suit instead of the one bedroom apartment that we booked though another agency. Having paid extra for the one bedroom apartment, it had black mould in the bathroom along with the ceiling being damp and yellow. Considering this was their most expensive room, this was not something we expected to see. The room itself as very spacious and clean. Room service came round daily with new towels which was good. Our stay was quite expensive compared to other hotels as we had to pay $45 a night extra.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 20 Jan 2024
We truly value your feedback and we're sorry to hear of your concerns surrounding the initial room assignment and the condition of the accommodation. Rest assured we're taking this information seriously and addressing it accordingly. On a positive note, your remark about the cleanliness and our daily room service is appreciated. Regarding the room charge, we try to ensure our costs are in line with the beneficial amenities and services we provide. We hope to have the chance to better serve you in the future.
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PRICE RANGE
£171 - £309 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
affinia 50 hotel new york city, affinia 50 new york city
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Fifty Hotel & Suites by Affinia
LOCATION
United StatesNew YorkNew York CityTurtle Bay / Midtown East / Manhattan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
252
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Which popular attractions are close to The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Nearby attractions include Steve Cohen - Chamber Magic (0.3 miles), Greenacre Pocket Park (0.05 miles), and St. Bartholomew's Church (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a fitness centre, a business centre, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Guests can enjoy a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Yes, paid private parking on-site and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Conveniently located restaurants include Spice Symphony, Little Collins, and Obao Noodles & Bbq.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does The Fifty Sonesta Select New York offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Fifty Sonesta Select New York?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.