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Reviews of The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York 4 stars

155 E. 50th Street, Midtown East, New York, NY 10022, United States

#245 of 429 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1055 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    wonderful stay and location was fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    towels need to upgraded

    location friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was not worth the price for a basic hotel room. Most hotels aren't.

    The rooms were well very insulated; despite being next to the elevator, we couldn't hear it at all. We couldn't hear any noise from the hallways.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Will come back to stay at the same hotel next NYC visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is 10/10 and the room was nice and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have stayed at this facility yearly for US Open since 2007. Great location, nice facility, reasonable price, consistent good quality. The doormen are great. Always a pleasure to see Romeo and hear his “welcome home”.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Our stay was good. We were in town to settle our granddaughter into her college dorm on Lexington Ave. , so this locatio
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We picked the hotel for its location, around the corner from our granddaughter’s dormitory. However, the Mid-town East location gives easy access to all of the sights mid-town , 5th Ave, Central Park, even Times Square are within walking distance, and 2nd and 3rd Avenues have so many choices of great restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Nice Big Room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was just ok; stronger water pressure and a detachable handheld showerhead would have been nice. A built-in USB hub or two would also have been helpful.

    Great location, spacious corner room, two comfy queen beds, good-sized TV and mini fridge, friendly & helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need a bit of refreshment.

    The location and the cleanliness of the Room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maintenance issue in room. Third bed not made up and not enough towels

    Good location. Friendly door staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Its in Manhattan and you can imagine the noise 24h. You should be prepared for this. For my family, it was ok, we got used to. There is no proper lobby in the hotel, rest is fine.

    Location was very good. Room was big enough.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room kind of smells little bit and needs microwave

    It’s close by to all the places

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    location very close to Manhattan

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing to dislike. Only one thing I would like to mention, when we arrived the safe was locked, and we're unable to use it. I didn't bother contacting Reception/housekeeping in relation to safe.

    This hotel is located very centrally. The property is easy to find, as located not far from 5th Avenue. We've had a room with 2 Queen size beds, the beds were very comfortable. The room size is also great. I wasn't expecting a big bathroom. Housekeeping services were great, we had our room cleaned every day and in high standard. Reception staff was very helpful. Hotel offered a daily complimentary snack/drink worth $10. We also had a breakfast included. It was a bit more than continental b-fast as scrambled eggs and pancakes were available too. The b-fast bar staff was very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Large rooms for New York with kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was to find anything wrong with this hotel.

    The rooms are very large for a New York hotel room. Out room had a kitchen which was great for families could make food breakfast for fussy eaters.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Great introduction and service from staff! We were only there for a quick overnight stay, but everyone was helpful and q
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thought there’d be usb outlets in room so didn’t take a charging cube

    Very friendly staff!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    My family had a wonderful time staying at the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    For the most pat the hotel staff was nice. The initial impression though (after flying 10 hours to NYC) was not as nice. That being said, subsequent staff made up for my initial reservations.

    Location was centrally located and access to sites was easy with nearby metro stations.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful, comfortable, family friendly hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, really. Everything was amazing, the staff were kind and accommodating.

    Very spacious and had everything that we needed with two small children. It was very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the porter gentlemen during daytime just make this hotel and the stay outstanding. They are incredibly welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    7.0
    A pleasant family getaway in an ideal location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I prefer a firmer mattress over a softer one.

    The location is perfect.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Less options for breakfast and Junior suite has only one small bathroom which is not enough for a family of 5 persons and late check in at 4 pm.

    Excellent location with friendly stuff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long wait at reception to check-in. Given the incorrect room after check-in. Took a long time to remedy, which was disappointing.

    Location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    It is a good hotel for a great price. I would recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property needs a renovation (specially bathrooms). Bathrooms were pretty small. Breakfast very simple.

    The rooms are very big for NY standards. The beds are very comfortable. Location superb. The staff was very nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super location close to Subway and eateries. Staff were amazing and facilities were superb.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower flow a bit weak.

    Easy to get everywhere by subway and walk. We were a couple with 3 older children and the room was very comfortable and spacious. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable. Cleaning included washing dishes. The staff was friendly and happy to help.

    Stayed in July 2025

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