Experience the energy of Midtown Manhattan at The William powered by Sonder. Enjoy fine dining at the on-site restaurant or unwind with drinks in the sophisticated bar after working out in the gym.
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 47 min drive
Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 97 min drive
Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 4 min walk
New York W 32nd St. Station - 13 min walk
Penn Station - 21 min walk
5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) - 6 min walk
42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station - 7 min walk
33 St. Station (Park Av. S) - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Tartinery
Zuma New York
Fresh Kitchen
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Iberostar 70 Park Avenue
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The William Apartments Midtown
You'll be in a fantastic location at The William powered by Sonder, just a 5-minute walk from 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Empire State Building and Bryant Park are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 6 minutes and 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
33 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Activities
Fitness center (free access)
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
William Hotel New York
William Hotel
William New York
Frequently asked questions
Does The William powered by Sonder offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The William powered by Sonder does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The William powered by Sonder?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The William powered by Sonder?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The William powered by Sonder.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The William powered by Sonder?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The William powered by Sonder?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The William powered by Sonder and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near The William powered by Sonder?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The William powered by Sonder like?
The William powered by Sonder is a short 6-minute walk from 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) and 3 minutes' walk from 5th Avenue.
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Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The William Apartments Midtown Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
Excellent stay in a great location
Excellent stay. In a great location and surprisingly quiet given its midtown. Staff were super friendly. Room was modern and had everything we needed. Only downside was that there was no safe in the room.
Christopher
Christopher, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Best service the stuff is top of the top
Anastasia
Anastasia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Great value - a little studio in the city
Such a convenient room with terrace - and great value for the money!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2024
Very nice boutique hotel. I would stay here again!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 8, 2025
Worst NYC Sonder - Do Not Book Here
I had to leave this hotel because the penthouse suite I booked had no tv working and no heat. Sonder fixed this and I went to another property of theirs. Do not book this hotel, however. There is a small elevator. Loud restaurant. Tons of stairs.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2024
No safe in room. Not many independent restaurants in the area. Staff very good.
philip
philip, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
Space to relax in comfort
NYC is known for expensive small rooms but The William was positively palatial. Having a kitchen kept food costs down and view with sunshine in the morning a lovely way to get up to explore the city. No tourist surcharge! No extra hidden costs. Everything we could need and great service if we needed. Downstair Shakespeare bar a safe haven for drinks and food. We stayed a week and could not fault it.
Alison
Alison, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
The hotel is a very nice place to stay at. Definitely next time will stay there again
Elena
Elena, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 8, 2024
Nearly five stars
I would have given this hotel rating of five stars, but the night I visited, there was a very loud party on the first floor (I was on the 5th) that went well after midnight.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2024
Great
Kofine
Kofine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
THIS PLACE IS SO WONDERFUL
THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
GREAT STAFF
GREAT LOCATION
AWESOME ROOM
BEST IN EVERY WAY
Arabella
Arabella, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2022
Nice property and location. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
If you can stay in a room that has a kitchen you can save a lot of money by using the nearby supermarkets and preparing your own meals. Great location.
Simon
Simon, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
So much space!!!
The William was great! I thought the contactless check in would be strange, but was actually super convenient. Our room was huge, especially for nyc! Fully appointed kitchen with 2 burners, full cookware and dishes, mini fridge, microwave, sink and coffee machine was amazing! We cooked our own breakfast every morning. Bed was comfy and smart TVs worked great. Shower drained really slow, that was the only negative. Loved the overall boutique feel of the hotel. Location was walkable to several different subway stations, grocery, coffee. Just loved our stay!
Amy
Amy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
This was a last minute decision. New York hotels are very expensive. This place is less than half the price of hotels in New York. I definitely wasn't expecting a hotel. I believe this is a brownstone apartment that was converted once upon a time. It was done very well. But it definitely does not have the hotel feel. I think it would be hard to match that level. Having said that, it's very deserving of five stars. This is a great dollar value proposition. Great bang for your buck. I highly recommend.
david
david, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2024
We loved the William! Staff was very cool and helpful. We loved the Raines Law room bar - great vibe and excellent cocktails. The hotel rooms are huge by NYC standards, and we were 20 minutes from anywhere we wanted to go. We will be back!
Lisa
Lisa, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2023
Enjoyed my stay at The Williams a lot. Quiet and clean. Staff very nice as well. First time staying here and will def stay again. Upper floor units are very nice and spacious with balcony and view. Location very convenient to Park Ave as well.
SYLVIA
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2022
location !!
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2022
Great location, lovely quirky building, spacious room. Staff could be more friendly tho.
Ksenija
Ksenija, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Super
Loved my stay and would stay again when traveling to NYC
Veronika
Veronika, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2024
This hotel property did not meet my expectations.
Eric
Eric, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2023
It was great. I strongly suggest getting the kitchenette. We were able to cook and relax. Tv didn’t work in one room but we didn’t watch enough anyway. Bar downstairs and the bar further downstairs seemed cool but we didn’t go. If you go stay here tell them I said hello!
Eric J
Eric J, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
Great location and spacious rooms
Really good location about 5 minutes walk from the Grand Central Terminal. Safe neighbourhood. Perfect if you arrive from JFK with the Air Train to Jamaica and then the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central. Rooms really spacious by NYC standards and clean. Be aware of the fact that this is not a full service hotel and that the front desk is not open 24/7. However, the entry codes work very well and the staff is really friendly. In case you have some disability then it might be problematic to get in when the front desk is not open - the stairs from the street to the entrance are quite steep.
Anders
Anders, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2023
Boutique Hotel, close to Grand Central
Overall a nice place. Friendly and well located on Manhattan. I had a very clean, spacious and quiet room with a small kitchen area. The bathroom had everything you would need, big shower. The bed was comfortable and the linen of nice quality. My only complaint is that the room didn't have a work area. The very friendly and service minded manager, promised she would look into it for other guests.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2023
Sonder the William
The hotel location is extraordinary, a 5 minute walk to Grand Central, and about 15 minute to several major attractions. The neighborhood is nice, and has many shops nearby. The hotel was clean and comfortable, although the rooms are very small as you would expect in New York. One thing I didn't like is that cleaning services were not included. The bar at the hotel seems to be very popular amongst locals, and it was always busy.