This modern and elegant design hotel offers self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of New York City. Sonder The William is located within walking distance from the iconic Fifth Avenue and 450 metres from Grand Central Station. The rooms at Sonder The William are decorated in monochromatic palettes of blue, teal, pink, green, orange, or yellow. Each custom designed guest suite provides modern furnishings, lush bedding fabrics and modern bathrooms with deluxe rain showers. Some suites feature private terraces with panoramic city views. Free passes to a nearby fitness centre. The onsite restaurant, The Shakespeare Pub and The Garden Room, serves lunch and dinner. Cocktails are served at The Raines Law Room in the evenings. Sonder The William is 900 metres from Times Square, 2.2 km from Central Park and 1.3 km from Madison Square Garden. Our front desk has limited hours, it is not 24-hour.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Sonder
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of New York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    Ireland Ireland
    Very spacious room with kitchen and sitting area. Great location, very handy for Grand Central Station and midtown. Nice bars downstairs, lots of buzz around them but no noise in the room from them.
  • J
    John
    Canada Canada
    The excellent staff and the assistance they gave us. Location of property. Booking of personal car to airport upon leaving. Upgrading of hotel room at no extra charge.
  • Agrithaa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location! Just outside of the main hustle and bustle of midtown but still very close to grand central and all other main attractions. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bar downstairs was such a cosy little place - has the “how I met your...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The William powered by Sonder
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Lift
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Laundry
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The William powered by Sonder takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 400 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about GBP 318. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The William powered by Sonder accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government issued photo ID. Guests will receive check in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note the layout, furniture, and color of your space may vary from these photos. This is a central location and prone to noise. You may encounter noise from the bar beneath your Sonder. Intrastay cleanings are available upon request. The main building entrance is accessible by stairs only. The wheelchair entrance is located in the restaurant below the building and is unavailable overnight. Please contact us for ADA information and availability. We have a partnership with Blink Fitness Grand Central, just two blocks away. Please show them your booking confirmation for complimentary gym access.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The William powered by Sonder in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of US$400 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The William powered by Sonder

  • The William powered by Sonder offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre

  • The prices at The William powered by Sonder may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The William powered by Sonder is 1.2 miles from the centre of New York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The William powered by Sonder is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The William powered by Sonder include:

    • Double
    • Twin