About this property

This modern and elegant design hotel offers self-catering accommodations 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 1476 feet 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. 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 2953 feet from Times Square, 1.4 mi from Central Park and 0.8 mi from Madison Square Garden. Our front desk has limited hours, it is not 24-hour.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Sonder by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Sonder by Marriott

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of New York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

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


Availability

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1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    Argentina Argentina
    Front desk staff were very kind and helpful. Penthouse on 5th floor had all we needed. Location so near Grand Central Terminal was perfect for us.
  • Kristi
    United States United States
    Fantastic location. 3 small blocks from Grand Central Station. You can get anywhere from there. The room, lobby and bar were all very clean and well decorated.
  • Scott
    United States United States
    As an old social club, the building is beautiful, and it's amazing to have a speakeasy with multiple rooms downstairs. Very friendly workers who will get you whatever you need. The room was comfy with lots of light.
  • Christina
    United States United States
    Clean and quiet! Room was large, modern, simple, and well laid-out. I liked having a fridge in the room, I will try them next time. Location was excellent for meetings.
  • Hetzal
    United States United States
    We really liked the staff there. They were awesome and really helped me out when I was locked out with my pizza
  • Chiara
    United States United States
    There was a cool mix of eras in the building. the common areas and lounges were beautiful examples of bygone post prohibition cocktail lounges, while the room was a very contemporary and comfortable space. we loved it!
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My room (203) was exceptional All the staff were really friendly and super helpful Fabulous Davines toiletries
  • Titta
    Belgium Belgium
    Great location, comfortable beds, quiet room, Kitchenette and supplies were great!
  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    Super clean, great value, very easy check-in and check out, the location is perfect and the staff were super friendly and helpful! We loved our stay and would recommend The William to anyone visiting New York. We also really appreciated the access...
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I hesitate to share this as I want to make sure I can easily get a room next time I'm in the city. It's a great set up. Super central location and lots of breakfast options nearby. Loved the amenities. Staff were wonderful. It took me a while to...

Hotel area info

House rules

The William Hotel Midtown, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-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 decor of your space may vary from these photos. This is a central location and prone to street and nightlife noise. There are stairs to enter the building. The wheelchair entrance is located in the restaurant below the building, and may not be available at night.

Sonder offers all guests the ability to book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the Sonder app, 24 hours in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 Hotel Midtown, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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