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The William powered by Sonder
Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to 5th Avenue
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include concierge services and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The William powered by Sonder offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
Property is also known as
William Hotel New York
William Hotel
William New York
Frequently asked questions
Is The William powered by Sonder pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The William powered by Sonder?
The William powered by Sonder doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The William powered by Sonder?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The William powered by Sonder?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The William powered by Sonder located?
Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. Empire State Building and Broadway are also within 15 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 6 minutes.
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Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Very contactless and you pretty much have to download the hotel app to have a seamless stay. There is no room cleaning unless you request it and pay $35 for the service. Busy lobby bar but wasn’t intrusive for me. It was a pleasant stay, but very self-service.
One has to get one's mind around the fact that the lobby is also the entry area to a very chic speakeasy. We are not bothered by that because my husband thinks that the bartenders make excellent martinis. The neighborhood is very convenient. Our room was spacious, chic and immaculate. But no bathrobes, no umbrellas and no MSNBC. Whatever.
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.
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.
UNCOMFORTABLE AND UNSAFE
This is not truly a hotel- more like a high design hostel.
The bed was incredibly uncomfortable, the TV did not work and room and towels wreaked of bleach.
Most importantly, as a woman traveling alone for work this "hotel" is not safe. It does not have 24/7 staff and the entire first floor is a bar. There are no keys (you have to input all of your information, CC ad ID into an app - digital privacy is another topic) and are given an access code. Anyone with the access code can enter the hotel. There are no id swipes for the elevator so anyone at the bar can get to any floor of the hotel. The access code opens the room and there are NO interior physical locks. Given that there is no one at the front desk after 10pm.... it's not a safe place.
Not staying here again and would not recommend.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.