Hotel in Midtown East
The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York: Is It Right for Your Stay?
Ranked 24 of 26 in Midtown East on our weighted review measure.
- Best for
- Staying inside Midtown East
- Location
- Midtown East
- Review score
- 8.0 out of 10 from 1,600 reviews
- Price band
- $150 to $300
- Property type
- Hotel, 4-star listing
- Last checked
- August 2026
The verdict
The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York ranks 24 of 26 in Midtown East on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.0 out of 10 from 1,600 reviews. At about $233 a night in the August 2026 snapshot it undercuts the $294 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is staying inside Midtown East.
It ranks 24 of 26 here on review record.
Its 8.0 review score is below the 8.4 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
Location
The address is 155 E. 50th Street, Midtown East, New York, NY 10022, United States.
Our data places it in Midtown East.
In a straight line it is about 0.4 miles from Grand Central, 0.7 miles from Central Park South, 0.8 miles from Times Square.
Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.
The honest comparison
Right for you or not
- travellers with a dog, once the current policy is confirmed with the hotel
- travellers trading a premium address for a lower nightly reference price
- anyone who wants a long review history rather than a small sample
- Its 8.0 review score is below the 8.4 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
- A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.
What the listing records
Facilities in the source listing
Recorded without a verification flag.
- Spa
- Fitness room
- Children welcome
Recorded but not verified by us. These flags most often move a booking decision, so confirm them with the hotel before they decide yours.
- Pet-friendly
- Travel Proud listing
FAQ
Common questions
Is The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York a good choice?
It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 24 of 26 in Midtown East. The main trade-off is that its 8.0 review score is below the 8.4 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
What does it cost?
About $233 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.
Are the listed facilities confirmed?
Not by us. The source listing recorded pet-friendly, travel proud listing at the time of the snapshot. Confirm anything that would decide your booking directly with the hotel.