The William powered by Sonder
The William powered by Sonder
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
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. Free passes to a nearby fitness center. 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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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Guests who stayed here loved
- Scott
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
“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
“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
“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!” - Bell
United States
“Loved how clean and the lay out of the room. Also the staff was soo friendly ! Would absolutely stay again.” - Nirit
Israel
“Loved the location, We were upgraded to a bigger room and that made all the difference.” - Darcy
United States
“The William is my go to hotel in NYC. Very chic. Great location. Great staff. The washer/dryers on the third floor are a real plus, particularly when I stay there for more than one or two nights.” - Joaquim
United States
“Staff really friendly… Front desk people are awesome. There is two guys in different shifts at front desk and Fausto absolutely friendly good vibes team. Definitely going back.” - Sookyung
United States
“the room was very clean and free from the city noise. Water and coffee machine in the room made my stay better. Staffs were very nice and did their best to give us the best experience. Luggage service was convenient too.” - Patrick
United States
“Well appointed rooms, and a good size for NYC. Very central location, with easy access to subways. Very clean. Boutique and stylish, but without the attitude that usually comes with "boutique" and "stylish" places!”
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Amenities of The William powered by SonderGreat facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Laundry
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
House rulesThe William powered by Sonder takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine printMust-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 powered by Sonder 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.
A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.