A 4-star hotel from the French Sofitel chain on West 44th Street, fully renovated. The Hotel Sofitel New York mixes Art Deco style with a contemporary design and has its own restaurant, Social 45. It is a good fit if you want a full-service hotel between Bryant Park and the Broadway theatres.
Location and getting around
Times Square and Rockefeller Center are about a 5-minute walk away. Grand Central Terminal and MoMA are about 10. Bryant Park and the Broadway theatres are also a short stroll. If you arrive by train at Grand Central, you can walk to the hotel, even with luggage. For Washington Square Park or the Met, about 3 km away, use the subway or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms and suites have been redesigned. They have a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a marble bathroom with a separate shower and bath. Some have a private terrace with views.
- Social 45 restaurant.
- Gym with new machines.
- Concierge, room service and valet parking.
- À la carte or buffet breakfast.
The hotel holds a sustainability certification.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you like a separate bath and shower.
- A good fit if you want a concierge to help with tickets and bookings.
- Practical if you are travelling as a couple and want a room with a terrace.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00; check-out is until 11:00. There is no sign of free wifi: ask when booking. If you want a room with a terrace, request it specifically, as only some have one. To see more similar hotels, see the 4-star hotels.