Aparthotel The William, New York
Expert reviews
“Though each suite has all the amenities that you’d find at home — kitchens, living spaces, work areas, and in some cases, private terraces — their shockingly bright color palette, quirky mid-century furniture and bold abstract art make it a stay you won’t soon forget.”
What guests liked
- Large rooms
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This four-star hotel is located at 24 East 39th Street, Murray Hill in the city of New York where it offers quality services and a stunning view of the city from its room. The hotel is a fine establishment that provides the best of hospitality services for visitors in New York. The William Hotel offers self-catering accommodation options fitted with the needed amenities and conveniences.
The hotel rooms are well-furnished and feature lush bedding fabrics that will give maximum comfort. The hotel rooms are decorated in monochromatic that provides the hotel with a simple but elegant touch.
William Hotel offers chic room options such as Queen Studio, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Queen Room, Premium Queen Suite, Premium King Suite and Penthouse Suite. Other rooms in the hotel come with a private terrace such as Deluxe Queen Room with terrace, Premium Queen Suite with Terrace and Penthouse Suite with Terrace.
The hotel is located near some of New York’s most amazing places such as the iconic Fifth Avenue which is just a few steps away from the hotel. The Grand Central Station is about 450 m away from the hotel while the Madison Square Garden and Times Square are 1.3 km and 900 m away from the hotel respectively.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathrobes.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 December 2024
Overpriced with basic facilities
Good location in Midtown New York, close to Grand Central station. Staff are friendly and happy to assist with any queries checking in. Room is large with ensuite bathroom.
For the amount it cost to say there ($600+ per night), the value for money was terrible. The room is whitewashed concrete, so despite being large, it had no character and felt very soulless. My room also wasn't cleaned during my 2 night stay, and there was no breakfast or food service available in the hotel. There is a british pub below where you can buy lunch & dinner.
21 May 2024
Relaxing
Convenient, comfortable.
All good
4 March 2024
The place, the people, the location, everything was great!
Everything was perfect!
It’s difficult the entrance by the stairs, but it’s not a big problem.
13 February 2024
Not my choice of place to stay on my next visit to New York.
Location was good, close to mid-town where my meetings were being held.
No room service. This was not clear at the time of booking. While I can make my bed, I did not appreciate having old coffee cups lying in the trash for 5 days. The room was on the third floor and therefore close to street level with the corresponding noise level.
14 December 2023
My first time at William Sonder
I can’t say there was anything that stood out.
The raspberry and stark white color of my room was a bit manic for me. The bathroom shower was strange, lots of water spilling out because the glass was too small. The room easily collected smell as the ventilation was limited at best. The people at the front desk seemed checked out, although when I engaged they were nice. The bar was a joke and the front room was depressing with horrible artwork, think Edvard Munch but with less impact. On top of this, I paid dearly. I would look elsewhere.
8 December 2023
Good location, quirky accommodation that could do with a little maintenance
Location was great. Beds were comfortable but quite small for 2. Room was quite
Coffee machine didn’t work, bathroom fan didn’t work, so huge amount of condensation . Only given 2 towels for 4 people
15 November 2023
Fabulous city hotel only 5 mins from Grand Central
Clean and tidy, large room, modern and loved the wardrobe with the light and mirror on the door. Lift to get luggage up and down. Large window and curtains blocked out the noise from outside. Very comfortable bed.
Could’ve done with some drawers, but this was the only thing missing.
29 August 2022
Good room was clean location good.
Bedding. No top sheet. Bed could have been firmer.
25 August 2022
Fabulous
Loved how clean and the lay out of the room. Also the staff was soo friendly ! Would absolutely stay again.
21 August 2022
Consistent good stay in NYC close to 5th avenue and very quiet!!
We always stay here for our NYC trips
The front library had mosquitos
25 July 2022
Lovely location with spacious rooms
The rooms are extremely spacious by Manhattan standards, we had a triple room with a kitchenette and a lovely surprise was a balcony where we could sit with a drink and look over a very typical rooftop view. The location is very good, close to Midtown sights such as Empire State and Grand Central but with the quiet residential streets of Murray Hill behind. Closeness to Bryant Park was a plus. Reception staff were really helpful and responded to a couple of our requests almost instantly. The rooms had been refurbished quite recently so there was modern aircon and bathroom unlike many NY hotels that are in older buildings.
21 July 2022
Liked that it is a Brownstone property. Good decor. Helpful staff.
Good location.
Would have liked to be able to have a meal at the hotel.
18 July 2022
Pleasant
The location was great! Nice AC!
No fan in the bathroom. Toiletry not replenished.
11 July 2022
Great stay for a first time visit
Loved the location, We were upgraded to a bigger room and that made all the difference.
The shower could be better, the water weren’t hot enough.
11 July 2022
Fabulous
Loved the vibrant colour of the rooms.
Air conditioning was a bit noisy.
29 June 2022
Very good
location, amenities (apple tv)
deluxe room and bathroom was quite small
29 June 2022
A fun, chic, well-run hotel in a convenient midtown location.
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.
One does have to get used to the fact that the lobby also serves as the entrance to a speakeasy in the evening. However, on a positive note, the bartender does make great cocktails that you can take up to your room
22 June 2022
Great central location, comfortable and very well-appointed hotel
The entrance level is all wood paneling, comfy sofas and dark-ish spaces; the room was modern, bright and very spacious. The bed was comfortable and there was excellent coffee and a fridge in the room. Everything was very clean. A nice small touch was that they provided a plate and cutlery for your takeaway meals. The staff was helpful and so kind. (I did not visit the restaurant and bar.)
Only one small thing: when you arrive the corridor to the reception desk is so dark that at first I thought was a bit creepy. It turned out not to be creepy at all, however; everyone was very nice and I enjoyed my stay there.
17 June 2022
Very good
Very good for a short stay! Very clean, good location, very nice staff, smooth check-in / check-out.
Noise from the streets but that's NYC. Could use some plugin adapters.
16 June 2022
Very nice hotel, looking forward to going back
Location, Decoration, Staff
One evening, our toilet got blocked without any reason ans we’ve had to wait until the next day to get it repaired.
4 June 2022
A great week in NYC - The William was a great location and excellent facilities.
Lovely room - plenty of space. Great location close to Grand Central Station.
3 June 2022
Perfect stay in nyc
Cheap Bar in thr lobby
Air-condition over the head
2 June 2022
nice night
bed went well
28 May 2022
Good hotel worth it
Liked the hotel, small boutique and unpretentious. Clean. Accessibility good. Staff friendly, and helpful,but like a lot of small hotels lack a concierge with detailed knowledge. Popular bar consumes reception area and the noise may bother some, not me. For first time tourists I feel not ideal location. Would I stay there again, YES
Noise from the bar May bother some. Lack of knowledge re-restaurants and the like
24 May 2022
Cute place and good value for money. Good location
The rooms were modern and bed was very comfortable
The elevator from the outside was not working I had to carry my suitcases as there was no doorman. Not suitable for people with physical disabilities
19 May 2022
A stylish, boutique hotel that still manages to be low-key, welcoming, and "attitude-free"...
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!
10 May 2022
Exceptional
Large, colorful room in prime midtown for a reasonable rate. Excellent concierge at the front desk. There was a mistake with the original room we were given, which I noticed but didn’t mention, and they called to change and upgrade the room.
They charged me $100 extra? Could’ve gotten the room right to begin with. Apple TV didn’t work. All pretty minor things except the extra charge.
10 May 2022
great hotel
location, big rooms
9 May 2022
Very good
Staff! Decor was cute and different
2 May 2022
Loved this hotel and the location was perfect for a short stay in nyc.
Lovely Boutique Hotel in a great location. Very friendly, helpful staff, room was spotless and would definitely stay here again. Good price for NYC
2 May 2022
Clean, modern hotel in a decent Midtown location
Friendliness of staff
23 April 2022
Pleasant.
Very clean rooms with all the necessities.
Late check out
22 April 2022
Beautiful boutique hotel in an amazing location, and great value for money.
The room was amazing and very big for the price we paid. The location is also incredible - it's located two blocks from Grand Central, a walk away from Times Square and major tourist attractions like the Empire State building and the Rockefeller Centre. The staff were very helpful and accommodating as well.
We didn't mind it, but if you are sensitive to noise, please be mindful that The William is the location of an incredibly popular bar called the Raines Law Room, which was almost fully occupied every night we stayed there. As a result there was often loud, thumping music from below (we did stay on the second floor, however). Furthermore, there was an unknown alarm sound that would not go away until the morning. If you are a heavy sleeper this isn't too much of an issue, but if you are awoken by noise than this might be an issue.
22 April 2022
Fabulous
the building and decor is super cool the lounges and the staircase are beautiful.
coffee machines in the room aren’t that hot.
20 April 2022
Perfect location for a first visit in NYC
The hostel is perfectly located in NYC, the room is really well decorated and the personal is very nice. We spend a nice staying here. I recommend 100%
The refrigerator make too much noise
20 April 2022
Good stay
The room was spacious and it had everything we needed. It was clean and the location was good. Very nice bathroom with rain shower.
The bed was not as comfortable as I had hoped. The windows did not block the street noise. But I guess that is what you get when staying in Manhattan.
18 April 2022
Pleasant
Great place and location.
12 April 2022
Fabulous
Very nice room. Big for New York
11 April 2022
Good
Good location, spacious rooms
Room 204, very noisy. Re-located to another room which was perfect
6 April 2022
Very good
The design was lovely. I particularly liked the public areas adjacent to check in. The staff was excellent and friendly. I also enjoyed meeting friends for drinks at at the excellent Raines Law Room on site.
The room, while clean, felt a little dinged up.
5 April 2022
Lovely stay in smaller boutique hotel in midtown.
Room bright and colorful with wall of windows. Bathroom new. Bed comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Lobby a bit dark. But the Law rooms charming in old fashioned way. Small slow elevator.
3 April 2022
A comfortable stay in a chic new hotel in a very convenient location.
My husband and I stay often at the William. The Queen studio is 350 square feet, which is a nice size. It is newly decorated and chic. It is a huge plus that there are washer/dryers that guests can use. The neighborhood is great. So convenient to have a Tartinery and a Pret a Manger right around the corner. The Morgan Library is worth a visit. It is also an easy walk to Flatiron/Nomad.
At first it did seem odd to us that the lobby level is also the entrance to a speakeasy. However, once we got used to it, it was fine.
23 March 2022
great service. All basic needs met. No major complaints, just wish beds were queen size
very clean, all the basic needs, not noisy, had a patio which was wonderful
we had 3 ladies with us and assumed the beds were queen size. But we cuddled in the double.
23 March 2022
Very good
Excellent location Very spacious room
My room was facing the street and this proved a bit noisy at times
20 March 2022
great location, small cute hotel for business solo travel
small boutique type hotel nicely decorated, great location, super clean and safe
14 March 2022
Fabulous
An cozy English Pub in the basement, a gilded age mansion on the main floor, and guest rooms that feel like the best of Ian Schrager, The William was a great find. Very cool and helpful front desk folks as well. Special shout out to Fabian (sp?), who quickly managed an issue I had with my room and, then again, accommodated my extended stay without a room change!
5 March 2022
Low profile
Room size
Bed size and bathroom size too small for a couple.
25 February 2022
A very good deal on a fun chic hotel in a very convenient neighborhood.
We stayed in the Queen Studio with Kitchenette. The room is spacious and chic and clean and comfortable. The midtown location is very convenient. I loved having the Tartinery and also Pret A Manger right around the corner. Plenty of other good restaurants as well. I ended up staying one extra night, so the washer/dryers on the 3rd floor came in quite handy.
One does have to get used to the fact that the lobby level is mainly occupied by a speakeasy, so the lighting is very low. Once we got used to it, however, it didn't bother us at all.
21 February 2022
Very good
staff
Hotel facilities
Activities
- - Fitness centre
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Services
- - Laundry
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
31 January 2025
Absolute gem in the city at a great rate