The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites New York

Upper East Side, New York

Virgin rating

Junior Suite
One-Bedroom Apartment Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
One-Bedroom Apartment Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite

The hotel

Seize the opportunity to live like a local at the artistically designed and residentially inspired all-Suite Hotel equipped with kitchens. Garden Sonesta ES Suites is a rare refuge from the Big Apple buzz. Hidden away on a tree-trimmed streets on the Upper East Side, you can escape to the chic calm of your suite, where homely comforts include your own kitchen, and luxuries include grocery and breakfast deliveries. The hotel’s location is ideal for guest looking for world class shopping, a wide range of restaurants, and Manhattan’s famed museums and historic landmarks including the iconic Central Park.

Amenities

  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On East 64th Street in Upper East Side, home to upscale dining and boutiques, a stroll from Bloomingdale’s on Lexington Avenue and from Central Park and its famous zoo. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

132 suites. All with generous living space, flatscreen HDTV with cable and pay-per-view movies, iHome docking station, CD player/alarm clock, WiFi*, kitchen with fridge, toaster, microwave, and coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, signature beds and pillow menu. Junior Suites are 425 sq ft with a generous living space,  with1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

One Bedroom Apartment Suites are 400-650 square foot, and have extra living space, a separate bedroom, HDTV with web browser with 1 queen-size, 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Serenity lounge – open 24/7 for you to relax and use the computer. The Cupboard* (snacks, beverages and souvenirs, in lobby). Room service* (breakfast delivery from outside local restaurants *). Grocery delivery service*. 24-hour gym/fitness centre.  Complimentary WiFi in lobby. Valet parking $70 plus tax per day, or $80 plus tax per day for oversized vehicles (payable locally; subject to change)

This hotel has a facility fee of $39 plus tax, per room per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Fee includes: $15 daily credit to our Cupboard, complimentary Wi-Fi access, unlimited local/long distance calls (excluding international), complimentary use of the Fitness Center, a one-time $15 laundry credit for the stay. (inclusions are subject to availability and change).

One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1559)
  • Very good (640)
  • Average (161)
  • Poor (66)
  • Terrible (37)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel, but not great

Oct 29, 2024 684lorraineb United Kingdom

Too noisy and wrong location for us. Nice hotel and staff are really nice and accommodating. People have mentioned this being a quiet street, which in deed it is in terms of people, however, as a resident the bin collections and other restaurants/hotels throwing out their rubbish at early hours, every day, I did not find this a quiet hotel at… Read more
Too noisy and wrong location for us. Nice hotel and staff are really nice and accommodating. People have mentioned this being a quiet street, which in deed it is in terms of people, however, as a resident the bin collections and other restaurants/hotels throwing out their rubbish at early hours, every day, I did not find this a quiet hotel at all. What I really didn't like were the blinds and we were in a room where the windows had 3 black out blinds (pointless as 1" gaps inbetween each one) and 3 privacy net style blinds as you are overlooked. So 6 wires to open and shut and believe me by the end of the holiday you are getting fed up with these. The bedrooms are very spacious and the beds comfortable, however, the wardrobes are black, but there is no ceiling light, only bedside lights and you can't find a thing. I was using my iphone torch each time to get my clothes out. Kitchen didn't have a kettle, but you only have to ask and one is brought to you. We were in a 1 bedroom apartment and it was wonderful apart from a couple of bad points above. There is a single recliner chair which after a day of walking is very nice. There is a very nice cosy snug room by reception to sit in and wait on your exit day. The water and snacks by reception are free, but not advertised. Although this could be my fault as I didn't read the in room information. Another point to note is you can't watch netflix, prime or any streaming service on the TV, there are no connections to your phone, which given most hotels in the UK seem to offer this service I found disappointing and I could not find a thing to watch or use the remote to search the channels. If you are a USA citizen you might know all the channels, but for a UK person I couldn't find anything as there are lots of channels to go through, but with no context as to what each channel was actually about. Overall it is a nice hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating High price for run down and smelly suite

Aug 12, 2024 Jill L

The front desk personnel and cleaning staff were professional and friendly. The beds were comfortable. The suite was clean. The suite was spacious. The kitchen was clean. We stayed in Room 408 and the room had a sour smell of old food. We stayed for two nights over the weekend. The room needs an update - was rundown. Bathroom rundown, carpets and… Read more
The front desk personnel and cleaning staff were professional and friendly. The beds were comfortable. The suite was clean. The suite was spacious. The kitchen was clean. We stayed in Room 408 and the room had a sour smell of old food. We stayed for two nights over the weekend. The room needs an update - was rundown. Bathroom rundown, carpets and furniture need a refresh. We stayed here over 5 years ago and the suites were much better. For the cost - over $450 a night, we would NOT stay here again. Also mouse traps in stairways although we did not see any mice. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice neighborhood hotel, rooms need a little update.

Apr 23, 2024 Viki C Jacksonville, Florida

On the plus side, the hotel is well located within walking distance of shops, restaurants and central park. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The rooms however are tired and the bathroom was very small. There was a kitchen that would have been useful had our stay been longer. The AC unit in the rooms didn't seem to heat the room well and it… Read more
On the plus side, the hotel is well located within walking distance of shops, restaurants and central park. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The rooms however are tired and the bathroom was very small. There was a kitchen that would have been useful had our stay been longer. The AC unit in the rooms didn't seem to heat the room well and it felt cold our entire stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great quiet hotel for families, just a short walk from Central Park!

Mar 30, 2024 Meandhim7374 Surrey

Such a good spot for families - my husband and I wanted a room/suite to share with our three children and this was perfect. The Upper East Side feels quite residential and safe and is a fair bit quieter than anything more central. The kitchenette had everything we needed and although the hotel doesn’t serve breakfast we found the flexibility of… Read more
Such a good spot for families - my husband and I wanted a room/suite to share with our three children and this was perfect. The Upper East Side feels quite residential and safe and is a fair bit quieter than anything more central. The kitchenette had everything we needed and although the hotel doesn’t serve breakfast we found the flexibility of doing our own thing suited us well (there is a local diner that the hotel is affiliated for deliveries with if you prefer room service! The decor is a little tired but everything was clean and tidy and the staff were friendly and helpful too. We’d recommend this hotel to families looking for a good NYC base very slightly off the beaten track. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel - especially for longer stays

Nov 10, 2023 pico1 California

We stayed for 6 nights - we have been going 4 times a year for over 15 years, and have recommended it to many friends who enjoyed it. The room was clean and well serviced; and as always the kitchen was a real benefit to our stay there. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful, and they remember you. The location is excellent. The hotel has no… Read more
We stayed for 6 nights - we have been going 4 times a year for over 15 years, and have recommended it to many friends who enjoyed it. The room was clean and well serviced; and as always the kitchen was a real benefit to our stay there. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful, and they remember you. The location is excellent. The hotel has no restaurant, which is not a problem for us; we prefer to have the kitchen so we can prepare breakfasts and snacks on our own. Read less