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Reviews of The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites New York 4 stars

215 E. 64th Street, Upper East Side, New York, NY 10065, United States

#166 of 418 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 522 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was large, very nice. Surprised there was no paper towels or napkins of any type in room. I had surgery on my face it was just a basic needs stay, but we brought food in and would have liked a napkin. We did not call for anything, so I'm sure they could have brought it up along with ice. But just wanted to eat and sleep. Otherwise room was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing much other than the chair.than

    Large spacious room with comfortable beds. Bathroom was small but workable chair at the work desk was unbearable, I needed to get work done and could not sit there.d not

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Large room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay in a clean, safe, welcoming and spacious accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No eating or drinking offered . But so many bars/ restaurants nearby it wasn’t a massive issue.

    Really spacious room for family of 4 ( for NYC anyway).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No clear, Kitchen tooling

    Position and right dimension of the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small elevator. A bit run down. Resort fee not disclosed until final booking step.

    Locatio

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Service sucks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service sucks

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Great value and location, with a few very minor gripes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit dated and some things (recliner, drapes, etc) didn’t work properly

    The rooms were very big (grading on a curve for Manhattan) and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Great Spacious Base for a Family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have liked a shower cubicle rather than bath with shower, but that’s personal preference. The lighting could have been better in the living area, especially near the mirror, the furniture was a bit old fashioned - I’m clutching!

    Great location, close to Central Park and Bloomingdales. Nice big room, like a little apartment. Comfortable beds, great nights sleep. Reception staff all very friendly and helpful. $10 credit per day per room which we used for water & juice.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location , size of room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    7.0
    Loved the space but disappointed with the quality of room for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pictures depict a much cleaner, fresher accommodation with a lot of extras (e.g vases, ornaments, paintings, flowers etc) whereas we were rather shocked at first view of the apartment as it was a dated, stripped back version of the marketing of the hotel. Bathroom chipped, carpet looked dirty and furniture dull. For £465 (British pounds) a night we expected more. Kitchen was missing a toaster and a kettle!

    The apartment was really spacious, beds comfy and we loved having a kitchenette and space to sit to eat. Loved the neighbourhood, we didn’t want to be near Times Square so this was close enough, plus safe and quieter. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed the communal room with free coffee, and being able to store luggage and use the restroom to freshen up before evening departure.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable and relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good

    Efficient friendly staff, large appartement room with good facilities, kitchenette, close to Central Park and 5th Avenue

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Good for families, great location and wonderful friendly helpful staff at all levels.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of easy access to ice.

    Location, room configuration & furnishings and the staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great sized suites, with sufficient facilities to eat a meal in if desired. Perfect base for our week in NYC, subway, supermarket and coffee shop 300m away.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect but I’d hesitate to stay again due to the cost
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overpriced

    Staff, spacious room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    I will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Two Beds - Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator was a bit small

    Enjoyed the special touches like automatic blinds, nice, large bathroom, mini kitchen. Excellent location for my needs, and attentive staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Excellent location, services and facilities for Families
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I didn’t really like the fact that I upgraded to a bigger room and I informed Danny I would pay cash but he took it out of my account, haha I had saved the cash all week and we where informed the last day that we could have had 10dollars per day for complimentary drinks, other than that the service was excellent.

    I liked the warm Welcome from staff. The Location was perfect for a family of four females , age ranging from 71 yrs to 13yrs and 1 boy 17yrs old, Rooms was cleaned daily, your chambermaid certainly had there work cut out with our room Thank you.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much traffic

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    Gray for families wanting a bit more space but comes at a price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor and furnishings a bit dated, overpriced for the quality. Lack of any communal facilities aside from a small lounge with a coffee machine and gym. A bar or larger lounge/lobby would make a big difference.

    Nice big rooms, good location for Central Park and museums

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable in an accessible location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Spacious, quiet, well-equipped.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    7.0
    Great location and friendly staff, just wish the condition of the room was better for the price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not able to control the temperature in the room. The heat worked but not the air conditioning. The room was very warm even when we shut off the heat so had to keep the windows open throughout our five night stay which helped but unfortunately let in all the noise from the street below which made it difficult to get a good nights sleep. Also, I have stayed here at least twice a year over the last ten years and the bathrooms are always an issue. Bad water pressure and the tubs are badly chipped. I wish they would update the bathrooms a bit.

    The location, the size of the room and the friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect for a family holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great with central park and as far as the Rockefeller center within walking distance.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel looks outdated, carpets on a floor makes it look dirty. Windows are singleglazed, so you can hear every noise from the street: cars, construction noise. No ventilation in a bathroom. In my opinion it is overpriced.

    We loved the neighborhood, close to Central Park, walkable to most of attractions in Manhattan. Supermarket around the corner and you can make your own breakfast in a kitchen. WiFi was good. Room is quite big, so it was enough space for 4 of us. Room was cleaned and towels changed every day. A lot of socket outlets, which was convenient for a family of 4.

    Stayed in November 2023

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