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The Sofitel New York Hotel, in New York, is a 4 star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "e. village" area, and provides free parking and internet access. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "relaxing" and "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Guests found the service "helpful" and "exceptional". What travelers said they loved: "the breakfast", "the place", "the service", "the location", "the food", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jean George , Le Bernardin , and Daniel . Also nearby: Roxy , Angelika Film Center and Cafe , and 303 . Other local places to consider are The Lowell Hotel and Trump International Hotel and Tower.
There's nothing quite like a holiday in Paris, especially when you're in New York. Appropriately enough, Bastille Day in 2000 marked the grand opening of the first Manhattan home of this upscale French hotel...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/18/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hope you have a corporate card, because Gaby's is not cheap. On the plus side, they have a pretty decent selection of wines by the glass, it's usually not too busy (except weeknight evenings as the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to stay....the three times I've stayed here this year, I've ended up in a corner suite. It's very spacious and the views are amazing. The beds are very comfortable, the rooms are clean,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this hotel! Great location near tons of great little places to eat. The room is nice and cozy. I felt like it was more like a house, with great closet space, cool modern decor and fresh…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I really loved the quiet sophistication of this hotel. The location is very convenient to Broadway and TS. The bellhops were on point with taxi and directions. It is a little pricey but the ambiance and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this hotel. Amazingly quiet rooms, fantastic location (not on a super busy street) great view, no unnecessary noise in the hallways & it was very clean. The concierge are very down to Earth…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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I spent the past weekend in NYC and got a great deal on the Sofitel in NYC. The rooms are spotless, beds are comfortable, options are endless. Also, it is right in Times Square so if you're planning on seeing...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here on the final leg of my honeymoon in July 2007 and it was very nice. The room was tiny but very clean and comfortable. While the room was tiny, the bathroom was quite spacious with a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a drink w/a coworker who was staying here. Cute hotel bar. Service was great and the wine was superb. I had one of the white wine flights and my coworker had a red wine flight. The…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would stay here for a very comfortable business stay (as I did) versus going for a luxury vacation-type experience. Unlike many NYC business hotels that are dated, super small rooms, and noisy --…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing short of fabulous. Amazingly comfortable bed, huge bathroom, rob eand slippers. Friendly staff, QUICK check-in. Smooth easy stay. The bar is nice, cocktails not cheap. I've stayed in the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah - hotel restaurant. However, my monkfish was delicious! I was here on a business lunch so I couldn't enjoy myself as thoroughly as I might normally (i.e. no alcohol and I couldn't attack the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended for: Business/leisure trips, meeting up with friends. Location 3, Service 4, Amenities 4, Room 3.5.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was charming and nice, but has nothing on the Sofitel Chicago. This Sofitel has more of an old world charm to it, but not in a Ritz Carlton type of way. The rooms are very similar to the ones in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The room here is a little smaller then I hope. But Its NYC. What do you expect. I love this place. its very cute boutique hotel. Its pretty hotel and the room is cute. Its in a good location next to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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I've had a great stay there - large room & bathroom. The room is very clean and the service is friendly. The best part was the bed - it's very soft and comfortable. There's no wireless internet in the room but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like to stay in Midtown but still want to be far enough away from the raucous Times Sq, you'd be pleasantly surprised to find a classy, intimate, comfortable, clean, graciously staffed hotel…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Sofitel is comfortable and unafraid to express a strong, decadent personality in an industry of pandering, powder-my-ass, reuse-your-towels! hoteliers. I'd be disinclined to stay elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having ordered a steak that came with an unappetizing side, I asked my waiter to exchange the pommes frites for something that sounded better. The waiter, horrified, quickly clarified: "The pommes…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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We stayed at the Sofitel Hotel for four nights and loved it. Service at all levels, from check-in to housekeeping to concierge was excellent. Rooms ...
gusto.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed in the Sofitel and this was our breakfast experience both mornings. The wait staff was very polite, and the food was spectacular. I had both the Salmon benedict and the Gaby Omelette, both…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Momma stayed here with a friend for a girl's weekend visiting NYC. Loved it. Orchids everywhere. Spacious rooms with good use of mirrors. Big beautiful bathroom with a tub and glass shower. The beds…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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This is the first time I've ever felt compelled to write a review - but this hotel was absolutely fantastic. Very friendly, professional, and helpful staff. Everyone from desk clerks, housekeepers, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is a very nice place to stay and at a very good price. OnDemand movies are free but it may get cut out so if you are watching a movie you might have to pick it up at another time. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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The hotel's location was perfect - two blocks south of times square. On top of that, the hotel was so gorgeous...unbelievable, the marble and foyer were so warm. The staff was brilliantly friendly - the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Underneath the Sofitel, this is definitely a hotel restaurant. But I must admit I do like hotel bars and restaurants sometimes. The bar area is pleasant and not crowded. The windows of the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best hotels in midtown. Nice size rooms, great beds and sheets plus an excellent staff. You won't be sorry if you pick this hotel on your next trip to NYC.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hotel in a great location. The rooms were spacious when compared to other NY hotels I've seen. I booked through Priceline and got a decent rate. The beds are amazingly comfortable - probably the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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We got a great rate on this 4 star hotel and it was terrific. At first we were slated to be on the lower floors due to the great rate but they put us on the 10th floor. Very clean room, large bathroom and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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This place is expensive, but it is convenient. The beds as the previous poster mentions is nice. And...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/26/2005
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I think my favorite part of my room and this hotel was the bed. The bed was extremely comfortable. B...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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I was taking my boyfriend to NYC for his birthday, his first time, and really wanted to show off NYC. I booked the Sofitel b/c they let me check out at 4pm (b/c I became a Sofitel card holder). I requested...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Among NYC hotels this ranks up there at the top. It is still new and untarnished. Gives the guests a smallish comfy feeling. I like that. Rooms are not that special but they have nice bathrooms. Have Internet...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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My wife and I fully enjoyed staying at Sofitel New York. Only five miniutes to Time Square and Two Minutes to Time Squre. We entertained friends at the French restaurant at the hotel. We all agreed it is one...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2004
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Fantastic location, 5 minutes to time square and 5 mintues to 5th Ave. It is very elegant and has a European touch. As a businessman, I stayed from Wednesday through Saturday in Nov, 2004. I felt so...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2004
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From the hustle and bustle of 44th street (the hotel is perfectly placed between Times Square and Fifth Ave) you enter the peaceful haven of french style and comfort of the Sofitels lobby.The staff were all...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2004
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After messing up our reservation, I was less than pleased with the staff at the Sofitel. Yes it is a clean, wonderfully appealing hotel however the staff's ability to make up for a mistake will cost them my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2003
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Excellent location and room. Very very clean. The check-in was very fast and friendly. Room service menu is excellent. We stayed Fri (12:00pm check-in!) to Sat (asked for late check-out and were granted -...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2003
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Great retro decor! Too bad I was only there one night and couldn't really enjoy our lovely room for long. Neato furniture and decor, wish I had checked out Gaby's. This place is right beside the Algonquin, for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2003
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My companion and I were very impressed with Sofitel. The service was good, the room was very nice and the "breakfast in bed" room service hit the spot. Not to mention, it was in a very convenient location. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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Stayed here for a weekend catching a show. From the moment you walked in, greeted with open arms. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The concierge is very informative for nightlife and restaurants, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Good room with a great stone/glass bathroom. Allowed noon check-in. Poor concierge knowledge on restaurants near a particular theater. $1 per local call, no morning newspaper, and no free coffee made me miss...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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After disappointing stays at major hotels around the city, I found a great deal on a suite at the Sofitel. I must say the absolutely best and most friendly staff I found (they go out of their way to help.)...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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There are many fine hotels on the centrally located block of 44th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, but the best in this writer's estimation is the soaring Sofitel. Upon entering the hotel and the warm,...
frommers.com - user review
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On June 6-7 the power and water went out for 24 hours they did nothing to help except give us one 11...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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We booked at the Sofitel over July 4th weekend based on Trip Advisor reviews and very glad we did! It...
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This hotel made me feel relaxed. Quite, well furnished, clean.
travelpost.com - user review
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I'd say this hotel made me feel comfortable. Gracious greeting by a warm and...
travelpost.com - user review
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I almost always stay at the Sofitel when I am in NYC. It is well-maintained, the rooms are pretty good...
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The Staff, the location, the rooms, the ambience and just the alround quality left me thinking that although...
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There was nothing to dislike about this wonderful hotel. My stay at the Sofitel was terrific. With the friendly and attentive service, the beautiful Euro- Styled rooms and lobby, and centric...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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Visit to NY was Great! The Hotel is well centalized in Midtown. 20th floor room had great view of GE Building. Rooms were very clean. Service was excellent. Very friendly employees. Drinks...
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We stayed at the Sofitel for two nights and experienced incredible service. Having booked a premier Queen...
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The European hotel group's property is a dramatic, contemporary 30-story curved tower overlooking 5th Avenue. The place feels professional, with a spacious, quiet lobby, an elegant French brasserie (Gaby,...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Sofitel New York Hotel in New York, New York. Check the weather, and locate...
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I stayed in the Sofitel New York with my husband and 4 year old daughter in a suite and had a very enjoyable...
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The Sofitel is a luxury hotel located at 45 West 44th Street, overlooking Fifth Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan. The Sofitel New York a dramatic, contemporary, 30 story curved tower will welcome you with the...
hotels.com - user review
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Had read all the good reviews on this site which is why we booked the Sofitel - these people obviously...
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nicest hotel I have stayed in in NYC! Great staff, lovely room and amenities
travelocity.com - user review
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I can't imagine any hotel doing less if there is a problem than the Sofitel in New York City theater...
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Sophisticated French-owned option in convenient central location.
thisistravel.co.uk - user review
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The Sofitel New York is among the newest hotels to land on the Manhattan luxury accommodation scene. Bringing a combination of traditional French high-end service and chic Parisian style to New York, the...
travelocity.com - user review
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Just got back from a weekend at the Sofitel and it was wonderful! Being a New Yorker myself I know how...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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The European hotel group's property is a dramatic, contemporary 30-story curved tower overlooking 5th Avenue. The place feels professional, with a spacious, quiet lobby, an elegant French brasserie (Gaby,...
fodors.com - user review
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We stayed for 5 nights in June 2005 and whilst the hotel was OK, I cannot work out why it is hyped up...
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I LOVED the Sofitel!!! My husband and I escape to Manhattan several times a year for quick getaways, and never found a hotel that we felt any loyalty to-UNTIL NOW!!!! After staying here, I wouldn...
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The ultimate in comfort and convenience, this thirty-story building in midtown Manhattan-a contemporary statement in limestone and glass-is just a stone s throw from Fifth Avenue. The modern-day traveler will...
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