Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York , Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Hotels
8.6 (479 reviews)
45-06 Pearson Street , Long Island City , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and modern apartments
Cons:
Sofa bed mattress discomfort
External noise due to metro
Communication via app issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, but some complaints about noise and maintenance exist.
Service
8.93
Numerous guests praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.17
Many reviews highlighted the ideal location for accessing public transport and views.
Room Quality
8.32
Some rooms received positive feedback for comfort, but there were complaints about specific room features.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities were described as functional but could be more colorful and diverse.
Value for Money
8.51
Guests felt the pricing was satisfactory given the location and service standards.
Food and Beverage
8.66
No specific comments on food, defaulting to standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.73
Overall positive experience with a few areas for improvement noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 00:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in Long Island City

Convenient Location: Sonder Court Square offers stylish accommodation just steps away from the heart of Long Island City, providing easy access to popular landmarks such as the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Station.

Modern Amenities: Each unit at the aparthotel is thoughtfully equipped with a kitchen featuring a dishwasher, microwave, and toaster, along with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a fridge, stovetop, coffee machine, and more during their stay.

Nearby Attractions: Situated within a short distance from Bryant Park, St Patrick's Cathedral, and the United Nations Headquarters, Sonder Court Square is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of New York.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Sonder Court Square? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories in Long Island City!

Important information:

Pets are strictly not allowed at this property. A $250 fee will be charged per incident if a pet is found on the premises.

Check-in and check-out: Early check-in and late check-out are available up to 1 hour before or after the standard check-in and check-out times, subject to availability and prior confirmation.

Arrival Process: This is a self-check-in property; please note there is no front desk or staff on-site.

ID Requirement: A valid government-issued photo ID is mandatory for pre-check-in authorisation.

Instructions: Guests will receive detailed self-check-in instructions via email 24 hours prior to the check-in time.

A $35 Facility Fee per night per room will be charged for stays of less than 7 nights and is payable at check-in.

Early Check-in available at a fee, subject to availability: $50 (12 PM – 4 PM) or $75 (8 AM – 12 PM).


"Hotel reserves the right to impose a penalty of $250 for smoking inside the premises."


"Hotel reserves the right to impose a penalty of $100 per Unauthorized Guest.

Housekeeping: Available on request.

Late Check-Out Policy:
Late check-out is available for a fee of $75 up to 1:00 PM, subject to availability

Please Note: All reservations and stays at this hotel are intended solely as transient hotel accommodations and not as residential tenancies. No landlord-tenant relationship, leasehold interest, or other possessory rights are created by a guest's stay. Any extension, renewal, or consecutive reservation remains subject to the hotel's approval and does not alter the transient nature of the occupancy. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as creating any tenancy or other legal right of possession except as required under applicable law.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 479 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 8.93
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
6
Budget
Pros:

The location is close to many transit options.
The staff were attentive when I called them.
The bathroom toiletries that remain from when it was a Sonder are nice.
Spacious.

Cons:

The room was well used/furniture and carpets worn. Carpets were not clean, many clumps of other people's hair. Evidently not vacuumed.
When I arrived there was no hair dryer, no coffee maker, and no remote for the TV, all of which was meant to be provided per the listing. The staff did provide these within one day when I called them.
I was never sent login info for the wifi. The tv had no sound. The aircon worked but the whole space was very damp.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Nidia family_with_children es
4
Atención nula por parte de la propiedad
Pros:

El alojamiento y la ubicación estaban muy bien y muy cómodo el apartamento.

Cons:

La falta de contacto con el personal/propiedad. Alquilamos un apartamento para 2 adultos y 3 niños y faltaron sábanas y toalla para 1, contactamos con ellos y contestaron desde una central de apartamentos sin poder solucionarnos nada. Al final pasaron las 4 noches y apañamos con toallas y pareos que llevabamos en la maleta una cama. No contestaron más a nuestros numerosos mensajes. Tampoco nos facilitaron la contraseña del WiFi aún pidiendola repetidamente. Un desastre de atención

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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James extended_group gb
8
Great base for friends in NYC
Pros:

Was plenty adequate as an apartment for our visit.

Cons:

Would be even better if it had WiFi

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Justin family_with_children us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Judy solo_traveller il
5
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Will family_with_children au
7
Amazing location, a bit doggy management
Pros:

Amazing location for easy access to subway to city

Cons:

Bit unclean, had group of 5 and only had three towels, and never saw house keeping the whole 4 days.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children us
3
Poor
Pros:

I liked the view.

Cons:

We had a 4pm check-in yesterday. Upon arrival, we used the code given to us for the room we paid for and someone else was staying in our room. The hotel had double booked us and we had paid close to $500 for a room that wasn't available. We had one hour to get ready for the event we drove hours to attend with 4 children. The man working gave us a different room to get ready in then came back about 20 mins later to tell us he had a different room available but we needed to get over to it now. We got into the different room, got ready and left for the event (we were late). The room has no toilet paper, very few towels, no remote to the tv and very few linens for the pull out couch. Additionally, the apartment was filthy. It had very clearly not been cleaned well in a while. There was hair, dust and crumbs everywhere. The dishes were not clean and there were marks on the walls, mirrors and fridge.
As we did not get the room we paid for and were given a room that was not stocked, cleaned or ready for guests, we would like a refund.
I reached out to the email provided in the confirmation email but have not had a response yet.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller us
2
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Angel extended_group ar
6
Pros:

Precio/calidad bien. Ubicación buena.

Cons:

No pudimos hacer en forma on line el check in que solicitaron por Mail. Como no hay recepción en el hotel y tampoco contestan los correos que uno envía hubo que llamar por teléfono y resulta que además de la tarifa de Booking hubo que abonar usd100 más. Los últimos dos días no funcionó el agua caliente.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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singh couple us
1
Absolute Stinker
Pros:

Nothing, Zilch, Zero, Nada.

Worse experience possible. Couldn’t ever get in, check-in systems and customer support is non existent. Can flag it as a scam, there was another customer who couldn’t ever get in. I think they should tell me why shouldn’t i sue you and this property. Absolute shocking, i will launch a customer report. This is a stinker, mate.

Cons:

I pleasurably disliked every bit of my experience with this property and affiliated services including booking.com

Worse experience possible. Couldn’t ever get in, check-in systems and customer support is non existent. Can flag it as a scam, there was another customer who couldn’t ever get in. I think they should tell me why shouldn’t i sue you and this property. Absolute shocking, i will launch a customer report. This is a stinker, mate.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Comanzo couple fr
3
Manque de personnel
Pros:

Proche du métro

Cons:

pas de réception, pas de wifi , problème de communication, obligé d’appeler plusieurs fois un service de l’hôtel pour avoir le code et numéro de la chambre

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Veronica family_with_children fr
3
Friendly staff, but the overall experience was chaotic and disappointing
Pros:

The location is great and the view from the room was beautiful. The beds are comfortable.

Cons:

It all felt rather chaotic. The staff were friendly and genuinely tried to help, but the check-in system was disorganized, resulting in a long queue. We also had trouble accessing our room.
When we finally got in, we discovered that the sofa bed hadn't been made up, there were no sheets, and no one seemed to know how to resolve the issue. The staff kindly suggested calling the owner, but unfortunately they never answered. As a result, the three of us ended up squeezed into a double bed.
There were also several signs of poor maintenance: broken or empty soap dispensers, a clogged shower drain, and other small but noticeable issues. We weren't the only ones having problems—many other guests appeared frustrated or were actively complaining during our stay.
Overall, I would recommend avoiding this place if you have other options.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos solo_traveller cr
1
Experiencia Fatal
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Pesimo servicio. No nos pudimos hosoedar ahi. Las claves de acceso nunca llegaron , tuve que llamar varias veces , finalmente me dieron habitacion 901 y estaba.ocupada por otra gente. Llamamos varias veces para tratar de resolver la situacion sin respuesta alguna. Tuvimos que buscar otra opcion . Muy buenos para cobrar pero pesimos para honrar la reserva. Me siento estafado.. No recomiendo a nadie reservar en este hotel. Esperando respuesta de Booking , espero devolucion del 100% del dinero

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Shalini couple in
5
Good room, but the bed is too small and someone should man the front desk
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No one is available if guests need anything and the entrance is in need of a renovation.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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István family_with_children hu
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Johan couple us
1
No agradable
Pros:

Muy moderno

Cons:

Estaba en malas condiciones mi habitación

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple nl
5
Very disappointed in communication and hygiene
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Communication was poor, there was a language barrier

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Vito solo_traveller it
1
Sporco, oleoso e approssimativo. Struttura poco curata, personale inesistente, puzza dappertutto. Non la consiglio, non
Pros:

Very little or nothing.

Cons:

Sporca, tanta spazzatura davanti la porta, personale menefreghista.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee