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

Hotels
Sonder
8.6 (380 reviews)
45-06 Pearson Street , Long Island City , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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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:

Pet policy: Pets are strictly not allowed at this property.

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.

Additional linen changes are available upon request for an additional charge of USD 10 per change.

Housekeeping services can be arranged for an additional charge of USD 25.


Early Check-in:

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

Smoking Policy:

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

Unauthorized Guests:

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

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 380 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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Joao Pedro couple us
2
Nice room, but VERY bad service
Pros:

Nice room

Cons:

Stayed there for 3 weeks. After 3 days in, WiFi stoped working and never came back, even though we called them everyday and they kept saying next day would be good. Also, they said they would clean the room every week, but never came. We scheduled cleaning service a few times, having to come back to the hotel (as they said they could only clean when someone was in the room), but nobody ever showed up.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Shanna couple us
1
Good for a short stay solely due to location. Don’t bother staying long term or if you need wifi.
Pros:

The only thing good about this property is the location. The Court Square subway station is across the street making it extremely convenient.

Cons:

I stayed for two weeks. I begged and pleaded after one week to just get clean towels, have someone just take out the garbage which was, of course, smelly after 1 week (there is no garbage chute) and to get another roll of toilet paper (they only provide one). No one ever came to provide anything. I called the customer service line at least 5 times and was assured someone would provide the items. I stay in serviced apartments 2 weeks of every month and it is standard for someone to clean after 1 week. I wasn’t even asking for a cleaning- I asked for the bare minimum. Additionally there is no wifi at this property. I was told that the WiFi was out due to a network issue for 2 weeks straight. I do not believe it for a minute. This property just does not have WiFi . This also means there is no TV of any sort here. Also when I arrived all the dishes were in the dishwasher and they were not clean. I had to hand wash every dish to use the dishes.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Dillon family_with_children us
2
Bad customer service.
Cons:

There was horrible customer service. We never received a confirmation email with the access code. We had to call to receive the access code. We needed extra towels. We called the same phone number and spoke to someone who was clearly just a answering service. She promised that the towels would be delivered. They never came. We never got the WiFi password. I called, emailed, and left messages. Completely unresponsive. Never coming here again.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Monika couple pl
5
Pros:

Wyposażenie kuchni jest zupełnie wystarczające

Cons:

Okrutny hałas pociągu przejeżdżającego co parę minut tuż za oknem. Brak WiFi przez cały pobyt. Nie dostałam kodu dostępu do budynku pomimo że było już po godzinie check-inu, nie ma na miejscu żadnego personelu, jedynie infolinia na której nikt mi nie pomógł. Brak możliwości zostawienia bagażu po check-oucie, jedyny dostępny locker był zepsuty.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Sherieen couple fr
10
Très bon séjour ! Très bon établissement ! Je recommande
Pros:

Super établissement proche du métro, bien situé pour se rendre dans le centre de New York. Établissement propre et confortable.

Cons:

Le seul souci que nous avons rencontré, c’est qu’à notre arrivée, nous n’avons pas vraiment eu d’indications sur le fait que l’établissement était géré à distance et qu’il n’y avait pas de contact avec une personne physique. Au début, c’était un peu compliqué pour entrer et accéder à la chambre avec le code, mais par la suite, tout a été parfait.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Ernesto couple cr
1
I was unable to access the room. There is no front desk. No pin was sent to allow me to enter the ro
Pros:

I was unable to access the room. There is no front desk. No pin was sent to allow me to enter the room. I have been struggling to get refunded for weeks without success. Please do not make a reservation at this establishment.

Cons:

I was unable to access the room. There is no front desk. No pin was sent to allow me to enter the room. I have been struggling to get refunded for weeks without success. Please do not make a reservation at this establishment.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple us
5
Adequate place to stay.
Pros:

location was good and the bed was comfy

Cons:

NO WIFI even though it was advertised as having WIFI. ALSO I never got an email with the code so when we got there in the cold rain, we couldn't get in.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Constant couple us
1
I will never use booking.com again
Pros:

It wasn’t as advertised. We wanted our money back, which the person on the phone said we could. As long as booking.com was okay with it. Such booking.com said they were. Then later I got a message that it wasn’t approved.

It’s a scam hotel, no lobby no nothing. I don’t think you can call it a hotel. I’ll never use your site again. I’ll make sure to make a Reddit post about it and Instagram.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Nikita couple us
3
Don't stay here
Pros:

Nice location next to MoMA PS1

Cons:

- Difficult to find get into (no instructions we sent), room number plate was missing
- Hair on the walls the bathroom
- Noisy
- Uncozy

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Valerie extended_group us
7
Good place for our group but price not worth it for the hassle
Pros:

The location was close to the event we were attending, the beds were comfortable, two bathrooms were nice for our group and the kitchen was great.

Cons:

The wifi didn’t work, nor the Tv, check in process was difficult because i was not given a code or room number until i had to call when i got there, no staff on site so had to call the phone each time i had an issue, and also noticed other guests were having the same issues. also got stuck in the elevator because the code stopped working and the door would not open. when they originally gave us a room number we entered the room and it was dirty and not cleaned so had to call and they told us that was the wrong room and didn’t mean to give us that one.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Beatriz solo_traveller br
5
O hotel é limpo e os quartos correspond a foto. É barulhento por conta do trem e não existe um ser human que trabalho no
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Não é hotel. Não tem onde deixar a bagagem e nem um ser humano para falar.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

The room was perfect for me

Cons:

I wish I could receive a message explaining the process beforehand: the room is only available after 4pm and I received the code to enter the building and access the room at 4 pm. Before that, I wasn't even sure if my booking was processed. I went to the hotel at 2pm because I did not remember I was only allowed at 4, but then I couldn't access the building, no reception. I was nervous that the booking was not totally processed. I think a simple email the day before explaining what to expect that we will receive further instructions at 4pm, would be much appreciated.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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JANICE couple us
3
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
1
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Graham couple au
8
Great location
Pros:

The location and the rooms were amazing

Cons:

No wifi and dirty lifts.
The WIFI was done for over a week
I notified the hotel of the dirty lifts and they still weren’t clean

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Sabrina solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

The room was nice and clean. It had everything that I needed.

Cons:

The wifi did not work and I could not watch TV. The bed was much smaller than expected. It was difficult to sleep because the subway station is right across the street from the room.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Angelica Pascoe solo_traveller mx
1
No recomiendo hospedarse aquí
Pros:

La ubicación es buena, la cama es muy cómoda.

Cons:

La limpieza es muy mala, no hay nadie proporcionando atención en el mostrador y nadie resuelve las dudas que se tienen por medio de chat. Nos dijeron que el Internet estaba en reparación pero nunca funcionó. La tina se fugaba, la cafetera aun tenía café en el filtro y en la jarra, no estaba limpia y no podiamos tomar café. Los lockers no sirven para dejar las maletas antes o despues de hacer Check In o Check out. Abajo de la cama y arriba del refrigerador está sucio de mucho tiempo, es claro que es casi nula la limpieza. Es muy costoso para esta pésima atencion

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Mohamed solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Location & cost

Cons:

I was never sent a confirmation email needed to enter the hotel. Hand soap in bathroom totally out with not replacements anywhere in studio

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Victor Philibert couple us
1
Bad, just bad.
Pros:

Location is good and if properly managed the hotel would be great.

Cons:

Self check in hotel. No staff on site. Never received my access information on time. Got locked out of hotel too many times to count. Room wasn’t cleaned. Egg shells and various crumbs everywhere in the unit. One of the worst hotel experience I had.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Jose couple uy
3
Good location and clean & new apartment, but the poor check-in process and lack of support ruined the stay.
Pros:

The location was convenient.

Cons:

The experience was very disappointing. The check-in email was not sent 24 hours before arrival, so we could not access the lobby. The luggage lockers were broken, early check-in was not allowed, and we were not even allowed to leave our luggage while the room was being prepared. The check-in email only arrived at 4:20 p.m., when we had already booked another hotel because we received no solution. The room was advertised with a king bed, but we received a queen bed, and there was no Wi-Fi available. The six-digit access process also felt unnecessarily complicated, almost like entering a bank.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee