Sonder Court Square, New York CitySonder Court Square in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 32 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.5. Rooms from about $365 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sonder Court Square is a renovated aparthotel in Long Island City. It provides spacious apartments featuring full kitchens with stovetops and refrigerators, which suits travellers planning extended stays or those travelling with families. The building is located near several public transport stations and local attractions like MoMA PS1. Rooms include air conditioning and Wi-Fi within a modern, industrial-style interior. While the apartments offer practical facilities for self-catering, the property operates without a traditional lobby or on-site reception desk. This setup means guests manage their stay with less face-to-face assistance than a standard hotel.What stands out

Full kitchens in apartments

Close to public transport

Air conditioned rooms

Spacious living areas

Watch out for

No on-site reception

No traditional lobby

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