Editorial take
Who should book Sanctuary Hotel New York?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Sanctuary Hotel New York for a practical reason: Couples, Broadway trips, travellers who value included extras. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want large rooms, a quiet neighbourhood or budget rates. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Sanctuary Hotel New York?
West 47th Street places the hotel a couple of minutes from Times Square and Radio City, on a block quieter than the avenues either side of it.
Nearby
Times Square, Broadway theatres, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
Closest subway
49 St, and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Sanctuary Hotel New York might feel special.
What it is known for
- Rates include a full American breakfast buffet, which is unusual this close to Times Square and changes the daily cost comparison against room-only neighbours.
- Guests also get a pass to an Equinox fitness club rather than a small hotel gym.
- Haven Rooftop operates year round rather than seasonally, which puts it in a small minority of New York hotel rooftops.
New York moments
- At 113 rooms it is one of the smaller hotels within a couple of minutes of Times Square, where most properties run to several hundred.
On screen
- The rooftop is the hotel's public face rather than a filming location.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is breakfast really included?
A full American breakfast buffet is part of the standard offer, along with a gym pass. For two people over four nights that is a meaningful saving in this part of Midtown, so factor it into the comparison.
Is the rooftop open in winter?
Haven Rooftop runs year round rather than closing for the season, which is unusual in New York and useful on a winter trip. Check opening hours directly, as private events can close it.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.