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

We stayed for 7 days in September — our first time in the States and NYC. Couldn’t find a good price in Manhattan, so we tried this aparthotel. I was a bit worried at first, but honestly, I’m so glad we chose this over Manhattan. The location is amazing: just steps from the subway, 5–10 minutes into Manhattan. The area was quiet and clean, with a 24/7 retro diner right across (we even caught some filming!), a bodega nearby, plenty of coffee shops, Target/Trader Joe’s, and halal carts within walking distance. Perfect for first-timers or anyone wanting convenience. Prices can rise during peak periods, but we got a great deal. As an aparthotel, we didn’t really encounter staff in the building, but we noticed someone guarding the reception downstairs at all times if needed. Customer service before our stay was excellent — all our questions were answered promptly through the Sonder app. The apartment itself was spacious, clean, and quiet — ideal for a couple. We loved the old-school minimal style. Amenities were perfect, with everything we needed, and if we ran short, we could restock using the cool cabinet in the lobby. The building is small and simple, and we had no issues. We would stay here again and again if the price was right. If not, we’ll definitely choose a Sonder property elsewhere — it was an incredible stay.

Good stay in Sonder LIC, however I do think that it is quite expensive for the relatively simple apartment. I would suggest to add minor things like more overhead lights, hooks and racks in the bathroom, clothes racks, among others, to make a long-term stay more homey. The location is very good as it is in front of Court Square Station (with several lines going into Manhattan and Queens) and a very busy Trader Joe’s. There is no in-house laundry so folks staying for a while would have to look for another place to do their washing. As the other reviews say, it can also be quite loud depending on where your room is located. I had some issues with the construction along Jackson Ave., the train, and the music from the bars that Sonder shares the building with. But they do provide earplugs so that was quite helpful. The staff is also nice and friendly. Overall, I am happy with my stay and I would come back because of its excellent location.