Property Location
Retreat to the Upper East Side at the residentially inspired Gardens Sonesta ES Suites Hotel on an intimate, tree-lined street offering the perfect picture of residential city living. The hotel’s locale is ideal for guests looking for world-class shopping, a wide range of restaurants, famed museums and historic landmarks, including iconic Central Park for wedding photos and inspiring city wedding venues.
Rooms & Suites
Originally built as a residential building, the hotel’s greatest advantages is its spacious all-suite accommodation, featuring fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas, and some suites offering private outdoor patios and terraces - a rarity in Manhattan. Whether guests are staying for a wedding weekend or extending their visit to a New York getaway, the extra space allows everyone to settle in comfortably and truly feel at home. For couples looking to elevate the experience even further, the hotel’s signature Penthouses offer an exceptional New York retreat with expansive layouts, private outdoor space, and an elevated residential feel ideal for bridal party stays, family gatherings, or intimate pre-wedding moments.
Drinks & Dining
Second and Third Avenue offer guests a more local side of Manhattan, lined with charming cafés, wine bars, bakeries, and neighborhood restaurants that create a relaxed, residential atmosphere while remaining close to Midtown and many of the city’s premier wedding venues.
On-Site Events
The hotel’s residential feel allows guests to relax and connect in a more personal setting, while select suites and penthouses with outdoor space provide a rare opportunity to host small intimate open-air moments in the signature Penthouse. Surrounded by the timeless charm of the Upper East Side and located near many of New York City’s premier wedding venues, The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites creates an effortless and elevated backdrop for every many moments of the wedding weekend.
Photo Ops
The neighborhood offers countless photo-worthy moments for wedding guests, engagement shoots, and weekend memories - from romantic strolls through Central Park to the timeless architecture of nearby cultural icons like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Fun Facts
Originally built as a residential building.
