New York City always delivers a fresh perspective. When you’re lounging on your penthouse terrace in one of the city’s top hotels, the sensation goes to a whole new level.

For travelers in pursuit of a Manhattan hotel with epic views and extra breathing room, the penthouse suites at Sonesta Hotels of New York’s two properties in the city offer the best of both worlds. You enjoy all the tangibles and intangibles of a first-rate hotel stay paired with the comfort, spaciousness, and serenity of a residential retreat: apartment-style layouts, proper living rooms, and, yes, those sprawling terraces with views of Manhattan below.

What’s more, Full-Time Travel readers can now secure a stay in one of Sonesta Hotels of New York’s penthouses at an exclusive rate (see details below). Here’s a little teaser of what to expect:

At The Shelburne Sonesta New York in Murray Hill, the energy is lively yet protected from the frenzy. Upstairs, penthouse accommodations include generous living spaces with full kitchens; private terraces are made for drinking morning espresso or gazing at the skyline late at night. The hotel’s rooftop lounge,
Vintage Green, has a hideaway feel and serves up handcrafted cocktails paired with 360-degree views that include the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building. Downstairs, the Take Care café keeps things fresh with a wellness-forward menu, and the lobby feels just removed enough from the Grand Central rush to make crossing the threshold feel like a small reprieve.

A few avenues north, on the corner of 50th Street and Third Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York features penthouse suites especially well-suited to travelers who are settling in for an extended stay. Apartment-style accommodations have wraparound terraces and enough space to unpack properly (a rare luxury in New York). Beyond a 24/7 fitness center, there’s a quietly excellent Wellness on Demand program with yoga mats, Pilates equipment, meditation pillows, and resistance bands available upon request. It’s like having your own penthouse pied-a-terre in Manhattan—with the personalized service you would expect from Sonesta.

Full-Time Travel readers can enjoy up to 15 percent off penthouse stays plus complimentary daily breakfast for two when booking by July 31, 2026 (for stays through February 2027).

Produced in partnership with Sonesta Hotels of New York