Name: Empire Hotel
Address: 44 West 63rd Street, Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023, United States of America, 44 West 63rd Street, New York State, NY 10023, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $151 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in parks, museums and culture – Check location 44 West 63rd Street, Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in parks, museums and culture – Check location Excellent location – show map

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*8.4* Columbus Circle: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.3* Lincoln Center: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

66th Street – Lincoln Center: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

59th Street – Columbus Circle: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.2* Dante Park: only 1 minute away! (100 feet by foot)

*8.8* Avery Fiscer Hall: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

*8.4* The Julliard School: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

The location of the hotel is superb! I really enjoy the view of Lincoln Center.

Victoria

United States of America

Breakfast was very good with lots of options. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was very good with lots of local restaurants.

Janet

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Perfect location. Rooms could use some upgrading.

Terri

United States of America

Great Location. Staff very nice and helpful. Nice Rooftop lounge and bar has fantastic views and good food.

Inga

United States of America

My husband and I extend our stay and we asked for an extra night and they were happy to acknowledge right away. We're here another day to enjoy more sightseeing and relaxing.

Letecia

United States of America

This site keeps asking about coffee and breakfast. Did I miss something? The bars are nice, especially the one on the roof. Location is great if you like to be outside the noise. Staff is very pleasant.

Francesca

Costa Rica

The food is very pricey but the place is gorgeous. You feel like you're in a Las Vegas hotel.

Vivian

United States of America

The location was an ideal location. close to times square and Lincoln center.

Rich

United States of America

Our stay was awesome. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the location can’t be beat. Thank you. We look forward to returning to the Empire!

Christopher

United States of America

Older property that is well maintained. The location is excellent and the prices are good for what you get (by NYC standards)

Roland

United States of America

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9.2

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The location of the hotel is superb! I really enjoy the view of Lincoln Center.”

Victoria United States of America
“Breakfast was very good with lots of options. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was very good with lots of local restaurants.”

Janet United States Minor Outlying Islands
“Perfect location. Rooms could use some upgrading.”

Terri United States of America
“Great Location. Staff very nice and helpful. Nice Rooftop lounge and bar has fantastic views and good food.”

Inga United States of America
“My husband and I extend our stay and we asked for an extra night and they were happy to acknowledge right away. We're here another day to enjoy more sightseeing and relaxing.”

Letecia United States of America
“This site keeps asking about coffee and breakfast. Did I miss something? The bars are nice, especially the one on the roof. Location is great if you like to be outside the noise.”

Francesca Costa Rica
“The food is very pricey but the place is gorgeous. You feel like you're in a Las Vegas hotel.”

Vivian United States of America
“The location was an ideal location. close to times square and Lincoln center.”

Rich United States of America
“Our stay was awesome. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the location can’t be beat. Thank you. We look forward to returning to the Empire!”

Christopher United States of America
“Older property that is well maintained. The location is excellent and the prices are good for what you get (by NYC standards)”

Roland United States of America

This Manhattan hotel is 250 feet from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Central Park is 550 feet from the Empire Hotel. It features a seasonal rooftop outdoor pool, cabanas, and 2 restaurants.

The modern rooms at the Empire Hotel are decorated in earthy tones and equipped with a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Guests will find a full mini-bar in every room and a glass-enclosed shower with a rain shower head in the bathroom.

The seasonal rooftop plunge pool is surrounded by a sun deck with large lounge chairs providing panoramic views of New York City. Food and drink at the Pool Deck is also available.

The Lobby Bar offers an intimate lounge atmosphere, serving tapas and drinks, while the Rooftop Bar & Lounge is located on the twelfth floor and features views of Lincoln Center.

Times Square is 0.9 mi from the Empire Hotel. The Museum of Arts and Design is 1,600 feet away.

Upper West Side is a great choice for travelers interested in parks, museums and culture.

This is our guests' favorite part of New York, according to independent reviews. In this area you can shop 'til you drop for popular brands like H&M.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Our location is one of the most desirable in New York City, steps away from Lincoln Center and a short walk to Times Square. It offers the perfect starting point from which to explore the many attractions of the Big Apple.

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Closest Landmarks *

Dante Park
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Metropolitan Opera House
0 miles
Lincoln Center
0.1 miles
Museum of Biblical Art
0.1 miles
Damrosch Park
0.1 miles
Alice Tully Hall
0.1 miles
Avery Fiscer Hall
0.1 miles
The Julliard School
0.2 miles
66th Street – Lincoln Center
0.2 miles
Columbus Circle
0.2 miles

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PJ Clarke's Restaurant
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Starbucks Cafe/Bar
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Natural Beauty *

Lincoln Center Mountain
0 miles
Fordham University Lake
0 miles

Closest Airports *

LaGuardia Airport
5.8 miles
Newark Liberty International Airport
11.7 miles
John F. Kennedy International Airport
13.5 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“location and staff were great bed was very comfortable.”

Meghan

Ireland

8.0

“The room and hotel was exactly as advertised and in others comments. The room was small but the bed was comfortable. The only noise from outside was the occasio...”

Rick

Australia

9.5

“Great location and very friendly staffs! Should provide free coffee 😂”

Kingming

Hong Kong

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

American Express Visa Mastercard Diners Club Discover Empire Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that a security deposit of USD 150 is required at the time of check-in for any incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable at time of check-out, subject to inspection of the accommodations.

Please note, the daily resort fee includes the following:
- Holding fee for guest packages shipped in advance to hotel 48 hours prior to arrival
- Complimentary High - Speed WiFi
- 2 complimentary Fiji waters daily
- Unlimited use of hotel exercise room
- Complimentary local phone calls
- Daily access to 6,000 digital domestic & international newspapers

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Swimming pool is closed from Sat, Sept 07, 2019 until Fri, May 22, 2020

Room options at Empire Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Empire Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Empire Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
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In total, there are 386 rooms at Empire Hotel.

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Check-in at Empire Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Empire Hotel by:
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“My husband and I extend our stay and we asked for an extra night and they were happy to acknowledge right away. We're here another day to enjoy more sightseeing and relaxing.”

“This site keeps asking about coffee and breakfast. Did I miss something? The bars are nice, especially the one on the roof. Location is great if you like to be outside the noise. Staff is very pleasant.”

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Reviewed: November 17, 2019

Priyanka
Germany

2 helpful votes
5.4

“Unhygienic Catastrophe in a good location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were horrible, the lightening wasn’t even close to what we are used to from other hotels. You can’t even put your proper make up on. There was fungus in the mini bar (which was never filled), there was dust everywhere, and urine marks in the matrasse. The shower was the same! Once you switch it on- there were several small pieces on the ground (guess it was jointing mortar). However I enclose pictures. They helped me change my room three times- but every room was similar. The staff was very helpful and friendly- but the hotel itself doesn’t have the opportunity to serve the way it should. It’s just old and needs an overall renovation.
I liked the friendly staff, they really tried to make everything up- but the hotel itself doesn’t have the options to do so. The lobby bar and the rooftop bar are really amazing! The location is really nice - close to Columbus square, upper Westside (many great restaurants and less tourists)

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 17, 2019

Tee
United States of America
8.3

“Great Stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms need to be upgraded and cleaned better.
Location and Staff

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Mirelle
France

2 helpful votes
9.0

“Very good location, great ambiance and nice treat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room that we were given the 1st/2nd night had a problem with the air conditioning system, we tried to turn it off several times but didn't work, it was very noisy and vapor was coming out all night, the technician didn't solve it and was very rude. Fortunately the guy at the front desk solved the problem efficiently.
Birthday celebration trip with my boyfriend. Very good and practical location near to Central Park, Columbus Circle and 20 min walking from Times Square. The hotel services are very good as well, lobby bar, rooftop lounge and breakfast. The rooms are nice and comfy! Lovely staff.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Gareth
United States of America
8.0

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was too firm
Pillows

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
8.0

“It was cosy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I couldn’t control the AC
The staff were so nice

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
8.0

“My family always stay here when then come to NYC.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 5 nights
We went to the rooftop lounge and were overcharged for our drinks twice. We were able to remove one charge but not the other. I will never run a tab anywhere again ever because of it.
The location. The quick check in, check out. The security, the ability to store bags. Pj Clarke’s, access to lots of food choices, museums, park.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Mairead
Ireland
10

“New York ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints
Good value for NY. Spacious rooms & great location. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Ross
United States of America
1.0

“Do not recommend this place. Liars and thefts.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
They charged me excessive tax on the room after I left and billed me for a bar tab at the roof deck that I did not incur. They are currently investing the bill and were very rude and not prompt to answer my inquires. When I checked in they gave me a room with a view of brick walls and generator. The noise was unbearable. They moved me after I complained but made me wait for four hours before a another room was available. They were also rude when I questioned their bill and didn't give me a prompt resolution and instead indicated I had to wait for their investigation regarding the alleged pool deck charge.
No breakfast at this location

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Victoria
United States of America
8.0

“Even though the rooms are not perfect I’m sure I will stay there again because of the location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pillow was too hard and thick. I requested a flatter pillow but never received it. Also there was no dresser in the room so there were no drawers to put things in.
The location of the hotel is superb! I really enjoy the view of Lincoln Center.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Janet
United States Minor Outlying Islands
8.0

“Overall, we would return but provide early request for room on upper level 9+, large room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room on street side, lower level had very loud street noise. Room on upper level, "inner" was very crowded.
Breakfast was very good with lots of options. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was very good with lots of local restaurants.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 14, 2019

Meghan
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Great location and comfortable hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
windows seemed to let a lot of cold air and noise in. Also could hear alot of noise from corridor.
location and staff were great bed was very comfortable.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Margaret
United States of America
9.0

“Beautiful decor, comfortable beds, good location, very nice staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
Shower didn't work right; water dribbled onto wall rather than coming out shower head. TV didn't work one night but staff fixed it.
No breakfast. Great location.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Josef
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not comfortable bed
Great staff and service

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Joanne
Malta
5.0

“Room was very run down and badly maintained. Location was good. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was absolutely falling apart- very noisy air conditioning- terrible shower room it was so badly patched up-wallpaper in bedroom peeling off. Overly expensive for what you get.
Only the location

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Need coffee pot in room - desperately!
Staff awesome! Location great!

Stayed in November 2019

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