Hotel
 Empire Hotel

44 West 63rd Street, Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023, United States of America – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 2278 reviews)

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7.3
Good
2,278 reviews
7.3
Good
2,278 reviews

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  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities 7.0
  • Cleanliness7.6
  • Comfort7.6
  • Value for money 6.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.8
Low score for New York

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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.

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 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.

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

This is our guests' favorite part of New York, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Empire Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 1, 2009
 Hotel chain/brand: Blueberry Hospitality

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in New York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Private parking available

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

7.3
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  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities 7.0
  • Cleanliness7.6
  • Comfort7.6
  • Value for money 6.9
  • Location9.2
    Sightseeing, Central location
  • Free WiFi 6.8
Low score for New York

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  • Is there a hairdryer in the room?
    Hair Dryer available in the room
    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on January 22, 2020
  • Does the room [suite] have a city view?
    Yes
    Asked about: Junior Suite with Two Double Beds • Answered on October 10, 2019
  • Are there mirrors in the room?
    Good Morning, Yes.
    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on December 24, 2019
  • Are there Keurig machines & refrigerators available in this room?
    No
    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on October 10, 2019
  • We have access to the pool?
    Yes
    Asked about: Superior King Room • Answered on August 29, 2019

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Dante Park
    0 miles
  • 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
  • Columbus Circle
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant PJ Clarke's
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Starbucks
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Central Park
    0.4 miles
  • Museum of Modern Art
    0.8 miles
  • Rockefeller Center
    0.9 miles
  • Times Square
    1 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    1.2 miles
  • Grand Central Station
    1.4 miles
  • Madison Square Garden
    1.5 miles
  • Empire State Building
    1.6 miles
  • Yankee Stadium
    5 miles
  • Statue of Liberty
    6.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Lincoln Center
    0 miles
  • Lake Fordham University
    0 miles
Public transit
  • Subway 66th Street – Lincoln Center
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • LaGuardia Airport
    5.8 miles
  • Teterboro Airport
    7.2 miles
  • Newark Liberty International Airport
    11.7 miles
How to get to Empire Hotel from John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Taxi
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Empire Hotel

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 75 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Romanian
  • Serbian
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House rules Empire Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Empire Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 bottled waters daily
- Complimentary local phone calls

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

Fitness center is closed from Tue, Jun 07, 2022 until Sat, Dec 31, 2022

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Tue, Sept 06, 2022 until Mon, May 29, 2023

FAQs about Empire Hotel

  • Room options at Empire Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Empire Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of New York.

  • The prices at Empire Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Empire Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Empire Hotel by:

    • Taxi 45min

  • Check-in at Empire Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Empire Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Swimming pool