Name: Empire Hotel
Address: 44 West 63rd Street, Upper West Side, New York City, NY 10023, United States of America, 44 West 63rd Street, New York State, NY 10023, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $174 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.4

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*8.3* 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)

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

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United Kingdom · June 3, 2016

The room was clean and attractive. However, there was very little light (for putting on make-up) and there was no full-length mirror in the room. The prices for everything were astronomical, but we realize that New York City is very expensive - and the prices were probably comparable to other hotels in the same area. The location was terrific!

Nancy, United States of America

location was good and quite cheap minibar, we liked bathroom cosmetics

Ivana, Slovakia

Mirela and Maggie were WONDERFUL at booking a room that fit my needs and preferences. I forgot to tell you, on check out, that the toilet in 917 needs attention Often when you flush, it keeps flushing on and on.... Your beds are wonderful and plenty of hot water! But people at the desk on check in never know I've been to the Empire before...and I must be near 40 nights this year...

Jill, United States of America

The Empire staff are all quite friendly and helpful, while the entire hotel has an atmosphere of comfortable elegance without pretension. The location is great, within easy walking distance to Central Park, Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and two subway stations.

Heather, United States of America

Finest front desk lobbystaff and concierge I have ever encountered, as well as porters, doormen and housekeepers.

Nancy, United States of America

The hotel stuff were helpful and gentle... Breakfast we had at the mezzanine level was really good. Excellent location.

Gözde, Turkey

The room was a good size, comfortable and greatly situated in Downtown Manhattan.

Howard, Canada

This hotel needs a lot of work. My room was by a generator that went off and on all night long and I explained this to the desk and they said they could give me some ear plugs. Would never recommend this place to anyone.

Bruce, United States of America

The hotel was beautiful with stunning roof view!! Staff was great as well!!!

Amber, United States of America

Location ( close from Central Park, Time Square, .. ) friendly and professional staff, cleanliness, Starbucks at entrance ( so we got wifi !!! )

Maxime, Belgium

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 minibar 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.

Guests at the Manhattan Empire Hotel can dine at Ed's Chowder House, offering East Coast seafood fare including lobster rolls, crab cakes, chowders and oysters. The Lobby Bar offers an intimate lounge atmosphere while the Rooftop Bar & Lounge is located on the twelfth floor and boasts views of Lincoln Center.

Times Square is 0.9 miles 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 museums, culture and walking.

This is our guests' favorite part of New York City, 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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 205 ft² This double room features air conditioning, minibar and iPod dock. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Video, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Cable channels, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 205 ft² This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, bathrobes and courtyard views. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Video, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Cable channels, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 240 ft² This room has a 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and city or courtyard views. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Video, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Cable channels, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 250 ft² This room has a 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and city or courtyard views. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Video, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Cable channels, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 275 ft² This room has a 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and views of Lincoln Center. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Video, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Cable channels, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 6 years of age)	Junior King Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 385 ft² This suite has a 42-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, bathrobes and city views. It comes with a pull-out love seat that converts into a single bed. Room Facilities: Minibar, Shower, Bathtub, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Video, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Cable channels, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Junior Suite with Two Double Beds 2 full beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 385 ft² Suite features a 42-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, a seating area, and bathrobes. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Video, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Cable channels, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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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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Dante Park 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
59th Street – Columbus Circle 0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

PJ Clarke's Restaurant 0 miles
Starbucks Cafe/Bar 0 miles

Closest Airports

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

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“INCREDIBLE LOCATION AT LINCOLN CTR AND CLOSE TO COLUMBUS CIRCLE”

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“Location was perfect for concert in the park.”

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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 accommodation.

Please note that the swimming pool is closed at the property for renovation.

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September 26, 2017

Cindy
United States of America
7.1

“Ok but with so many ny hotels to choose from, I won’t stay there again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It seemed like the hotel was trying to get every penny they could out of you. The room cost almost 300.00. They charged $10.00 per device for WiFi. They even charged $3.00 per cup for the keurig coffee in the room. When I got up the following morning there were 2 cockroaches in the shower
눇Location, friendly staff
September 25, 2017

Nancy
United States of America
6.3

“Our stay was fine and the staff people were very pleasant and helpful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The room size was fine, but the bathroom was very small and cramped.
눇The room was clean and attractive. However, there was very little light (for putting on make-up) and there was no full-length mirror in the room. The prices for everything were astronomical, but we realize that New York City is very expensive - and the prices were probably comparable to other hotels in the same area. The location was terrific!
September 24, 2017

John
United States of America
9.2

“Overall, very enjoyable stay. The Rooftop Lounge was pleasant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Need to have ice buckets and assess to ice and have real glasses.
September 24, 2017

Ivana
Slovakia

1 helpful vote
6.3

“unnecessary expensive with nothing complimentary and poor service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Junior Suite with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
눉no complimentary water very dark room for junior suite super small closet - there is no place to put your clothes and shoes no complimentary internet provided room service only in specific times - we arrived to hotel around 4pm and room service was available from 5 or 6 in the evening we came from city centre around 10pm room service was already closed for orders no view at all concierge confirmed that rooftop lounge is definitely closed so she booked us different bar but when we asked at front desk they told us that it is open
눇location was good and quite cheap minibar, we liked bathroom cosmetics
September 24, 2017

Jill
United States of America
9.6

“I love the location, the doormen, the overall ambience”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Wish I had a pet to bring! And I wish that your reading lights were better -- stronger.
눇Mirela and Maggie were WONDERFUL at booking a room that fit my needs and preferences. I forgot to tell you, on check out, that the toilet in 917 needs attention Often when you flush, it keeps flushing on and on.... Your beds are wonderful and plenty of hot water! But people at the desk on check in never know I've been to the Empire before...and I must be near 40 nights this year...
September 24, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
3.8

“Great location for Central Park shame about the cleanliness”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉When we first checked in we were told the swimming pool was closed! We booked in January and stayed at the hotel in August! We booked the hotel for the pool facility for the children! The staff weren't helpful, we were never told about breakfast or any God origins at the hotel, I did phone room service but nobody every answered the phone!! We arrived at 10pm on Sunday and when we went to the room there was a tray outside our room with used cups and plates on, the tray was still there on Thursday after I said to the housekeeper "this has been here since Sunday and I've asked three members of staff to take it away and nobody has" The dust under the bed was horrendous!! we stayed for 10 nights and not once were the outside Windows cleaned! I had bite marks on me, probably fleas as pets are allowed at the property.
눇The wifi in the lobby area.
September 23, 2017

Heather
United States of America
10

“Comfortable, friendly hotel with a great location”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The basement fitness room is entirely windowless and a bit creepy.
눇The Empire staff are all quite friendly and helpful, while the entire hotel has an atmosphere of comfortable elegance without pretension. The location is great, within easy walking distance to Central Park, Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and two subway stations.
September 23, 2017

Howard
Netherlands
4.2

“Nice location, poor facilities, bad breakfast.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Noisy air conditioning. Decrepit room. Poorly isolated from outside noise.
눇Location
September 22, 2017

Asma
United States of America
3.3

“terrible 2 nights”
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉the stuff are not friendly. No free wifi in rooms. They charged $3.75 for coffee although i never touched their coffee maker. The worst. air conditioner was broken. It took 3 hours to say it cant fix it that night and offered a fan instead. Service is slow. I had to get down to the front disk to talk to them. The duty manager didnt want to talk to me. STay away from this hotel. its not worth its value.
September 22, 2017

Geraldine
United States of America
8.3

“A fine place on the UWS close to many wonderful attractions.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The rooms are slightly worn at this point but the staff were very kind and upgraded me as I arrived as such a late hour exhausted....however, I did leave behind my Iphone charger in the room and when I arranged for a friend to pick it up, I was informed that no such charger was found. THAT IS NOT COOL....
September 22, 2017

Nancy
United States of America
10

“It was perfect. Only problems were uncontrollable: bad weather and NYC traffic due to UN meetings”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I have no complaints
눇Finest front desk lobbystaff and concierge I have ever encountered, as well as porters, doormen and housekeepers.
September 21, 2017

Gözde
Turkey
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 10 nights
눉Rooms are really small; there is no place other than beds. We ( 3 adults + 1 baby) had to upgrade our room to a suite room (of course with an additional cost) which has a reasonable space and a 1 queen size bed and a sofa. However the sofa (pull sofa) was really uncomfortable to lie... So if you are going to stay with a party of 3 or more think well before booking a room. The carpet in the room was damp ( i guess because of the vacuum cleaner) and towels were clean but not smelling good. There is no hot water at the bathroom in the mornings (it is really warm); it is ok at the evenings. I suggest you have a shower in evening.
눇The hotel stuff were helpful and gentle... Breakfast we had at the mezzanine level was really good. Excellent location.
September 15, 2017

Anonymous
Hong Kong
8.3

“good location, no surprises, staff friendly and helpful.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉room is bit dated.
눇location is excellent. close to central park, lincoln centre, feels safe to walk at 5am, 12 midnight. plenty of places to eat. close to 68st station and 59st columbus circle station where you can catch trains to almost anywhere. walkable to times square, midtown. rooms are a bit small but workable.
September 14, 2017

Haim
Brazil
5.0

“THe hotel needs to improve the noise in the room”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉High noise in the room coming from several air conditioning machines on the outside making very difficult to sleep. On the night of my arrival I have talk the manager that the noise wouldn’t let me sleep. He gave me earplugs and said that this complain is unsual, funny enough the Hotel leaves with the toilet amenities earplugs? I only stayed that night as didn’t have time to move Hotel, due late dinner meeting. Unacceptable for a 4 Star Hotel
September 14, 2017

Howard
Canada
7.5

“Great location, Good Room, Great Stay!”
- • Couple
- • Junior King Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
눉The bathroom occasionally would smell of sewage after use. Wasn't sure if it was the drains or not also there wasn't much hanging and cabinet space for my clothing also was surprised that rooftop pool was not made available to us. I know it is only September but the weather was perfect.
눇The room was a good size, comfortable and greatly situated in Downtown Manhattan.

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