Empire Hotel New York

4 stars

44 West 63Rd Street, New York, United States, 10023

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This newly reopened hotel is located in a 19th-century building across from Dante Park and close to Lincoln Center. The rentable cabanas have mini-refrigerators, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and daybeds, along with wireless internet access and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. There is also a Jeunesse spa with VIP treatment areas.

Overview

This luxurious four-star boutique hotel boasts ideal location between two legendary landmarks of the city such as Lincoln Center and Central Park hence providing magnificent views the Broadway, Central Park, Columbus Avenue, and streets of the Upper West Side.

Besides its contemporary exterior design, you will also find well-equipped fitness center, spa, swimming pool and modern indoor and outdoor meeting space.

All 422 rich arranged guestrooms come equipped with up to date movies and cable TV, flat screen TV, iPod docking stations with speakers and full in-room mini-bar.

The Empire Hotel Rooftop bar and lounge, and lobby bar serve menu inspired by seafood and traditional international flavors and drinks.

The nearest La Guardia Airport is within 9.2km drive away, Newark Airport 18km, JFK Airport 22km, White Plains Airport 40km and Islip Airport 74km.

Year renovated 2007. Number of floors 11. Number of rooms 422.

Location amidst two world-famous landmarks - Lincoln Center and Central Park - makes this boutique hotel a tasty thing with views of the Broadway and Columbus Avenue as well as other museums, theaters, galleries and shopping places.

Distance to:

City Center - 6.6km
Airport: La Guardia - 9.2km, Newark Liberty International - 17.9km
Train Station: Grand Central Station - 2.3km, Penn Station - 2.4km
Underground station: 66th Street – Lincoln Center - 200 m, 59th Street – Columbus Circle - 300 m
Bus stop - 100 m

Rooms

Each room offers views of Central Park and Lincoln Center, Italian linen, animal-print cushions, wireless high-speed internet, oversized towels, in-room safe, luxury bathroom amenities and ultimate comfort.

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Superior Double Room City view Double Beds - 21m²		Check Prices
The room of 21m²/230 sq. feet offers two comfortable Double beds, work desk, 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, stylish interior in natural colors and beautiful city view.
Superior King Room City view King Size Bed - 23m²		Check Prices
The room of of 23m²/250 sq. feet offers a comfortable King size bed, work desk, 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, stylish interior in natural colors and beautiful city view.
Superior Queen Room Courtyard view Two Queen Size Beds - 23m²		Check Prices
The room of of 23m²/250 sq. feet with courtyard view offers two comfortable Queen size beds, work desk, 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, the whole space is stylishly decorated in natural colors.
Deluxe King Room Street view King Size Bed - 25m²		Check Prices
Deluxe Room of 25m²/275 sq. feet offers a King size bed, cozy rest zone with 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and beautiful city view.
Deluxe Double Room Street view Double Beds - 30m²		Check Prices
Deluxe Room Double of 30m²/325 sq. feet offers two comfortable Double beds, cozy rest zone with 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and beautiful city view.
Standard Queen Room Courtyard view Queen Size Bed - 19m²		Check Prices
The room of 19m²/205 sq. feet offers a comfortable Queen size bed, work desk, 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, courtyard view and stylish interior.
Suite Queen Courtyard view Two Queen Size Beds - 38m²		Check Prices
Suite Queen of 38m²/410 sq. feet offers two comfortable Queen size beds, work desk, living room with cozy rest zone, stylish interior in natural hues and courtyard view.
Suite King Street view King Size Bed - 43m²		Check Prices
The spacious Suite of 43m²/465 sq. feet with corner location offers a comfortable King size bed, pull-out sofa, cozy dining set, sitting zone and 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and beautiful city view.
Deluxe Suite King City view King Size Bed - 65m²		Check Prices
Deluxe Suite of 65m²/700 sq. feet offers a comfortable King size bed, separate living room furnished with custom made dining set and sofas for day rest. The whole living space is stylishly decorated in natural earth hues.
Design One-Bedroom Corner Suite Street view King Size Bed - 41m²		Check Prices
Suite has views of Lincoln Center.French doors separate bedroom/living room area w/pull-out sofabed,2club chairs,dining table for 4.Rm design is a mix of earth-tone colors feat. 2flat screen TVs,iHome docking station w/speakers,European linens and bathrobes,spa-inspired bathroom design with a tropical rain showerhead and luxury bath amenities.Enjoy comp.fitness center during your stay.WiFi avl.
Corner Suite Street view King Size Bed - 41m²		Check Prices
CORNER SUITE/465SQFT/KING BED/DINING TBLLINCOLN CTR VIEW/LIVING RM/PULLOUT SOFA
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite City view King Size Bed - 64m²		Check Prices
This suite is (710sqft) w/2 bathrooms,king bedroom separated by connecting doors to a parlor that feat.wet bar din.table for 4,pull out sofabed,2 club chairs.Suite feat.2 flat screen TVs,iHome docking station w/speakers,European linens and bathrobes,spa-inspired bathroom design with tropical rain showerhead and luxury bath amenities.Enjoy our comp.fitness center during your stay.WiFi avl.
Design Suite Courtyard view Two Queen Size Beds - 36m²		Check Prices
2 queen beds and a separate parlor area with a love seat and 2 club chairs (410 sqft).Room design is a mix of earth-tone colors and functionality featuring 2 flat screen TVs,Home docking station with speakers,European linens and bathrobes,spa-inspired bathroom design with a tropical a rain showerhead and luxury bath amenities.Enjoy our complimentary fitness center during your stay.WiFi avl.
Superior Double Room City view King Size Bed or Double Beds or Double Or Twin Beds - 22m²		Check Prices
SUPERIOR KING/KING BED/250SQFT/WIFI AVL/AC/WORK DESK/FLAT SCREEN/CITY VIEW
Design Junior Suite City view King Size Bed - 32m²		Check Prices
Jnr suite features city views with a king bed,full size pull-out sofa bed/2 club chairs (approx.385 sqft).Room design is a mix of earth-tone colors and functionality, flat screen TV,iHome docking stations with speakers,European linens and bathrobes,spa-inspired bathroom design with a tropical rain showerhead and luxury bath amenities.Enjoy our comp.fitness center during your stay.WiFi avl.
Standard Single Room Queen Size Bed		Check Prices

Standard Double Room Courtyard view King Size Bed or Queen Size Bed - 17m²		Check Prices
STANDARD QUEEN/QUEEN BED/205SQFT/WIFI AVL/AC/WORK DESK/FLAT SCREEN/COURTYARD VIEW
Deluxe Suite City view King Size Bed - 64m²		Check Prices
DLX SUITE/710SQFT/KING BED/CITY VIEW/AC/SEPARATE LIVING ROOM/WET BAR/DINING TBLE
Superior Room Courtyard view, City view Two Queen Size Beds or Double Beds - 27m²		Check Prices
SUPERIOR QUEEN/250 SQFT/2 QUEEN BEDS/AC/WORK DESK/FLAT SCREEN/COURTYARD VIEW
Deluxe Guest Room Street view King Size Bed or Double Beds - 31m²		Check Prices
King-bedded guest room with beautiful Lincoln Center views (approx. 360 sqare feet).Room design is a mix of earth-tone colors and functionality featuring a flat screen TV, iHome docking station with speakers, European linens and bathrobes, spa-inspired bathroom design with a tropical rain showerhead and luxury bath amenities.Enjoy our complimentary fitness center during your stay. WiFi available
Suite Courtyard view Two Queen Size Beds - 36m²		Check Prices
SUITE QUEEN/410SQFT/2 QUEEN BEDS/COURTYARD VIEW/LIVING ROOM
Deluxe Double Room Street view King Size Bed or Double Beds - 31m²		Check Prices
DELUXE KING/275SQFT/KING BED/WIFI AVL/AC/WORK DESK/FLAT SCREEN/LINCOLN CTR VIEW
Superior Single Room One Single Bed		Check Prices

Junior Suite City view, Courtyard view King Size Bed or Double Beds - 35m²		Check Prices
JNR SUITE/385SQFT/KNG BED/CITY VIEW/SEATING AREA/PULL OUT SOFA
Superior Guest Room City view King Size Bed - 22m²		Check Prices
King-bedded guest room (approx.265 sqft) can be either city view or quiet courtyard.Room design is a mix of earth-tone colors and functionality featuring a flat screen TV,iHome docking station with speakers,European linens and bathrobes,spa-inspired bathroom design with a tropical rain showerhead and luxury bath amenities.Enjoy our complimentary fitness center during your stay.WiFi available.

Dining options

The Empire Hotel Rooftop bar and lounge on the 12th floor has breathtaking views of Lincoln Center, the Broadway and Columbus Avenue and features a new sea shack concept serving traditional East Coast seafood as well as international flavors and beverages.

The Empire lobby bar offers a selective menu of good wine and champagne along with light meals and snacks.

All visitors are offered a full breakfast for a fee.

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Work

The hotel comprises indoor and outdoor meeting venues featuring rooftop pool deck with private cabanas and amazing views of the Hudson River, Lincoln Center, Central Park and the city. The Pool Deck has flat screen TVs, mini refrigerators, iPod docking stations with speakers, ceiling fans and daybeds.

Indoor meeting space provides state-of-the-art facilities and technology and can accommodate 250 visitors.

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Leisure

Fitness center, spa and swimming pool are available for guest on-site.

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Additional features

Rooms and facilities for disabled people are available at the hotel.

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Facilities

General	Parking (fee required) Currency exchange Elevator Pets allowed 24-Hour Front Desk Tour desk Gay friendly
Services	Ticket service
Room facilities	Non-smoking rooms Room service Heating In-room safe Terrace
Dining facilities	Restaurant Bar
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet
Facilities for people with disabilities	Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Internet	Wireless internet is available in public areas and the rate is USD 12.95 per day
Guest Parking	Public hotel parking is possible on site and the rate is USD 60 per day.

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Guest feedback

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The Empire hotel is clean and tidy, central Park is just 5 minutes away.
A cool bar, excellent towels and added hot food—soggy scrambled eggs.
Furthermore another fine stay and nice lobby.

Average guest rating

Very good

3.7

Based on 171 reviews

Policies

Check-In	from 3 pm
Check-Out	until 12 pm
Children and extra beds	All children under the age of 13 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. There are no baby cots provided in a room. There are no extra beds provided in a room.
Pets	Pets are allowed on request

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What's nearby?

The nearest neighbors are Guttenberg 3.1km, Weehawken 3.4km, West New York 3.4km, Union City 3.8km, Long Island City 4km and Astoria 4.2km.

Attractions for Tourists	Upper West Side - 300 m
Popular areas	Columbus Circle - 300 m
Museums	Elaine Kaufman Cultural Ctr - 400 m Songwriters Hall of Fame - 400 m Jewish Childrens Learning Lab - 400 m American Friends of the Bible - 500 m
Parks	New York City Parks Dept - 100 m Manhattan Parks Dept - 100 m
Halls	Carnegie Hall - 600 m Shetler Studios - 600 m
Universities, Institutes	New York Inst of Technology - 100 m Fordham University - 200 m College Board - 200 m English AS A Second Language - 200 m Hesperia Institute-Medieval - 300 m Nip - 400 m Interboro Institute Inc - 600 m American Academy MC Allister - 600 m
Theaters	Metropolitan Opera - 200 m Lincoln Center - 300 m
Medical care and Hospitals	Midwifery Services Inc - 600 m
Underground Railway Stations	59th Street – Columbus Circle - 300 m 66th Street – Lincoln Center - 300 m 57th Street - Midtown - 600 m
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Getting there

Central Park Heliport Airport is just within 1.8km driving distance, New York West 30th St Heliport Airport 2.9km, New York East 34th St Heliport Airport 3.1km, New York East 60th Street H/P Airport 3.5km, and NY Downtown Manhattan H/p Airport 8.1km.

Getting around

Since the hotel is just 6.5km away from the city center you can travel within the city by train hence Grand Central Station is 2.3 km and Penn Station 2.4km away, underground networks feature 66th Street – Lincoln Center 200m and 59th Street – Columbus Circle 300m away.

In addition, bus stop is right in front of the doorstep, or 100m.

Chauffeur driven SUVs, sedans and stretch limousine services are available on request.

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Hotel Empire New York Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Hotel Empire New York

Average guest rating:

3.7Based on 171 reviews

Location 4.2
Rooms 3.8
Service 3.1
Value 3.5
Dining 3.4

Individual guest reviews

Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.

Empire Hotel New York
Service was first class - Free wireless high speed internet - Rooftop pool and deck was great
Empire Hotel New York
Right next door to a starbucks - Free wifi never worked - L'occitane bathroom products
Empire Hotel New York
Bed was a good size - Bathroom was nicely appointed - Complimentary toiletries
Empire Hotel New York
The most comfortable bed - Bar on the roof was awesome - Complimentary breakfast included
Empire Hotel New York
2 subway stations away from times square - Near the lincoln center - Roof top bar and pool were a real treat
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 3.4

The staff were friendly and helpful at all times, the bed was marvelously comfortable, and we liked the do not disturb magnet on the door.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Rooms
- 4 Service
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 3.7

We experienced wondeful service at this little gem and comfortable bed. No restaurant, only a bar looked nice.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 3 Service
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 4.3

Very comfortable bedding, very nice facilities.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 5.0

The location is brilliant and there is a fantastic Mexican restaurant next door, the hotel has been completely redone and is modern.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Value
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 3.8

Lincoln center is just steps away and location is fantastic decoration of the lobby is great and size of the hotel is nice too.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 4 Value
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 4.0

The staff is horrible and the worst in the city, the Empire Hotel has a great location.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 4 Value
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 3.4

Great location and nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, rooms were gorgeous.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 2 Service
- 2 Value
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 4.0

The location and neighborhood is great, the hotel as a whole is worthwhile.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Location
- 5 Value
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 4.7

Staff friendly, nice atmosphere, i liked the location as 's right next door to the met opera house and room was lovely for 1 person.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Value
Empire Hotel New York
Average rating: 2.8

Excellent hotel and staff, great service. The room was very clean.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 1 Value