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Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
  • Lincoln Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Broadway
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

New York

With a stay at Empire Hotel, you'll be centrally located in New York, steps from Lincoln Center and Juilliard School. .This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Central Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Columbus Circle.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Columbus Circle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Broadway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Times Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 2 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nougatine at Jean-Georges - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪P.J. Clarke's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Mexicano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Empire Hotel offers 427 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 427 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at Empire Rooftop, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Empire Rooftop - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Amorino - This bistro overlooks the garden and specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 52 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 75 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Amorino
  • Empire Rooftop
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (127 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 125
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.89 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 52 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 75 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per day plus USD 125 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel New York
Empire New York
Hotel Empire
Empire Hotel Hotel
Empire Hotel New York
Empire Hotel Hotel New York

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2033 out of 5242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1343 out of 5242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 895 out of 5242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 514 out of 5242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 457 out of 5242 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Think Twice
I'm truly disappointed with the accommodations. It took 20 minutes to check in and when we got to our room our key cards didn't work. The room was small with no real additional place to sit other than the bed. The toilet began to run (loudly) every 20 minutes. When I looked in the bowl, I was stunned and thought it was unclean. After further inspection it was scratched and dirty. I asked to change rooms and was told that wasn't possible. Later that night, we realized the room temperature was at 88 degrees! No matter what we did to reset the thermostat, it didn't work. We finally turned the AC on but realized the curtains were covering unit and had to prop them up to allow for air flow. Oh, and did I mention the hair in the shower?!? After I cleaned it, the shower was super hot and not easily adjusted. I'm truly so disappointed. I had stayed here back in July and had a great room and experience. We won't go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Empire, where I have stayed for decades as an opera goer, is in need of serious renovation. A big, healthy hotel chain needs to take it over.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a perfect location! Walkable distance to Time Square and across from Central Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly t

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay at The Empire whenever we are in NYC. Great location near Central Park. Within walking distance of many of our favorite restaurants and pubs. The staff is always helpful and manage to keep the front desk free from lines!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. Room was a good size.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has so much potential but has been improperly maintained and as a result is not worth the price. The pros: Great location - steps away from Juiliard and the Lincoln Center. A few blocks from Central Park and Columbus Circle. The cons: The property is worn down both physically and aesthetically in need of work. There is not central HVAC system beyond the lobby. There are wall units which do not function well. We had our AC on 49 — room temp was still registering in the low 70s but felt much hotter. We slept with the windows open and I had to buy a fan to tolerate it. Also the unit has essentially an on/off option — no high or low setting for the fan. When it is on it is so loud it’s difficult to hear yourself think. There are no amenities like coffee or water in the room. Nor any access to vending, ice or a sundry shop on property. You can grab bottled water from the front desk and you can request a bucket of ice. The ice will be delivered anywhere from 5-30 minutes. Our room had an iron but no ironing board. The TV only worked occasionally. Bathroom was fine — except there was no exhaust fan. The hallway are narrow and very dimly lit. It should also be noted the average time to get anywhere via car was about 20-30 minutes and cost an average of $50 a ride. It is walkable but that is a challenge with my mom in tow. So plan accordingly if you need to use taxis or ride shares. This is a one stay property for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hallways were noisy at night, hotel was more run down than i was expecting for the price, good location, wish there was at least coffee in the morning
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was too hot
The temperature in our room would not go below 82 degrees. We reported the issue 3 times and were not able to change rooms. We were given a small fan. We slept at a friends apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Carmen T

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was good but the room did not meet some basic expectations. It was very hard to sleep in it as the interior patio was very noisy. The room was extremely hot also. They sent an AC mechanic to check on it but the problem continued.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel to be avoided at all costs
A disaster. Feces in the bed sheets Front door lock broken. Light bulb dead in the bathroom. Flickering bed lamp bulb. Faucet nearly jammed up in the BR. No more hot water for two mornings in a row. No breakfast facilities available for a 4 star hotel??? This hotel is in fact a one star hotel for the price of a 5 stars
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The style of the hotel inside
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how helpful and polite everyone who works here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Rafael Mauricio, Los Angeles

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small and hot room. Curtain didn’t work so it was dark… for $900 a night VERY DISAPPOINTING!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On Expedia website it said that the Bar was an Popular amenities of the Hotel. It was not and amenities of the Hotel. Its open to the public and was not accessible from the hotel. The Bar Lounge was booked for private parties. The Entrance to the Rooftop Bar Lounge was in the entrance of the Hotel. Making it difficult to enter and exit the hotel during the party bookings the lobby was full of people from the public waiting to enter the Rooftop Bar and Lounge. Making it unsafe during a heightened security alert.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nawaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

PANAGIOTIS, Farmington

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location on the UWS. Staff is very friendly but the hotel rooms look their age.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hip and cool vibe as soon as you enter lobby. Great customer service. Rooms are a bit older and beds need to be replaced. It was quiet at night and location is perfect. Price is reasonable for the area, close to shopping and Central Park. Highly recommend and you must try the roof top bar. Very cool place to hang.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in a fabulous location. I’d absolutely return to this property. Very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay here again!
The location was perfect and staff were great. Hotel was quaint and although the room was small, the beds were comfy! Only downside is the windows aren’t well insulated so you can hear everything outside and the room was a bit outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024