Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Rooftop terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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44 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
  • Place, Lincoln Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(209 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(150 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(96 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 within a 5-minute walk of 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broadway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Times Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 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

  • ‪The Smith - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪P.J. Clarke's Lincoln Square - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Mexicano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosetta Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 3 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 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 Bar, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 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 Bar - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Rosa Mexicano - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Amorino - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
PJ Clarke's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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 81 per day)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Amorino
  • Empire Rooftop Bar
  • PJ Clarke's
  • Rosa Mexicano
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

More

  • 11 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1923
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 81 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2378 out of 6053 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1528 out of 6053 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1048 out of 6053 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 548 out of 6053 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 551 out of 6053 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Edward, Roanoke

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an extremely disappointing experience at this property—unquestionably the worst I’ve stayed at to date. Many of the issues raised in other negative reviews proved accurate, including poor overall maintenance, malfunctioning air conditioning, and strong, unpleasant odors throughout the premises. The first room we were given had a non-functioning AC unit, broken curtains (some obstructing the only airflow source), and an extremely uncomfortable pull-out sofa bed—so thin and worn it was essentially unusable for an adult. The flooring creaked loudly with every step, chairs were chipped, and the in-room phone produced constant static unless the cord was manipulated. The replacement room we received after complaining was no better—the AC simply circulated warm air without cooling the space, and the noise level when it ran was incredibly disruptive. Given the unacceptable conditions, we ultimately requested a refund. Fortunately, we were only charged for part of the first night, and the rest was refunded through Expedia with the property's cooperation. During our time at the hotel, I witnessed several other guests expressing similar frustrations at the front desk, ranging from leaks to complete lack of AC in sweltering heat. It was frustrating to see so many people experiencing the same level of discomfort, especially given the high cost of staying here. I would never recommend this hotel to anyone and will actively advise against it for future travelers to the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Empire Hotel is in a great location close to the Lincoln Center and Central Park. The hotel is quite large and busy, especially with children. Sound insulation isn’t the best - you often heart doors slam and children crying. The air conditioning is noisy too. Rooms are adequate. It feels like it’s fading a bit. Regardless, very nice and friendly staff, well located, and comparatively reasonably priced for the offer. Worth considering.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Qasier

Liked: Staff & service
I was happy with my stay but i did smell something in the bathroom just like it wasn’t washed right , I didn’t wanna complain to move so I just stayed with it , other then that staff is very nice ‘
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

XOXO

Our 1st family vacation following divorce. Son's 1st time in NY. We were thrilled with the hotel, its history, the location, and, mostly, with the people. It set the tone for the entire trip. The existence of the pool in this area is grossly under utilized. We would've reserved time in advance. Reservations and time "guidance" would be great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaimee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night four times. We were traveling with 2 little ones. The hotel then had to talk over the loudspeaker at 3am. The hotel refused to provide anything to its guests and were told “it’s not a big deal” and to go back to sleep. Expedia asked for a refund and the hotel denied, do not stay here they do not care about their guests!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Domenique

Liked: Cleanliness
Air conditioning did not work but other than that as fine they provided free water bottles during our home stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good and that’s all. The rooms are old and dated. Staff were just there to do their job. Phone didn’t work in our room. Drapes were broken. No fan in the bathroom which made the room hot and moist after - AC barely worked. And the pool - was gross, over crowded and just dirty. Also our check in was for 3pm - didn’t get room till 4:30pm. They said not enough staff to clean however when we went to our floor there were 3 cleaning stations to there. This hotel needs a major makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not quite clean and Only had one towel. I’m not sure it was prepped for guests. There were broken window shades on both windows in the room. Now this doesn’t mean they were difficult to use - they were completely broken with no way to operate the full blackout shades. So it was pure darkness other than lightbulbs. I informed staff of the issue and theft said that they wound have them repaired. They did have a tech attach a wire coat hanger that was twisted up to hook the curtain on top of the bar to hold up the curtain on one window. Without a ladder I could not let it down. There was no shade on that window to obscure the view from the neighborhood straight into the room. There was no attempt to fix the other shade that also had the secondary shade underneath it for obscuring view as it should be. But still useless. So that window was still straight blackout curtain. I wasted time waiting around for and with maintenance. I asked for a new room at the end of the night, but was not given one. Disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is nice, but rooms are old. We booked 2 rooms together and they were on completely different floors and when we asked them to change them they basically said, too bad, you should have booked directly instead of with Expedia. Pool is so tiny and only open 11-7. Rooftop only open to over 21 after 8p. Not very family friendly. Especially since they charge a resort fee. I was traveling with 19 year olds and they serve food, so not sure why they wouldn’t let them up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jahna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
That water area is not a pool on the rooftop. Very misleading from the website. The pool is smaller than a train car. Was closed due to rain when it was not raining and the sun was out. Rooftop was closed at night. Very disappointed that was was listed on the website for the pool and rooftop area was not an accurate description
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Love the roof top, the room Service was prompt. Staff was awesome especially the Rep who checked us in and the host servin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating. The hotel rooms were a bit out dated but very roomy and comfortable. The rooftop pool was disappointing due to it's size (very small). Every table on the rooftop had a "reserved" plaque on it. We stood around for a few minutes waiting to see if we could be seated but were completely ignored by the wait staff that were serving the two tables that had been seated. The location of the hotel was perfect. The park across the street was super fun to sit and people watch and we were super close to Central Park. For the amenities, it was not worth the price. But for the location, I'd probably stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time celebrating my daughter’s graduation. So many free events a Lincoln center and Upper West Side shopping is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hyunju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Annika

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leak in room

When we arrived we were given a room that had a leak. The carpet in the bedroom was soaking wet. We tried to change rooms but were informed that they didn’t have any other rooms and that we needed to try again the next day. The next day we had to check out of room at noon and get out new room at 3pm. At 3pm when I went to the reception to get the new room I overheard another family getting a room with a leak in it. Only difference they were informed beforehand and offered deduction on their stay. We were offered neither discounts not excuses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pablo

Travelled with family
Cleanliness of the room was subpar, key cards have issues multiple times to unlock, A/C was mid, and accessibility to pool deck after hours was limited with minors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Pool was atrocious and a disappointment. Dirty water, comically small and not at all the way it is depicted on the website. Room air conditioner was very loud. Staff is very friendly. Rooftop bar is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025