Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(193 reviews)
  • 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 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
  • ‪Cafe Aroma - ‬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.
Amorino - This bistro overlooks the garden and specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. 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
  • 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

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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2290 out of 5854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1473 out of 5854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1009 out of 5854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 538 out of 5854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 544 out of 5854 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

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location. And it was very clean. I liked the empty fridge, and the people at the desk. However, I hated my room key, which only worked after I had it fixed (12 times), and then used 6-7 tries. And I didn't like the noisy air conditioner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC did not work all week, broken shower faucet, blinds would not raise, outlets didn’t work. Rooftop food was terrible. Front desk did nothing about what we told them was wrong. Dark, dingy, dirty. Enhanced lobby photos online very untruthful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was all very friendly and helpful. The room was quiet and bed very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maryann

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The area was nice, the hotel lobby was gorgeous, the hotels are a little run down and small, had no good view. Besides that it’s a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Travelled with family and small children
Good location, dark as in lighting in hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, lobby is nice, great staff, rooms are a bit tired but clean and suitable for what we were there for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Yani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Furniture is too old.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Staff & service
The gentleman who checked us in was kind of rude. He was in the middle of checking us in and took a phone call and left us just standing there. The shade in the room was broken and the bathroom was kind of dirty. Not worth what I paid. Just an okay stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We are specifically going to NYC to go to Metropolitan Opera, and this hotel is just fantastically located. You just need to cross the street and you are there. Other than that - friendly and courteous staff, clean and roomy suites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and conveniently located near the Met.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Love this property! We will come back :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Room was small, shades did not work, generally needs updating. Price, location and facilities all very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We booked this hotel for proximity to Central Park and because it had a pool. The pool was closed for a scheduled maintenance one whole afternoon. It was open for one hour before maintenance and set to reopen at 5. Why wasn’t maintenance scheduled during none open hours? Front desk clerk was dismissive and rude. Room was hot - difficult to maintain consistent coolness. Decor is tired. Bathrooms are not vented space Bonaire flow and remained humid; bathrooms ridiculously small and air radiator loud.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIAS

Travelled with family
THE ROOM NEED TO IMPROVE AND NEED A FACELIFT.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIAS

Travelled with family
THE ROOM NEED TO BE IMPROVED AND NEED A FACELIFT.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025