The Empire Hotel New York
$325
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Empire Hotel New York
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$325
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Empire Hotel New York average $129 in January, the cheapest month, and $374 in December, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $129 |
| February | $137 |
| March | $204 |
| April | $226 |
| May | $281 |
| June | $291 |
| July | $273 |
| August | $197 |
| September | $368 |
| October | $325 |
| November | $261 |
| December | $374 |
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About this property
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.
Amenities
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.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Dining
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.
Rooms
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.
Location
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(0.1 miles)
Juilliard School(0.2 miles)
Columbus Circle(0.2 miles)
Central Park(0.3 miles)
Carnegie Hall(0.5 miles)
Broadway(0.6 miles)
Broadway Theatre(0.6 miles)
5th Avenue(0.8 miles)
Rockefeller Center(0.8 miles)
Madison Avenue(0.8 miles)
Times Square(0.9 miles)
Museum of Modern Art(0.9 miles)
American Museum of Natural History(0.9 miles)
Radio City Music Hall(1 miles)
Richard Rodgers Theatre(1 miles)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)(8.4 miles)
Teterboro, NJ (TEB)(12.2 miles)
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)(17.5 miles)
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)(17.8 miles)
Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County)(21.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Valet Parking
Dry Cleaning
Location
44 West 63rd Street, Lincoln Square, New York, New York (and vicinity), New York, United States of America
Lincoln Center (0.1 miles)
Juilliard School (0.2 miles)
Columbus Circle (0.2 miles)
Central Park (0.3 miles)
Carnegie Hall (0.5 miles)
Broadway (0.6 miles)
Room options
7
Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)
Room details
1 Full Bed
140 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)
Room details
2 Full Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
325 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
9
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Corner
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
500 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
260 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)
Room details
2 Full Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
385 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Junior Suite (1 King Bed)
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
385 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
260 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
260 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
260 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
360 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of The Empire Hotel New York
7.3
Good
Based on 7,208 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
19%
Couple
34%
Family
26%
Group
13%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Empire Hotel New York, guests praise the Upper West Side location near Lincoln Center and Central Park and generally friendly staff, while many report dated rooms with maintenance issues and recurring problems with heating, air-conditioning, and lighting.
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What guests think
At The Empire Hotel New York, guests praise the Upper West Side location near Lincoln Center and Central Park and generally friendly staff, while many report dated rooms with maintenance issues and recurring problems with heating, air-conditioning, and lighting.
Hallways and rooms are often described as dark or small, and street-facing rooms can be noisy. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from very clean rooms and responsive housekeeping to reports of mildew, worn carpets, and occasional pests. Facilities draw interest for the rooftop bar, but the pool is tiny with limited hours and elevator outages sometimes cause delays. Expect a convenient base with service that can be good, alongside trade-offs in room condition and comfort.
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Facilities
Rooftop bar is a highlight, but the pool is very small, has limited hours, and can be crowded or hard to access; some events restrict access. Several reviews note elevator outages and a dated or limited fitness room.
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Dana
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It is an older hotel. Our room was upgraded but the air conditioner didn’t get below 70 degrees in the room. The lobby area was great and we were given bottled waters any time we asked for free. The pool is very tiny and only opened from 11am to 7pm.
It is an older hotel. Our room was upgraded but the air conditioner didn’t get below 70 degrees in the room. The lobby area was great and we were given bottled waters any time we asked for free. The pool is very tiny and only opened from 11am to 7pm.
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Owen
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location safe, moderately clean. Needs a refurb, bathrooms, elevators, gym.
Good location safe, moderately clean. Needs a refurb, bathrooms, elevators, gym.
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Chermone
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a nice hotel, but there was no access to the pool for handicap. You had to walk up a flight of stairs. The overall look of the hotel is nice, however, the wallpaper on the room floors was creepy- especially with the “shining movie” type low light in the hallway lol
It was a nice hotel, but there was no access to the pool for handicap. You had to walk up a flight of stairs. The overall look of the hotel is nice, however, the wallpaper on the room floors was creepy- especially with the “shining movie” type low light in the hallway lol
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Jennifer
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Empire Hotel is conveniently located near the south end of Central Park, within walking distance to the Lincoln Center and shops on 5th Avenue. Although the hotel was experiencing elevator malfunctions, they did have staff available to escort guests to the rooftop.
The Empire Hotel is conveniently located near the south end of Central Park, within walking distance to the Lincoln Center and shops on 5th Avenue. Although the hotel was experiencing elevator malfunctions, they did have staff available to escort guests to the rooftop.
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Jessica
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Sooooo not worth the money. Room was small and not well taken care of. Chips on the wood and vinyl wallpaper. Gym was dirty and not well taken care of. Very limiting. Room was not black out curtains. Room was not sound proofed. You could hear everything going on. Tv was basic channels and only sometimes worked. Afternoon staff a girl and guy were lovely. But overnight girl was not. There wasn’t even a trash can in the room, I’ve never seen that before. Bed was comfy. Location is good if that’s the area you need to be in. No rooms have tubs which as a bath post work girlie sucked too. Glad it was a work stay and not personal. I would have been so upset and heartbroken had I spent my own money on this place.
Sooooo not worth the money. Room was small and not well taken care of. Chips on the wood and vinyl wallpaper. Gym was dirty and not well taken care of. Very limiting. Room was not black out curtains. Room was not sound proofed. You could hear everything going on. Tv was basic channels and only sometimes worked. Afternoon staff a girl and guy were lovely. But overnight girl was not. There wasn’t even a trash can in the room, I’ve never seen that before. Bed was comfy. Location is good if that’s the area you need to be in. No rooms have tubs which as a bath post work girlie sucked too. Glad it was a work stay and not personal. I would have been so upset and heartbroken had I spent my own money on this place.
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andrea
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is terrific but the condition of the hotel is terrible. The rooms are old and badly in need of updating. The lights flickered in the bathroom and the paint was chipping on the bathroom door and ceiling in the shower. The furniture and refrigerator needs replacing. It's sad because the location and the lobby is really good but the room needs major updates. Plus when we got there to check in, there was a really long line to check in. Two of the four elevators did not work and there was a line to take the elevators.
The location is terrific but the condition of the hotel is terrible. The rooms are old and badly in need of updating. The lights flickered in the bathroom and the paint was chipping on the bathroom door and ceiling in the shower. The furniture and refrigerator needs replacing. It's sad because the location and the lobby is really good but the room needs major updates. Plus when we got there to check in, there was a really long line to check in. Two of the four elevators did not work and there was a line to take the elevators.
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Jennifer
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This property felt dated and underwhelming, but the room was clean. The pool was only open from 11-7 making it unusable for us (I imagine most NYC visitors would be out of the room like us during those hours but would love a swim before starting the day or at the end of the day). The bathroom is tiny with no room to put your toiletries except on the back of the toilet. Also, no stores open near the hotel after 10. We were hoping to get a bottle of wine and the hotel staff had no idea where we could procure one...this seemed odd for a NYC experience! Apparently this city does sleep.
This property felt dated and underwhelming, but the room was clean. The pool was only open from 11-7 making it unusable for us (I imagine most NYC visitors would be out of the room like us during those hours but would love a swim before starting the day or at the end of the day). The bathroom is tiny with no room to put your toiletries except on the back of the toilet. Also, no stores open near the hotel after 10. We were hoping to get a bottle of wine and the hotel staff had no idea where we could procure one...this seemed odd for a NYC experience! Apparently this city does sleep.
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Michael
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
There’s nothing to like. As noted by previous visitors the noises from the air con units meant for 7 nights you get virtually no sleep at all. The roof top pool is a joke as it’s tiny and impossible to get to. They say they have 2 restaurants but could only see 1 and it’s not owned by them so you can never get a table. They say they have a rooftop bar but it’s not owned by them and it is closed for private functions. No facilities in the rooms and a shambles of a hotel. ( Heard another hotel patron say this)
There’s nothing to like. As noted by previous visitors the noises from the air con units meant for 7 nights you get virtually no sleep at all. The roof top pool is a joke as it’s tiny and impossible to get to. They say they have 2 restaurants but could only see 1 and it’s not owned by them so you can never get a table. They say they have a rooftop bar but it’s not owned by them and it is closed for private functions. No facilities in the rooms and a shambles of a hotel. ( Heard another hotel patron say this)
10
Josefa
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The location was superb! Little pool and gym. Staff very friendlies the only lady in reception didnt explain abou the guest extra charge. She tild me to take a pre authorising card payment in case of damage instead to remind the extra charge that expedia mention in the booking. Otherwise very happy with Hotel, expedia and flights. Thank you
The location was superb! Little pool and gym. Staff very friendlies the only lady in reception didnt explain abou the guest extra charge. She tild me to take a pre authorising card payment in case of damage instead to remind the extra charge that expedia mention in the booking. Otherwise very happy with Hotel, expedia and flights. Thank you
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Rachel
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved everything except for the pool which was the whole reason I picked this hotel. Pool is so small with really weird set up. Took one look and left. Everything else was beautiful.
Loved everything except for the pool which was the whole reason I picked this hotel. Pool is so small with really weird set up. Took one look and left. Everything else was beautiful.
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Cleanliness
Inconsistent: many guests mention mildew smells, worn or damaged finishes, and occasional pests, while others report clean rooms and responsive housekeeping.
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Lorraine
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Location, clean room, convenient restaurants. Staff
Location, clean room, convenient restaurants. Staff
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Dafydd
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
After a 12-hour journey from the UK, we arrived at the hotel and were initially impressed. The check-in process was quick and efficient, and first impressions of the property seemed positive. Unfortunately, this changed the moment we entered our room. It was absolutely filthy I immediately raised the issue with staff, and to their credit, they responded by waiving the residency fee and offering a room upgrade. We were told to pack our belongings and that staff would move them to the new room by 3:00 pm. We even planned our sightseeing around this, returning at the agreed time. However, when I went to the front desk, staff denied ever making such a promise. They insisted there was nothing in the system, leaving me in the position of “my word against theirs.” After 20 minutes of back and forth, a room suddenly became “available,” and we were eventually upgraded with a 50% refund for the first night. Unfortunately, the new room was hardly better. There were damp patches on the ceiling, a leaking sink with brown liquid, exposed wires hanging from the air-conditioning unit, and yet again, very poor cleanliness. I complained once more but decided not to spend the rest of my holiday chasing fixes. Overall, this was the worst hotel room I have ever stayed in.
After a 12-hour journey from the UK, we arrived at the hotel and were initially impressed. The check-in process was quick and efficient, and first impressions of the property seemed positive. Unfortunately, this changed the moment we entered our room. It was absolutely filthy I immediately raised the issue with staff, and to their credit, they responded by waiving the residency fee and offering a room upgrade. We were told to pack our belongings and that staff would move them to the new room by 3:00 pm. We even planned our sightseeing around this, returning at the agreed time. However, when I went to the front desk, staff denied ever making such a promise. They insisted there was nothing in the system, leaving me in the position of “my word against theirs.” After 20 minutes of back and forth, a room suddenly became “available,” and we were eventually upgraded with a 50% refund for the first night. Unfortunately, the new room was hardly better. There were damp patches on the ceiling, a leaking sink with brown liquid, exposed wires hanging from the air-conditioning unit, and yet again, very poor cleanliness. I complained once more but decided not to spend the rest of my holiday chasing fixes. Overall, this was the worst hotel room I have ever stayed in.
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Korey
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and staff was very nice. Housekeeping was amazing. Except…we came back and there was a cockroach on our bed and mold/mildew in the shower. Rooms are outdated. Would not stay here again. With the hundreds of hotels in the city, there are better choices.
Great location and staff was very nice. Housekeeping was amazing. Except…we came back and there was a cockroach on our bed and mold/mildew in the shower. Rooms are outdated. Would not stay here again. With the hundreds of hotels in the city, there are better choices.
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Derik
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was clean. Staff was very professional and kind. Rooftop bar is stellar. Housekeeping staff were very responsive and friendly!
The room was clean. Staff was very professional and kind. Rooftop bar is stellar. Housekeeping staff were very responsive and friendly!
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Anne
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Room had a nauseatingly strong chlorine smell and was very dirty. Big piles of dust around the bed and trash on floor. Water damage on ceiling and in bathrooms and overall run down neglected atmosphere. Took staff several hours to move us to a different room after showing us another room just as chemical smelly and dirty. The room we finally got was okay but kept having pieces of the ceiling falling into the bed while sleeping. Location is great and the maid Martha and the door men were wonderful but the front desk staff and management was unprofessional, uninformed and not very customer solution minded.
Room had a nauseatingly strong chlorine smell and was very dirty. Big piles of dust around the bed and trash on floor. Water damage on ceiling and in bathrooms and overall run down neglected atmosphere. Took staff several hours to move us to a different room after showing us another room just as chemical smelly and dirty. The room we finally got was okay but kept having pieces of the ceiling falling into the bed while sleeping. Location is great and the maid Martha and the door men were wonderful but the front desk staff and management was unprofessional, uninformed and not very customer solution minded.
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Rebecca
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I have never stayed in a four-star hotel that looked worse than a motel six-from the dirty tables and bathroom to the wallpaper, peeling off to the curtain, being broken the AC, not working and no ability to get hot water. I was disgusted even after I asked to change rooms, I got something that was just as bad this hotel is definitely not a four star hotel and should be not recommended to any traveler. I will be contacting hotels.com for a full refund and if not, we will be processing the refund through my credit card.
I have never stayed in a four-star hotel that looked worse than a motel six-from the dirty tables and bathroom to the wallpaper, peeling off to the curtain, being broken the AC, not working and no ability to get hot water. I was disgusted even after I asked to change rooms, I got something that was just as bad this hotel is definitely not a four star hotel and should be not recommended to any traveler. I will be contacting hotels.com for a full refund and if not, we will be processing the refund through my credit card.
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Martin
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Dirty room & bath in poor condition, falling apart, in desperate need of renovation. Heating / cooling was noisy and awful, carpets & furniture dirty, old & worn.....all around nasty room. Have stayed here several times, nothing has been improved or replaced in 20 + years, it's all just old, falling apart, warn out and dirty.
Dirty room & bath in poor condition, falling apart, in desperate need of renovation. Heating / cooling was noisy and awful, carpets & furniture dirty, old & worn.....all around nasty room. Have stayed here several times, nothing has been improved or replaced in 20 + years, it's all just old, falling apart, warn out and dirty.
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William
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was filthy and beat up including a dirty shower, beat up bathroom door, rusted bathroom mirror, ripped carpet and peeling wallpaper not to mention a broken deadbolt that I requested to be fixed multiple times and still didn’t work upon checkout.
The room was filthy and beat up including a dirty shower, beat up bathroom door, rusted bathroom mirror, ripped carpet and peeling wallpaper not to mention a broken deadbolt that I requested to be fixed multiple times and still didn’t work upon checkout.
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Jason
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Pros- great location without the craziness of touristy Mid-Town. Near the park and billionaire row make it feel safe. Rooftop bar is nice but owned and operated by a completely different ownership. Con’s: rooms are really small, there was mold and missing grout in the bathroom all over. It was very dated in terms of the bathrooms. I was missing carpet in parts of the room. And peeling wallpaper. Trust me the bathrooms make you feel like you’re living in a slum.
Pros- great location without the craziness of touristy Mid-Town. Near the park and billionaire row make it feel safe. Rooftop bar is nice but owned and operated by a completely different ownership. Con’s: rooms are really small, there was mold and missing grout in the bathroom all over. It was very dated in terms of the bathrooms. I was missing carpet in parts of the room. And peeling wallpaper. Trust me the bathrooms make you feel like you’re living in a slum.
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Jamie
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very nice staff (Sean in particular was very friendly), very conveniently located hotel. Rooms were comfortable and clean - a little dated but that was the only downside. Would stay again!
Very nice staff (Sean in particular was very friendly), very conveniently located hotel. Rooms were comfortable and clean - a little dated but that was the only downside. Would stay again!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally small with very compact bathrooms, dated decor, and frequent HVAC noise or temperature‑control issues; street‑facing rooms can be loud and some shades or fixtures don’t work. Wi‑Fi reliability varies and bedding comfort is mixed.
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Marina
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check in was not accommodating. I paid for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed. He gave Standard Room 1 Double Bed, no blackout drapes, no chair because the room was small. I needed a chair so I can do my work. The room was cold even when I put the thermostat to the highest temperature. There was draft by the window. I had to put towels to control the draft. I reported to the receptionist who assigned me to the room ASAP that I paid for Queen Bed, was showing him my receipt, he told me that was Queen Bed by their standard. I did not argue. I have queen beds in my house I know the difference. Just for your information for your other customers.
Check in was not accommodating. I paid for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed. He gave Standard Room 1 Double Bed, no blackout drapes, no chair because the room was small. I needed a chair so I can do my work. The room was cold even when I put the thermostat to the highest temperature. There was draft by the window. I had to put towels to control the draft. I reported to the receptionist who assigned me to the room ASAP that I paid for Queen Bed, was showing him my receipt, he told me that was Queen Bed by their standard. I did not argue. I have queen beds in my house I know the difference. Just for your information for your other customers.
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Gargi
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Windows do not seal (which I’m sure is a legal requirement) so you year heavy NYC traffic all night long, and no restful sleep.
Windows do not seal (which I’m sure is a legal requirement) so you year heavy NYC traffic all night long, and no restful sleep.
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Kerstin
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No wifi. Very beat up rooms.
No wifi. Very beat up rooms.
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Sonja
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed for 3 nights in 2 rooms. We paid $400/night over the Tgiving holiday. The street-facing rooms are very loud. There was no thermostat control in that room and was very warm and made sleeping very difficult. The other room faced inward and had no noise. There was a unit for heat/air in the room (unlike the other room) which required maintenance to fix but then never cooled off room to a sleep-able temp and was very loud. It's a very tired hotel with old heating units in rooms and overpriced, IMO. We needed to extend for one night and paid $287 on site-- seemed much more appropriate. Staff are lovely. Nice location. But lots of guests with dogs (even some who, shockingly, did their business in the hallway) which may be the reason for the hotel's appearance.
We stayed for 3 nights in 2 rooms. We paid $400/night over the Tgiving holiday. The street-facing rooms are very loud. There was no thermostat control in that room and was very warm and made sleeping very difficult. The other room faced inward and had no noise. There was a unit for heat/air in the room (unlike the other room) which required maintenance to fix but then never cooled off room to a sleep-able temp and was very loud. It's a very tired hotel with old heating units in rooms and overpriced, IMO. We needed to extend for one night and paid $287 on site-- seemed much more appropriate. Staff are lovely. Nice location. But lots of guests with dogs (even some who, shockingly, did their business in the hallway) which may be the reason for the hotel's appearance.
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Courtey
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was charming! The staff was very attentive, and the property was clean. Unfortunately, the air conditioning in our room was not working properly, and the temperature reached 80 degrees!
The hotel was charming! The staff was very attentive, and the property was clean. Unfortunately, the air conditioning in our room was not working properly, and the temperature reached 80 degrees!
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Hilary
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Context: Express room (trust me, don’t). It was dated and too small for a petite person. More on that later. Scuffs on baseboards/doors and smears on the wallpaper. Not sure what the deal was with temp control in the room because one minute freezing and the next blazing hot. The thermostat appeared to be a replacement? Dangling off of what looked like something from 1975. Room advertised as having a desk and chair, but … no chair to be had. Shower drain super slow. Front desk was meh, doing their jobs vibe. All good. The room size remains the star of the show. I am a petite person and was struggling the point of laughter to use the restroom. Your knees hit the door if you are on the toilet and trying to close and getting out offers up more hilarity. Let’s say closet. Seriously, anyone over 5 foot tall might get trapped. No room service or food options (grab and go) outside on site restos. Not even coffee in the room. What went well? The rooftop bar. Food was amazing. I had one of the best skirt steaks ever with a kiss of charcoal. Yum. Very kind bartenders. The other resto serving up Mexican was incredible. My elevator buddy raved about the gelato too. Location is perfect. There’s a lot of potential in this place. Someone needs to lean in and fix those rooms. It would be a shame for it not to see its full potential.
Context: Express room (trust me, don’t). It was dated and too small for a petite person. More on that later. Scuffs on baseboards/doors and smears on the wallpaper. Not sure what the deal was with temp control in the room because one minute freezing and the next blazing hot. The thermostat appeared to be a replacement? Dangling off of what looked like something from 1975. Room advertised as having a desk and chair, but … no chair to be had. Shower drain super slow. Front desk was meh, doing their jobs vibe. All good. The room size remains the star of the show. I am a petite person and was struggling the point of laughter to use the restroom. Your knees hit the door if you are on the toilet and trying to close and getting out offers up more hilarity. Let’s say closet. Seriously, anyone over 5 foot tall might get trapped. No room service or food options (grab and go) outside on site restos. Not even coffee in the room. What went well? The rooftop bar. Food was amazing. I had one of the best skirt steaks ever with a kiss of charcoal. Yum. Very kind bartenders. The other resto serving up Mexican was incredible. My elevator buddy raved about the gelato too. Location is perfect. There’s a lot of potential in this place. Someone needs to lean in and fix those rooms. It would be a shame for it not to see its full potential.
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Robert
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Overall, decent hotel for the money. Rooms are quite small, but acceptable. The bathrooms are tiny. Rooms could use a refresh.
Overall, decent hotel for the money. Rooms are quite small, but acceptable. The bathrooms are tiny. Rooms could use a refresh.
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Nicole
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was somewhat odd and dark. It was ok and clean, but I’m not sure it was worth the price.
The room was somewhat odd and dark. It was ok and clean, but I’m not sure it was worth the price.
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John
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quick and efficient check-in was much appreciated. Same true at checkout. Beautiful, comfortable lobby. Excellent location across from Lincoln Center. The problem was the room; only partially renovated. Bathroom renovated, but very small. Rain shower head very high. Could not be adjusted by wife which resulted in water being sprayed all over bathroom. Need instructions how to operate shower wand. Not at all intuitive. Furniture in room quite old and chipped in numerous spots. HVAC and windowsills in serious need of painting. Same true of baseboard. Wallpaper relatively new and in good shape, but odd design. Carpet pulled apart at seams in two spots. Heat didn't work. Had to call to fix. Very friendly guy showed up quickly and fixed it (fortunately). Great view of Lincoln Center out window, but location meant it was a bit noisy. Amenities actually decent, but safe so high in closet (actually a rickety armoire) that wife couldn't reach it. Very frustrating room. The idea is there, but it is just not well executed (or perhaps incomplete). Strongly recommend getting a superior room or larger. The standard room would be very small. No restaurant, although not really needed given the location. I don't recall a fitness room either.
Quick and efficient check-in was much appreciated. Same true at checkout. Beautiful, comfortable lobby. Excellent location across from Lincoln Center. The problem was the room; only partially renovated. Bathroom renovated, but very small. Rain shower head very high. Could not be adjusted by wife which resulted in water being sprayed all over bathroom. Need instructions how to operate shower wand. Not at all intuitive. Furniture in room quite old and chipped in numerous spots. HVAC and windowsills in serious need of painting. Same true of baseboard. Wallpaper relatively new and in good shape, but odd design. Carpet pulled apart at seams in two spots. Heat didn't work. Had to call to fix. Very friendly guy showed up quickly and fixed it (fortunately). Great view of Lincoln Center out window, but location meant it was a bit noisy. Amenities actually decent, but safe so high in closet (actually a rickety armoire) that wife couldn't reach it. Very frustrating room. The idea is there, but it is just not well executed (or perhaps incomplete). Strongly recommend getting a superior room or larger. The standard room would be very small. No restaurant, although not really needed given the location. I don't recall a fitness room either.
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Beau
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Bathroom was in real need of service, with obviousmold in the shower. Various damages to room included ripped up carpet, safe was un secured in the wardrobe, wardrobe was in Various states of damage. Curtains were not operable.dated fridge. Missing office chair for the desk. AC was loud, but tolerable.
Bathroom was in real need of service, with obviousmold in the shower. Various damages to room included ripped up carpet, safe was un secured in the wardrobe, wardrobe was in Various states of damage. Curtains were not operable.dated fridge. Missing office chair for the desk. AC was loud, but tolerable.
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, but service can be inconsistent with slow responses, check‑in delays, and occasional unhelpful interactions.
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Yoland
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff sent a text stating that check out was 10am and I had a confirmation stating 12pm. That was very controversial and concerning. The housekeeper on my floor was very rude and kept asking the guests when are they checking out. That was very bizarre and strange.
The staff sent a text stating that check out was 10am and I had a confirmation stating 12pm. That was very controversial and concerning. The housekeeper on my floor was very rude and kept asking the guests when are they checking out. That was very bizarre and strange.
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wendy
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A special shout-out to Denis, at the door, and Pasquale, at the desk. Without Denis, I would not have been able to move my son into college - he went WAY above and beyond to help out a struggling mom. In 3 short days I felt he'd become a friend, with huge smiles at greeting us and great advice always. Pasquale recognized the wifi trouble in my room, and that I needed to keep working in the (lovely) lobby, and offered to adjust my bill, which was very thoughtful.
A special shout-out to Denis, at the door, and Pasquale, at the desk. Without Denis, I would not have been able to move my son into college - he went WAY above and beyond to help out a struggling mom. In 3 short days I felt he'd become a friend, with huge smiles at greeting us and great advice always. Pasquale recognized the wifi trouble in my room, and that I needed to keep working in the (lovely) lobby, and offered to adjust my bill, which was very thoughtful.
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Anahita
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I stayed at this hotel in New York from August 14th to 17th and booked two rooms. One was on the 5th floor, and the other on the 10th. The room on the 5th floor had no safe box, and the shower water was very poorly regulated. The room on the 10th floor had a terrible, nauseating smell that made me almost vomit once. On top of that, neither of the rooms had a ventilation fan in the bathroom. The air conditioning system in both rooms made an extremely loud and disturbing noise, which made it nearly impossible to sleep. Also, when we set the thermostat to 65°F, it automatically reset by itself as if controlled from elsewhere. The only positive thing about this hotel is its location. Other than that, I do not recommend staying here at all. Honestly, it felt more like a hostel. Even a one-star hotel would have been a better choice.
I stayed at this hotel in New York from August 14th to 17th and booked two rooms. One was on the 5th floor, and the other on the 10th. The room on the 5th floor had no safe box, and the shower water was very poorly regulated. The room on the 10th floor had a terrible, nauseating smell that made me almost vomit once. On top of that, neither of the rooms had a ventilation fan in the bathroom. The air conditioning system in both rooms made an extremely loud and disturbing noise, which made it nearly impossible to sleep. Also, when we set the thermostat to 65°F, it automatically reset by itself as if controlled from elsewhere. The only positive thing about this hotel is its location. Other than that, I do not recommend staying here at all. Honestly, it felt more like a hostel. Even a one-star hotel would have been a better choice.
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Dana
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I can hardly put into words how bad this hotel is. Shabby, furniture falling apart, Hallways so dark that people were using flashlights to find their rooms. Not a single “amenity “ in the room. No ice bucket, no coffee maker…our room didn’t even have a blow dryer. We were given 3 bath towels, 1 hand towel and two washcloths. I was so upset with the conditions that I wanted to pack up and leave! Tried to call the front desk but the phone didn’t work. I had to go in person and ask two different times to get towels and blow dryer. I can’t imagine how this place stays in business or how it rates 4 stars on Hotels.com. I wish I had read the reviews more carefully. Lesson learned.
I can hardly put into words how bad this hotel is. Shabby, furniture falling apart, Hallways so dark that people were using flashlights to find their rooms. Not a single “amenity “ in the room. No ice bucket, no coffee maker…our room didn’t even have a blow dryer. We were given 3 bath towels, 1 hand towel and two washcloths. I was so upset with the conditions that I wanted to pack up and leave! Tried to call the front desk but the phone didn’t work. I had to go in person and ask two different times to get towels and blow dryer. I can’t imagine how this place stays in business or how it rates 4 stars on Hotels.com. I wish I had read the reviews more carefully. Lesson learned.
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Laura
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Despite arriving at 10am, we were not able to check in until 3pm (which we knew ahead of time). We were able to store our luggage safely until then, which I appreciated. We were allowed to venture up to the rooftop to the bar and pool area in the meantime, but one of the elevators was broken and we had to go up the elevator and then up two flights of stairs to get there. On the way there, the entire hotel was HOT. It seemed like the AC was not working. We gave them the benefit of the doubt, as it was a pretty hot day in general. We then were able to check in at 4pm, and when we arrived up at our room, the room itself was 85 degrees!!! We called up front and they said they would send someone to look at the AC. The guy came and told us he would be back, but was not back within 15 minutes. We called to ask the front desk if there was another room available, and they said that the hotel was fully booked (even though during the entire day we came and went through the lobby and hallways and saw hardly any guests). We asked for a full refund, and made reservations elsewhere. After we returned home, we noticed they refunded all but $300 some dollars. I called the hotel to inquire about it, and apparently, the manager that I dealt with on that day was "out for a couple of days" and he was the only one who could authorize this refund. Do not waste your money here. It is dark, dingy, hot and in need of lots of TLC. Their website pics are very misleading.
Despite arriving at 10am, we were not able to check in until 3pm (which we knew ahead of time). We were able to store our luggage safely until then, which I appreciated. We were allowed to venture up to the rooftop to the bar and pool area in the meantime, but one of the elevators was broken and we had to go up the elevator and then up two flights of stairs to get there. On the way there, the entire hotel was HOT. It seemed like the AC was not working. We gave them the benefit of the doubt, as it was a pretty hot day in general. We then were able to check in at 4pm, and when we arrived up at our room, the room itself was 85 degrees!!! We called up front and they said they would send someone to look at the AC. The guy came and told us he would be back, but was not back within 15 minutes. We called to ask the front desk if there was another room available, and they said that the hotel was fully booked (even though during the entire day we came and went through the lobby and hallways and saw hardly any guests). We asked for a full refund, and made reservations elsewhere. After we returned home, we noticed they refunded all but $300 some dollars. I called the hotel to inquire about it, and apparently, the manager that I dealt with on that day was "out for a couple of days" and he was the only one who could authorize this refund. Do not waste your money here. It is dark, dingy, hot and in need of lots of TLC. Their website pics are very misleading.
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Jessica
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was not very pleasant and it felt like they were looking down at my family. We did walk in while it was a terrible rain storm out and we were soaking wet with our luggage they literally were asking us for IDs and the keys to our room right when we walked in from outside… No hello no welcome no nothing! The beds are ridiculously small and not very comfortable they had a sheet on top of a comforter it was very strange! The pictures online looks so much nicer than what it actually is! I was not very happy with my stay at the Empire Hotel at all!
The staff was not very pleasant and it felt like they were looking down at my family. We did walk in while it was a terrible rain storm out and we were soaking wet with our luggage they literally were asking us for IDs and the keys to our room right when we walked in from outside… No hello no welcome no nothing! The beds are ridiculously small and not very comfortable they had a sheet on top of a comforter it was very strange! The pictures online looks so much nicer than what it actually is! I was not very happy with my stay at the Empire Hotel at all!
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Dennis
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was truly friendly and ready to assist.
The staff was truly friendly and ready to assist.
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Linda
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was absolutely outstanding from front desk to porters to housekeeping. Great location. Easy walk to Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Old building but well kept. Could use some updates but it was fine. We were happy with our stay. Bed could be a little softer though.
Staff was absolutely outstanding from front desk to porters to housekeeping. Great location. Easy walk to Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Old building but well kept. Could use some updates but it was fine. We were happy with our stay. Bed could be a little softer though.
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Beth
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We had to ask to move room due to the cleanliness of our initial room, however the staff at the front desk were very accommodating and moved us straight away. They have complimentary bottles of water available at the front desk also which is great to grab every morning before heading out! I would say that the reception and lobby look great, however the rooms are definitely due and upgrade as everything is showing signs of wear.
We had to ask to move room due to the cleanliness of our initial room, however the staff at the front desk were very accommodating and moved us straight away. They have complimentary bottles of water available at the front desk also which is great to grab every morning before heading out! I would say that the reception and lobby look great, however the rooms are definitely due and upgrade as everything is showing signs of wear.
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Arthur
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
front desk staff, door attendants and valet were an outstanding complement to you hotel.
front desk staff, door attendants and valet were an outstanding complement to you hotel.
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Location
Excellent Upper West Side location across from Lincoln Center and close to Central Park, subways, restaurants, and shopping; convenient and walkable.
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Patricia
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was larger than usual at this hotel. Much appreciated. We have been staying here for years. Now has a restaurant back in the hotel- great! The best thing about this hotel is that it's next door to Amarino-the best gelato in the city. The second best thing is its location. It's step away to Lincoln center, many transit routes, and several restaurants.
Room was larger than usual at this hotel. Much appreciated. We have been staying here for years. Now has a restaurant back in the hotel- great! The best thing about this hotel is that it's next door to Amarino-the best gelato in the city. The second best thing is its location. It's step away to Lincoln center, many transit routes, and several restaurants.
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Susan
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay away from all of the tourists! But close to Central Park and an easy walk to Times Square if you want to see them!
Great place to stay away from all of the tourists! But close to Central Park and an easy walk to Times Square if you want to see them!
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simon
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is best!
Location is best!
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Ross
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Empire hotel is in a great location for visiting Manhattan as it is across the street from Lincoln Center, a couple of blocks from Columbus circle and Central Park, and a 15 minute walk down to the theatre district. The subway is nearby as well as many restaurants good restaurants to choose from. The room was clean and quiet aside from the usual late night NYC sirens, the bed was comfortable, and the price was fair. Good place to stay in Manhattan.
The Empire hotel is in a great location for visiting Manhattan as it is across the street from Lincoln Center, a couple of blocks from Columbus circle and Central Park, and a 15 minute walk down to the theatre district. The subway is nearby as well as many restaurants good restaurants to choose from. The room was clean and quiet aside from the usual late night NYC sirens, the bed was comfortable, and the price was fair. Good place to stay in Manhattan.
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Alex
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location! Nearby to Central Park and Subway Stops
Great location! Nearby to Central Park and Subway Stops
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Catherine
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location to Lincoln Center
Great location to Lincoln Center
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Celia
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved being so close to the Lincoln Center and only about 2 blocks to the park. Such a great place to stay in NYC during the summer.
Loved being so close to the Lincoln Center and only about 2 blocks to the park. Such a great place to stay in NYC during the summer.
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Kristen
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and service! We planned our escape around our stay spot, primarily using the 1 and D lines via the Columbus Circle stop. Lots to do within walking distance with a kid, too: Central Park carousel, playground, and zoo. Pool area and bar were nice but sort of awkward to get to as guests of the hotel. Keenan, Pasquale, Ruby, and Kate were very hospitable and Keenan helped get us checked in to our room hours earlier than expected when we were just hoping to check bags…a super help with a kiddo and after a few hours on the train.
Great location and service! We planned our escape around our stay spot, primarily using the 1 and D lines via the Columbus Circle stop. Lots to do within walking distance with a kid, too: Central Park carousel, playground, and zoo. Pool area and bar were nice but sort of awkward to get to as guests of the hotel. Keenan, Pasquale, Ruby, and Kate were very hospitable and Keenan helped get us checked in to our room hours earlier than expected when we were just hoping to check bags…a super help with a kiddo and after a few hours on the train.
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Linda
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was absolutely outstanding from front desk to porters to housekeeping. Great location. Easy walk to Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Old building but well kept. Could use some updates but it was fine. We were happy with our stay. Bed could be a little softer though.
Staff was absolutely outstanding from front desk to porters to housekeeping. Great location. Easy walk to Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Old building but well kept. Could use some updates but it was fine. We were happy with our stay. Bed could be a little softer though.
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Jamie
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very nice staff (Sean in particular was very friendly), very conveniently located hotel. Rooms were comfortable and clean - a little dated but that was the only downside. Would stay again!
Very nice staff (Sean in particular was very friendly), very conveniently located hotel. Rooms were comfortable and clean - a little dated but that was the only downside. Would stay again!
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Dining
On‑site options are limited: many note no breakfast or in‑room coffee and no room service; the rooftop bar/restaurant is popular but separately run, often crowded, and may be restricted by events. Nearby cafes and restaurants are plentiful.
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Claire
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property was lovely. The location was awesome!!! We came from out of town and had a beautiful view of Lincoln center. The front desk agents and doormen were very welcoming and hospitable. And THE ROOFTOP BAR WAS AWESOME! but you HAVE to make reservations if you want to get a spot! it's not connected to the hotel so they won't care if you're a guest lol. I felt so cool staying at the Empire Hotel for my NYC Vacation and would totally suggest it to friends!
The property was lovely. The location was awesome!!! We came from out of town and had a beautiful view of Lincoln center. The front desk agents and doormen were very welcoming and hospitable. And THE ROOFTOP BAR WAS AWESOME! but you HAVE to make reservations if you want to get a spot! it's not connected to the hotel so they won't care if you're a guest lol. I felt so cool staying at the Empire Hotel for my NYC Vacation and would totally suggest it to friends!
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Brian
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bed was very hard. No ventilation or working A/C in the room. Even with an open window, the room was hot and stuffy. No breakfast or coffee service included. Overall not worth $350+ for one night.
Bed was very hard. No ventilation or working A/C in the room. Even with an open window, the room was hot and stuffy. No breakfast or coffee service included. Overall not worth $350+ for one night.
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KATHLEEN
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very convenient location, excellent staff, efficient and comfortable room. Staff at restaurant and lounges were terrific and all were perfect for watching sports and meeting other guests!
Very convenient location, excellent staff, efficient and comfortable room. Staff at restaurant and lounges were terrific and all were perfect for watching sports and meeting other guests!
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Thomas
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel has excellent location right next to central park. But, really, it's just a room with a toilet. Nothing else. There is no coffee making facilities or anything else, so compared to what you find in many other places, it's just a really expensive, nicely located room with a bathroom in NY. The rooftop is very expensive and the pool really small. No breakfast included, no coffe in the room, all the conveniences that you find in most other hotels. Only the reception area is really classy and staff are very friendly. There are good breakfast and coffee options in the neighborhood, but this hotel should not kid itself into thinking it's more than it is. A roof over your head in a nice central location.
The hotel has excellent location right next to central park. But, really, it's just a room with a toilet. Nothing else. There is no coffee making facilities or anything else, so compared to what you find in many other places, it's just a really expensive, nicely located room with a bathroom in NY. The rooftop is very expensive and the pool really small. No breakfast included, no coffe in the room, all the conveniences that you find in most other hotels. Only the reception area is really classy and staff are very friendly. There are good breakfast and coffee options in the neighborhood, but this hotel should not kid itself into thinking it's more than it is. A roof over your head in a nice central location.
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Brad
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location if you enjoy Central Park and a quieter vibe. Great rooftop bar popular with locals.
Good location if you enjoy Central Park and a quieter vibe. Great rooftop bar popular with locals.
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Marc
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
No food nor bar in hotel.
No food nor bar in hotel.
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Cheryl
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
No coffee service means I won’t stay again. Everything else was very good.
No coffee service means I won’t stay again. Everything else was very good.
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Melissa
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and functional room. Still a little annoyed about not being able to get a full view through our window due to the shade being immovable. No coffee or way to make it in the room was a bit disappointing. Pool was super small but clean and warm. Overall, a fine stay in the heart of The Big Apple!
Clean and functional room. Still a little annoyed about not being able to get a full view through our window due to the shade being immovable. No coffee or way to make it in the room was a bit disappointing. Pool was super small but clean and warm. Overall, a fine stay in the heart of The Big Apple!
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Kathy
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property and room was fine. Although they don’t offer any coffee in the mornings nor have coffee makers in the rooms. The refrigerator wasn’t that cold, but all we kept in there was water. The fire alarm went off our first day in the afternoon. And then in the middle of the night it went off again a couple more times. It wasn’t a bad hotel by any means, I think I just expected more.
The property and room was fine. Although they don’t offer any coffee in the mornings nor have coffee makers in the rooms. The refrigerator wasn’t that cold, but all we kept in there was water. The fire alarm went off our first day in the afternoon. And then in the middle of the night it went off again a couple more times. It wasn’t a bad hotel by any means, I think I just expected more.
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Shelley
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The only advise I would have is to have coffee available in the lobby for guest and possibly open the downstairs bar. Other than that everything was perfect.
The only advise I would have is to have coffee available in the lobby for guest and possibly open the downstairs bar. Other than that everything was perfect.
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Chris
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location but hotel room in serious need of renovation
Great location but hotel room in serious need of renovation
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John
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
I wish the hotel had a restaurant. The new Mexican restaurant is a good start, but a place for breakfast would be nice.
I wish the hotel had a restaurant. The new Mexican restaurant is a good start, but a place for breakfast would be nice.
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Elaine
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Location of Empire is great. I have reserved consistently, and each time I stay in the rooms, the actual rooms are shabbier - rips in the wall coverings, bottom of door sills showing wear and tear, bathroom wall coverings loose Empire used to have a Keurig - when you asked the question of amenities, there is none. The lobby looks great - the rooms not so much. In my experience, Holiday Inn rooms are in better shape.
Location of Empire is great. I have reserved consistently, and each time I stay in the rooms, the actual rooms are shabbier - rips in the wall coverings, bottom of door sills showing wear and tear, bathroom wall coverings loose Empire used to have a Keurig - when you asked the question of amenities, there is none. The lobby looks great - the rooms not so much. In my experience, Holiday Inn rooms are in better shape.
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Elnaz
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 5 nights
Great hotel and location, lobby is beautiful but rooms need upgrades and bathroom def need upgrade
Great hotel and location, lobby is beautiful but rooms need upgrades and bathroom def need upgrade
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David
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Tiny room, like a converted storage. Cupboard, with horrible view of alley full of rubbish bins Grumpy desk staff..maybe that’s a New York thing
Tiny room, like a converted storage. Cupboard, with horrible view of alley full of rubbish bins Grumpy desk staff..maybe that’s a New York thing
FAQs about The Empire Hotel New York
Is parking available at the property?
Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 52 per day, while valet parking is offered at USD 81 per day. Parking height restrictions apply.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 50 per accommodation per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 125. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details on bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in New York, just steps from Lincoln Center and within a 5-minute walk of Juilliard School. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Central Park and 0.6 miles from Columbus Circle.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from May to September. Pool access is available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 11 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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What do room rates typically look like at The Empire Hotel New York in New York?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at The Empire Hotel New York in New York typically land around $321 a night for two guests, ranging from $121 to $648 on peak dates.
Why is The Empire Hotel New York so affordable?
The Empire Hotel New York in New York undercuts most of its competitors — it’s cheaper than 16 of 20 comparable hotels nearby, which typically run around $338 a night. Its central position near Lincoln Center and Central Park and its appeal to couples and families helps explain the hotel’s value-focused positioning.
What’s the neighbourhood like around The Empire Hotel New York (who is it good for)?
The Empire Hotel New York in New York sits steps from Lincoln Center, Central Park and Columbus Circle, making it ideal for city explorers and shoppers. The hotel also appeals to couples and families, with easy access to Broadway, Carnegie Hall and the Museum of Modern Art.
When is the quietest time to visit The Empire Hotel New York in New York?
Demand at The Empire Hotel New York in New York peaks in December and drops to its quietest level in February, so late winter is the calmest stretch for crowds and availability.
Which month is cheapest to stay at The Empire Hotel New York in New York?
January is the cheapest month to stay at The Empire Hotel New York in New York, averaging $165 a night; December is the priciest at $452. January’s low rates come despite February being the quietest month for crowds.
How does the nightly price at The Empire Hotel New York in New York (and vicinity) compare to recent weeks?
The current price at The Empire Hotel New York in New York (and vicinity) is $580 per night for 2 guests, which is high for this hotel: about 95% above its $299 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $188 and $789.
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- 2026-10-11: 416.73257692752077USD
- 2026-10-12: 292.1759927936096USD
- 2026-10-13: 510.90545239636236USD
- 2026-10-14: 501.3721760638428USD
- 2026-10-15: 517.2630585509033USD
- 2026-10-16: 492.79916741757205USD
- 2026-10-17: 523.023302538269USD
- 2026-10-18: 238.2702208448639USD
- 2026-10-19: 383.6968690117798USD
- 2026-10-20: 522.1144212110596USD
- 2026-10-21: 577.2554919453125USD
- 2026-10-22: 479.9082062688599USD
- 2026-10-23: 764.0737501586304USD
- 2026-10-24: 685.7552861427002USD
- 2026-10-25: 199.25099878732303USD
- 2026-10-26: 278.58613970338445USD
- 2026-10-27: 363.5382966239624USD
- 2026-10-28: 415.92422080368044USD
- 2026-10-29: 395.5899336294861USD
- 2026-10-30: 604.6629122297364USD
- 2026-10-31: 775.1508647770387USD
- 2026-11-01: 682.3725040789185USD
- 2026-11-02: 249.1449058997803USD
- 2026-11-03: 265.4104422782593USD
- 2026-11-04: 342.87137727276615USD
- 2026-11-05: 606.9850035636597USD
- 2026-11-06: 585.8034714505005USD
- 2026-11-07: 395.65895957366945USD
- 2026-11-08: 212.49338950878908USD
- 2026-11-09: 246.25281418760684USD
- 2026-11-10: 285.2951924573059USD
- 2026-11-11: 285.2951924573059USD
- 2026-11-12: 360.88353905978397USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
- Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- 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.
Popular amenities
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Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Valet Parking
Dry Cleaning
Services
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
General
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Poolside Bar
Allergy-Free Room Available
Family Room
Beach Sun Loungers
Fence Around Pool
Activities
Swimming pool
Pool Outdoor
Live Music
Bicycle Tour Information
Evening Entertainment
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Rooftop)
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
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Parking
Valet Parking
Parking (Limited)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi