The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street, New York City, New York, 10023, United States
View all photos in gallery
Book online now
nights
1 Room With 2 Adults Change Search
Room
Room
Address
44 West 63rd Street, New York City, New York, 10023, United States
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Elevator
- Coffee shop
- Nightclub/DJ
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Evening entertainment
- outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour security
- Accessible parking
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live entertainment
- Restaurant(s)
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Happy Hour
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Rooftop pool
- Pool with view
- Plunge pool
- Pool cover
- Wine/champagne
- Pet basket
- Pet bowls
- Outdoor furniture
- Fence around pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Bike tours
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Access to health care professionals
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Electronic room key
- Audible alarm
- balcony/terrace
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Fitness center
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Professional cleaning services
- Allergy-free rooms available
- Pets allowed (charges may apply)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Indoor parking (charges may apply)
- Valet parking (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Port Auth Downtn Manhattan Wall St Hel - 5.03 mi
- LaGuardia Airport - 5.67 mi
- Teterboro Airport - 6.89 mi
- Newark Liberty Intl Airport - 11.24 mi
- John F Kennedy Intl Airport - 13.90 mi
- Essex County Airport - 15.58 mi
- Linden - 17.42 mi
- Morristown Municipal Airport - 22.81 mi
- Westchester County Airport - 24.94 mi
- Republic - 29.82 mi
Museums
- International Sejong Soloists - 579 f
- Museum of Biblical Art - 607 f
- Rose Center for Earth and Space - 932 f
- Art Students League of New York - 0.33 mi
- Historic House Trust Of New York City - 0.56 mi
Click here to leave your opinion >>
Lynn (Unknown)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, historic building
No heat in first room. Windows did not close and lock completely. Moved to second room and heat/air unit broke again. Second had no safety lock, chain any any added security.
Heidi (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, rooftop and staff
Nothing
Leslie (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location
The bathroom door needed some tlc
Danielle (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The lobby was beautiful and the staff was amazing.
The size of the room and bathroom was just terrible. I can't even explain how disappointed we was. With a special needs child this place was a big hazard. For example, the bathroom door paint was chipping.
Kathleen (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Good location
Not accommodating.
Dina (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location. Good lines and comfortable bed.
It’s getting a little down at the heels (corroded woodwork in the bathroom; worn features in the bathroom). We were on the third floor and the street noise was bothersome.
Gemma (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
The location was good
Couldn’t check us in on time, bed very small, limited facilities. Not worth the price at all
Nanette (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
I have stayed here before and the lobby was nicely decorated, I do like this hotel and I love the location.
I paid a lot of money for the superior suite. I should have just booked the cheapest room and not wasted money on something that was not worth it. I didn’t have time to speak to anyone about it while I was there but I was disappointed with the room.The room was outdated, the sink was chipped with white tape over it, the carpet was snagged everywhere. I feel cheated, and I was only there for one night not even a full 24 hours. Also, there was one employee there at check in who I mentioned that I booked my room online as I was checking in and he said it won’t show up until a half hour later… it was as though I was bothering him. I asked him if he can please check anyway… and he looked at his computer and said the reservation is not there. So I walked away from him and waited for another staff member a second later who was very kind, she looked it up and found my reservation right away.
Lisa (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Fabulous location. Comfy bed and bedding. Lovely staff.
No coffee pots. It’s hard to get up, get dressed, go round the corner to Starbucks or a more distant shop, then get ready. And the cleaning team talk loudly to each other while working.
Carolyn (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location was outstanding, right across the street from Lincoln Center. The staff was unfailingly courteous and helpful, the room very clean. We arrived a bit before check-in time, and the staff was able to hold our luggage until our room was ready. The location felt very safe and secure both during the day and walking back from a wedding venue late Saturday night. The hotel was a block from Central Park.
We would have appreciated a room safe for valuables. Our room, while having a beautiful view, needs additional lighting- there was an overhead light in the entryway and only one other lamp. Although it was 2 weeks before Christmas the rates seemed high.
Mary E. (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Doormen were lovely
Filthy and run down. Very pricey and very old. Not clean there were eyelashes on the pillow case before I put my head down. Someone else’s ?eyelashes. Heater was as loud as a train. Bathroom filthy dried pee on the toilet seat upon arrival. Paint in room chipping bathroom mirror stained. Blinds and curtains filthy. All for $850 only stayed one night.
Kathy (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The location
The property is run down and in disrepair. Heating system did not work, one bed was broken and creaked every time we moved, shower would not turn off properly. Mirror was rusted, toilet did not flush properly.
There is no room service. This hotel does not deserve four stars. And the price is way too much for the quality.
Ephraim (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The heater in my room was efficient but old and noisy
Joanna (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
As a solo female traveler, I was really concerned after reading some of the reviews — and they couldn’t have been further from the truth!
The staff: absolutely AMAZING (Kat <3).
The room: warm, clean, spacious, and with a spectacular view.
The bathroom: could’ve been a bit bigger, but it was perfectly sufficient — and the water pressure on the 10th floor was surprisingly good (not always the case in NYC!).
The lobby is super Instagrammable and cozy. The unlimited water is a big plus — the staff happily gives you small bottles whenever you ask.
I wouldn’t trade this hotel for any other! The location is fantastic. I had tickets to The Nutcracker and it took me literally one minute to get there. Central Park is just one street away (about a 3-minute walk), Columbus Circle is around 6 minutes, The Plaza about 15 minutes, and 5th Avenue is also very close.
If you’re hesitating because of other reviews, definitely book this place. I find the previous negative opinions very unfair!
I honestly find some of the previous reviews surprising. The corridors are not dark, and while the rooms may be a bit older in style, they are clean and well maintained — the wallpaper is perfectly intact. The TV is new (though who even has time to watch TV in New York?).
No coffee machine? There’s a Starbucks literally around the corner, and if that’s still too far, there’s a great coffee and ice-cream place right next door. Everything you need is just steps away.
Gregoria (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Daniel (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I truly felt like a CEO or something staying here, lol. The staff made it happen and were always on point 24/7, opening the doors, guiding me to food that I wanted, and had a taxi in an instant if needed. The lobby/check-in area is beautiful. They have a huge decorated tree, with an awesome circular-looking staircase. It looks like something out of a movie. The room was better than what I expected when I saw the square feet, it had everything I needed to stay comfortable and it was quiet. The Lincoln Center is directly to the left when you walk out. I would not hesitate to stay here again. The price for 4 days beats anyone in that area. Thank you to the Empire for treating a disabled veteran with nothing but respect and helping at a moment's notice, it really made my vacation a memorable trip that U won't be forgetting anytime soon. ?
Wish they had breakfast and outlets not under the tables. Thkx
Renee (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Spacious,
Clean and close
To Columbus Circle and Central Park
Closed rooftop both days for parties
Ella (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was amazing for us as we were in New York for the Opera at Lincoln Centre
Reception staff were not very helpful and the public bathroom facilities were difficult to access
Mary J. (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location to see the Nutcracker at Lincoln Center.
The beds could be more comfortable.
Robert (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Excellent service and Location
Property (particularly the rooms) is worn...needs to be updated and modernized.....some items in the room were not working properly; hotel did not have decent eating facilities for most of the day including breakfast.
Thank you for your information!
Area information
- Port Auth Downtn Manhattan Wall St Hel - 5.03 mi
- LaGuardia Airport - 5.67 mi
- Teterboro Airport - 6.89 mi
- Newark Liberty Intl Airport - 11.24 mi
- John F Kennedy Intl Airport - 13.90 mi
- Essex County Airport - 15.58 mi
- Linden - 17.42 mi
- Morristown Municipal Airport - 22.81 mi
- Westchester County Airport - 24.94 mi
- Republic - 29.82 mi
- International Sejong Soloists - 579 f
- Museum of Biblical Art - 607 f
- Rose Center for Earth and Space - 932 f
- Art Students League of New York - 0.33 mi
- Historic House Trust Of New York City - 0.56 mi
- Central Park Wildlife Conservation Center - 0.56 mi
- Central Park Zoo - 0.56 mi
- Dante Park - 802 f
- Damrosch Park - 0.26 mi
- Central Park Carousel - 0.56 mi
- Jazz at Lincoln Center - 853 f
- Mostly Mozart Festival - 996 f
- NYC Visitors and Conventions Bureau - 0.55 mi
- Juilliard School - 948 f
- CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice - 0.46 mi
- Columbia University - 0.49 mi
- William Alanson White Inst - 0.55 mi
- Avery Fiscer Hall - 950 f
- Alice Tully Hall - 1,011 f
- Carnegie Hall Tours - 0.42 mi
- Gershwin Theatre - 0.43 mi
- August Wilson Theater - 0.55 mi
- Columbus Circle - 1,018 f
- 59th Street Columbus Circle - 0.20 mi
- 57th Street - Midtown - 0.36 mi
- Lincoln Center - 0.38 mi
- Seventh Avenue - 0.52 mi
- William J Syms Operating Theater Roosevelt Hospital - 0.28 mi
- Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center - 0.33 mi
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - 0.29 mi
- Times Square Visitors Center & Ed Sulliv - 0.53 mi
- New York Citys Official Visitor Informat - 0.56 mi
- Carnegie Hall - 0.40 mi
- Ed Sullivan Theater - 0.50 mi
- Grand Army Plaza - 0.56 mi
- The Mall - 0.46 mi
- Roseland Ballroom - 0.52 mi
- Josie Robertson Plaza - 1,028 f
- 66th Street Lincoln Center - 0.23 mi
- Milstein Plaza - 0.25 mi
- The Julliard School - 0.25 mi
- Samuel N Bennerson Playground - 0.40 mi
- Wicked - 0.43 mi
- West 59th Street Recreation Center - 0.43 mi
- Wollman Rink - 0.44 mi
- 72nd Street IND Eighth Avenue Line - 0.44 mi
- Seventieth Street Playground - 0.51 mi
- 72nd Street and Broadway at? Seventh Avenue Line - 0.53 mi
- Pulitzer Fountain - 0.57 mi
- Fifth Avenue BMT Broadway Line - 0.58 mi
Airports Show all on map »
Museums
Art Galleries Show all on map »
Attractions/Entertainment
Zoo Show all on map »
Other attractions
National Parks Show all on map »
Things to do Show all on map »
Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
Theatres Show all on map »
Famous Streets Show all on map »
Historical Buildings Show all on map »
Attractions Show all on map »
Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
Shopping Center Show all on map »
Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
Other Show all on map »
The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street, New York City, New York, 10023, United States