The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street, New York City, New York, 10023, United States
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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
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Yves (family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The location of the property was acceptable, but certainly not of a standard that would justify the price charged
If you enjoy paying a premium price to stay in one of the worst hotels imaginable, congratulations — you’ve found the perfect place. Rusted radiators, ridiculously small rooms, everything old ( in the room ), decaying, and neglected, plus Wi-Fi so bad it’s practically unusable to watch streams - maybe enough for browsing and watching e-mails
Carolyn (young 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.
Rohan (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lucas (solo traveller)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Nice hotel, well situated, clean rooms.
My room was on the back side of the hotel with in the inner court awfully loaud ventilators from an airconditioning system. It was hard to sleep and very annoying waking up in the middle of the night with that noise. Even with earplugs it was hard.
Mary (young 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
Kathy (young 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.
Gregory (family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nkosiphile (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Great location right at Central Park and next to everything you need in NYC
Gloomy dark room, barely space to walk around. Staff were the least friendly people I met in NYC. No smiles
Ephraim (review category business travellers)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The heater in my room was efficient but old and noisy
Perry (family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Staff were friendly, as were the doorman. The lobby area was nicely dressed for Xmas.
The rooms were tired and old, the carpet was ripped and torn. The heater was noisy and barley worked. It was shocking in all honesty. The room was £700 a night and felt worse than a budget hotel.
Joanna (solo traveller)
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
Mcdonagh (family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Waiting on money to my friends account
Robert (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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
Laura (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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
Levinsohn (with friends)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location was excellent
No tea or coffee in room and a couple of things broken ie blinds on window door handles
Heather (family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I liked the cleanliness, and the staff were polite and friendly. I loved the rooftop bar.
The hotel was classed as 4-star, I would say 3.5-star. The bathroom door did not lock properly, and the paint on the bathroom door was chipped. There were no tea and coffee making facilities. The dumbbells in the gym started at a high weight. It would have been helpful to have lower weights. Not all the equipment in the gym was working.
Paul (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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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
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The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street, New York City, New York, 10023, United States