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The Lucerne

201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024
The Lucerne
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 218 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 218 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "I would stay again." source Orbitz

    "Overall experience was good, except the hotel was full and we were given a handicap room." source Priceline

    "great hotel with excellent attached resto." source Expedia

    "Overall, a great experience." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The staff was friendly and efficient, the rooms were spotless, and the location on the Upper West Side was perfect for us." source Orbitz

    "The rooms were on the smaller side probably due to the building's age, but very clean and nicely decorated." source Priceline

    "Price was reasonable yet room was clean and comfortable and staff was very nice (a bonus for NY." source Expedia

    "Staff very helpful on tips for new york and kept the room so nice and clean." source Orbitz

    "Very clean, quiet room that was close to everything on the Upper West Side." source Orbitz

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The house restaurant (Nice Matin) served excellent food and had good service at reasonable prices." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "We enjoyed getting to know the neighborhood better (our third stay in the area), went to a show, explored a new Irish pub in midtown we hadn't visited before, walked, window-shopped, did a little shopping." source Orbitz

    "Location, cleanliness, decor, staff & restaurant were nice. Very nice hotel; great location, great staff, clean, very good restaurant." source Priceline

    "The upper west side location is great--much quieter than midtown, a short block off Broadway for subway access, various delis, restaurants and stores in the neighborhood (including a great restaurant on the ground floor [Nice Matin] and a 24 hour drugstore across the street), and a 10 minute walk to the Natural History Museum/Planetarium." source Expedia

    "ItÂ’s a great location for people who like charming ambience without the hustle and bustle of other NYC areas." source Expedia

More information on The Lucerne

**As of September 1, 2006 this entire facility, including all rooms, will be Smoke Free. The Lucerne Hotel, located in the heart of the Upper West Side of New York City, is a mark of distinction in New York City hospitality. This beautifully restored and recently recognized landmark building is one of the most elegantly appointed boutique hotels in all of Manhattan. From the moment you step into The Lucerne Hotel you will experience the charm and sophistication of this upscale full service boutique property famous for its service, comfortable accommodations, and affordability, it is ideal for business and leisure travelers. This New York hotel is conveniently located between Central Park, The American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, the Theatre District, Columbia University, and the many cafes, fine restaurants, and upscale shops on the charming and ever popular Upper West Side of Manhattan. The Lucerne Hotel is filled with 250 deluxe rooms and suites. Guest rooms and suites offer marble bathrooms, hair dryers, in-room movies, Nintendo game systems, irons and ironing boards and individual climate control.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

1995

Total Rooms:

250 rooms.250

Total Floors:

12 floors.

Rooms:

250

Price

Meal for 2 ¥160-¥180 ($20-23),M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

The Lucerne Hotel located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Area

New York

Hours

Daily 11:30am-2pm and 5-10:30pm

Dining

On-Site Food and BeverageThe property has the following on-site food and beverage facilities:NICE MATIN- Type: Full Service Restaurant Other: Bar- Cuisine: French Mediterranean with an Italian flair- Hours of Operation: 7AM to 11PM- Dress Code: Casual

Information by Orbitz

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