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The Empire Hotel

44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023
The Empire Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 1022 reviews from 7 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 1022 reviews
from 7 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Overall, this was not a good hotel for the money I paid." source Hotels.com

    "I would recommend this location if you were attending an event at Lincoln Center or wanted to be away from Downtown, but able to get there by walking or an inexpensive cab/subway ride." source Priceline

    "Will stay again but may request room not facing Broadway." source Venere

    "But, overall the room was very nice." source Expedia

    "Otherwise a great stay." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Bed was comfy and clean, couldn't hear noise from neighbors or hallways." source Hotels.com

    "Everything was neat and tidy and had its place, much like a cruise ship cabin." source Priceline

    "Maybe a bigger room (more expensive) would be more comfortable, but I felt fine in my small room, it was clean and somewhat comfortable." source Expedia

    "Clean, beautifully appointed, friendly staff, convenient location. From the first view of the beautiful lobby to the friendly staff at the front desk to our nice, clean, beautifully appointed room, our stay was a delight." source Priceline

    "Great location, absolutely beautiful decor, clean room and a perfect bed, luxurious and silky bedding. A beautiful, polished and clean hotel, at a great location." source Priceline

  • Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Decorated with style, centrally located and friendly staff. If you want a centrally located hotel right across from the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, near Central Park and the Met with trendy, smart decorating, comfy bed and friendly staff you should consider the Empire." source Priceline

    "Great location, nice rooftop access, friendly service." source Expedia

    "g "too busy with other people problems", "hotel is so big it will take at least an hour to find out the status of the room", "the valet parking service (at $60/day." source Priceline

    "Top notch location, excellent facilities, professional, friendly staff, beautiful decor, fancy quality toiletries and gorgeous teak shower." source Priceline

    "The restaurants, bars, and room service options almost entirely eliminate any need or desire for outside dining." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The location alone makes this a desirable place to stay, but the degree of style and the attention to detail added an element of excitement we did not experience at the hotel we had stayed previously." source Hotels.com

    "The rooftop pool area was lovely, but rendered unusable by loud music from public area." source Priceline

    "located in a nice neighborhood." source Expedia

    "The location of the hotel is super, walking distance to Central Park and other amenities. My friend and I thought that the location was great, and there were some nice amenities, including nice linens." source Priceline

    "Very cozy, comfortable place to stay in a great location." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "I got a good deal on the hotel so it was great value." source Skoosh

    "Room was larger than what I would have expected for the priceand given what I have been staying in the past for the same price range." source Priceline

    "Couldn't have been happier with the convenience of the location and great value we received for this NY holiday visit." source Priceline

    "Stylish decor, great location At half off listed rates, this hotel is a good deal." source Priceline

    "Stylish rooms, recently renovated, in a great location, for an excellent price." source Priceline

More information on The Empire Hotel

The Empire hotel embodies a return to the classic hotel room but with an edge. Guest rooms pay tribute to the rich earth tone palettes of Central Park accented by leather furnishing combined with the modernistic style of Lincoln Center. Rest and unwind in the virtuoso comfort of The Empire Hotel. 413 rooms and suites, lobby bar, meeting space up to 250 people, high speed internet, full concierge service, full in room bar, frette linen, oversized towels, fitness center, valet parking, same day laundry service, 2 hour rush laundry service and on site pressing. Please be advise: The pool is now closed for the season and will reopen in May 2009

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Superior King:Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.Deluxe King:Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.Standard Queen:Room with one queen bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.Junior Suite King:Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaperSuperior Double:Room with two double beds with down duvets and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.

Total Floors:

13 floors.

Rooms:

Superior King:Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.Deluxe King:Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.Standard Queen:Room with one queen bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.Junior Suite King:Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaperSuperior Double:Room with two double beds with down duvets and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone d?cor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, In case of no show or late cancellation one night (included taxes) will be charged on your credit card. Taxes are 13.375% of the room rate plus an additional occupancy tax of $3.50 to $5.50 a night, based on room type.

Directions

The Empire Hotel occupies its own private corner nestled between two New York City Legendary landmarks Lincoln Center and Central Park located on West 63rd Street.

Area

New York.

Attractions

Central Park 1 Block Lincoln Center 1 Block Rockefeller Center 13 Blocks Museum of Natural History 14 Blocks Times Square 21 Blocks Empire State Building 33 Blocks

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