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Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Poolside bar

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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44 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
  • Place, Columbus Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(240 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(165 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(110 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

New York

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

  • Columbus Circle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Times Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 2 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smith - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪P.J. Clarke's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosetta Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Breads Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel offers 427 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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.
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.
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.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Empire Rooftop Bar - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Rosa Mexicano - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Amorino - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
PJ Clarke's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 52 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 81 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Amorino
  • Empire Rooftop Bar
  • PJ Clarke's
  • Rosa Mexicano
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (127 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 11 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1923
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 125
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.89 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 52 per day
  • 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.

You need to know

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.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Empire Hotel New York
Empire New York
Hotel Empire
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Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2686 out of 6774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1648 out of 6774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1188 out of 6774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 624 out of 6774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 628 out of 6774 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I have begin the first night we checked in Thursday 29° outside, we walked into our room at 40 degrees cold the heater was not working! We let them know we walked into a room with out a working heater, was told to wait for about an hour to start working requested to go for a different room, but they were apparently there no other available room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed on New Years for the Met Opera and paid 800. plus for a very small clean room with no water bottles or small refrigerator which is fine and can be expected in NYC but then throw in no hot water in the shower and and no TV signal both days it gets worse. We mentioned it to the lobby as we checked out and they just apologized offering no credit or a percentage for a next stay. A cup of coffee? That is poor customer service. As folks who are constantly staying in NYC we saw this cute hotel turn into a lower grade hotel. Bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuniel Boza

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena localization y muy bonito el lugar y otros
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall hotel, short term for visiting Lincoln Center, excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Travelled with family
Room was cramped and a little dusty, no hand soap in the bathroom, but overall good hotel. I honestly got it because of gossip girl but not work the hype or money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good but the beds were not confortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a clogged shower the first night so we couldn’t shower :’( but they came and snaked it the next day. Otherwise it was great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kiara

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful, but the hotel was sub par. I was highly disappointed in the room as we had to change rooms because it was dirty and dusty. The furniture seems old and rundown. I did not feel comfortable using the bed/bath areas. I feel the hotel needs to held at a better standard with the rate amounts that they charge for the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Althea

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accomodating staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very dusty and wasn't cleaned for 2 days out of 4 during my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamell L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was in a great location with several restaurants in close proximity. The last night was the biggest issue. The heater went out in our room. The temperature was 18 degrees in New York. The engineer came to the room and argued with me say that the heat was fixed. The engineer asked me to put my hand on the heating unit. I could feel heat but it was not blowing out of the heater. I was told to call the front desk and ask for a room change. There were no rooms available so they sent us a oscillating heater that helped a little. We spent our last night in New York cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee-Anne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and welcoming, friendly staff. Offered everything we needed but could really benefit from either a bar or self service coffee facility in the foyer.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel location is great. The elevators are fast, but can be crowded in the mornings. The bathrooms are tiny (even by nyc hotel standards). The staff were pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I checked in to dirty towel pillow covers. I asked from desk to get them changed and no one showed up til the next morning because house keeping was gone for the day. Aside from that rooms do look runned down a bit. It’s close to everything. There is a restaurant in hotel which is perfect when traveling with low on those early cold mornings.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and welcoming staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawnise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My trip did not go as planned I was not informed I wouldn't have rooftop acess on New Eve after booking the hotel for that purpose very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The discount on hotels.com was a scam. The property added 150 dollars to the cost once we arrived. The hotel is a chaotic mess. Zero service. The keys didn’t work; it smelled of cigarette smoke and cleaning fluid. No one was helpful. Cost over 600/night to stay in what was basically a dirty motel. Never again.
Stained bedding night one
Stained bedding night two
Window
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Clean, spacious room. Free water. The heat didnt work in my room but i was switched to another. The hostess for some reason felt the need to hype up the room to something it wasn't ... both times. But id absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Halida

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

HATIM, Orlando

Travelled with family and small children
Outdated hotel in central of New York, great location but don’t expect any good service expect the front desk employees that are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Wasn't impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect, location was perfect, super kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025