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Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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

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, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪32 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
(31 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
(17 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(30 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
(232 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
(160 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
(109 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
  • Juilliard School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 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

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

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2666 out of 6732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1649 out of 6732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1185 out of 6732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 609 out of 6732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 623 out of 6732 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, clean lobby and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are run down (peeling wallpaper, worn down carpets, bubbled up baseboards, bathrooms in need of repair/update). Beds are firm. The lobby is beautiful though. We didn’t have enough time to try out the restaurants. We did enjoy the valet parking and the luggage check in while we explored the city. Staff was wonderful. Overall for the price and little time spent there, not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but Old and paint was falling of the walls and trim
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Båsmat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was much smaller than I thought. The bathroom was so small that I could barely stand inside. It wasn’t clean, but they made the bed nicely and took the trash. The air-conditioning heating was falling apart, making noises at night and smelling burned and also no coffee machine in the room, which is to me a big minus. The doorman was exceptional. He helped me with luggage, booking a car to the airport, picking up my luggage in the room his name was Naz. Thank you so much to Naz for making my checkout and trip to the airport so much better and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alberto, Clovis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very basic, the mattress were OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed there the weekend before the macys parade. The only thing I would honestly have a gripe about is the room needed to be a little bit more updated. However, it was a fantastic experience and the service and treatment were great. I would recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

eran

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room is neglected. The floors look like they have not been shampooed for a good year. There are not even coffee machines in the room. There is no ice machine on the floor. You have to wait until they finally pick up downstairs. There are bedbugs all throughout the hotel Some of the managers Maggie, Edgar, and the weekend client service manager are the most arrogant and frankly stupid people I’ve ever encountered in hospitality. There is an art to it, and it is not difficult to do well. I have stayed in this hotel for decades. It is a shame to see it being ruined. I am in the process of submitting a complete report to the health department due to what occurred during my stay be forewarn. The Empire Hotel‘s policy does not factor in client illness. They would rather you get on an elevator contagious to finally reach the front desk then behave with respect and wait until you can get through and remain sick without medication juice, water, or ice for 12 hours. They are a disgrace. Do not stay in this hotel. There are other options further up around 72nd St. do not stay in this hotel I cannot believe what has happened to it in one short year. The only solution is to fire all of the senior management. Keep some of the Front desk managers who are excellent and fire the GM , I it’s only a matter of time before the negligence shown by certain members of the staff create a lawsuit that will not only destroy their reputation, but cost them an absolute fortune. Avoid MAGGIE
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst Hotel now. I had a terrible experience my first week after spending $3300. I was only convinced to come back because of the kindness of some of the other staff we came back after leaving for two days though the service is now subpar, no one answers the front desk phone. There isn’t even a coffee machine. People down the hall from me had bedbugs. I had everything wrapped in plastic to make sure it was safe The rudeness and outrageous behavior of Maggie & whoever the weekend client services manager is & I believeEdgar makes Empire that is not worth coming to no matter the price I’ve been going for years & I have never experienced anything like this. They seem to now rely on the fact that most people who come are perhaps on a once in a lifetime trip, the line at the front desk is always an hour long. You cannot call downstairs because there’s no one dedicated to the phone the way I was treated on two occasions after spending a month there in a small fortune was outrageous. When I asked to arrange for a conversation with the general manager, I was told that he had already conducted an investigation, & his staff was not at fault, which is very strange since I had not submitted any information whatsoever.. the billing was a mess when I left they got my billing all confused actually called my travel agent that I had an outstanding balance, & my card didn’t work. this was not true, & there was no apology, nor email sent to my travel agent which I requested
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst experience/once a great NYC mainstay, now a trashy filthy mess, focused on scamming as much 💵 My Neighor’s down the hall had bed bugs. The heat was broken- sent a space heater! For days. My teen I got very the day we were to leave for weeked- front dest never answers the phone.tried all morning. Not wanting to risk getting the other guests- during NY marathon) & staff sick by taking the elevator. After three hours- no ice, no water I opened the door to ask housekeeping to have the front desk call me. Had spent $ 3,300 dollars Maggie, who should be fired- called and screamed at me. Lying that she didn’t have any more of my rooms. Asked her why they were on Expediathru Empires reservation line. Hurled so many insults -me “please send us water & ice”I did tele health & had my medicines delivered by Capaule. Then spent a fortune on juices, remedy’s and soups for us, Maggie screamed that the doormen don’t deliver up. I asked her if The Empire Hotels policy is to have sick contagious guests in the elevator? Silence. Then lied and said she was alone at the desk. Manager T took the phone kindly arranged for doormen to bring up as T left Maggie charged me $1000 $ 449 room. No thank you for not leaving planned with no regard for infecting the guests or staff. Just a fortune grabbed. We fell asleep with raging fevers Woke up hours later no water , ice. The new person brought it up.$250 Soup ice cold. Juices warm and remedy’s warm. For all Maggie knew we could be dead.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tallyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annabella

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was great, lobby was great, the rooms are woefully underinvested in, borderline gross. Peeling paint, dirty grout, peeling wall paper, stains on the chairs and curtains- it appears they haven't been refreshed, much less deep cleaned, in years.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was fine and in a very convenient location. My only negative was that was room was brutally hot, requiring me to open the window.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very nice and friendly. The room was ok, my door was very noisy and didn’t unlock easily. The side table lights flickered every time they were turned on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cher, Ijamsville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great lobby and good size rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaisimha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AC was sort of broken. Could not get the room to cool down.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Our room had no heat so we checked out after checking in and they are refunding us our money back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dorina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Friendly Staff | Excellent Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly check-in staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Great accessible shower. Bottles water provided. The doormen were always helpful with the doors and getting us taxis.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025