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Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Property entrance
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, 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
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • City view

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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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

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Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

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

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
(29 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
(227 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

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

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
(157 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
(108 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
(25 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
  • Broadway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 2 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Empire Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and a fitness center
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 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. 2586 out of 6585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1626 out of 6585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1166 out of 6585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 597 out of 6585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 610 out of 6585 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Molly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room was....iffy. The mirror in the bathroom had considerable rust, as did the hardware on the bathroom door. The walls are paper-thin; we heard everything happening in the room above us. There was an electrical outlet hanging out of the wall, which was obviously dangerous. The lights in the lamps flickered. The shower had mold. The shade for one of the windows was totally broken and could not open to allow light in, making for a very dark room in the daylight. Did not feel like I got what I paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David and Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was dark. We stayed on two different occasions. One of the room had a lamp near the TV which helped a little. The convenience to Lincoln Center was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convienent place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean but the bathroom shower had a constant, annoying water drip. The first night there was no heat andI was told the outside temperature had to drop to 50 before I would get heat so the room remained very cold.The room was noisy from outside street noise - garbage trucks began to make noise at 3 am. The hotel offers no extra services- not even in room coffee or an urn for coffee in the lobby in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean… 336. upgraded to junior suite.. sofa ok.. leather? Chair very shabby. Bathroom sink not aligned with wall..crooked.. big gap where things might disappear behind and not be retrieved. Stuffed a towel there to make sure nothing got lost. Carpet ripped There was no ability to adjust the temperature in the room. I asked for heat, person came up, said he would look at it. Never came back. Slept in my coat. Reported to the front desk in the morning.. immediately got on it and sent another person to my room. Apparently the heat doesn’t go on until the outside temp is 55 degrees. He overrid the system … and told me that I could ask for a space heater! I have stayed at Empire for probably the past 30 years, because its location is perfect for Lincoln Center events. Its amenities have lessened over the years. It is in need of an overhaul of its aging parts, including things that might cause them to have to reduce occupancy while they reinvent the insides. It is safe and well located. That’ll keep me going there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms are in need of major renovations. Peeling paint, chipped furniture, window shades broken. The front desk employees (with the exception of Vanessa) were curt, unpleasant and hardly accommodating. Most did not wear name tags. The safe was not secured to the wall, easy to remove. Food from the previous visitor was left on top of the refrigerator.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liettys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, staff was nice. Bathroom could use a major upgrade. Broken items
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always fabulous, have stayed here several times. The staff, locationand decor are absolutely the best. Thank you Empire Hotel♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vesna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was excellent, friendly, helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamar

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean rooms, easy check in check out, nice rooftop bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakhshan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
There was spiders in the bathroom. No iron in the rooms. We were getting late for an event because the iron was not easy accessible. It took them 1 hour to get iron to my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristobal

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outlets and power options Bar in main area open earlier/ full time Bathrooms - need to be upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this Hotel is ideal. The staff is nice, willing to help. But the rooms are old and dark. They barely offer couple of bottles of water per day, and you have to pick them up at reception. Our room was dirty the first night, the bathroom's floor was full of hair, I had to clean it myself.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had no heat, was old and drafty. There were no space heaters available. Shower dripped all day and night and couldn't be stopped. Asked for late checkout and was given until 1pm and from 11:55am till 1 there was a knock on my door every ten minutes with the inquiry of what time am i checking out. Absolutely would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location; decent price for NYC. "Fit and finish" issues in room, but overall very good for family visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs some serious maintenance. The rooms are the pourable. The windows are all broken and drafty It’s a cold cold building
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stanley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but the hotel is in need of upgrading. Staff also not impressive and room was cold, heater hardly working and street noise infiltrated the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is best!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yobani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a terrific experience going back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025