Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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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)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

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

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 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
  • ‪Rosa Mexicano - ‬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)

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

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Empire Hotel New York
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Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2486 out of 6314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1564 out of 6314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1114 out of 6314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 576 out of 6314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 574 out of 6314 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
There is neither food nor drinks, not even breakfast. The staff is extremely lazy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Viranjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Small room, old plumbing but excellent location.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t be fooled by pictures of the lobby and roof

Pros- great location without the craziness of touristy Mid-Town. Near the park and billionaire row make it feel safe. Rooftop bar is nice but owned and operated by a completely different ownership. Con’s: rooms are really small, there was mold and missing grout in the bathroom all over. It was very dated in terms of the bathrooms. I was missing carpet in parts of the room. And peeling wallpaper. Trust me the bathrooms make you feel like you’re living in a slum.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I definitely like the place, for being close to all the places I visited. Staff were very friendly and helpful, a big thank you to you all!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing i didnt like. I even asked for a room switch and it was not a problem. Staff is fast and hardworking, rooms are very nice especially street view rooms. Will def stay again. Rooftop was cozy and fabulous.
Window view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaquille

Liked: Amenities
Classy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ambiance. Bathrooms have no ventilation. Room was spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo Alexis Tovar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved absolutely everything. First time in New York and it was a dream.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This old girl is full of charm and character! She’s held up well and the staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgable (we had quite a few questions answered about the local area and our needs) we found access to public transport easy with buses and subway in easy walking distance as well as plenty of dinning options to investigate.
Roof top pool and bar
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel. My daughter and I really enjoyed the Sunday brunch.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooftop. Room was small, tired, grubby and a poor shower. We found the staff on the rooftop a bit abrupt and unhelpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful hotel! The staff was friendly and accommodating. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dumpy hotel but fantastic area

Broken curtain
View
Carpet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Amenities
Lovely view. I forgot how special this part of the city is. The best location in my eyes. A true gem for the money. Does not get better than to be right here on Central Park and having one of the best roof tops in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025