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Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 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

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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
(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
(229 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
(159 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 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. 2649 out of 6701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1647 out of 6701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1177 out of 6701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 612 out of 6701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 616 out of 6701 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Room condition was not the greatest. There was no window blind had to make our own to cover up the window. AC/heat didn’t work great. You either had it on heat and it was too hot or cold and it was too cold. No in between.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Location is everything but the hotel has aged. The bathroom had an unconscionably small (like less than a foot) distance between the wall and the sink so that I (small woman) could not fit in front of the sink and had to stand to the side and touching the toilet to brush my teeth. The carpet and closet drape were dirty/dingy/stained. The walls are thin. The bed was comfortable though!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location location! Right across from Lincoln Center and a short block from the subway made the Empire Hotel and ideal place to stay. I was able to check my luggage in early and explore midtown Manhattan with ease.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Bryan, Centreville

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Great staff! Free water. Only downside is that the room is dated. But I would still stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Business traveller
I have never stayed in a four-star hotel that looked worse than a motel six-from the dirty tables and bathroom to the wallpaper, peeling off to the curtain, being broken the AC, not working and no ability to get hot water. I was disgusted even after I asked to change rooms, I got something that was just as bad this hotel is definitely not a four star hotel and should be not recommended to any traveler. I will be contacting hotels.com for a full refund and if not, we will be processing the refund through my credit card.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Amenities
Sooooo not worth the money. Room was small and not well taken care of. Chips on the wood and vinyl wallpaper. Gym was dirty and not well taken care of. Very limiting. Room was not black out curtains. Room was not sound proofed. You could hear everything going on. Tv was basic channels and only sometimes worked. Afternoon staff a girl and guy were lovely. But overnight girl was not. There wasn’t even a trash can in the room, I’ve never seen that before. Bed was comfy. Location is good if that’s the area you need to be in. No rooms have tubs which as a bath post work girlie sucked too. Glad it was a work stay and not personal. I would have been so upset and heartbroken had I spent my own money on this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nazem Rachid

great staff- rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruben

Travelled with family
Shower overflowed, no chair to sit in closet sized room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor condition- no chair in room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

ghazal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had several situations with the A/CHeater, roll-up curtain and bill
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left for a late breakfast and the room was made up before we got back. Fastest service I've ever had in a hotel. Loved, loved, loved the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is perfect, the staff were very friendly. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was dark, dingy & dated. Heater did not function consistently.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The person who checked me in was very rude. I arrived early and they said the room wasn’t ready. He told me to call in 1 hour to see if room was ready I explained multiple times that the phone line was down and I showed him that the calls were not going through. He said he knew yet still told me to call the hotel. Then he said he would call from his personal phone when hotel was ready. He never called.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Holley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick and efficient check-in was much appreciated. Same true at checkout. Beautiful, comfortable lobby. Excellent location across from Lincoln Center. The problem was the room; only partially renovated. Bathroom renovated, but very small. Rain shower head very high. Could not be adjusted by wife which resulted in water being sprayed all over bathroom. Need instructions how to operate shower wand. Not at all intuitive. Furniture in room quite old and chipped in numerous spots. HVAC and windowsills in serious need of painting. Same true of baseboard. Wallpaper relatively new and in good shape, but odd design. Carpet pulled apart at seams in two spots. Heat didn't work. Had to call to fix. Very friendly guy showed up quickly and fixed it (fortunately). Great view of Lincoln Center out window, but location meant it was a bit noisy. Amenities actually decent, but safe so high in closet (actually a rickety armoire) that wife couldn't reach it. Very frustrating room. The idea is there, but it is just not well executed (or perhaps incomplete). Strongly recommend getting a superior room or larger. The standard room would be very small. No restaurant, although not really needed given the location. I don't recall a fitness room either.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris Nicole

Travelled with group
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked a queen size bed room and the bed was full size
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025