Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
(241 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 Hotel New York

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2689 out of 6785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1650 out of 6785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1191 out of 6785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 626 out of 6785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 629 out of 6785 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathan, Rock Hill

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is ONLY living on proximity to the Lincoln Center. Clearly ownership has no pride in product. Rooms have water damage & possible black mold. Actually got the royal treatment. A 2 nite stay in 2 different room. Both not what I reserved. 1st on was a shoebox. One is the smallest I’ve ever stayed in. My reservation was for a King bed Superior room. I got a Queen bed interior room. Next night after a convo with management, they switched me to a Junior Suite. However bigger room just showed more poor ownership. Again possible black mold on ceiling. Shades not working. Housekeeping missing human hair in bathroom & left overs in mini ridge. For the location to NOT be maintained is trifling. I place this review squarely on the shoulders of ownership. Have some pride in your facilities. Fix & repair & update your current “shady empire hotel”. Place is a dump in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Empire hotel is conveniently located near Lincoln Center with Central Park, Columbus Circle and many wonderful restaurants within walking distance. The rooms have been updated, the bed was comfortable and it has an excellent rooftop bar. However the hotel is in need of some TLC. The gym was so dirty and so many dumbbells were missing it was almost unusable. The halls are dingy and it just didn’t seem 100% clean. Also once in the room there were no instructions on how to call the front desk or housekeeping for requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paoshu

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant, the heater in our room was not working, and there was cold air coming from the window.. We froze all day and night in the room. For the price you’re paying you would expect these things to be working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would not say the stay was great. People at front desk were very nice. One person there helped me get online when I could not access the internet on the hotel's Wi-fi. There was no shower curtain. When I asked for one it was delivered, but I had to put it on (which I did not mind doing). There was no heat, and a very nice man came about about 9 p.m. and fixed that. After that, the room was fine, but like the Empire generally, it was a little the worst for wear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. Central, great staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maria D Felix

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will come back to NY again. Empire was nice hotel and glad it beside nice restaurants THE SMiTH and Starbucks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elazar

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, front desk was excellent, and roof top lounge was very relaxing with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ANAIDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1029
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was extremely hard, you couldn't sit on the toilet properly due to the bathroom door being in the way. Curtain in room would not open so didn't get to have the New York view and the front desk did not care. Very loud in the hotel. Doors slamming all night. The only thing that was nice about the hotel is that the doorman would hold on to luggage after check out so that you could explore while waiting on your flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Dason

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were unkept, A/C unit leaked water, bathroom smelled like urine, people were smoking marijuana so it reeked of weed, other than that bed was comfortable, shower had great water pressure and our luggage was held safely.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

andrew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dismal accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Herminio J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very hot and the thermostat didn’t work. We tried to open the window and it literally fell into our hands. On our last night the heater was making a loud clanking noise and we had to wait until 1:30am to somebody to come up and deal with it, over 2hrs after we called.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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