£102.47 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 24 Feb 2013 Check-out 25 Feb 2013

Excelsior Hotel

3 stars
45 West 81st St., New York, NY 10024
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
214 reviews
Perfect

We enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for us. The room was lovely, amenities were what we... See full review

  • Sammy25
  • 4 Dec 2012
Very nice hotel

Location was great for sightseeing and restuarants all over the place. Nice area to walk around.... See full review

  • GwennSue
  • 9 Sep 2012
Located on the trendy west side between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue, The Excelsior Hotel overlooks The American Museum of Natural History. This totally refurbished hotel is only moments away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, Lincoln Center, Columbia University, Madison Avenue shops and fabulous boutiques and unlimited cafes. 10 minutes away from Times Square by taxi or subway. ***Please note: WiFi is available in designated areas of the hotel lobby and 2nd floor of the hotel.

Excelsior Hotel Rooms

Double Double
Beautifully decorated with a modern flair. This spacious guest accommodation includes two double beds, complimentary USA Today newspaper, flat screen T.V. in room movies, AM/FM and MP3 Alarm docking stations, in room safe, wireless internet access, iron and Natura bathroom amenities including hair dryer. Approximately 270 square feet of living space.
Classic Queen
Traditional Queen room is comfortable and decorated with modern elegance; perfect for the business traveler. Accommodations include 1 Queen bed, complimentary USA Today newspaper, flat screen T.V., in room movies, AM/FM & MP3 Alarm docking station, in room safe, wireless internet access, iron and Natura bathrooom amenities including hair dryer. Approximately 230 square feet of living space.
Excelsior Superior
Our interpretation of elegance, beautifully decorated with class. Superior guest accommodations include either 1 Queen bed or 2 Double beds, French Doors and a seating parlor, complimentary USA Today newspaper, flat screen T.V. in room movies, AM/FM & MP3 Alarm docking station, in room safe, wireless internet access, iron and Natura bathroom amenities including hair dryer. This impressive room is spaciously designed with approximately 370 square feet of living space.
Excelsior Deluxe
Our interpretation of elegance, beautifully decorated with class. Excelsior Deluxe guest accommodation includes One Queen Bed, Two Double Beds or One King Bed with French Doors separating a seating parlor. This beautifully stylish decorated room has it all, flat screen T.V. in room movies, bath robe, AM/FM & MP3 Alarm docking station, in room safe, wireless internet access, iron and bathroom amenities including hair dryer, This luxurious room is spaciously designed with approximately 470 square feet of living space. This room is perfect for the savvy business traveler or families needing the extra room at added value

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Hotel Map

40.7832 -73.9737
Area served
New York
Nearby airports
LaGuardia International, Kennedy International, Newark International
Area description
Nearby Airports * New York LaGuardia International - 9 miles * New York Kennedy International - 17 miles * Newark (NJ) International - 19 miles

Nearby points of interest

  • Beresford: 0.1 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 0.2 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.3 mi
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.3 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.4 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.4 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.4 mi
  • Central Park: 0.5 mi
  • The Obelisk: 0.5 mi
  • International Center of Photography: 0.6 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.6 mi
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.7 mi
  • Guggenheim Museum: 0.8 mi
  • National Academy: 0.8 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.9 mi
  • Beresford: 0.1 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 0.2 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.3 mi
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.3 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.4 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.4 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.4 mi
  • Central Park: 0.5 mi
  • The Obelisk: 0.5 mi
  • International Center of Photography: 0.6 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.6 mi
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.7 mi
  • Guggenheim Museum: 0.8 mi
  • National Academy: 0.8 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.9 mi
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 0.9 mi
  • Frick Collection: 0.9 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.9 mi
  • Jewish Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Broadway: 1 mi
  • Council On Foreign Relations: 1.1 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 1.2 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 1.2 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 1.3 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 1.3 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 1.3 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 1.3 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 1.3 mi
  • Park Avenue: 1.3 mi
  • El Museo Del Barrio: 1.4 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 1.4 mi
  • Conservatory Garden: 1.4 mi
  • Nicholaas Roerich Museum: 1.4 mi
  • Trump Tower: 1.4 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 1.4 mi
  • Roseland: 1.5 mi
  • University Club: 1.5 mi
  • Sony Building: 1.5 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 1.5 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 1.5 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 1.5 mi
  • CBS Building: 1.5 mi
  • Equitable Center: 1.5 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 1.6 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 1.6 mi

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Fitness room
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Health club
  • High speed internet
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Spa services
  • Wireless internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Two meeting rooms available.

Dining

Breakfast room
Breakfast is available from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for an additional fee.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (214)

Ratings and reviews for Excelsior Hotel

Overall score

4.2 / 5
214 out of 214
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
GwennSue
Wadsworth, OH
9 Sep 2012

Very nice hotel

Location was great for sightseeing and restuarants all over the place. Nice area to walk around. Service was excellent and very helpful in helping to plan what to see and do in the short time we were in the city. Room was a nice size for a New York hotel and bathroom very nice. Hotel itself is beautiful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to Bellini which is right around the corner from the Hotel. Nice small italian restuarant with great pizza's, wine and salad. Other comments we saw said the desserts were really good to but we didn't have room for any.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Upstate Bill
Upstate NY
3 Jan 2013

Good hotel, excellent value

We return to the Excelsior each year for our annual holiday visit to NYC. It's a great location in a nice residential district.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

The subway station is just down the street so access to the rest of the city is easy.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Vespidae
Cape Cod
11 Dec 2012

Nice hotel with too much heat.

This old hotel has been nicely renovated and updated. Aging double-glazed windows were hard to move and sticky. Climate control within the room was difficult, so room remained overly warm. Corridors were overheated. One elevator failed during our stay. Lobby was lively with the busy restaurant. Breakfast room was spacious, nicely furnished and quiet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Sammy25
atlanta,ga
4 Dec 2012

Perfect

We enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for us. The room was lovely, amenities were what we anticiapted and the room was clean. Would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Near Natural history museum

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Sistermagic
Boston, MA
11 Nov 2012

Great Location and Comfort

Perfectly located for visiting Museum of Natural History or the Metropolitan (easy crosstown bus). Also near many restaurants. Room was clean, well appointed and comfortable. Hotel now has a restaurant on the ground floor and offers breakfast (not free) so you don't need to go out if you don't want to. We were visiting family and this is a nice residential area. Recommended.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Kefi - a Greek restaurant

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Art fanatic
Nashville, TN
21 Oct 2012

Nice quiet location

It was convenient location to go many museums due to near bus stop & subway. And, It was close to many restaurant & food market. It was quiet near Central Park & Natural History.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Bus & subway

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
M's fan
seattle
1 Oct 2012

4 nights in nyc

We have stayed here in the past and # 1 consideration is the location. the rooms can be cozy but always clean and working.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Long walk from hotel

Always ask for assisstance from anyone on the street they are always friendly and helpful

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Shim
Ithaca, NY, USA
8 Sep 2012

good value, if only they did not ask $3.50 for 30min wifi

Stayed one night. Got an upgrade to a small suite, which is very big for a couple. Great location, convenient to the subway and some excellent eateries on Upper West Side. They should offer free wifi — for such a fancy hotel, it's a shame to stoop to charging by the hour.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

A Shake Shack and an excellent deli (Barney Greengrass) are both only a short walk away.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Kalifornian
Pleasanton
9 Aug 2012

Exceeded expectations

Great location adjacent Cental Park, Museum and train. Staff extremely helpful. Room was clean. Zero issues, 100% recommended.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Hockeydad900
Seattle, WA
30 Jul 2012

Great NY location

The Excelsior is an older hotel that has been nicely renovated. It has a restaurant and a nice fitness center. it is on 81st street in Manhattan, right across from the Museum of Natural History and the Rose Planetarium. It is steps from Columbus Avenue one way and half a block to Central Park West (and a subway stop) the other. It does not have much in the way of business services but is perfect for a personal visit or vacation travel to the city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
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