£102.47 Avg/night
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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

Dining

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

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Two meeting rooms available.

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
island view
connecticut
23 Apr 2012

very friendly and polite hotel employees//wonderful hotel

Rooms very comfortable...nice sitting room with French doors...comfortable beds

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

French Roast Restaurant excellent food....good prices

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

2
gordon m
FL
16 Apr 2012

So Much Noise

Couldn't sleep. Between the ice machine in the hallway & what sounded like the HVAC system, there was constant noise. Really, non-stop! Also you can't get heat unless the temp drops below 60.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
West Philly Family
Philadelphia, PA, USA
16 Apr 2012

Clean room, great location

Room was small, but in excellent shape, and the location--right across from the Amercian Natural History Museum and Central Park--can't be beat.

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

Get gourmet groceries at Zabar's--2 blocks to the west of the hotel--and have a picnic in the park.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Redi
Boston
10 Apr 2012

OK

Faces the Museum of Natural History (though our room faced a brick wall). Lots of dark wood in lobby and elevator. Room was dated. Floors creaked loudly. Mattresses were soggy. No hot water first morning. Three-legged table with glasses on it toppled over when brushed - whose great idea was that? But room was clean, quiet and spacious (2 full beds), bathroom was brightly tiled, towels were plush and new. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would probably stay again.

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

Reviewer score

4
Minnesota Chick
Minneapolis, MN, USA
3 Apr 2012

loved this hotel

wonderful location; nice room with excellent lighting (often found lighting to be poor in many other hotels so I wanted to comment on the excellent lighting); only negative were the towels in the bathroom which had a very rough texture --- I really did not like that.

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

Josie's

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

2
miamisgypsy
Miami, Fl.
3 Apr 2012

Mediocre at Best

Unfortunately I had high expectations for this hotel. Considering its on the upper west side, and that I was paying good money I wasn't the least bit impressed. There were no amenities whatsoever. Not a even a coffee pot in the room, much less room service. The people at the front desk weren't professional nor was the cleaning service up to par. Needless to say I wouldn't recommend it to anyone and wish I would've stayed elsewhere.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Lindas
Chico, CA
2 Apr 2012

Perfect location

This hotel was great, the only disappointment was not being able to use the "library with the chess board" in the photo as it was also the breakfast room and was closed at 11:00 a.m.

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

Bus stop for Crosstown bus right across the street, and the Starbucks was across the corner street.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

5
stephenscott22
Orlando, FL, USA
27 Mar 2012

Perfect Location!

This hotel is in the perfect area. What I loved is that it was outside all of the tourist stuff. The hotel is on a block with only apartment buildings (nice ones). The area was very much a neighborhood with lots of people walking dogs, which I love. I ended up eating a lot of my meals in the area at really great local restaurants (some really great vegetarian places are very close by). There's also a subway stop on the block and the C train basically gets you almost anywhere you want to go with little to no train changes. It was pretty much a 20 minutes ride to almost anywhere I wanted to go. I went all over the city and had quite a few events to attend and I loved where I stayed. It was also super quiet. Room was nice and clean. Staff was average. They did their job. Not super friendly, but hey it's New York.

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

If you are vegetarian check out Mana and Cafe Blossom. Fred's was also fantastic for brunch!

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
XwordMan
Washington, DC
19 Mar 2012

Great NYC weekend

The hotel is half a block from a subway stop. And it is right by Central Park and an area loaded with restaurants, etc. The room was not huge, but it was bigger than some NYC hotels we've stayed at, and it was big enough. The staff was friendly and efficient, the room was very clean, and the bathroom was nice. What's not to like (although Internet was $10 for 24 hrs.)? I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a place on the Upper West Side.

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

Amsterdam Ave., west of where the hotel is. Lots to chose from.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
NYC frequent traveler
Boston, MA, USA
30 Jan 2012

Great value

Excellent location near park and museum. Very good price. Very clean.

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