£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

4
Anonymous
toledo ohio
5 Nov 2010

Clean...great location..NO BEDBUGS

Went with grown daughter, had room with twin beds, room was extremely small, but exceptionally clean with no sign of bedbugs. Location right next to Museum of Natural History, prime location. Staff friendly and helpful and I had requested late check-in and it was no problem. Would definitely stay here again. The only complaint is that the room was extremely warm and I had no control over temperature as there was no individual thermostat.

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

Ideally located..short walk to everything..lots of action.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Tokyo, Japan
5 Nov 2010

nice room, bad service

I went there with my mom. The room was nice and the location was great. They have some snobby staff that made me and mom very upset. They weren't really helpful. The price doesn't match with their service but only for the location.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Shaker Heights, Ohio
24 Oct 2010

Nice boutique hoter

The Hotel was conveniently located near Central Park and many very nice restaurants. The hotel had been remodeled and the room was comfortable and stylish. The staff was friendly and helpful especially with the restaurant recommendations.

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

Scaletta's Italian Restaurant. A short walk from the Excelsior. I loved it

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Dallas
11 Oct 2010

Good

Yeah

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

Reviewer score

5
City n Country
Myrtle beach, SC
25 Sep 2010

one night stay

We really enjoyed our stay even if it was for only 1 nite, wish we could've stayed longer! we recieved an upgrade without even asking! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Look forward to going back and staying longer! THANK YOU!!! Only down side was Obama was in NYC and had the traffic and streets blocked off, but we managed! I wish next time he'd check with us!! LOL!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Ride the subway! there is an app for your cell phone "Hop Stop" give you great directions and it's a cool expierience!!

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
North Carolina
25 Sep 2010

Beautiful neighborhood!

Front desk service was lacking.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Bistro Citron is right around the corner. Wonderful service and food.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Maryland
7 Sep 2010

Excelsior

Very nice hotel but room was tiny. Parking poor if no spots available on the street.

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

Reviewer score

5
ardee dad
los angeles ca
23 Aug 2010

awsome!

The location for a first time visitor to manhattan was perfect. I had my wife and kids with me so we ended up about 2 miles away from time square.. Far enough yet so close. I would do it again in a heart beat......Thank you[...]

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Philadelphia
22 Aug 2010

A great experience

We arrived early. The room (upgraded) was ready. The space was great. Shower was wonderful (good water pressure). Everything was clean. There was no view in our room, but I can go out to see the sights. The staff were great. The breakfast on the 2nd floor was lovely. They have a really helpful guide in the room to local places plus all the big attractions.

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

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The MOMA and Natural History Musem are really close.

Review of Excelsior Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Annapolis, MD
19 Jul 2010

Loved it.

Really enjoyed this hotel. Across the street from the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Perfect location for our family of 6. The rooms were nice sized, had nice details (like pretty tiles in the bathroom) and were well maintained. We got side by side rooms without having to ask. Lobby was really lovely. Concierge was very helpful storing bags and offering transportation advice. Breakfast was very pricey - so we ate elsewhere. Wish we had more time to explore Central Park and the upper west side where the hotel was. Easy to get around the city from this location. Easy access to the subway and easy taxi ride to the theatre district.

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

Plenty of dining options nearby.

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