£109.55 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 19 Feb 2013 Check-out 22 Feb 2013

The Empire Hotel

4 stars
44 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
147 reviews
Great spot

I love The Empire... best location ever right at Lincoln Center... close everything but not in the... See full review

  • katienriley
  • 11 Feb 2013
Perfect location

The staff at the Empire couldn't be better... always very helpful. The location is perfect... steps... See full review

  • katienriley
  • 3 Feb 2013
The Empire hotel embodies a return to the classic hotel room but with an edge. Guest rooms pay tribute to the rich earth tone palettes of Central Park accented by leather furnishing combined with the modernistic style of Lincoln Center. Rest and unwind in the virtuoso comfort of The Empire Hotel. 413 rooms and suites, lobby bar, meeting space up to 250 people, full concierge service, full in room bar, frette linen, oversized towels, fitness center, valet parking, same day laundry service, 2 hour rush laundry service and on site pressing. There is a $12.95 charge per 24 hour period for WI-FI. The newly renovated rooftop pool and sundeck opens on May 25, 2012.

The Empire Hotel Rooms

Superior Double
Room with two double beds with down duvets and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone dcor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.
Superior King
Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone dcor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.
Deluxe King
Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone dcor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.
Standard Queen
Room with one queen bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone dcor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper.
Junior Suite King
Room with one king bed with down duvet and Italian Frette Linens includes Teak floor shower with tropical rain showerhead. Leather furnishings and rich earth -tone dcor, 32-inch flat panel LCD TV with pay movies and premium cable channels, MP3 docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, bathrobes and complimentary daily newspaper

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Hotel Map

40.7715 -73.9826
Area served
New York.
Nearby airports
Kennedy Airport. La Guardia Airport. Newark Airport.
Area description
The Empire Hotel occupies its own private corner nestled between two New York City Legendary landmarks Lincoln Center and Central Park located on West 63rd Street.

Nearby points of interest

  • Broadway: 0.2 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.2 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.2 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.5 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.5 mi
  • Roseland: 0.6 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.6 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.7 mi
  • Wollman Memorial Rink: 0.7 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 0.7 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 0.7 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 0.7 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 0.7 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.7 mi
  • Broadway: 0.2 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.2 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.2 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.5 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.5 mi
  • Roseland: 0.6 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.6 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.7 mi
  • Wollman Memorial Rink: 0.7 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 0.7 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 0.7 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 0.7 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 0.7 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.7 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.7 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 0.7 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.7 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.7 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.7 mi
  • Trump Tower: 0.8 mi
  • University Club: 0.8 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 0.8 mi
  • Frick Collection: 0.8 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.8 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.8 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.8 mi
  • Sony Building: 0.9 mi
  • Park Avenue: 0.9 mi
  • GE Building: 0.9 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.9 mi
  • Council On Foreign Relations: 0.9 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.9 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.9 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.9 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.9 mi
  • Beresford: 0.9 mi
  • International Building: 1 mi
  • Diamond District: 1 mi
  • Lever House: 1 mi
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 1 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 1 mi
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 1 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 1 mi

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty shop
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness centre or spa
  • Fitness room
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Health club
  • High speed internet
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Night club
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Wireless internet

Dining

Ed's Chowder House Bar & Restaurant
LINCOLN CENTER HAS A NEW CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF CHEF ED BROWN! Expanding his talents south from his restaurant eighty one, Chef Ed Brown is creating a new casual but chic se shack concept. Ed's Chowder House will offer traditional East Coast seafood fare at it's best. Highlights include Tuna Steak Frites, Lobster Rolls, Crab Cakes, signature Chowders from Chowder Bar and a wonderful assortment of Oysters and more from the ultimate Raw Bar. Ed's Chowder House is designed to take guests away from the bustling city streets and make them feel as though they walked in right off the shore!

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 (147)

Ratings and reviews for The Empire Hotel

Overall score

3.8 / 5
147 out of 147
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.6

79% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Empire Hotel

Reviewer score

5
lldesll
Denver
28 Nov 2012

Amazing location!

I will always stay here when I visit NYC. Enough said!

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

Central Park

Review of The Empire Hotel

Reviewer score

4
UWS Frequent Visitor
Washington, DC
26 Nov 2012

Thanksgiving Weekend!

The stay was very nice - and the staff is great. They were having problems with the elevators, which could not support the volume of people, and we had to take a back elevator. The rooms, while comfortable, were VERY small - not much room for more than two bags. Other than that - the location was amazing and the overall experience was great.

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

Reviewer score

4
Opera Afficionado
Athens, Ga
19 Nov 2012

Perfect for opera weekend

The room itself was fairly standard with adequate amenities, but the location is superb for the opera goer being just across the street from the Met The hotel restaurant is very good We entertained four friends royally The pri9ces for everythying are very high, but New York in opera season is always so. We will rerturn next year.

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

Make reservatrions a few days in advance

Review of The Empire Hotel

Reviewer score

5
lldesll
Denver
15 Nov 2012

Love it!

Hotel is located in a prime neighborhood. Close to everything. Room was super cute, with an amazing view. Staff is friendly and are there to help you with any issues. My overall experience was phenomenal.

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

Central Park

Review of The Empire Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Lindsay durkin
Philadelphia
14 Nov 2012

Horrible experience

The hotel was over priced and definitely not a 4 star hotel! The shower didn't have a door so water went everywhere. I ran out of water about two minutes into my shower. The room was small even for NYC standards. It was dirty. There were hairs on the floor in the bathroom floor. Overall not a great experience

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

Reviewer score

4
borana12
Phoenix
9 Nov 2012

Great Hotel, Great Service

The experience at the Empire was great from the get go. The front desk staff was polite and fast. The roon although small was perfect, cause who stays in the roon in New York. The location is what makes this hotel a real gem in the heart of Manhattan. Overall grade. A

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

Reviewer score

4
Theatre Cat
Central Virginia
23 Oct 2012

Wonderfully Located Hotel

The staff was welcoming and accommodating. The room, though small, was pleasant. The bottom sheet on the bed was not clean and needed to be changed. The bar for an after-dinner drink is terrific. This hotel is wonderfully located, with cabs almost always available. Overall, a good place, though expensive.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Chowder house in hotel expensive and over-rated.

Review of The Empire Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Death Metal Dan
Philadelphia, PA
24 Sep 2012

I was stunned

This place completely reversed my previous experience with NYC hotels. I'm used to paying a pretty penny for a hotel with decent, but not amazing, amenities and a room about the size of the bed. I would've been perfectly happy at The Empire Hotel's price alone which was the most affordable when I searched. But I was pleasantly surprised that the room was a decent size - don't get me wrong, it wasn't an apartment, but there was ample space. And the amenities were pretty nice. There's a club on roof and all the common areas (hallway, mezzanine, lobby) are very nice. I would certainly stay here again if the price remains competitive.

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

Reviewer score

3
Mikey57
Durham, NC
22 Sep 2012

Nice looking...Nice staff...Small rooms, hi parking fees....

Hotel looked very nice....main elevator had button for pool level but was a trip up 2 flights stairs to locked service door....Rooms nice but very small...no view....great shower sprayer but no door on shower...water everywhere...valet parking $60 per day...

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

short walk to Lincoln Center and Subway...helpful hints for site-seeing tips.

Review of The Empire Hotel

Reviewer score

4
kokoraki
Business
Mountain View, California
21 Sep 2012

Good Comfy Stay

Interesting decor. Clean room and large. Rooftop bar and very happening lobby/lounge. Walking distance to Columbus Circle.

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

Business

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