The Empire Hotel

The hotel itself looks great. The room was a bit of a shock when we walked in because its so small but I guess thats New York isn't it? The decor is nice but there's a fine line between being modern and having functionality. The shower has only 1 glass panel to it so although it looks cool you're spraying water out on the floor each time you're using it. There's no ironing board so you have to rely on guest services (+tip) if you need something pressed. There's also no ice machine around so again, you have to rely on guest services (+tip). The rooftop bar is a cool place but the pool is a very small rectangle. Don't get your hopes up about swimming but if you like to look around the city from above and have a few cocktails its great. The location is not bad at all. Central Park is only 2-3 blocks away, you can walk to midtown, and we took a quick cab to lower manhattan which was relatively cheap. There's a subway station 3-4 blocks away near Columbus Circle which can take you anywhere. All in all I would recommend this hotel but would probably try another one the next time I visit to compare.

Room was freezing and there was no Control for the AC. Room was very small and we had to wait over 40 minutes for our room to be ready.

We had booked the deluxe per recommendations of others on travel site reviews. When we checked in (a Thursday night), the staff upgraded us to a suite. It was a big room for NYC. We actually had a king bed plus a sitting area with a desk, sofa, chair and still room for our suitcases. Amazing for NYC hotels. The room was clean and had the usual amenities. The bathroom was a good size and the shower was very nice. I liked the modern feel of everything. The bed was comfy. My only complaint on the room is that I wished it had been a bit cooler. I tried to adjust the AC but it didn't seem to do much.We didn't eat at the restaurant in the hotel, so I can't comment. We did try to go to the roof top bar with pool. We hung out up there...very nice, but I tried to order a drink twice and it never came. The staff up there didn't seem to know what they were doing. That said, all of the staff we interacted with in the hotel were very friendly.We had a decent view from our room on the 6th floor, but we couldn't see the park. No biggie. The hotel is right near Lincoln Center, convenient to Columbus Circle, subway, very close walk to Central Park, good location overall. Easy to get there from Penn Station. 24hr Duane Reade pharmacy and a Starbucks that is open to 1am right around the corner. I would recommend this hotel. We got a decent price [...]. Averaged $350 per night for 4 nights over a holiday weekend. Not bad for the size and location.I never really could figure out where the disco was in the hotel. I think it was the other roof top deck that you can't access from the guest area of the hotel, but every night there was a line outside of the hotel to get in. It wasn't really a bother, and we could never hear loud music in our room. The lobby is loud music at night. We expected more of a "scene" based on reviews and what local friends had told us, but it really was nothing to worry over.

Horrible hotel. There was mold all around the bathroom. The shower did not drain. The sink drain did not work. The mold in the bathroom was really quite a turn off. I will never go there again. Way over priced and under quiality. There were no sheets on the bed. Totally a disgusting experience.

Very small room. Quinn bed barely fits in it.The shower is very odd. Does not have a door or anything to protect floor from water pouring out .The air conditioner is cheap as in motel,VERY noisy,but you cannot survive without it. Internet service is $13.00 per day per computer.Hotel did not provide printer,so for businessman it was inconvenient.

good, but no drink water supplied

Hotel location was awesome, just a few blocks from time square, central park and lincoln center. Hotel bed is amazingly comfortable

Faux hipster scene prioritized over customer service and professionalism. Given shoebox sized room - even by NYC standards - that overlooked AC units. At first, staff was not responsive to requests to change, but eventually switched me. Little things like cigarette butts in hallways and no wake up calls added to frustration. On positive side, decent bed and good location. Won't be going back.

The hotel lobby was very inviting with two floors of seating. Some private areas to relax and visit with family and friends. Very comfortable ambiance.The staff was friendly and accommodating. The down side, double rooms were very small.

We picked this hotel for its proximity to the metropolitan opera at Lincoln Center. We could walk over and back which eliminated trying to find a taxi late at night. The room was a bit small but the staff was very attentive and helpful. We enjoyed the coffee house on the corner and the two restaurants next door.