Excelsior Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--NY/New_York/Excelsior_Hotel.h10482/
Hotel Overview
Married couple getaway
Fantastic I would recommend this hotel to anyone I knew going to NYC, perfect location close to...
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Davis 11
- Apr 27, 2013
Delighted! ~ Central Park Classic ~ Will Return
Loved this place. Certainly the nicest hotel for mid-$250 range you could find in the heart of...
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BonacBelle
- Apr 7, 2013
Modern take on Old New York charm at trendy Upper West Side hotel
Dressed in classic New York City architecture and fully renovated, the Excelsior Hotel places guests at the best of the trendy Upper West Side neighborhood in Manhattan. The hotel overlooks the remarkable American Museum of Natural History and is less than a block from both Central Park and the subway station. The Art Deco design of Excelsior adds charm and style to a stay, with guest rooms graced in shades of cream and some featuring French doors. In-room Wi-Fi, a 32-inch LCD TV and an iPod docking station ensure total comfort.
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
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Services
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- 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
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
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the 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.
Guest Reviews (220)
Ratings and reviews for Excelsior Hotel
- All travelers (220) 4.2 / 5
- Business (28) 4.1 / 5
- Couples (67) 4.2 / 5
- Families (78) 4.2 / 5
- Friends (29) 4.2 / 5
- Singles (10) 4.2 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (3) 4.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Davis 11
Married couple getaway
Fantastic I would recommend this hotel to anyone I knew going to NYC, perfect location close to subway stops, many restaurants and bars within walking distance. Was our second stay at the Excelsior and would stay again.
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
comfortable shores
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ArtPol
City Break
Hotel is ideally placed for access to subway to/from JFK , downtown Manhattan and 2 mins to Central Park. Close to excellent selection of restaurants and Natural History Museum. Staff were very helpful and room was pleasant. Excellent value.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Hotel restaurant
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Seattleite
Explored the city
We enjoyed the hotel. It had great restaurants we walked to, subway line and Central park at end of block. It was in a quieter neighborhood away from the crazy continual sounds of the city. It could have been better if there was a small refrigerator & coffee in the room. I would definiately, stay here again though.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Sarabeth Restaurant had yummy breakfast.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
BonacBelle
Delighted! ~ Central Park Classic ~ Will Return
Loved this place. Certainly the nicest hotel for mid-$250 range you could find in the heart of Manhattan. It is a classic hotel, with white-tiled bathrooms (immaculate!), plush bedding, and north or south views over the skyline. We were surprised to be upgraded to a junior suite, which we had for three nights, and were totally delighted with. (The separate sitting room meant that we parents could watch a movie and look at the lights of the city after the kids went to bed.) The hotel faces the American Museum of Natural History, across 81st Street, so it's an ideal spot for a family with kids. You're more or less in Central Park, a short walk to Belvedere Castle, the Boathouse, playgrounds, etc. We found the staff to be extremely nice, and very friendly and helpful. I'm actually a New Yorker, but moved out of the city several years ago . . . I've bounced around various hotels over the years, when visiting family. I also like the Hotel Wales, on the opposite side of the park -- but that one and the Excelsior are the two hotels I'd actually make a point to return to. Note: no pool, no room service -- but with all the zillion cafes and restaurants at your footsteps on Columbus Avenue, who really cares?
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Families: The Excelsior is on Central Park, a thirty-seconds' walk from the dinosaur halls of the American Museum of Natural History (and the delights of Cental Park). The subway is also steps from the hotel door. (Not sure why any family would instead choose a Times Square hotel. Having to drag kids thru Times Square is basically a drag.)
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
thutchinson
Too hot to handle
The location of this hotel was great. We had easy access to the subway and had no problem finding a cab for other trips. There was something wrong with the temperature control in our room. Upon arriving and finding the room to be hot, we turned the thermostat to cool and set it at 60 degrees. Initially, cool air started to kick out of the system, but within 10 minutes, it flipped over to hot air and immediately heated the room up to miserable temperatures. We ended up sleeping with the windows open both nights. The temperature outside was in the high 20s, which made the room almost comfortable enough to sleep in. Almost.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
NYC2013
Great Location
Great location near Central Park , Science museum and subway stop
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Upstate Bill
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.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Vespidae
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
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sammy25
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
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sistermagic
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
