Excelsior Hotel
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Hotel Overview
nice place to stay
good location-reasonable size rooms-quiet-near central park and the B/C subway lines. very good...
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wis visitor
- May 13, 2013
Great location for us
We thoroughly enjoyed the Excelsior. Nice views from our window, great location to shows, Lincoln...
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Buckingham
- May 13, 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 is less than a block away from the remarkable American Museum of Natural History, 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. Has a courtyard view.
- 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
- Rose Center for Earth and Space: 0.1 mi
- American Museum of Natural History: 0.2 mi
- Shakespeare Gardens: 0.3 mi
- Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.3 mi
- New York Historical Society: 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
- Verdi Square: 0.5 mi
- International Center of Photography: 0.6 mi
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.6 mi
- Sherman Square: 0.6 mi
- Beresford: 0.1 mi
- Rose Center for Earth and Space: 0.1 mi
- American Museum of Natural History: 0.2 mi
- Shakespeare Gardens: 0.3 mi
- Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.3 mi
- New York Historical Society: 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
- Verdi Square: 0.5 mi
- International Center of Photography: 0.6 mi
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.6 mi
- Sherman Square: 0.6 mi
- Septuagesimo Uno: 0.6 mi
- Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.7 mi
- Richard Tucker Square: 0.7 mi
- Madison Avenue: 0.8 mi
- National Academy Museum: 0.8 mi
- Guggenheim Museum: 0.8 mi
- National Academy: 0.8 mi
- The Juilliard School: 0.8 mi
- Cooper-Hewitt: 0.8 mi
- Andrew Carnegie Mansion: 0.8 mi
- School of American Ballet: 0.8 mi
- Lincoln Square: 0.9 mi
- Jewish Museum of New York: 0.9 mi
- Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.9 mi
- Whitney Museum of American Art: 0.9 mi
- The Frick Collection: 0.9 mi
- Dante Park: 0.9 mi
- Frick Collection: 0.9 mi
- Metropolitan Opera: 0.9 mi
- Jewish Museum: 0.9 mi
- Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 1 mi
- Asia Society and Museum: 1 mi
- New York Institute of Technology: 1 mi
- Broadway: 1 mi
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy: 1 mi
- Studio 54: 1.1 mi
- Central Park Zoo: 1.1 mi
- Council On Foreign Relations: 1.1 mi
- Lincoln Center: 1.1 mi
- Time Warner Center: 1.1 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 (225)
Ratings and reviews for Excelsior Hotel
- All travelers (225) 4.2 / 5
- Business (28) 4.1 / 5
- Couples (68) 4.2 / 5
- Families (81) 4.2 / 5
- Friends (30) 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
Mommomgolf
Excelsior Hotel, NYC
Nice place. Our room with one queen was small, but nice, comfortable feel. On the 3rd floor we heard noise from outside - barking dog, people talking loudly, but it was fine at night. Clean, nice bathroom with a fan and good quality soaps. The room was cleaned daily, to our satisfaction and the staff was friendly. The entrance & lobby have a more European feel - old, cozy. Great location - down the street from Central Park and across the street from Natural History Museum. I'd stay there again and would recommend it to others.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Go right out of the hotel to the corner of Columbus. Turn right on Columbus and walk for 7 or 8 blocks to find all kinds of bistro-style restaurants. Great Italian places, Organic & Vegan, Parisian bakeries with beautiful breakfast pastries and coffee.. Joe's coffee was very good, plus a couple of Starbucks along the way. If you like to do yoga, the studio on 85th, just off Columbus was outstanding (Upper West Side Yoga, I think was the name)
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Buckingham
Great location for us
We thoroughly enjoyed the Excelsior. Nice views from our window, great location to shows, Lincoln Center and Central Park. Scrumptous breakfast--the best! I have one little suggestion: a coffee maker in the room would have been nice. Will return! Thanks. NBG
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
wis visitor
nice place to stay
good location-reasonable size rooms-quiet-near central park and the B/C subway lines. very good value for NYC
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
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.
