The Empire Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Wonderful Hotel
It was our 1st time in NYC and this hotel was wonderful. It was very clean, beautiful and very...
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Nurse Ritchie
- May 29, 2013
The Empire Hotel Is Great!
We had a great stay at The Empire Hotel. The staff was wonderful. The room was nice and very clean....
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Oasis1
- Feb 25, 2013
Sophisticated Upper West Side hotel near Central Park, Lincoln Center
The rich brown, grey and gold decor accented with animal-print pillows sets a tone of sophistication. Touches such as Frette linens and a cool rooftop bar make this hotel ideal for guests who appreciate luxury without stuffiness. A complimentary fitness center, a salon accessible from the hotel and a seasonal rooftop pool deck are just some of the amenities available to guests.Highlights
- Rooftop bar and pool deck
- Complimentary fitness center
- A block from Central Park, Lincoln Center
Location
The Empire Hotel is right by Lincoln Center and Central Park. It's a short walk to the Time Warner Center, which is home to Per Se, by the celebrated Thomas Keller, and sushi restaurant Masa, by chef Masayoshi Takayama.
Rooms
The 420 rooms and suites are sophisticated and chic, with neutral decor and contemporary touches. Beds have Frette linens, and other amenities include 32-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations with speakers and free Wi-Fi.
Dining
On-site Ed's Chowder House is a sleek setting for seafood dishes such as tuna steak frites, chowders and a raw bar. The pool deck serves a limited menu, and guests also can eat at the Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Room service is available. The Rooftop Bar & Lounge boasts views of Lincoln Center and the skyline under the iconic Empire Hotel sign. The bar has a menu featuring signature cocktails, wines by the glass, bottle service and hearty appetizers.
Recreation
The pool deck is open seasonally May through September. Guests can cool off in the plunge pool, or retreat to a private cabana (fees apply) with flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. The pool deck menu features food and drink items. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's complimentary fitness center.
Transportation
- La Guardia Airport (25 minutes)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (35 minutes)
- Newark International Airport (35 minutes)
- MTA Subway 1, 2 lines at 66th St - Lincoln Center
Attractions
- Lincoln Center (0.1 mi/ 0.16 km)
- Central Park (0.1 mi/ 0.16 km)
- Time Warner Center (0.3 mi/ 0.48 km)
Business
- Meeting space for up to 250 people
- Free Wi-Fi
Policies and fees
- There is a $12.95 charge per 24-hour period for Wi-Fi.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
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, alarm clock radio, 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
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Activities
- Pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Night club
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Barber/Beauty shop
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- 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
- Dante Park: 0 mi
- New York Institute of Technology: 0.1 mi
- Studio 54: 0.1 mi
- Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.2 mi
- Broadway: 0.2 mi
- Metropolitan Opera: 0.2 mi
- Lincoln Center: 0.2 mi
- The Juilliard School: 0.2 mi
- Lincoln Square: 0.2 mi
- Time Warner Center: 0.2 mi
- School of American Ballet: 0.2 mi
- Columbus Circle mall: 0.2 mi
- Richard Tucker Square: 0.3 mi
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Arts and Design: 0.3 mi
- Dante Park: 0 mi
- New York Institute of Technology: 0.1 mi
- Studio 54: 0.1 mi
- Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.2 mi
- Broadway: 0.2 mi
- Metropolitan Opera: 0.2 mi
- Lincoln Center: 0.2 mi
- The Juilliard School: 0.2 mi
- Lincoln Square: 0.2 mi
- Time Warner Center: 0.2 mi
- School of American Ballet: 0.2 mi
- Columbus Circle mall: 0.2 mi
- Richard Tucker Square: 0.3 mi
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Arts and Design: 0.3 mi
- Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.3 mi
- Sherman Square: 0.4 mi
- Rose Museum: 0.5 mi
- Carnegie Hall: 0.5 mi
- Municipal Art Society: 0.5 mi
- 57th Street: 0.5 mi
- Septuagesimo Uno: 0.5 mi
- CitySpire Center: 0.5 mi
- Verdi Square: 0.5 mi
- Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.5 mi
- Roseland: 0.6 mi
- Tuscan Square: 0.6 mi
- August Wilson Theatre: 0.6 mi
- Takashimaya: 0.6 mi
- Central Park Zoo: 0.6 mi
- Gershwin Theatre: 0.6 mi
- DeWitt Clinton Park: 0.7 mi
- Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Equitable Center: 0.7 mi
- Wollman Memorial Rink: 0.7 mi
- Winter Garden Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Worldwide Plaza: 0.7 mi
- Knickerbocker Club: 0.7 mi
- New York Historical Society: 0.7 mi
- New Amsterdam Theater: 0.7 mi
- Fifth Avenue: 0.7 mi
- Metropolitan Club: 0.7 mi
- Bloomingdale's: 0.7 mi
- Bergdorf Goodman: 0.7 mi
- FAO Schwarz: 0.7 mi
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
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 (162)
Ratings and reviews for The Empire Hotel
- All travelers (162) 3.8 / 5
- Business (22) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (65) 3.7 / 5
- Families (32) 3.6 / 5
- Friends (17) 4 / 5
- Singles (23) 4.1 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lawati
Convenient for a weekend break
Hotel is located near by the main attraction areas in NYC such as the Central Park, Time Square and 5th Avenue. It's a good option if you are seeking for a weekend break as everything is near you & you have many places to dine from. Although rooms were too small & didn't have outdoor view but it was ok as it's normal in NYC hotels.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Central Park
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Suze B.
A Great " New York Experience"
Staff were welcoming. Cool , dark, exotic decor. Really comfy beds and exceptionally quiet. Perfect location. Food places on either side - convenient ( and good food! ) Would definitely go back and recommend. note: Short people beware: the hangers, towels and tissues were unreachable. I believe it was designed by a giant!!! But it was fun trying......
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
PyroDenny
Not bad but not great
We had a fairly decent stay at the empire. We only stayed for one day but it took more than 2 hours for our room to be ready. We decided to pass the time at the pool on the roof. It's not so much a pool as it is patio with a kiddy splash area. The pool is maybe 12 feet long 5 feet wide and 6 children complete occupy the space. The view was nice but the small size of the patio and the way they have it arranged you can appreciate it. For what you pay it is not as nice as what you might fight a few blocks further away.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
The open air night bus from time square doesn't completely fill up as they try to keep schedule. So you get a much more personel tour of the city all lit up and less tourist intervention.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bobby249
Fabulous one night trip!
stayed here before so we got upgraded to a suite for free! Glamourous accommodations. Would highly recommend! Fabulous staff!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
empire hotel
Very nice hotel. Room small but very nice and clean. Good staff. Be sure to check the accuracy of your reservation not made directly with the hotel. Mistake made but fixed. great location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Be sure to try the gelato at Grom up the street on Broadway
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
NYC trip
good, but no drink water supplied
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
No exta Cot
We traveled on a package which included flights and hotel stay. Our group was 5 women and were assured that we would have two rooms with 2 large double beds per room and a cot for the fifth person. There was no cot, no possiblilty of securing a cot, as there was no space in the room for a cot even they been an option. The Empire staff made it clear that it does not provide cots. We were traveling to NYC to attend the opening of the opera at Lincoln Center. Location was perfect for that event. Hotel is a perfect location for Lincoln Center and within walking distance wonderful restaurants. Room was very hot an seemed impossible to cool down. Staff was lovely, but [...]needs to be aware that they should not tell clients that accommocations could be made for a third or fifth person. No cots, no couches, nothing....
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Fantastic Hotel on Upper West Side
Rooftop pool area had fantastic views of the city, especially beautiful at night w/ the cool breeze. 15 min walk to Hudson River-great parks along the river. 5min walk to columbus circle & central park.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
New England tourist
A mixed hotel experience.
The room and the bathroom were really small even by New York standards. There were no instructions in the room as to how to use the shower (which was complicated) or the telephone or how to call the front desk. We had an adjoining room and the people next door partied all night and their cigarette smoke came into our room. We had a non-smoking room. The restaurant on the second floor was OK for a snack but the breakfast service was a disaster. We will definitely not stay here again even though it is right across from Lincoln Center.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
It was across the intersection from Lincoln Center.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very Impressed
We spend 1 weekend every year in New York with friends. We have stayed at many different places around time square. The Empire Hotel worked out great. Very comtemporary and fun. We would stay there again. The service was better than other hotels we have stayed at in the same price range or more.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5