Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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Poolside bar
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Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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44 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
  • Place, Columbus Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(238 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(162 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(109 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Empire Hotel

3 restaurants, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Empire Hotel offers 427 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Empire Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Central Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine with pool views at Empire Rooftop Bar, one of the property's 3 restaurants
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the local sightseeing
  • Steps from Lincoln Center and 3 minutes on foot from Juilliard School
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Empire Hotel offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Empire Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco New York hotel is smoke free.

Empire Rooftop Bar – This poolside rooftop bar specialises in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Rosa Mexicano – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Starbucks – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
Amorino – Overlooking the garden, this bistro specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
PJ Clarke's – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 52 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 81 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Amorino
  • Empire Rooftop Bar
  • PJ Clarke's
  • Rosa Mexicano
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (127 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 11 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1923
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 125
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.89 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 52 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 81 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per day plus a one-off USD 125 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel New York
Empire New York
Hotel Empire
Empire Hotel Hotel
Empire Hotel New York
Empire Hotel Hotel New York

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2667 out of 6751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1651 out of 6751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1190 out of 6751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 617 out of 6751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 626 out of 6751 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in this hotel many times. It’s a great location and the staff are friendly, knowledgable and responsive. The valet car parking is convenient and the attendants are really helpful. All that said, this hotel needs a major overhaul. Especially the rooms. They get worse every time we stay. They are clean but just really worn out. This past weekend, we had no hot water. It was luke warm at best. The staff sent someone right away to fix it but it didn’t help. Also the shower fixtures were broken and we couldn’t switch between the rain shower head and the handheld. And the handheld kept falling out of its saddle. If they do decide to do a much needed renovation, DO NOT DO RAINSHOWER SHOWERHEADS OR GLASS BATHROOM DOORS!! When the light is turned on at night it wakes everyone up!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dileny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was perfect. That location is awesome. It has many places around to eat and everything is closed, but the only issue was the hot water. We didn’t have hot water in the room which was difficult for us because we had little kids, but staff was excellent and the location is excellent. The only thing they got fixed is the Issue with the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Felecia

Travelled with family
Hotel definitely in need of a small update as the rooms are showing their age. Can’t believe there is no coffee in room or offered in the lobby. Staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of this hotel is fantastic. You can get anywhere in NYC so easily. My room had definitely been remodeled at one point but was veryworn. The carpet, bathroom, ceiling, desk chair, everything was falling apart. There was no coffee, microwave, or fridge in the room. The room was quite small and I've stayed in many hotels in NYC. It was not bad all, if you can overlook the things that need to be remodeled. The room was very clean, no complaints with housekeeping. I wish there was room service for the restaurants on-site. The line to store your luggage was so long I opted just to head to the airport. All that to say, if the price was right I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Woodstock

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Giselle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No haven water and hot Walter 😪
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The biggest issue was not just the hotel itself, but the lack of accessible customer support through Hotels.com. When I needed to make a simple name change due to an emergency (stolen wallet), I was routed through an AI-only system that required a four-digit PIN I did not have. I was able to provide the itinerary number which was the only number given to me on the reservation.Despite having the full confirmation number, I could not reach a live agent, and the system eventually stated that the reservation could not be modified. This left us stranded at the hotel with no immediate solution. Hotels.com needs to provide better human support in urgent, real-world situations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devinder

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

amal

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel for it's location...very convenient...it's not a Hilton or Sheraton but definitely has its own flavor...beautiful roof top lounge area ...bed is very hard but when u have walked in your feet for hours in NYC you can sleep anywhere lol It's right next to Lincoln performance center .. very artsy and hipster location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of on demand water from front desk. Staff courteous. Great location but second floor room, though GORGEOUS view was LOUD AS HECK! My companion had no trouble but I am a light sleeper and even with (hunter quality) earplugs and a pillow over my head the constant traffic noise was a sleep depriver. If you are a light sleeper, request a higher floor room.
View from room 227
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had wires from the AC/Heat unit exposed underneath. The AC/Heat was stuck and would not change temperature. This is my hesitation to book again as we are coming back in a few months. The bed-frame was wobbly when you turned over on the bed you would hear it. The shower was amazing and had great pressure. The house keepers were very nice. The room we stayed in definitely needs some remodeling.
Hallway /Decor
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our water went out the last night of our stay. We weren’t compensated for our inconvenience or made aware when it was operational again which we were promised.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverly

No hot water for 1 night and morning. No working blow dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine A

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the room temperature was 64 degrees and then it went down to 62. Front staff and manager suggested that if we were uncomfortable at that temperature we should wait in the lobby. They kept reporting it would be fixed in 5 or 10 minutes. It was fixed shortly after 4 pm. No hot water in the bathroom sink - ever. No staff was interested in an apology. The room was clean but grubby too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mayra

Travelled with family
Staff was not as friendly as I had read about. And on our last day no hot water to shower, called front desk and told boiler was getting fixed. No apologies or anything upon checkout. Location was convenient but wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025