Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪16 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
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

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

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Empire Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and fitness centre
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 helpful staff and the central location
  • 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)

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 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

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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2510 out of 6379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1583 out of 6379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1124 out of 6379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 580 out of 6379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 582 out of 6379 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this location due to the show Gossip Girl. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
I was given an air shaft room and has to request to be moved. TVs and remotes are old. No amenities in bathroom. Dated wallpaper. Really a last resort choice. Poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the property is old but the location is good and convinient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Regan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated, dirty, room was in shambles

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Pool was closed for the season, I’m a little mad because I specifically searched for a pool and that’s on Expedia to not have that information. The location was great and the room as clean. But we were two women travelers and they put us in a a room with a. Windows that was directly into another room and could be viewed from multiple other rooms and nearby buildings. And no shades on the window. Just a long drapery that didn’t fully close. We used hair clips to get it to stay full shut and a suitcase on one end to hold it against the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

BRIAN, upper saddle river

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good location to stay for easy access around the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briseida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I quite like to stay in the hotel. I very much enjoyed their rooftop restaurant and bar.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything without being in the middle of Times Square
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin Marie

Travelled with family
Great location but unfriendly staff checking in, was having an issue with fraud alert on my card and desk attendant very impatient. Ended up with holds in two different cards because he wouldn’t wait . I was also very surprised at how small the room was. Additionally , a child vomited in the pool making it unusable , I did not see any action by staff to clean quickly and the pool was a big reason we chose this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely roof bar, rooms were clean, decor could do with updating in places but well worth the money
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great lobby and staff. Dated and dark interiors

The lobby is presented very well and the staff are very helpful and attentive. The rest of the hotel feels very dark and dated, we needed a torch to see our room number. The first room we were placed into felt dark and damp, we had to be moved rooms due to cockroaches. The second room was entirely different and had this been the first room we were checked into, the review would have been entirely different. There were no issues with the second room whatsoever and it was finished to a much higher standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at The Empire several times since our daughter chose Fordham Lincoln Center for college. We love the location and have never been disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again, great location, no complaints about the room or service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jesus

Liked: Amenities
Very old no good condition the bathroom no nice too small and very old no good conditions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
position
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reason I gave 4 stars because pool is the size of a Jacuzzi, literally, haha!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Eduarda

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025