The Lucerne Hotel

4.0 star property

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A building with ornate architectural details, an American flag, and a marquee sign for "The Lucerne" at address 201.
A spacious living room with a red sofa, a round coffee table, and a red armchair.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the street outside.
A reception area with a curved marble counter, a red upholstered chair, and a small table with a bowl.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a view of the city skyline.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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201 W 79th St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Beacon Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Handicapped Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(249 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(221 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lucerne Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and 24-hour room service. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and concierge services are on-site.
The Lucerne Hotel offers 202 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at The Lucerne Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Central Park. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Nice Matin, a bistro that serves French cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and American Museum of Natural History
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and limo/town car service are available. A health club, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Lucerne Hotel.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Nice Matin – This bistro specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 60 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 35 to 35 for adults and USD 35 to 35 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nice Matin

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 35.00 to 35.00 for adults and USD 35.00 to 35.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 60 per day (984 ft away)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucerne
Lucerne Hotel
Lucerne Hotel New York
Lucerne New York
Lucerne Hotel New York City
The Lucerne Hotel Hotel
The Lucerne Hotel New York
The Lucerne Hotel Hotel New York

The Lucerne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1847 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 499 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 2563 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel with great location- highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location quiet and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful and the location was very safe, convenient, and family-friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Krista

Great location for the Bracon and restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room and close to lots of great food and locations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rooms, excellent staff, great location and convenient parking right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

florinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay at The Lucerne. Excellent service, the staff was exceptional, everyone we came in contact with at the hotel was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in an excellent location for a great visit to NYC!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a great spot, very friendly staff and spacious booms!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great deal for the price. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean and spacious room, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoy the price and the location for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful. Location of the hotel is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was luxurious and felt like a room at an estate… so quiet and the staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay if you’re seeing a show at The Beacon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Great location! Friendly staff! Great time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!! Location, staff, cleanliness!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this hotel! It was an easy subway ride to the park and a lot of museums are in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lucerne was in a wonderful location, very walkable to food, subway, Natural History Museum and Central Park. The room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly and there daily housekeeping. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026