Empire Hotel

4 stars
6,8
Okay
based on 5787 reviews
5 787 reviews
44 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023, United States
44 West 63rd Street, New York, NY
+1 212 265 7400
Fri 11/9
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Sat 12/9
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Overview

3 restaurants, a fitness center, 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 bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
6,8
Okay
5787 reviews

Latest deals for Empire Hotel

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R702
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Compare prices for Double room, Deluxe room and 81 more Empire Hotel deals.
Double room, 1 queen bed
R702
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Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R754
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R2 807
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Double room, 1 queen bed
R1 754
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R2 772
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Superior room, 2 double beds
R5 149
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Double room, 1 double bed
R1 948
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Superior room, 1 king bed
R3 188
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R4 120
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King room, 1 king bed
R1 994
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R3 003
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R4 110
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R2 150
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R2 373
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King room, bed type unknown
R2 875
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R2 210
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R2 356
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Double room, 1 double bed
R2 833
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
R2 281
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Double room, 1 queen bed
R2 360
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Superior room, 2 double beds
R2 668
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Double room, 1 double bed
R2 518
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R2 985
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Superior room, 2 double beds
R3 272
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R2 554
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R2 573
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R2 918
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R3 503
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Double room, 1 double bed
R2 595
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R3 023
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Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 314
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R2 675
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R2 983
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King room, bed type unknown
R3 272
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
R2 751
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Double room, 1 double bed
R3 376
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Superior room, 2 double beds
R3 673
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R3 166
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R3 246
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King room, bed type unknown
R3 714
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
R3 260
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Queen room, bed type unknown
R3 570
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Double room, 1 double bed
R3 857
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Superior room, 2 double beds
R3 283
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Double room, 2 double beds
R4 173
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King room, 1 king bed
R7 758
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Double room, 1 queen bed
R3 955
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
R5 744
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Superior room, bed type unknown
R4 402
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Queen room, bed type unknown
R7 292
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Double room, 1 queen bed
R7 375
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
R4 463
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Superior room, 2 double beds
R6 623
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Superior room, bed type unknown
R7 505
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Deluxe room, 2 double beds
R9 642
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Superior room, 2 double beds
R10 087
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Double room, 2 double beds
R14 008
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Queen room, bed type unknown
R11 373
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Empire Hotel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Rooftop pool
  • Pool bar

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tumble dryer

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Night club

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Pool cover

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Empire Hotel

6,8
Okay
5787 verified ratings
Wonderful
1454
Very good
1003
Good
1122
Okay
617
Fair
619
Mediocre
353
Poor
619

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests overwhelmingly praised the hotel's excellent location, convenient for exploring major attractions like Central Park and Lincoln Center. However, many reviews highlighted negative aspects such as outdated and poorly maintained rooms, cleanliness issues, small room sizes, and a disappointing pool experience. Service received mixed feedback, with some guests noting friendly staff while others encountered unhelpful or slow responses. Overall, the location stood out as the main positive, while the condition of the facilities and rooms was a recurring concern.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Room Size3.5 out of 10
Pool3.5 out of 10
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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Hotel needs MAJOR renovations! Very old and worn down. Also, I requested double bed room but was out in single queen room!
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Everything was great except there was no ability to call the front desk from the room, so we couldn’t figure out how to do room service or ask other questions.
8.0
Very good
Kate, Jun 2026
Great! The front desk team (Adrik, Leslei, Haileny) were helpful and friendly. Hotel room itself was clean though showing its age a little: rusted fixtures in bathroom, wallpaper peeling in a few places. But the room had a great view of the city and was insulated from street noise, hitting the right balance of visually connected & audibly isolated. Location couldn’t have been better for our plans ...
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8.0
Very good
Christine, Oct 2024
Fantastic staff and doormen. The room was very run down but also very clean- and I care much more about the latter. PERFECT location for a family traveling. Near the park, transit, and lots of amazing restaurants.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
A good value. Rooms could benefit from an upgrade, but still okay
2.0
Poor
Rino, Jun 2023
I will never go there again ! Noisy, VERY NOISY ! Bring very goor ear plugs if you want to TRY to sleep in the night! With the aircon ON is like having an airplane engine in the room. Turning off the aircon , the fan continue to make noise. Then if you unplug the aircon (as I did) you will surprisingly continue to ear the 'airplane like noise' ! In fact the windows are is so bad condition that you...
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2022
Excellent location and housekeeping. AC worked but didn’t get cold enough to be comfortable. Nice rooftop area with one-lane covered pool. Room was in need of updates and view was of another rooftop and building—no visible sky etc. Restaurant inside hotel is closed. Very friendly staff. Biggest plus for me was the location—right across from Lincoln Center.
2.0
Poor
Katie, Sept 2019
Pros (+) location
Cons (-) there was literal brown water coming from both the sink and shower
8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2019
Pros (+) Location! Nice room and comfortable bed.
Cons (-) The A/C unit was unbearably loud. No street noise just the A/C. Had to sleep with ear plugs. No way to turn it lower or off w/o unplugging. It’s my only complaint.
7.1
Good
Anonymous, Feb 2019
Pros (+) The hotel was fine. Bed was comfortable. Close to two subway stations. Lobby is beautiful and so is the rooftop bar although it is the most expensive bar I have ever been to.
Cons (-) We paid beforehand, and while checking in they said: "it looks like you're all paid for, so we just need a card for incidents." When we checked out they said, "It will just be $20 for a resident fee"... Hmm... wasn't that what the $160 nightly fee was for? Where has transparency gone? What in god's name is a resident fee? Sounds like something they just make up to get more money out of you which i...
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Location

44 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Center132 m
  • New York City Center0.9 km
  • Fifth Avenue1.1 km
  • Theatre District1.2 km
  • Museum of Modern Art1.2 km
  • Broadway1.2 km
  • Tiffany & Co.1.2 km
  • American Museum of Natural History1.3 km
  • Midtown Center1.3 km
  • Times Square1.4 km
  • Rockefeller Center1.4 km
  • Central Park2 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Empire Hotel

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Average price (weeknight)

February
September
R6 142
Cheapest month to stay with an average 56% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 105% rise in price.
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Empire Hotel

Which month has the cheapest rates at Empire Hotel?

The cheapest month to stay at Empire Hotel is February, with an average nightly rate of R2 739. The most expensive month is December at R6 857 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Empire Hotel?

The cheapest day to book Empire Hotel is Monday, with an average nightly rate of R2 874. The most expensive day is Tuesday at R11 390 per night.

How far in advance should you book Empire Hotel?

To get the best price at Empire Hotel, book around 12 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 30% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Empire Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Empire Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Empire Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Empire Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R11 390, while the most expensive was R11 390.
  • How long should you stay at Empire Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Empire Hotel

  • How do I get to Empire Hotel from the airport?

    The Empire Hotel is situated about 25m from LaGuardia International Airport, 30m from Newark Liberty International Airport, and 45m from JFK Airport. Taxis, private cars, and ride-share van services are available for hire from the Welcome Center on the Arrivals level of the airports. If you prefer to take the subway, the closest subway stations to the hotel are the 66 St Lincoln Center and 59 St Columbus Circle, which are less than a 5m walk away.

  • Where can I dine at the Empire Hotel?

    Located on the roof of the Empire Hotel, the Empire Rooftop offers panoramic views of New York City, and is open for meals, snacks, and cocktails. Start your day with a generous buffet breakfast featuring vanilla French toast, steel cut oatmeal, maple sausage, crispy bacon, and a selection of breads, bagels and muffins. On the weekends, brunch is served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For lunch, there is a range of house special burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. In the evenings, the indoor and outdoor lounge areas are a great spot for a drink, with a menu of signature cocktails, wine, beers, and small plates to share.

  • What is the best way to get around if I’m staying at the Empire Hotel?

    Getting around New York City is easy. Use ride-share apps such as Uber or Lyft to get where you need or hail a NYC taxi. If you want to travel by subway to discover more of the city, the 66 St Lincoln Center and 59 St Columbus Circle subway stations are a 5m stroll from the hotel.

  • What are the top attractions close to the Empire Hotel?

    Visitors can enjoy theater, dance, music, and opera performances at the nearby Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, listen to chamber music at Alice Tully Hall, or see the bright lights on and off Broadway. Central Park is a short stroll from the hotel, so travelers can sign up for a walking tour to discover more about New York’s most famous park, or simply enjoy the green spaces, running trails, and open yoga and fitness classes. Regular concerts and events are also held at Central Park throughout the year.

  • What kind of accessible amenities are available at the Empire Hotel?

    The Empire Hotel has accessible rooms and offers deluxe accommodation for people with disabilities. Accessible Superior King rooms have roll-in showers with grab bars, a portable tub seat, and an accessible bathroom sink. A number of other amenities have been lowered for easy access, including door latches, light switches, thermostats, and shelving. For guests with hearing impairments, visual alarms, closed caption televisions, and TTY are provided. Common routes around the hotel are accessible for people in wheelchairs, and the doorways are 32-in wide.

  • Does the Empire Hotel have amenities for business travelers?

    The Empire Hotel is a great base if you’re traveling to New York City for work and offers practical amenities, including in-house secretarial services and printing. If you have a last-minute meeting, same-day laundry services and on-site pressing are available. Corporate guests can also meet clients at the classy lobby bar or at the rooftop lounge.

  • Where is Empire Hotel located?

    Empire Hotel is located at 44 West 63rd Street in Upper West Side, 1,7 km from the centre of New York. Lincoln Center is the closest landmark to Empire Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Empire Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Empire Hotel.

  • Does Empire Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Empire Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Empire Hotel from the airport?

    Empire Hotel is 9,3 km from New York LaGuardia.

  • Does Empire Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Empire Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Empire Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Empire Hotel in New York and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Empire Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Empire Hotel.

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Good to know

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

6,6
1,7 km
New York LaGuardia
9,3 km

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