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Hotel Lucerne
4 stars

Hotel Lucerne

201 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, United States
New York, NY
See location+1 212 875 1000
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R2 819
Cheapest

rate per night

8,5
Very good
based on 3078 reviews
3 078 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
R2 819
Superior room
R2 988
Standard Room
R3 403

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Hotel Lucerne is situated in New York City and is within a short walk of local attractions, such as the American Museum of Natural History, the Beacon Theatre and the New York Historical Society. It is also ideally located within a 10-minute walk of 86th Street IRT Broadway - Seventh Avenue Line Subway Station.

This elegant hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and 24-hour room service. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can book tours and tickets.

The luxury rooms at this 4-star hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a CD player and movies-on-demand. Each has a bathroom that offers a bathtub and a hair dryer.

During their stay at Hotel Lucerne, guests can enjoy a meal at Nice Matin, which serves French specialties. In the evening, guests are invited to enjoy a drink in the comfortable lounge bar. A wide variety of cafés and restaurants are also found in close proximity to the property.

Hotel Lucerne is an easy walk from 81st Street - Museum of Natural History IND Eighth Avenue Line Subway Station. Guests can also easily visit 257 Central Park West, The Dakota and Belvedere Castle.

Rating
8,5
Very good
Based on 3 078 verified guest reviews

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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Hotel Lucerne

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press

General

  • Family rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Spa

  • Massage

Reviews of Hotel Lucerne

8.5
Very good
3078 verified ratings
Wonderful
1480
Very good
728
Good
470
Okay
174
Fair
128
Mediocre
37
Poor
61

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests highlighted the excellent location of the hotel, praising its proximity to Metro stations, restaurants, museums, and Central Park. Many reviews specifically noted the cleanliness of the rooms and the outstanding service provided by the staff. While some guests appreciated the comfortable and spacious rooms, others reported issues like slow elevators and strange maintenance noises. A few reviews pointed out problems with customer service and unexpected inconveniences such as blocked views due to scaffolding and elevator malfunctions.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9.5 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Value for Price9 out of 10
Room Size8.5 out of 10
Atmosphere4 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Steve, Jul 2024
Exceptional location, surprisingly modern feel for a non-chain NYC hotel
10
Wonderful
Scott, Feb 2019
Pros (+) This is a very nice hotel, well-situated on the Upper West Side and an excellent value for money. The staff is really nice. The associated restaurant, Nice Matin, is great as well.
8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2018
Pros (+) Aveda products
Cons (-) Firm, thin mattress with too many decorative pillows
10
Wonderful
Edward, May 2017
Pros (+) Got a great deal. Very clean, great staff, great location, would definitely stay again.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Sept 2016
Pros (+) Our room was very clean and a very nice size.
Cons (-) Big construction project going on next door -very noisy at 7 am. Also, mattresses are tired and saggy.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2016
Pros (+) Great location.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2016
Pros (+) I've stayed at the Lucerne multiple times, and it is consistently a great hotel on the upper West Side. Rooms are comfortable, staff great, and overall just a very nice experience
10
Wonderful
Richard, Nov 2015
Pros (+) Recently renovated and beautifully done. Every detail was very carefully thought out and the crown molding in the room and hall are gorgeously done! A lovely place to stay.
8.2
Very good
rc236, Jun 2015
Pros (+) Very clean room in a relatively quiet part of the city.
Cons (-) Shower flooded the bathroom upon showering. Not a big deal, but had to clean up the bathroom after a shower.
8.2
Very good
Anonymous, May 2015
Pros (+) Great location. There were lost of restaurants within walking distance. The subway is one block away. It is a beautiful building.
Cons (-) It was NYC-hotel to an extent - small elevators, fairly small room but not too small.

Location

201 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024

What's nearby

  • American Museum of Natural History0.5 km
  • Central Park1.1 km
  • Lincoln Center1.3 km
  • Fifth Avenue1.8 km
  • New York City Center2.1 km
  • Tiffany & Co.2.3 km
  • Museum of Modern Art2.4 km
  • Midtown Center2.5 km
  • Theatre District2.5 km
  • Broadway2.5 km
  • Rockefeller Center2.7 km
  • Times Square2.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

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

Essential information about Hotel Lucerne

Low season

December

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

R8 600
Cheapest month to stay with an average 30% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Hotel Lucerne

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hotel Lucerne

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Hotel Lucerne, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and May.
  • The cheapest price a room at Hotel Lucerne was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R11 178, while the most expensive was R11 178.
  • How long should you stay at Hotel Lucerne? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 6 days.

FAQs when booking at Hotel Lucerne

  • Can I request an early check-in at the Lucerne Hotel?

    The standard check-in time at the Lucerne Hotel is 16:00, but you can request an early check-in if you'll be arriving beforehand. It won't cost any extra, although it also cannot be guaranteed. There will need to be a room available in the type you booked, and it will need to have been fully serviced by housekeeping. In the event that a room is not available for early check-in, the hotel is happy to keep your bags stored safely, so you can start exploring Manhattan right away. Guests can use the baggage holding area free of charge.

  • Does The Lucerne Hotel have a good restaurant?

    The Nice Matin Restaurant is attached to the hotel, and it's the perfect place to get breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's a four-star restaurant that serves up French Mediterranean cuisine, and has been featured as one of the Upper West Side's best restaurants by New York Magazine. If you don't feel like going out, you can also order most meals from the restaurant to your room. You can find a range of dishes such as tuna tartare and burgers with truffle aioli. However, reservations are recommended.

  • What services are available at the Lucerne Hotel for business travellers?

    The Lucerne has a range of benefits for business travellers. They have multiple meeting rooms with projectors and drop-down screens that are useful for small conferences or presentations. They also have an Executive Suite available for larger meetings of up to 60 people. The room is 1,000 square feet, and there are break-out rooms on the same floor. The hotel's tech support will be on hand to make sure everything goes smoothly. In the rooms, full-size work desks and plush chairs will let you work in comfort. There's also a Keurig coffee machine in every room and suite.

  • What's the best way to get to The Lucerne from the airport?

    Apart from the hotel's shuttle service, The Lucerne is ideally situated close to the subway, making getting there by train easy. The 1 Line arrives at 79th Street, which is just a few minutes from the hotel. You can connect to this line at 116th Street from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal A via the M60-SBS Bus that stops at Broadway/W 116 St. If you arrive at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), the fastest route usually involves taking the Air Train from the airport, switching to the Long Beach Branch 801 at Jamaica Station, and then changing to the 1 at Penn Station. It will take roughly an hour from either airport. A taxi can be faster, but this will depend heavily on the traffic.

  • Is there a laundry service available at The Lucerne Hotel?

    The Lucerne Hotel can arrange laundry services for guests throughout their stay. It is provided by an outside company, but the hotel can handle all the necessary arrangements for you. This includes standard laundry services and a dry cleaning service. It's important for guests to be aware that you'll need to make arrangements for same-day services prior to 9:00. If you arrange laundry after 9:00, it will be delivered the next day.

  • Where is Hotel Lucerne located?

    Hotel Lucerne is located at 201 West 79th Street in Upper West Side, 3 km from the centre of New York. American Museum of Natural History is the closest landmark to Hotel Lucerne.

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

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Hotel Lucerne.

  • Does Hotel Lucerne offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel Lucerne offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hotel Lucerne from the airport?

    Hotel Lucerne is 5,3 km from New York Skyports SPB.

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

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Hotel Lucerne 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 Hotel Lucerne 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 Hotel Lucerne.

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Good to know

Value for money

8,0

Distance to city centre

3,0 km

Nearest airport

New York LaGuardia

Distance to airport

9,0 km