Empire Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel near Lincoln Center

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

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

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

  • 385 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(225 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(157 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(104 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

New York

Heart of New York.A stay at this Manhattan hotel places you steps from Lincoln Center and within a 5-minute walk of Juilliard School. Columbus Circle and Central Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbus Circle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juilliard School - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Broadway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 2 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smith - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪P.J. Clarke's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosetta Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Mexicano - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

Boutique hotel near Lincoln Center
Empire Hotel offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. 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.

  • 427 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1923
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
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 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 81 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per day plus USD 125 one-time 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

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Empire Hotel to the airport?

Empire Hotel is 16.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Hotel?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Hotel on Jan 25, 2026 start from $134.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Empire Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Empire Hotel.

Does Empire Hotel offer free breakfast?

Empire Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Empire Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Empire City Casino (16-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Empire Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Empire Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 52 per day, and valet parking for USD 81 per day.

Does Empire Hotel have a pool?

Empire Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Empire Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine, a poolside location, and pool views.

Does Empire Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Empire Hotel to downtown New York?

Empire Hotel is 4.2 mi away from New York.

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2554 out of 6499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1611 out of 6499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1149 out of 6499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 589 out of 6499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 596 out of 6499 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

6/10 Okay

Leslie, SARATOGA SPRINGS

Room was dated and bathroom amenities were minimal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Los Angeles

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Goodrich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable and clean room. Staff that i had contact with were always courteous. Ill stay there whenever i go to NYC. And so very convenient to Lincoln Center.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable experience!!! Perfect location if you’re visiting for the Thanksgiving Parade, which is why we stayed here. Extremely friendly staff who greet you in the mornings. It was a great trip and look forward coming back again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. Clean room and lots to do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and prompt. The location was excellent and walkable. A little wear on the furniture, but nothing upsetting. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

CAROLE M.

Liked: Staff & service
This is an incredible location. I will go again nxt year for the press screenings for the New York Film Festival. You can't beat the location. Everything is there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paolo

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Business traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

BERNICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleaning staff was very kind and helpful. Ideal for attending the opera and theatre. Convenient for shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Staff was friendly and very helpful. Our air conditioning didn't work well. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice but dated

Great staff, very clean, and in an awesome location. The hotel itself is a bit dated, but the service and convenience make up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at the Empire Hotel for a number of years. I like the convenience of walking across to Lincoln Center,Central Park, restaurants and the subway. It is clean and the staff is always kind and helpful. I wish they had room service,safes in the rooms and clock radios. I miss being able to listen to the radio when I stay there.Also I miss having the coffee service in the room. It would be nice if the bar was back in the lobby. I remember when they had a spa which my sister and I enjoyed immensely. It is an old building which was renovated several years ago. It could use a little help with fresh paint and better lighting in corridors. Such a great location just needs a little facelift.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie A

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the Empire Hotel. Nice art deco look to the lobby and hallways. My room was a double bed room which was very spacious since I was staying on my own. I really loved the room! Very clean and cozy with lots of room for my things. Great floor to ceiling mirror and nice bathroom. The hallways are a tad dark (why is that?) . All staff were courteous \and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we checked in the rooftop pool was closed. We were told it would be open till end of September. The AC wasn't working in our room, so they wanted to give us fans. The room was 80 degrees. We pushed and they moved us to a room with 2 beds. Photos are pretty, but the hotel needs major upgrading. VERY disappointing for $600/night!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Great location. The 2nd room was very quiet. The room was very dark, and the carpet always seemed a little damp.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kakhaber

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pretty hotel but several issues

Beds were not very comfy and pillows were very lumpy & uneven. Not enough towels, no bath mat the first day. We had two keys and both never worked at the same time - fixing one demagnetized the other and we kept having to get them fixed. Elevator call buttons broke one night so I had to go up & down twice via stairs to get the key fixed. Please give a bonus to the gentleman who had to man the one working elevator, he was fantastic and working so hard! Room was also very loud between the old AC and traffic noises.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025