Empire Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel near Lincoln Center

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Lobby sitting area
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Lobby
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
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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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)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(213 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
(152 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 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 Lincoln Square - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Mexicano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosetta Bakery - ‬2 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)

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

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 Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Hotel on Nov 23, 2025 start from $159.0, 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.

Reviews

Empire Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2433 out of 6203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1547 out of 6203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1091 out of 6203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 571 out of 6203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 561 out of 6203 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Madina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

BRIAN, upper saddle river

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Etna

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

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old world New York feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
This property felt dated and underwhelming, but the room was clean. The pool was only open from 11-7 making it unusable for us (I imagine most NYC visitors would be out of the room like us during those hours but would love a swim before starting the day or at the end of the day). The bathroom is tiny with no room to put your toiletries except on the back of the toilet. Also, no stores open near the hotel after 10. We were hoping to get a bottle of wine and the hotel staff had no idea where we could procure one...this seemed odd for a NYC experience! Apparently this city does sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel room was small & dated
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No food nor bar in hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann, Milwaukee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value just needs a bit of cosmetic lift -ripped carpet in the bedroom, Otherwise was a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel nails the basic things we need -- firm and comfy bed, A/C, and wifi. 2 of 4 elevators were out of service the day we left, though, which made for chaos as people tried to leave the bldg. Location by Lincoln Center is prime -- safe, convenient, many dining options. Staff were helpful, and free bottled water is a nice touch. The rooms are fine -- the bathrooms could use towel hooks in more intuitive places. Good value. We were originally to pay $750 on Expedia and re-checked later and were able to get $640.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Clean and functional room. Still a little annoyed about not being able to get a full view through our window due to the shade being immovable. No coffee or way to make it in the room was a bit disappointing. Pool was super small but clean and warm. Overall, a fine stay in the heart of The Big Apple!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj, New York

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Empire Hotel is conveniently located near the south end of Central Park, within walking distance to the Lincoln Center and shops on 5th Avenue. Although the hotel was experiencing elevator malfunctions, they did have staff available to escort guests to the rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay and hotel itself were great, but the staff is really what took it to the next level. Everyone single team member we encountered were extremely hospitable and helpful. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I booked I was promised a view with the park, when I arrived the people at the desk said the room I was promised was changed and not available and there was nothing they could do. Ariel and Pria were on duty the next day, they quickly made the arrangement to get me the room that I was promised. They provided exemplary customer service. I booked my week long stay at the Empire to celebrate my grand daughter’s birthday, it was an excellent stay and thank you to Ariel and Pria. Their service was a very big part of what made my stay at the Empire so enjoyable. I definitely will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mari

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from staff. The hallways are extremely dark and felt a little unsafe as a single traveller! Rooms were adequate except the bathroom had a moldy smell (probably because there was no exhaust fan) with excessive water damage on the door. There is no direct access to the pool as a hotel guest - you need to climb several stairs from the top floor. The pool is extremely small in both length and width. If you're looking for a hotel with a pool this is not the place to stay! Several cafes closeby and walkable distance to shopping and other venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was not very pleasant and it felt like they were looking down at my family. We did walk in while it was a terrible rain storm out and we were soaking wet with our luggage they literally were asking us for IDs and the keys to our room right when we walked in from outside… No hello no welcome no nothing! The beds are ridiculously small and not very comfortable they had a sheet on top of a comforter it was very strange! The pictures online looks so much nicer than what it actually is! I was not very happy with my stay at the Empire Hotel at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Concord

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Empire Hotel! Great location for our concert at the Beacon and Central Park! Lincoln Center Plaza Fountain across the street with incredible options for food, drinks, gelatto, coffee - great cheeseburger at PJ Clarkes! Awesome Eggs Benny at the Smith! Central Park bike tour was so much fun!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025