Empire Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel near Lincoln Center

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Rooftop terrace
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
  • 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
(23 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
(28 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(223 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
(103 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 Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $129.6, 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. 2530 out of 6444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1600 out of 6444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1136 out of 6444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 586 out of 6444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 592 out of 6444 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Feng, Cooper City

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location! Staff were excellent - very welcoming and helpful. The room itself was a bit disappointing- smelt moldy and the bathroom needed an update - you could see the effects of moisture on the finish. Pool which was advertised as being open through September, but it was already closed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything went well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
This is a very nice hotel with great amenities and good options in the neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner fan clicked against its encasement and the technician could not solve the problem. The window blind did not raise, maybe on purpose because the window faced an airshaft. But I'd guess only a minority of hotel rooms face the airshaft. Of the six places for hooks on the wall for clothes, five were missing or broken. I could fiddle with one light to get it working, but even with that light the room was dark. The hallway was dark, too. Paint was missing in places on the room's woodwork. The TV did not allow you to sign into NetFlix or offer pay-for-view programs. The most positive thing about the hotel is its location across from Lincoln Center. The room was no smaller than most Manhattan hotel rooms. The front desk staff was fine, but obviously they couldn't solve the problem with the room. They did offer to move me. The lobby is attractive. If you know for sure that your particular room will be in better shape than mine, I'd try this hotel. But when I gave the front desk every chance to say that my room was an exception, they didn't make the claim.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eun sook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and nice staffs . Bed is good but air condition is noisy .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the location of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Deer Isle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good lication
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheri Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was an absolute nightmare; everything was falling apart. I’m sorry, but this is not a five-star hotel. It’s not even a three-star one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Max

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff was excellent and accommodating. The hotel was in a great area of New York City and 1/2 block from a subway entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025