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The Lucerne Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Central Park

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Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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201 W 79th St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(240 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(208 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New York

Heart of New York.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Beacon Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American Museum of Natural History - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lincoln Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 79 St. Station - 2 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 6 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zabar's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nice Matin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Dilemma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daily Provisions - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pig And Khao - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lucerne Hotel

4-star hotel near Central Park
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and limo/town car service are available. A health club, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Lucerne Hotel.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 202 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • Built in 1904
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Lucerne Hotel offers 202 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (USD 60 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 35 to 35 for adults and USD 35 to 35 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 35.00 to 35.00 for adults, and USD 35.00 to 35.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 60 per day (984 ft away)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucerne
Lucerne Hotel
Lucerne Hotel New York
Lucerne New York
Lucerne Hotel New York City
The Lucerne Hotel Hotel
The Lucerne Hotel New York
The Lucerne Hotel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lucerne Hotel to the airport?

The Lucerne Hotel is 15.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lucerne Hotel?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lucerne Hotel on Jul 1, 2026 start from $288, including 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 The Lucerne Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lucerne Hotel.

Does The Lucerne Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Lucerne Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 35.00 and 35.00 for adults, USD 35.00 and 35.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Lucerne Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Lucerne Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have a pool?

The Lucerne Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have a restaurant?

The Lucerne Hotel is home to Nice Matin, which features French cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lucerne Hotel to downtown New York?

The Lucerne Hotel is 5.1 mi away from New York.

The Lucerne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1804 out of 2509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 490 out of 2509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 2509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2509 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel with great location- highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carole, West Hurley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conviently located in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staffs are nice. Room is clean and good size.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tricia, Imlay City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fabulous and clean. Up to date amd great service. The attached restaurant is top-notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tahir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I really cannot fathom why this hotel is rated so highly. Rooms are beyond date, terrible. Check in was past 4pm, and my room had an hvac drip which kept me up all night long. It's old and dirty. The doormen were great, but besides, this, it's a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, new york

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Good UWS location. Nice French restaurant attached.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex G, Franklin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
super staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent from Ephy, to Patrick, to Mark, to Laughter, to all the doormen. Room was great. Nice and quiet. Elevator buttons - some of them didn't work. Old hotel so can't be perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Moriah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, courteous, full-service, professional
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated rooms; excellent French restaurant in the same building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful. Location of the hotel is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

G.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room with 2 beds was very comfortable. The only thing missing were a small fridge and a microwave. Location was very convenient and area feels safe and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clare

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and efficient staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emmaline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026