The Lucerne Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Central Park

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Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Reception
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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201 W 79th St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Broadway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Times Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(186 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Heart of New York.With a stay at this Manhattan hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Central Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Broadway. Times Square and Rockefeller Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Times Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • 79 St. Station - 2 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 5 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Dilemma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wafels & Dinges-Kotmadam - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Daily Provisions - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zuri Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blondies Sports - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lucerne Hotel

4-star hotel near Central Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and limo/town car service are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A health club, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Lucerne Hotel.

  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 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 bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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

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

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 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, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector 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 mi (37-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 Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lucerne Hotel on Sep 28, 2025 start from $259.0, 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 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 Empire City Casino (15-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (22-min drive) are 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.

Reviews

The Lucerne Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1571 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 2202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very helpful and attentive; the room was clean and comfortable; the area was easily walkable to Central Park and the upper west and East sides.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay for our family’s trip! We felt very safe and the accommodations were everything we could have asked for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parvati

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Our go-to hotel in NYC

We loved our stay at The Lucerne, which is our go-to hotel when we visit our son in New York. Three rooms are comfortable and clean, it’s in a great location close to Central Park and many great restaurants. The super a comfortable ride for a reasonable price n back to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this hotel to be away from high tourist areas but still close to multiple subway options. Worked out well, and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to my destination. Near public transportation. Staff courteous and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the late checkout time. A lot of character and an old New York feel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Excellent upper West side hotel in fabulous area

Welcoming staff, beautiful lobby and world’s greatest location. Rooms are a good size, beds very comfortable, bathrooms clean and functional. Amazing restaurant “Nice Matins” attached to hotel -serves breakfast, lunch, dinner. Highly recommend this hotel!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Bonita Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean, service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close it was to Central Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirin

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klodian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean, updated and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs to updated, bathroom tub lacked safety bars, ac in room was noisy and didn't work, cable remote didn't work. It could be a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located in a very nice neighborhood with lots of eating options. The room was spacious and quite nice.We enjoyed are stay and would highly recommend Luceren Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in May 2025