The Lucerne Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Central Park

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Property entrance
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
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

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201 W 79th St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Beacon Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • Beacon Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American Museum of Natural History - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broadway - 10 min drive - 2.0 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

  • ‪Nice Matin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tacombi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zuri Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amsterdam Gourmet Deli - ‬1 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.

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
  • 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
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 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 Dec 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lucerne Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $143.65, 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.

The Lucerne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1646 out of 2289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 2289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 2289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 2289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2289 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

NEAL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a favorite of my wife and I, but seems to have gone downhill. We stayed 5 nights and had reservations for another 3 nights a month later (which we cancelled). When we arrived the staff was welcoming - until we got to our room which reeked of smoke, our something! We spoke to the front desk and went to dinner (Nice Matin is a lovely restaurant of the lobby)! After dinner the person at the desk said they had no other rooms and that they had dealt with the odor - which he characterized as “sometimes happens, it’s an old hotel”! They had turned the AC up, and the odor was better but not gone. It never fully dissipated the whole 5 nights. Didn’t appreciate being gaslighted by the staff. Our second stay was at a different hotel down the street - nicer and cheaper! So disappointing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff held our bags and texted me when our room was ready which was several hours earlier than the stated checkin time. This was really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLE, SIOUX CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff very clean room. I didn't like the mattress but that's just because I back issues. I think most people would find it perfectly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John, Newport Beach

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. The attached restaurant, where hotel guests receive a discount on breakfast (Nice Matin) is also very good with very reasonable prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room had an interior view of a light shaft, but this kept it quiet, no street noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at The Lucerne! The staff was wonderful, our room was spotless, comfortable, and in a perfect location. I especially appreciated that the Peloton bikes were updated and ready to ride—something I don’t often find when traveling. Thank you for making everything so enjoyable. A truly great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel on the upper west side. Very convenient walk to local restaurants and to the natural history museum. Close to the subway as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely. Great location, spacious rooms for NYC, wonderful, friendly service and excellent beds and linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with historic charm, lovely staff, great neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location - incredibly convenient. There is store across the street, a lovely restaurant in the hotel and many eating establishments nearby. The staff was attentive. Housekeeping was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
spacious room....helpful employees..great location...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel, seems haunted but it’s nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge, Miami

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old hotel but they keep it in good shape . Nice restaurant Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEONARD

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025