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Hotel Overview

West Side haven across from Lincoln Center

New York hotels - Empire Hotel
  • Lincoln Center's ballet, symphony, and opera are across the street, Central Park is a block away, and the city's other delights are accessible via convenient bus and subway connections.
  • Clean, comfortable rooms with an old-fashioned feel are decorated in cheerful rose-and-green plaids or florals, with prints of ballet scenes on the walls, and modem Internet access.
  • A baronial two-story lobby worthy of an opera set welcomes guests to this 1921 beauty, brought up to date with a $40-million restoration in the 1990s.

Location

Upper West Side (New York)
This neighborhood of charming brownstones and well-priced smaller hotels and restaurants is convenient for Lincoln Center performances, the American Museum of Natural History, and Central Park. Three subway lines and five bus lines make for quick, inexpensive connections to midtown.

New York hotels - Empire Hotel

44 W 63rd St
New York, NY 10023
USA

General information

New York hotels - Empire Hotel

What to expect: The 11-story Empire is a favorite of musicians and arts-lovers, as well as those who enjoy the many dining choices of this vibrant neighborhood. The landmark hotel's Old World lobby is graced by a fireplace and wrought-iron chandeliers, and is rimmed by a balcony reached via a graceful curved staircase. Conveniences include a news and gift shop, a breakfast room and bar, a stationery store, and nearby health club (fee).

Amenity highlights: The Empire offers valet parking, a concierge, and use of a nearby fitness center (fee). It also has one of the city's more attractive ballrooms and meeting spaces on its balcony, entered through a beautiful foyer decorated with garden murals.

Insider tip: The entry to the hotel showcases exquisite miniature replicas of classic opera sets, including Cosi Fan Tutti, Un Ballo in Maschera , and Abduction from the Seraglio .

Property amenities

The Empire offers valet parking, use of a nearby health club (fee), express check-in and check-out, and a multilingual staff.

Valet parking:
$37 per 24-hour period. No in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax, may vary by weekday, and is subject to change without prior notification.

  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Air-conditioned public areas
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  • Banquet facilities
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  • Bar/lounge
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  • Breakfast service
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  • Business services
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  • Catering
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  • Cell phone rental
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  • Concierge services
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  • Cribs available
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  • Currency exchange
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  • Doorman/doorwoman
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  • Dry cleaning service
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  • Security guard
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  • Suitable for children
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  • Express check-in/check-out
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  • Fax machine
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  • Gift shops or newsstand
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  • Laundry facilities
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  • Maid service daily
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  • Photocopy machines
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  • Multilingual staff
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  • Valet parking
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  • Rollaway beds
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  • Room service (limited hours)
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  • Safe-deposit box - front desk

    • Policies

    Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
    Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
    All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

    • Pets not allowed
    • Check-in time is 3 PM
    • Check-out time is 12 PM

    Dining

    New York hotels - Empire Hotel

    West 63rd Street Bar - A warm room with mahogany paneling is the setting for daily buffet and cooked-to-order breakfast, as well as evening cocktails.

    Recreation

    The recreational activities listed below are available in Central Park, a short stroll from the hotel; fees may apply.

     

     

     

     

  • Bicycle riding/rental
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  • Horseback riding/rental
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  • Ice skating
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  • Rowboat
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  • Running track/path

    • Room amenities

  • Cable/satellite TV
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  • Hair dryer
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  • Air conditioning
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  • AM/FM radio
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  • CD player
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  • Cassette player
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  • Climate control
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  • Clock radio
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  • Designer toiletries
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  • Desk
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  • Extra towels, linens, bedding
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  • Maid service
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  • Modem Internet access
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  • Multi-line phone
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  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
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  • Smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Pay movies
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  • Private bathroom
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  • VCR
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  • Voice mail
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  • Window open-operating

    • New York hotels - Empire Hotel

    Deluxe room
    One queen bed or two double beds. Room with queen bed is 165 to 195 square feet and has a view of Broadway and Lincoln Center. Room with two double beds is 190 square feet and has a view of the courtyard. CD player, cassette player, VCR, and dial-up Internet access. CD and videotape library. Rooms with two double beds not guaranteed.

    Standard room - I Love NY on Sale
    One double bed or two twin beds. 110-130 square feet, with a view of the courtyard. Decor is rose-and-green plaids or florals, and framed prints of ballet scenes. CD player, cassette player, VCR, and dial-up Internet access. CD and videotape library.

    Standard room
    One double bed or two twin beds. Antique-style, dark-wood furniture and plaid fabrics. Upholstered chair. Two dual-line speakerphones. Private phone line and voicemail. CD player, cassette player, VCR, and dial-up Internet access. CD and videotape library. Fax machine, laptop computer, and cordless telephone on request.

    Junior suite
    One queen bed, plus a sofa bed in the living area. 283 square feet. View of Broadway and Lincoln Center or Dante Park. Bathroom has spa tub and bathrobes. CD player, cassette player, VCR, and dial-up Internet access. CD and videotape library. Fax machine, laptop computer, and cordless telephone on request.

    One-bedroom suite
    One queen bed, plus a sofa bed in separate living room. 727 square feet. Living room includes wet bar and large conference/dining table that seats up to 10 guests. CD player, cassette player, VCR, and dial-up Internet access. CD and videotape library. Fax machine, laptop computer, and cordless telephone on request.

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