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Empire Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find themselves in the heart of New York City's cultural district, with Lincoln Center's performances and stunning skyscraper views just steps away

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Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily - Empire Hotel (New York)
Empire Hotel is near Juilliard School and Columbus Circle. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace, stroll through the garden, or dine at two American restaurants with city views by the pool. Attentive staff offers services like dry cleaning and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(247 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(175 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(114 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Empire Hotel is in Manhattan, a walkable area in New York with great shopping. Lincoln Center and Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Columbus Circle and Times Square. Juilliard School and Rockefeller Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station is just steps away and 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is 3 minutes by foot. Visit our New York travel guide
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44 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023

What's nearby

  • New York cityscape at Columbus Circle in Manhattan.
    Columbus Circle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Center
    Lincoln Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • spring landscape in the Central park, New York, USA
    Central Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rockefeller Center
    Rockefeller Center
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Times Square
    Times Square
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station
    2 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station
    4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Smith
    1 min walk
  • The Empire Hotel
    1 min drive
  • P.J. Clarke's
    1 min walk
  • Rosetta Bakery
    2 min walk
  • Breads Bakery
    1 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Lincoln Center
Located close to Juilliard School and Columbus Circle, Empire Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and a vegetable garden
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 427 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and heating

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Property amenities

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)

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Amorino
  • Empire Rooftop Bar
  • PJ Clarke's
  • Rosa Mexicano
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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

More

  • 11 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1923
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 125
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.89 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Empire Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Empire Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Empire Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 125 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 52 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 81 per day.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Empire Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Empire Hotel located?

Located in Manhattan, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Center, Juilliard School, and Columbus Circle. Central Park and Rockefeller Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station and 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Empire Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2702 out of 6815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1656 out of 6815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1209 out of 6815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 623 out of 6815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 625 out of 6815 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was extremely accommodating and the location could not be more perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, great location, very friendly and helpful Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

larry david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Rooms need some maintenance, but we would stay again based on the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

joline hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite comfortable, the hotel staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. It was close to the subway at Lincoln Center and easy to hail a cab. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay- a clean quiet room, very helpful staff, great neighborhood. Stunning views from the rooftop bar to top it off!
View from the rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great staff. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean hotel and room, super nice staff. Will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always. Staff are very helpful and polite. Rooms are always spotlessly clean and the location is second to none !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Had some great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Catherine A

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms in this hotel and the service are terrible. The location is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was super clean and everyone was very helpful and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Desneisy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room| vintage vibes | good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you need to be near Lincoln Center- We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The rooftop bar was excellent. The staff very friendly and helpful The only problem I encountered was no hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great location. Very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a lovely location. Lobby and the rooftop bar are beautiful. The staff was very efficient and friendly. The room, however, was very small and shabby. Things like peeling paint and wallpaper took away from the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The staff was wonderful especially the girl at the front desk. Very friendly and helpful. The room was a bit smaller than I expected but overall great place to stay while visiting NYC.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff were helpful, and location was unmatched!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah T

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great experience at the Empire Hotel. A beautiful hotel with lots of amenities. Very clean and quiet. Wonderful staff. I’ll definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees couldn't have been nicers. From our check it to our meals on the bar top. Food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lenzie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and good location but needs a major update!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026