Excelsior Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Central Park

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Excelsior Hotel

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Exterior
Restaurant
Bar (on property)

Overview of Excelsior Hotel

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the neighborhood

45 W 81st St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Popular LocationCentral Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationAmerican Museum of Natural History5 min walk
  • Popular LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art16 min walk
  • AirportNew York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base)16 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Excelsior Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Excelsior Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Excelsior Hotel is located in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, and is near the airport and near a metro station. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Broadway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include American Museum of Natural History and Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Traveling with kids? Make time for Chelsea Piers, or check out an event or a game at Madison Square Garden. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk
  • American Museum of Natural History - 5 min walk
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 16 min walk
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Times Square - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station - 2 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 6 min drive
  • New York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 1 min walk
  • Joe Coffee Company - 5 min walk
  • Famous Original Ray's Pizza - 2 min walk
  • Sushi Of Gari - 4 min walk
  • The Milling Room - 1 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Central Park
American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art are located near Excelsior Hotel, which provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 199 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per day); discounts available
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out for group reservations.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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:

  • Resort fee: USD 21 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Excelsior Hotel
Excelsior Hotel New York
Excelsior New York
Excelsior New York City
Excelsior Hotel New York City
Excelsior Hotel Hotel
Excelsior Hotel New York
Excelsior Hotel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Is Excelsior Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Excelsior Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Excelsior Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Excelsior Hotel located?

This family-friendly New York hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station is only a 2-minute walk and 86 St. Station (Central Park West) is 8 minutes.

Excelsior Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is unique in decor. It is older, but very clean and antique decor. I loved it. We were pleasantly surprised to get a larger room. Very close to Central Park and Museum across the street. Also subway is close. We walked to the theatre district for a play. I was so happy to find that cleaning staff found my wallet. I had left it in the safe and staff had given it to the office. What a huge relief!! Nice to know we do have some decent honest people in this world!! Excelsior is our recommendation to stay in NYC! Love New York. Hope to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great value. Horrible coffee setup and snacks are awful but otherwise fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Excellent location. It is close to restaurants and entertainment as well. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, not enough hot water & broken AC
It’s a beautiful hotel with a view overlooking the Museum of Natural History. Unfortunately the air conditioner pumped out hot air instead of cold air, even when the in-room thermostat was set to cool; and the shower sometimes didn’t have enough hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Spain

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. I have stayed in many different parts of Manhattan. I loved this spot because it is right next to Central Park and the B & C Subway lines. The staff were friendly. The hotel is old-fashioned. The fan in my bathroom was very loud.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic NYC hotel with small but comfortable rooms. Great UWS location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best position on Upper West Side. Hotel updated to modern standard while maintaining true period atmosphere. Feel and reality is an intimate high end New York hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

JHayes, Hixson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish there had been somewhere could have eaten dinner or a snack. Also, no room service.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

JohnT

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is wonderful! I completely enjoyed my two day stay there. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was immaculate and well maintained. The only negative thought I have is that there is no longer a restaurant in the hotel forcing visitors to find a place for breakfast and lunch in the surrounding blocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020