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Empire Hotel

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Lobby sitting area
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Poolside bar
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Property entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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44 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
  • Place, Columbus Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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)

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

About this property

Empire Hotel

3 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Empire Hotel offers 427 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Empire Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Central Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine with pool views at Empire Rooftop Bar, one of the property's 3 restaurants
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Lincoln Center and 3 minutes by foot from Juilliard School
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Empire Hotel offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Empire Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco New York hotel is smoke free.

Empire Rooftop Bar - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Rosa Mexicano - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Amorino - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
PJ Clarke's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 52 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 81 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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 cot
  • 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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (127 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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: USD 50 per accommodation, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 125
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel New York
Empire New York
Hotel Empire
Empire Hotel Hotel
Empire Hotel New York
Empire Hotel Hotel New York

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2695 out of 6792 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1646 out of 6792 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1201 out of 6792 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 620 out of 6792 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 630 out of 6792 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Junwei

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beyond that, the hotel is not very good - very run down and dark. The carpet was ripped in our room. The heating/air unit did not work properly. We had a large roach jump from under the curtains and scurry across the floor. On a positive note, the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

si-fong

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only good things about this hotel: friendly helpful staff and proximity to Lincoln centre! Rooms were so run down: chipped doors; shower not working properly, water temperature hard to control; room extremely hot: rather than being on the wall, the thermostat is built inside the radiator which is rusty and blowing out dust. The cloth rack is so high that they gave me a foot stool to step on: which is not safe for a 72 yrs old guest Definitely not a 4 star hotel, more like 2 star
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in town for a work conference and booked this hotel for a few days. Location was great, it was clean, staff was very kind and friendly! Loved the complementary bottles of water. Our room needed some things fixed in it but for the price, location, rooftop bar, and staff this hotel was great and I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, cleaning staff are the best! Rosa’s serves a phenomenal breakfast. Remember it’s an old hotel, so some of the furniture and finishes are worn, but they keep it clean! My only suggestion is to put in better gym equipment. I used the gym only once as I felt some of the gear was falling apart. Great location, area is very walkable. Empire hotel made the trip memorable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariamawit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Marc

The room was okay but the heater was a disaster and the way too early garbage trucks outside were an inconvenienc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a good size, we had a great view of Lincoln Center... couldn't get the safe to work, and the bathroom sink was missing a plug (reported to front desk, but did not get fixed). Tried calling 0 for reception but nobody picked up...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine, however Ariel made our stay better with his help to check in earlier than expected, as we had arrived very early in the morning to the city, and were extremely tired!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe to the hotel and close to Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Room was very dark and could use a refresh. Would have loved to have coffee available
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Gilbert Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1. Staff gave my room to a different guest even though I already booked and paid for it in advance. Their reason is that I arrived one day late. My argument is that, even though I arrived late, they shouldn’t gave my room because it is paid. I didn’t even cancel it, and they didn’t even call to ask. 2. Room is dirty. A lot of dust around the fridge area and the safe. Floor is worn out and you can see the dirt. 3. Doorman scammed and misinformed me. I was browsing outside for a taxi but couldn’t find one. So I was about to use the lyft when he offer if I would want a taxi. I said yes, and he said he is going to call one. I thought that he is going to call from outside but he instead texted a person. He said that sometimes taxi is cheaper than lyft. To my surprise, I thought the taxi is going to use the meter, but instead the driver said that it was a fixed rate. He told me that the doorman should have informed me. Lyft charges $71 to go to JFK while the fixed rate cost me 95 plus fees to a total of 100. Don’t trust the doorman. This hotel just looks good in the lobby but the room is dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lena

There was a long dark hair in my bed. The paint was peeling on the bathroom door and window. It had a desk but no chair. But the staff was friendly. Location convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay, the room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was pleasant and professional. The location across the street from Lincoln Center Plaza was perfect for the January Operas at the MET. Unlimited free bottled water was a nice extra, and wifi was fast and reliable. There were no problems during our stay, but it does seem that security is rather lax with easy lobby access from the adjacent Mexican restaurant, no room access restrictions in the elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice but tired. Cracking paint and a very old PTAC unit was noisy. The shower control did not isolate the handheld shower from the ceiling shower head, so the handheld sprayed water all the time. Big waste of water. I believe the mechanical ventilation system for the bathroom is not working as moisture from the shower in the bathroom stays for a long time. The front desk staff were super nice and provided water at any time asked for. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tara E

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel staff were wonderful. Hotel itself is clean and in a good area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room heat was broken. It was unbearably hot. We could not sleep. We asked for it to be fixed 3x to no avail. We cracked the window and then there was ridiculous noise of a fan (sounded like a jet) from the alley below. The lobby is nice -but if you want to sleep comfortably, choose a different hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were extremely uncomfortable, AC would not go below 74 degrees. We stayed on the 11th floor and you could hear what sounded like furniture being dragged across the floor above us as early as 6am. WTH, was someone cleaning the roof? Rust in the bathroom door frame on the bottom left. Will not be staying here again. Also, the shower valve doesn't make sense. Difficult to find the correct position for hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Empire Hotel for 2 nights. Hotel room was nice and clean, staff is incredible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026