Empire Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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44 W 63rd St, New York, NY, 10023
  • Lincoln Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Empire Hotel

Hotel in Manhattan
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.
Empire Hotel features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service. This Art Deco hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Empire Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Empire Rooftop Bar - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Amorino - This bistro overlooks the garden and specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish

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 75 per day)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Amorino
  • Empire Rooftop Bar
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • 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

  • 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

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 75 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 smoke detector and window guards

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)

Property is also known as

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

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2142 out of 5509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1393 out of 5509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 956 out of 5509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 534 out of 5509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 484 out of 5509 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

This is a three star hotel at best!

I booked a stay at the Empire hotel for 10 days as my apartment building is under construction and we were forced to vacate. I live in the area and wanted to stay relatively close by. I frequent the Empire hotel often for the rooftop but this was my first time staying at the hotel. We were not amused. While the staff is pleasant and evtremly accommodating the hotel room of itself was underwhelming. They call this a 4 star hotel but I will rate it 2.5. I booked the deluxe room with a king bed for myself and my Husband and they put us in room 816. The room was small which is normal for NY but I don't think there is a difference between the deluxe and standard room. I had to switch my room key every other day as it was not working, they need to fix the door keycard. The bathroom was very small but clean, my main issue is that the floor was uneven, I dont understand why the floor would be uneven. The room was very dated and needs an overhaul which is masked by cleanliness. Also the heater was extremely noisy and shut on and off which is not ideal in the winter. Also there is no room service or bar, the rooftop is a separate business from the hotel. Needless to say I will go back for the rooftop but not the hotel. The location is lovely and it is okay if you have low standards and just need a place to rest our head.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great staff was very kind close to great attractions! Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence Gregory, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properties clean rooftop is nice and it’s close to the subway perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Looking a bit shabby
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great roof top bar !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meshach

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right at the heart of Lincoln Center!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our TV didn’t work, and we didn’t care about it. They were ready to fix it asap if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Saylorsburg

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curvie, Tarrytown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaki

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ismary

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel did not meet expectations, it was dirty and noisy. And I’m not talking about the noises outside the hotel, I’m talking about the plumbing heating noises, and in top no hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are tiny and need updated. Our friends stayed in a much larger room than ours with the same booking… Not sure how ? The a/c, heater system was very outdated. Be prepared to be really hot or cold. Pillows are uncomfortable. Would stay anywhere in manhattan because everything is very accessible via public transportation. There are cheaper options.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for easy access to Lincoln Center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lukasz, Montclair

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really dated. Rooms are small, no coffee maker in the room, bathrooms are so tiny that 2 people struggle to fit. Needs either major remodel or drop in price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You have a lot of work to do.

The TV in our room did not work. They sent up two people 2x and never got it fixed or suggested a move to another room. The surfaces and woodwork in the room were damaged, the wire shelf in the shower was hanging off. It looked like someone once kicked the door in. The hallways were dark and smelled of marijuana. The bar downstairs was closed the entire time. Wished we would have read the many, many reviews. The only thing good about this place was the location. You have a lot of work to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025