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Empire Hotel

Property class: 4

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A spacious lobby with a central staircase, modern seating arrangements, and a chandelier.
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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, candles, and a view of city buildings.
The Empire Hotel entrance with a no parking sign, a storefront with 'American Craft' signage, and an American flag.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, plush seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a headboard with a light fixture, and a patterned wall.

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a decorative wall clock.

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, a clock, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(275 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(196 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(128 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a star-shaped wall decoration, and a patterned carpet.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Empire Hotel

3 restaurants, a fitness centre 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 bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre 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 Lincoln Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine with pool views at Empire Rooftop Bar, one of the property's 3 restaurants
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Lincoln Center and 3 minutes on 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 centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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 specialises in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Rosa Mexicano – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises 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 – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
Amorino – Overlooking the garden, this bistro specialises 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 specialises 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 valet parking on site (USD 81 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet 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
  • Proposal/romance packages

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 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1923
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
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 lb 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 cots (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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 81 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per day plus a one-off USD 125 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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. 2859 out of 7168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1710 out of 7168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1265 out of 7168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 652 out of 7168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 682 out of 7168 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariuxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so beautiful, friendly and the food was so good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect locations and wonderful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , nice lobby , friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and staff was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, the staff was friendly and prompt & the location is spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great staff, especially Adrik who did our check-in, and was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, cleaning staff is lovely, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean quiet rooms, practically on doorstep of Lincoln Center
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

daria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy location; great staff and service; good restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was adequate and comfortable, enjoyed the rooftop bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a very safe area and liked how restaurants where close to the hotel and Central Park is about 6 minutes away which I liked a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with cool rooftop bar. Very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location close to Columbus Circle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Lincoln Square. Good surrounding area. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fouzia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms..beautiful hotel decor..staff excellent and door men polite and lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Elham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, the location is excellent but the hotel and room needs renovations
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Merrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy the location and convenience of the Empire Hotel. Front desk staff and doormen were friendly and helpful. Bed is stiff as a board, but everything else is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the price point on such short notice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is somewhat dated but location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026