Empire Hotel

Upper West Side, New York

Standard Queen Room, The Empire Hotel, New York, East Coast, USA
Superior King Room, Empire Hotel, New York, East Coast, USA
Superior Double Double Room, Empire Hotel, New York, East Coast
Lobby bar
Ed's Chowder House
Ed's Chowder House
Standard Queen Room, The Empire Hotel, New York, East Coast, USA
Superior King Room, Empire Hotel, New York, East Coast, USA
Superior Double Double Room, Empire Hotel, New York, East Coast
Lobby bar
Ed's Chowder House
Ed's Chowder House

The hotel

This 1920s hotel enjoys a superb location, residing at the gateway to New York's Upper West Side, just a short stroll from Central Park and Columbus Circle. After a day of exploring the cosmopolitan city of New York, head to the rooftop plunge pool for a moment of relaxation, whilst enjoying a cocktail from the rooftop bar, all while taking in views of the famed Manhattan skyline.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

West 63rd Street, close to Central Park and Columbus Circle. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

426 rooms on 11 floors in 1 building with 4 lifts. All rooms with air-conditioning, flatscreen TV, WiFi access*, safe, bathrobes and hairdryer. Standard Queen Rooms are 191 sq ft with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior King Rooms are slightly larger at 242 sq ft with either a city or quiet courtyard view with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Double Double Rooms are also 242 sq ft with either a city or quiet courtyard view with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

The Empire Rooftop (open for breakfast, brunch and drinks). P.J Clarke's (open for brunch, lunch and dinner). Lobby bar. Rooftop plunge pool (open May to September). 24-hour fitness centre. Concierge. Room service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Valet parking $60 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change). Complimentary WiFi in public areas.

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out ourSpecial Assistance page

One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional reception and overall service

Dec 9, 2020 champlain20 Waddell, Arizona

Sorry for the delay in the review of my favorite NYC rest spot. I have been going to this establishment for several years and at every instant, I was always warmly received and felt like a valued patron. There may not be any room service, but with all the restaurants and coffee shops in the vicinity, who really needs it. The rooms are… Read more
Sorry for the delay in the review of my favorite NYC rest spot. I have been going to this establishment for several years and at every instant, I was always warmly received and felt like a valued patron. There may not be any room service, but with all the restaurants and coffee shops in the vicinity, who really needs it. The rooms are well-appointed and the service to refresh them on a daily basis is excellent. Check-in is rapid and friendly. The lobby is beautiful and there is a bar in the lobby and for the jet-setters, the is a wonderful rooftop lounge/bar with a spectacular view of Lincoln Center. It is overall cozy and truly comfortable. Excellent location by the way. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Greedy people with awful customer service

Nov 4, 2020 hailmcm

Like the people in the most recent reviews, I have also been trying to get a refund for my stay that I couldn't complete because the hotel was closed. I booked a trip in March and have been going back and forth in emails for EIGHT MONTHS trying to get my refund. Each time, I am just told that my refund request has been sent to "upper management".… Read more
Like the people in the most recent reviews, I have also been trying to get a refund for my stay that I couldn't complete because the hotel was closed. I booked a trip in March and have been going back and forth in emails for EIGHT MONTHS trying to get my refund. Each time, I am just told that my refund request has been sent to "upper management". At this point, I hesitate to believe any management exists at this property. It is just a run-around with no resolution. These people have probably gotten away with taking dozens, if not more, people's money... during a pandemic when people need their money the most. Horrible customer service, horrible policies, and most likely horrible people. I never leave bad reviews for places, but I felt like I should warn others. I have been more than patient. Again, it's been 8 months. I wish you luck if you book here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t book here. Horrible Customer Service.

Sep 26, 2020 NormaCorma Norwich, United Kingdom

I had booked a trip here for July which got subsequently cancelled. I’ve sent the hotel countless emails which all get the same response. Refund request with ‘upper management’ Absolutely useless. I think in these trying times a company’s response is very indicative of what they truly think of their customers and their attitude is shocking.… Read more
I had booked a trip here for July which got subsequently cancelled. I’ve sent the hotel countless emails which all get the same response. Refund request with ‘upper management’ Absolutely useless. I think in these trying times a company’s response is very indicative of what they truly think of their customers and their attitude is shocking. Constantly fobbed off and no one can be bothered to do anything. Never ever book here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible customer service..

Sep 22, 2020 JustACouple2 West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

We received an email from the hotel reservation department in June cancelling our stay for July due to closing for COVID (understandable). The email stated we could keep the price of the stay as credit for a future stay or take a full refund. We opted for a refund. Since then, after countless emails over the past fifteen weeks the decision is… Read more
We received an email from the hotel reservation department in June cancelling our stay for July due to closing for COVID (understandable). The email stated we could keep the price of the stay as credit for a future stay or take a full refund. We opted for a refund. Since then, after countless emails over the past fifteen weeks the decision is still with "upper management" whoever this may be. Absolutely no update on timescales other than the above reply to each email. The hotel have cancelled the stay and offered the refund, so provide the refund. Absolutely horrendous customer service, wont be going in future out of principle. Looking online it appears there's plenty in the same boat as us. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Money not refunded even though they aren’t open.

Sep 8, 2020 753allanad

We booked in February for a stay in July. With COVID our flights were cancelled and we asked for a refund for the hotel stay in March. It has been months and countless emails that just tell me they are waiting on the approval from upper management. Literally, probably 15 emails back and forth asking for status updates and refunds. The hotel was… Read more
We booked in February for a stay in July. With COVID our flights were cancelled and we asked for a refund for the hotel stay in March. It has been months and countless emails that just tell me they are waiting on the approval from upper management. Literally, probably 15 emails back and forth asking for status updates and refunds. The hotel was not even open for the stay we had paid for in July!! I am very disappointed. Completely ridiculous that they will not refund our money when they weren’t even open. To me, that’s stealing... I have paid for a service and it was not given to me. Read less