The Lucerne Hotel New York

4 stars
201 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
99 reviews
Absolutely fantasic hotel

stayed here in Mid April 2013. Had an incredible time. Perfect location close to sunway and a few... See full review

  • Liverpool Fan
  • May 5, 2013
new york, new york

stay was wonderful. room was clean and bedding changed daily. free morning paper. very comfy bed... See full review

  • lazer
  • Apr 17, 2013
This 4-star hotel is 1 block east of the 79th street metro station and west of the Museum of Natural History. The Lucerne Hotel features elegant rooms, on-site spa services and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV and video games are provided in every room. Rooms feature light colors and offer luxury bath products and bathrobes. In-room coffee and a work desk as well as irons and hair dryers are also included. The Lucerne Hotel offers the French-Mediterranean restaurant, Nice Matin, which is open all day and serves a weekend brunch. Guests can dine in or on the outdoor patio. Fitness and business facilities are located at the hotel for guest convenience. Also offered via the Concierge are ticket services and child care. Columbia University and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts are within 2 miles from the hotel. Central Park is just 2 blocks away. Please Note : Foriegn Guests are exempted from Taxes. Columbian Guests MUST pay 10% tax per room per night.

The Lucerne Hotel New York Rooms

Superior Queen
Superior Queen offers one queen bed with custom-designed nightstand, executive desk, and dresser, individual climate control, in-room safe, extra pillows and blankets, umbrella, iron, ironing board and luggage rack, granite bathroom, bathtub with shower bar and Gilchrist and Soames amenities and hairdryer, flat-screen LCD TV with digital cable channels featuring HBO, pay per view movies and Nintendo Game System, Sony dream machine CD and Clock Radio, telephone with voice-mail and wake up system; a coffeemaker with Wolfgang puck coffee and assorted teas is available upon request.
Superior King
Superior King offers one king bed with custom-designed hardwood floor entry, walk-in closet, individual climate control, custom-designed nightstand, dresser and executive desk with an executive chair, in-room safe, extra pillows and blankets, umbrella, iron, ironing board and luggage rack, granite bathroom, bathtub with shower bar and Gilchrist and Soames amenities and hairdryer, flat-screen LCD TV with digital cable channels featuring HBO, pay per view movies and Nintendo Game System, Sony dream machine CD and Clock Radio, telephone with voice-mail and wake up system, coffeemaker with Wolfgang puck coffee and assorted teas.
Superior Double
Superior Double offers two double beds with custom-designed nightstand, executive desk, and dresser, individual climate control, in-room safe, extra pillows and blankets, umbrella, iron, ironing board and luggage rack, granite bathroom, bathtub with shower bar and Gilchrist and Soames amenities and hairdryer, flat-screen LCD TV with digital cable channels featuring HBO, pay per view movies and Nintendo Game System, Sony dream machine CD and Clock Radio, telephone with voice-mail and wake up system; a coffeemaker with Wolfgang puck coffee and assorted teas is available upon request.
Superior Queen Queen Suite
This 2-room suite with 2 queen beds has a custom-designed nightstand, dresser and executive desk. A loveseat, ottoman and end table are also provided in the parlor. The kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and fine china are in a custom-designed cabinet. This room also features individual climate control, an in-room safe, bathrobes, extra pillows and blankets, umbrella, iron, ironing board and a luggage rack. This room offers a granite bathroom, a bathtub with shower, and Gilchrist and Soames amenities with a hairdryer. Flat-screen LCD TVs with digital cable channels featuring HBO, pay per view movies and Nintendo Game System are located in the bedroom and the parlor. This room has a Sony Dream Machine CD and Clock Radio and a telephone with voicemail and wake up system. A coffeemaker with Wolfgang Puck Coffee & Assorted teas are standard in each room.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Spa services
Dining
Restaurant
24 hour room service
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Wheel chair access
Service dogs allowed
Audible emergency alarm for sight impaired guest
Ramp access to buildings

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Hotel Map

40.7832 -73.9783
Area served
New York City.
Nearby airports
JFK International Airport LaGuardia International Airport Newark International Airport.
Area description
Located on Manhattan's desirable Upper West Side, this hotel occupies a landmark 1904 building 2 blocks from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History; Lincoln Center is 11 blocks south

Nearby points of interest

  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.2 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 0.3 mi
  • Rose Center for Earth and Space: 0.3 mi
  • Beresford: 0.3 mi
  • Verdi Square: 0.3 mi
  • New York Historical Society: 0.4 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.4 mi
  • Septuagesimo Uno: 0.4 mi
  • Sherman Square: 0.5 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.5 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.6 mi
  • Richard Tucker Square: 0.6 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.6 mi
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.7 mi
  • School of American Ballet: 0.7 mi
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.2 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 0.3 mi
  • Rose Center for Earth and Space: 0.3 mi
  • Beresford: 0.3 mi
  • Verdi Square: 0.3 mi
  • New York Historical Society: 0.4 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.4 mi
  • Septuagesimo Uno: 0.4 mi
  • Sherman Square: 0.5 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.5 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.6 mi
  • Richard Tucker Square: 0.6 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.6 mi
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.7 mi
  • School of American Ballet: 0.7 mi
  • The Juilliard School: 0.7 mi
  • Central Park: 0.7 mi
  • The Obelisk: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.7 mi
  • Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.8 mi
  • Dante Park: 0.8 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.8 mi
  • International Center of Photography: 0.8 mi
  • American Musical and Dramatic Academy: 0.9 mi
  • New York Institute of Technology: 1 mi
  • Studio 54: 1 mi
  • Broadway: 1 mi
  • Madison Avenue: 1 mi
  • Lincoln Center: 1 mi
  • The Frick Collection: 1 mi
  • National Academy Museum: 1 mi
  • Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 1 mi
  • Guggenheim Museum: 1 mi
  • Frick Collection: 1 mi
  • Time Warner Center: 1 mi
  • National Academy: 1 mi
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 1 mi
  • Cooper-Hewitt: 1.1 mi
  • Andrew Carnegie Mansion: 1.1 mi
  • Columbus Circle mall: 1.1 mi
  • Jewish Museum of New York: 1.1 mi
  • Museum of Arts and Design: 1.1 mi
  • Central Park Zoo: 1.1 mi
  • Jewish Museum: 1.2 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (99)

Ratings and reviews for The Lucerne Hotel New York

Overall score

4.2 / 5
99 out of 99
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.1

95% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
La Grange Park
May 26, 2008

Over the top Clean & NIce

This hotel smelled clean when you were in the hallways - it was so pleasant and the decor was really comfortable and pretty - it made you feel like you were in a really homey place in the midst of the city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

A convenience/drugstore, laundry, and grocery store every few blocks, yet as many nice restaurants; Central Park, Riverside Park for sightseeing; subway 1 block away. Two phenomenal discount clothing stores within 4-6 blocks and great walking. The restaurant in the building was excellent.

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Jul 7, 2007

Quality Service + Accomodations

The Lucerne provided excellent accomodations and staff was very accomodating and responsive to our needs. The room was clean and comfortable. The central location of the hotel provided easy access to downtown New York.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Central Park is a short walk from the Hotel along with the American Museum of Natural History and restaurants and shopping.

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
West Grove, PA
Aug 3, 2008

Excellent Room

Located in a safe, upscale neighborhood of NYC, it had wonderful restaurants and attractions just minutes from the entrance. Both of us agreed that the mattress was superbly comfortable and the pillows perfect. Beautifully appointed with wonderful fabrics, it couldn't have been a better stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The restaurant next door had a superb Sunday brunch.

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
USA
Mar 15, 2008

My review of The Lucerne

The Lucerne is ideally situated in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the most neighborhood like area of NY. The rooms are a bit small but they have been tastefully redone as have the sparkling clean bathrooms. We did not try the restaurant based on some bad reviews. There are plenty of diners and other restaurants in this area to waste money on so so food and indifferent service. My husband liked the flat screen tv, I liked the new linens on the bed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Zabar's is down the street, as is Filene's and Lincoln Center is less than a mile, as is the Museum of Natural History and planeterium. Central Park is a short walk too and Riverside Park is just down the street. Columbia Uni is just 25 blocks up, Can't beat this location.

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Dec 29, 2008

Great value for NYC

We spent two nights, arrived at midnight with two small children. Everything was excellent except for check-out - we waited over an hour for our car and I had to ask three times about it. I finally got the bell hop to move things along.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Nice Matin very child friendly.

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Sprightly older couple
Cincinnati, OH
Jun 18, 2009

Completely lovely stay recently

This was our most comfortable stay in New York City ever. The room was large and well-lighted, the beds comfortable, the location on the upper west side of Manhattan perfect, even Nice Matin through the lobby door. We really like this part of the city with its many restaurant choices, easy public transportation, closeness to Roosevelt and Central Parks. We enjoyed getting to know the neighborhood better (our third stay in the area), went to a show, explored a new Irish pub in midtown we hadn't visited before, walked, window-shopped, did a little shopping.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

We had a great time at Fred's Cafe at the corner of Amsterdam and 83rd Street. If you are a doglover, you will appreciate the pictures of canine friends that grace the walls. The food was lovely, the atmosphere friendly and neighborly, the decor interesting and pleasant. We had the feeling there were many repeat customers there.

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Loves Kids, Loves to Teach
Washington D.C.
Jun 29, 2009

Fabulous hotel, location, and price!

We loved this charming hotel! The staff was friendly and efficient, the rooms were spotless, and the location on the Upper West Side was perfect for us. We were dropping off a student at Columbia, but wanted to see as much of Manhattan as possible. The hotel is 2 blocks from Central Park and one block from the subway station. The bathroom was a little small, but was spotless, and everything was totally renovated. We can't wait to stay at the Lucerne on our next visit to New York!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

We asked the staff to recommend local restaurants, and were given a typed list. The dining was fantastic and the prices were excellent.

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Detroit, MI
Sep 17, 2009

Very clean and quite hotel

A very quiet and clean hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Guccijana
Ohio
Sep 8, 2009

Great little treasure

Great hotel at a great price in a great location. My boyfriend and I loved everything about this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Lucerne Hotel New York

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Manchester, MA
Nov 16, 2009

A Great Place to Stay

Hotel was very comfortable; bed was excellent; all services, including concierge, were fast, knowledgeable, and friendly; neighborhood is great for food, walking, Lincoln Center, Central Park and more. Easy to drive to, since 79th Street has ramp onto West Side Highway; easy to get there by subway, too. will use it again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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