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If neighborhood isn’t an issue then this is an affordable option with decent rooms. Don’t expect luxury.

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The Empire Hotel’s greatest strength is its location. It is next to Lincoln Center, close to Central Park and Columbus Circle, convenient to multiple subway lines, and within walking distance of Times Square. The mezzanine and rooftop access also give the hotel some character. Unfortunately, the room itself needed attention. Areas of the carpet were frayed, damaged, or missing. One window had no shade or blind, so we had to close the floor-to-ceiling drapes for privacy. That blocked the air-conditioning unit and made the room uncomfortably warm and humid. The bathroom also did not feel clean when we arrived. Chose this hotel partly for the rooftop pool, learned on arrival that it was closed. Their was no mention online to people ok closure schedule, I checked several times before booked. Our interactions with staff were disappointing. When we asked questions or requested help, responses were often brief and disengaged. We regularly encountered visibly, over served and overly intoxicated rooftop guest typical females being assisted into taxis or rideshares, which made the lobby entrance feel uncomfortable, I was genuinely concerned for these women on 2 separate occasions. Despite these issues, location was key for me, if I stayed again; I would have different expectations. Travelers who value convenience above updated rooms and attentive service. I knew I wouldn’t be spending much time in my room and it’s NY…buildings are old.

If neighborhood isn’t an issue then this is an affordable option with decent rooms. Don’t expect luxury.