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Great location for Lincoln Center.

Staff behind check in desk not friendly or welcoming. Big turn-off. When calling down to front desk, repeated hang-ups from front desk personnel. They are all need a lesson or two in customer service.

Selected for the location which is excellant. Enjoyed the rooftop bar. Appreciated the service and after checkout luggage storage.

Decor was dark. Very 1960’s vibe. Unique. Some things need to be repaired, like the door to our bathroom wouldn’t shut all the way. But, everything was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

We checked in with some issues. Seems like the Orbitz system and theirs didn’t connect around our arrangement. The hall ways were super dark, like couldn’t really see to the end of a hall. The finishes in the room were very worn out, mildew and stains in the bathrooms, as there are no real exhaust fans. In one of the two rooms the blinds were broken and closed so we had no natural light, and the limited lamps in the room provided no good lighting. On day two, we had no hot water in any room for showers and on top of that, the elevators broke down. Everyone who was to check out, had to wait in a service hallway, get on a service elevator which was large enough for 3 maybe 4 people and be escorted to the exit. While this was a perfect storm of issues, this was unacceptable for the rate.

Great location

Really beautiful place!

Love the location, elevators kept breaking and access to the rooftop was limited

Location is great, would be nice to get a cup of coffee though.

I liked everything

Location is great for the Met experience. A recycle bin for e.g. plastic bottles would be nice!

This is such a cool property! It is dark and moody. It almost feels like a haunted hotel withouth the ick-factor. The facility is old (part of the charm) and well-maintained. I was happy with check-in. The staff is what you expect at a possibly haunted, upper manhattan hotel; they are not usually smiling but well qualified and very nice. The location is amazing, you can walk to so many places and it is in a beautiful part of Manhattan.

Great location. Rooms very small.

It is not my first time here, but sure enough my last. The front desk is extremely unfriendly and borderline rude. Nobody is ready to help and looks like as a guest, we are there for a favor. The room at this time was small and smelly. The internet never worked properly, and after 20 minutes on the phone, I gave it up. Overall, pricy but not worth it.

W 63rd St New York NY

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Central Park and Broadway
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness center

Located in Manhattan, Empire Hotel is next to popular attractions like Lincoln Center and Juilliard School. This 427-room, 4-star hotel has a bar/lounge along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a gym.


Dining

At the end of the day, the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a drink.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Free newspapers, free local calls, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.


Property features

Guests staying at Empire Hotel enjoy a gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is available for USD 52 per day (USD 75 per day for valet parking), and there's also limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool, a computer station, and a terrace.

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 6

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Empire Hotel

Everyone (38) Couples (9) Family (17)
4
Everyone

Great location for Lincoln Center.

By , from Lexington on May 27, 2023

Review comment responded on May 30, 2023

Thank you Lori. Please visit us again soon.

3
Friends

Staff behind check in desk not friendly or welcoming. Big turn-off. When calling down to front desk, repeated hang-ups from front desk personnel. They are all need a lesson or two in customer service.

By on May 23, 2023

Review comment responded on May 25, 2023

Thank you for your feedback. To ensure our staff conducts themselves in a manner that reflects the high regard we have for our guests I can assure you that I am looking into the details to ensure this level of service is never repeated.

4
Everyone

Selected for the location which is excellant. Enjoyed the rooftop bar. Appreciated the service and after checkout luggage storage.

By on May 20, 2023

Review comment responded on May 20, 2023

We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay and we cannot wait to welcome you again!

5
Everyone

By on Apr 27, 2023

Review comment responded on May 17, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. We appreciate your time and business. We look forward to your next stay with us.

4
Family

Decor was dark. Very 1960’s vibe. Unique. Some things need to be repaired, like the door to our bathroom wouldn’t shut all the way. But, everything was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

By on Apr 17, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 18, 2023

Thank you for your recent stay with us. We appreciate your feedback. We are glad to see your overall stay went well and that the staff made a great impact on you. We look forward to welcome you back soon.

5
Everyone

By on Apr 16, 2023

Review comment responded on May 6, 2023

Thank you for your recent stay and great feedback.

1
Family Family with small children

We checked in with some issues. Seems like the Orbitz system and theirs didn’t connect around our arrangement. The hall ways were super dark, like couldn’t really see to the end of a hall. The finishes in the room were very worn out, mildew and stains in the bathrooms, as there are no real exhaust fans. In one of the two rooms the blinds were broken and closed so we had no natural light, and the limited lamps in the room provided no good lighting. On day two, we had no hot water in any room for showers and on top of that, the elevators broke down. Everyone who was to check out, had to wait in a service hallway, get on a service elevator which was large enough for 3 maybe 4 people and be escorted to the exit. While this was a perfect storm of issues, this was unacceptable for the rate.

By on Apr 5, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 6, 2023

The inconvenience you encountered is most certainly not acceptable and not one that we aim to provide our guests. I can assure you these were unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Our entire team was working diligently to mitigate and alleviate any additional inconvenience to our guests. Thank you for sharing your recent experience. Rest assured our team is actively looking into particulars to prevent this from occurring in the future.

5
Friends

By , from Havelock on Mar 27, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 28, 2023

Thank you Catherine for the 5 of 5! Please visit us again soon!

3
Everyone

By on Feb 28, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 25, 2023

Thank you for your recent stay. We wish we had details on how your stay went. Please feel free upon your return to reach out to the management so we may ensure you have a great stay.

5
Partner Couples

Great location

By on Feb 24, 2023

Review comment responded on Feb 26, 2023

Thank you for your recent stay with us. Thank you for a perfect score. we will share with our team. See you soon.

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