The Lucerne Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Central Park

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Property entrance
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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201 W 79th St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Beacon Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(208 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(189 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan within a short walk of Central Park, The Lucerne Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Broadway. This 4-star hotel has 202 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Beacon Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American Museum of Natural History - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broadway - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • 79 St. Station - 2 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 5 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nice Matin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tacombi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zuri Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amsterdam Gourmet Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blondies Sports - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lucerne Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Central Park
At The Lucerne Hotel, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Safes, phones, and ironing boards are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (USD 60 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 35 to 35 for adults and USD 35 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nice Matin

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 35.00 to 35.00 for adults, and USD 35.00 to 35.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 60 per day (984 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucerne
Lucerne Hotel
Lucerne Hotel New York
Lucerne New York
Lucerne Hotel New York City
The Lucerne Hotel Hotel
The Lucerne Hotel New York
The Lucerne Hotel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Lucerne Hotel?

The Lucerne Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lucerne Hotel?

As of Dec 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lucerne Hotel on Jan 18, 2026 start from $152.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near The Lucerne Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Manhattan within a short 9-minute walk of Central Park and also 10 minutes on foot from American Museum of Natural History. You'll also find Broadway and 5th Avenue within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have a casino?

No, The Lucerne Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Lucerne Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and a turndown service as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Lucerne Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Nice Matin.

Does The Lucerne Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lucerne Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Lucerne Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Lucerne Hotel is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 15 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 14.7 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Lucerne Hotel.

The Lucerne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1664 out of 2316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 456 out of 2316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 2316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 2316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 2316 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless service excellent food next door good prices good the junior suite was large and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to everything. We got a slightly bigger-than-standard room so it was very comfortable. Very helpful, friendly staff. Will definitely stay here the next time we come to NYC.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location! Quiet but walkable to a great area with restaurants at night. Right across the street from the subway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucienne, Belmont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lucerne is a beautiful hotel, the staff, especially the front door staff is amazing. Nice Matin is a great restaurant and just next door which is convenient. My only issue was that the beds are vey high and as a disabled person they were difficult to get into, i asked about a step stool but they did not have one. Other than that the hotel is very clean, the beds are comfortable and I felt safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLE, SIOUX CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely perfect. The room was sparkling clean, the staff were exceptionally helpful. Great location near the Park and natural history museum. I will stay here when I visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lucerne is an excellent hotel in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minde

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff Comfortable beds Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel in the best location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jingyong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and hotel. Staff were so helpful. I had forgotten a belt, and asked a gentleman at the front desk where I might buy one nearby. He thought a minute, then suggested a shoe repair shop around the corner. Belts!! Excellent kosher pizza and sandwich shop across the street. 15 min walk to Central Park. Will return. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I found my forever hotel in NYC!!

The staff was friendly and helpful every step during my stay. I felt safe in the hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. The room-darkening blinds cut out so much light and traffic noise that I hardly felt I was in a city. While I never ate at the restaurant, it was clear that those who did were enjoying both the food and the ambiance. I think I found my forever hotel in NYC. I will return here again and again, and have already recommended it to others within 48 hours of returning home. Book here! You won’t regret it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yong, South Pasadena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the upper west side.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole, West Hurley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfortable room. Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door staff were amazing and the only good thing about this stay. The room… dated, creaky. The front desk staff tried to gaslight me for 3 days that the full sized bed in my room was a Queen sized bed. I had no problem staying there with the smaller bed (I only had a short stay and I was traveling alone), but I shouldn’t have to pay for a Queen sized room if the bed is not in fact a Queen sized. The staff even sent a picture with a measuring tape in which they omitted a length wise measurement and the width side measurement the tape measure was not flush at the far end and the end did not reach the 60” that is the correct width dimension for a Queen sized. THEREFORE, by their own measurements the mattress was not a Queen sized. No problem, just don’t CHARGE me for a Queen sized and gaslight me my entire stay to not believe my own eyes when I can clearly see that the bed is a full sized mattress and not a Queen sized. I would not stay here again… It was the gaslighting from the front desk staff that makes this hotel particularly poor. Guess next time I’ll stick with Hilton and Marriott. I’ve never had a problem either switching rooms or getting a refund when the mattress was not the appropriate size at these hotels.
Staff sent a “proof” image of the mattress size where the tape does not meet the edge of the far side of the mattress. Pretty pathetic attempt at gaslighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025