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The Lucerne Hotel

Property class: 4

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A building with ornate architectural details, an American flag, and a marquee sign for "The Lucerne" at address 201.
A reception area with a curved marble counter, a red upholstered chair, and a small table with a bowl.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a view of the city skyline.
A spacious living room with a red sofa, a round coffee table, and a red armchair.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the street outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A red brick building with a large entrance, an American flag, and a number '201' sign.

Handicapped Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a door.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a television, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk with a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Junior Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan, The Lucerne Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. 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
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American Museum of Natural History - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lincoln Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 79 St. Station - 2 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 6 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zabar's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nice Matin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Dilemma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birria Landia Taco Truck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New Cottage - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lucerne Hotel

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 securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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 full 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 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
  • Meal delivery 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 full 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, a fire extinguisher, 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, a fire extinguisher, 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

What's there to do near The Lucerne Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Manhattan within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. You'll also find Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Museum of Art less than a mile away.

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

As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lucerne Hotel on Sep 7, 2026 start from $266, including 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.

Is there parking available at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

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.

Is The Lucerne Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include 24-hour room service, meal delivery service, and turndown service.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have a hot tub?

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 full 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.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have connecting rooms available?

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 15.9 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 14.8 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Lucerne Hotel that offer a balcony.

The Lucerne Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1855 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 2557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 2557 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, quiet and convenient to restaurants, museums and Zabars! Reasonable prices and location made this our favorite NY hotel. This year, we brought our whole family to join us. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable hotel with an exceptionally pleasant and professional staff - everyone! - and immaculate housekeeping, which is hard to come by these days. The towels are in good condition, the bathroom was clean, no weird smells, and no extra furniture like unwanted side chairs cluttering up the space. I would say I am perhaps more discerning than some, and I was super happy with the cleanliness level and responsive staff. Housekeeping deserves recognition! I requested a blanket for the sofa area by answering a text asking if all was okay, and they brought it up without delay. I did not have to call to track it down. This is an organized place. My recommendation would be to turn on the a/c at the hotel breakfast before 8 a.m. because it is just too hot in the morning, very uncomfortable. The service there was also excellent. My other recommendation would be to leave complimentary water for guests. There was a bottle of Evian with a $6.75 price tag. That looked tacky and out of place. Plus who knows how long that bottle had been sitting there. If you're looking for a spot close to the Met it's about a mile walk through Central Park. We booked a king suite through Orbitz. Shuttle (car) service to LGA was $75, cheaper than Uber. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Hope this is helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great moderately priced hotel option
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, great location. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker especially for a week visit. The staff was outstanding from front desk to the doormen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the perfect location. It walking distance to Central Park, the Musesum of Natural History, great restaurants and more. There is a delcious restuarant right next door that is connected to the restaruant that serves a great breakfast - the hot chocolate is a favorite, lunch and dinner. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIANNE V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lucerne hotel is very well-located and the hotel itself and the room were very nicely decorated as well as comfortable spacious, clean and well appointed. The staff was very helpful and the Nice Matin restaurant on the ground floor serves excellent food for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Azra Maxwell

Liked: Staff & service
ok budget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel, with character. Terrific location, the onsite restaurant, Nice Matin, is first rate. Next to a M79 bus stop. Will certainly try to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic upper west side beaux arts hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was blown away at how large the room was! I expected New York small but my double double was extremely spacious. The service is excellent and the hotel feels elegant and refined. Public transportation is steps away and there are plenty of shops and restaurants in walking distance. I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, & quiet. Staff extremely helpful. Attached Nice Matin restaurant an added plus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at the Lucerne. It's a great location right on Amsterdam. The train station on Broadway is only a black way great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient, 1 block to the subway. In house restaurant is very good, with outside dining.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elsie

Disliked: Amenities
The Lucerne has nothing to offer except its location. Because there are so few hotels on the Upper West Side, they can get away with charging very high fees for no amenities and ugly decor. There are only two elevators (which the staff also use when cleaning, etc.), so you often have to wait for 10-15 minutes for an elevator at busy times of day. My husband has Parkinson’s, but the room we were given had no handicap-accessible features. There was one grab bar in the bath, but it was so low that it was useless to him when he tried to take a shower. The toilet is also so low to the ground that it looks like a child’s toilet. When we checked in, the person at the front desk was unfriendly, unsmiling, and uncaring. The only bright spot was the doormen, who were lovely to us and consistently kind to my husband, helping him up and down the stairs from the hotel to the sidewalk. (That’s right — no ramp at all. The hotel is not ADA-compliant.)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Azmat

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Lucerne for years when visiting NYC. We like the location on the west side. We enjoy the restaurant adjoining the hotel . The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. The chairs in the room need to be replaced . The front desk personnel could be more welcoming . No recognition that we have stayed there for over 30 years when on holiday . The bell men are very helpful .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing super special about the hotel, but we had a nice stay. We were seeing a show at the Beacon Theater and the location of the hotel was super convenient. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little old world charm. Such a great location with anything you need so close. 1 block to a really good North/South Subway. 1 block the other direction to the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. This was our 2nd stay and we will stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2026