The Lucerne Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Central Park

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Classic hotel entrance with ornate detailing and an American flag.
Step into NICEMATIN, where a warm atmosphere awaits at the bar with comfortable seating and a fully stocked bar.
Comfortable hotel rooms feature a bed, desk, and chair, with a large mirror and framed artwork on the walls.
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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201 W 79th St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Broadway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Times Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(182 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Times Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.6 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

  • ‪Zabar's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nice Matin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daily Provisions - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gin Mill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lucerne Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick 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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hebrew, Spanish

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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 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

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 Aug 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lucerne Hotel on Aug 10, 2025 start from $189.0, 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 17 minutes on foot from Lincoln Center. You'll also find Metropolitan Museum of Art and Broadway within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Lucerne Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this 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.

What do couples enjoy most about 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 restaurant.

Does The Lucerne Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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. 1534 out of 2151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 2151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 2151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 2151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2151 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

Camilla

Traveled with family
Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean however it does have carpet and caused my allergies to flare so unfortunately o won’t be staying there again for that reason.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our Suite was both elegant and comfortable! There was no noise from elsewhere, the hot water was instant, the air conditioning completely adjustable and relatively quiet! Service staff kept it neat and this location is only a couple blocks from Central Park. Amsterdam Ave near 79th St is loaded with wonderful restaurants. Public transportation also stops nearby. We enjoyed a 6 night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Avis, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was clean, quiet and easy to get to on public transportation. However, I was very disappointed that when I arrived after midnight as I called and said I would be, the bellman told me that the night mgr had gone to get dinner and I would have to wait for him to come back to check me in. Please understand it is now 2:30am. The night mgr returned about 10 mins later and asked for my ID and credit with no apology. I appreciate that it may not be typical for guest to arrive at 2:30am but I do expect an apology when I have to wait to check in despite the time of day. This small courtesy would have gone a long way at 2;30an following flight delays and detours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jayme Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for upper west side attractions. Libby/front staff was always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for walking and utilizing public transportation. Staff was warm and friendly, and I only wish we had more time to enjoy the hotel! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced upscale accommodations, luxurious bedding, and excellent upper west side location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole, West Hurley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, comfortable and quiet. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely “antique” hotel. Staff was helpful and friendly. It was clean and tidy. It was close to so many things. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room 509 was too close to the elevator, ring noises, lots of people talking loudly. Would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iim

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Historic Lucerne feels like a European Hotel - is not a chain. I enjoy staying in a smaller place, in a real neighborhood. As an Art, culture and museum person, the location is great, the staff is wonderful, as is the Nice/Matin restaurant located in the building.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent location. It had a lot of great dining options. The folks were great at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested a fridge for when I arrived, yet it wasn't there when I got to my room and I had to specifically ask for one. The fridge was installed quickly, but the first one they put in was broken. Its compressor would only go on for brief periods before shutting off, and the fridge barely got cold. When I asked the staff about my concerns, they told me this was normal, and I shouldn't expect it to get that cold. Ultimately it stopped working at all overnight and seemingly blew the outlet too. They put in a new fridge at my request, and upon plugging it in, nothing happened. They told me this was normal and I should just wait for it. I had to be the one to suggest that the outlet needed a reset; after doing so, the new fridge finally began working as I would expect a fridge to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mohsen

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

10/10 Excellent

Rabia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Greenwood Village

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great except shower drain was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the hotel. It was very comfortable, the lobby is nice and the staff is helpful. The only thing I would add is an in-room mini fridge to keep drinks cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The head of the housekeeping department was unprofessional and biased.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great NYC trip

We had a great stay at the Lucerne. We booked a deluxe suite and expected a much smaller room in NYC. It had a full separate space, a large bathroom and a lot of space in the bedroom including a dresser and a desk with a chair. The front desk staff was super helpful and the doormen were friendly and accommodating. My one small complaint was that the room was not cleaned until 6 pm on our first day, so we needed to wait and then the cleaning staff must have felt rushed because the room was not super clean, but it was fine and the beds were made and fresh towels left. Overall, great hotel, amazing location, would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Trip to NYC

My room was very dark and the walls are too thin. I could hear kids talking loudly across the hall late at night.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025