Empire Hotel, New York Details

Property Name: Empire Hotel
Hotel Chain Name: Worldhotels
Address: 44 W 63rd St
Number of Rooms: 420
Number of Floors: 11
Longitude & Latitude: -73.98, 40.77
Room Types Available: Deluxe King, Junior Suite, Superior 2 Dbl, Superior 2 Double, Superior King
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 39

Weekday Room Price Range: $224 to $499
Weekend Room Price Range: $299 to $469
Extra Person Charges: $30.00

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.27
Number of Customer Reviews: 748
First Customer Review Date: 08/07/2007
Last Customer Review Date: 04/21/2012

Recent Empire Hotel Review: "My room (a junior suite) was quite a bit larger than what I've come to expect from standard NYC rooms. Its not so much as 'suite' as it is a 'bigger room with seating area', but I found it to be just enough, if not more, room than I needed. I even had a few friends over for drinks during my stay and it housed 6 of us comfortably. The temperature reached  -6 degrees during my stay, but the hotel is only 3 blocks away from the metro and pretty centrally located to Central Park, Columbus Circle and other cool places of note as well. The ONLY gripe I had about my stay was that the heaters in my room made a "clunky" noise every few minutes when I first turned them on...but once you start to appreciate the fact that one press of a button turns frigid air into warm air, the noises didn't bother me as much. All in all, the hotel was clean and friendly, the staff was available and helpful and I would suggest this hotel to friends. I actually already have."


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Empire Hotel: Michelin Star Restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, Starbucks, $40 a Day, Johnny Rockets
Attractions Near Empire Hotel: Attractions, Avis, Zoo, Free WiFi Hotspots, Abercrombie & Fitch
Other Hotels Near Empire Hotel: Holiday Inn New York City-midtown-57th Street, Manhattan Club Suites, Mandarin Oriental, New York, Wellington Hotel, Da Vinci Hotel
Hotel Rooms
This 12-story hotel offers 420 Hotel Rooms that pay tribute to Central Park by displaying rich earth-tone palettes. Natural color schemes are accented with leather furnishings. Room décor is inspired by the Lincoln Center's modernistic design. Accommodations feature flat-panel televisions. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Beds are draped beneath 300-thread-count Frette linens and down comforters. Bathrooms feature oversize towels, bathrobes and designer toiletries. Showers boast teak floors and rainfall showerheads.


Hotel Features
The Empire Hotel's lobby features sepia tones, Italian stone floors, custom-sculpted metal chandeliers, theater-style draperies, contrasting textures and subtle animal-print fabrics. The Rooftop Lounge and the Lobby Bar serve international beers, wines and cocktails during evening hours. Center Cut Steakhouse is open for breakfast and dinner daily. Indoor and outdoor function space reveals mid-century contemporary design. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center houses two computer stations. Jeunesse "Spas for Life" offers natural treatments, wellness therapies and full salon services. An outdoor, rooftop plunge pool provides rental cabanas. Personal trainers may be requested for exercise instruction, while fitness staff lead Pilates classes. The complimentary fitness center is open 24 hours.


Location
The Empire Hotel occupies a privileged location between Lincoln Center and Central Park in New York City, N.Y. This property stands on West 63rd Street directly across the street from Dante Park. The Time Warner Center and the Shops of Columbus Circle stand one block from the hotel.

Expert Tip
The Empire Hotel is bordered by open expanses of green parkland. As such, this property affords some of city's finest views of Upper Manhattan, the Hudson River and Central Park.


Notifications and Fees:

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Valet parking: US$ 60 per day
  • Pets: US$ 25 per day
  • Pet deposit: US$ 100 per stay

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Overview
    From the rooftop of the Empire Hotel, you can peer into the stars twinkling above the Manhattan skyline. If you're lucky, you may see a real-life star at the sky-high bar. Commonly mentioned in fashion mags and gossip rags, the Empire Hotel is a slice of Hollywood in New York's Upper West Side. As celebrities know, it's an ideal refuge for a getaway, as well as a central spot for discovering the beauty of Manhattan. Step outside the hotel for a concert at Lincoln Center or an aria at the Metropolitan Opera House, both just around the corner. Go for a jog in Central Park, located only 1 block away. World-renowned shops and restaurants are a 5-minute walk south to the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle.

    After a day spent roaming the Big Apple, you can return to the Empire for an afternoon cocktail on the rooftop deck, which includes a bar and lounge, seasonal outdoor pool, and private cabanas. The East Terrace has a convertible glass roof for rain-or-shine partying. The hotel has a resident DJ on the weekend, and signature cocktails and appetizers are served. For a cozy evening meal, hearty chowder and ales are prepared in Chef Ed Brown’s elegant and casual Chowder House.

    Perfect for unwinding, the rooms at the Empire feature beds with Italian Frette linens, showers with teak flooring and tropical rain showerheads, and iPod docking stations. Contact your concierge to reserve a chauffeur, for turndown service, or for an overnight shoeshine.
    Dining at Empire Hotel

    The Empire delivers spectacular views, lively entertainment, and quality cocktails both day and night. Feast on New England-style comfort food, or relax on the 8,000-square-foot rooftop with indoor and outdoor lounge space.

    Ed’s Chowder House - This swanky yet casual Chowder House and Raw Bar features traditional East Coast seafood. Dig into the luscious lobster rolls and oysters, or try the New-England-style chowder by Michelin-star chef Ed Brown. Brunch is served on weekends.

    Lobby Bar - Warm and romantic, this hotspot is the perfect setting for a pre-dinner cocktail or glass of bubbly.

    The Penthouse Lounge - Located on the rooftop, the Penthouse Lounge offers comfy seating, floor-to-ceiling windows, small plates by Michelin-star chef Ed Brown, and signature cocktails.
    Recreation

    Get your blood pumping with a workout in the complimentary fitness center. From May-September, you can take a refreshing dip in the rooftop pool, and the deck is great for catching some rays. Central Park is conveniently located nearby, and offers an extensive array of outdoor activities such as horse riding, jogging, and rowing.

    A short guide to Central Park

    Buildings crane above one another to claim views of Central Park, a piece of real estate valued at more than $528 billion. Surprises abound in its 843 acres. The grounds include a castle, a zoo, several lakes, and an Egyptian obelisk. A city that never sleeps needs its quiet time, too: Central Park has six designated “quiet zones,” including Strawberry Fields, the monument to John Lennon.

    Awards

  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

    • Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per stay
  • Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: USD 12.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Tour assistance
  • Valet parking
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Doorman/doorwoman
    		•
    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Secretarial services
    		•
    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 11;
  • Number of rooms: 420;
  • Poolside bar;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
    • Check-In time is 3 PM
    Check-Out time is Noon
    Pet maximum weight in lb is 40

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Property Facts
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Pet deposit required
  • Pets accepted
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Check-In time starts at: 3 PM
  • No rollaway beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Pet maximum weight in lb is: 40

  • There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.