Empire Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel near Lincoln Center

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Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (2 Double Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (2 Double Beds)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (1 King Bed)

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Express)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(225 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(157 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(106 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

New York

Heart of New York.A stay at this Manhattan hotel places you steps from Lincoln Center and within a 5-minute walk of Juilliard School. Columbus Circle and Central Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbus Circle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Juilliard School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broadway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 2 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smith - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪P.J. Clarke's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosetta Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Breads Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

Boutique hotel near Lincoln Center
Empire Hotel offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Empire Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 427 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1923
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Empire Hotel offers 427 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 52 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 81 per day)

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 125
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.89 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 52 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 81 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per day plus USD 125 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2569 out of 6544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1621 out of 6544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1152 out of 6544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 598 out of 6544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 604 out of 6544 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled and AC was not working properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie, SARATOGA SPRINGS

Room was dated and bathroom amenities were minimal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, new york

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Los Angeles

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Goodrich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable and clean room. Staff that i had contact with were always courteous. Ill stay there whenever i go to NYC. And so very convenient to Lincoln Center.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable experience!!! Perfect location if you’re visiting for the Thanksgiving Parade, which is why we stayed here. Extremely friendly staff who greet you in the mornings. It was a great trip and look forward coming back again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Frances

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at noon, 3 hours before check in. They said they would text when the room was ready but clearly failed to as we had to go to the counter at 3. There are no coffee machines in the room or access to coffee in the Lobby. Given the 650 cad/night rates, I would expect coffee to be provided to guests at no cost. So if you're a coffee drinker and frequent traveller, you will miss this convenience. The room was barely adequate and needs to be updated with wall paper peeling off the wall and no ability to control the room temp so we had issues with room temp either being too hot or cold. Staff friendliness was hit and miss, some greeting us warmly and others like it was a chore to help. I typically stay at the Shelburne Murray Hill Sonesta on the east side for the same price but they had no availability and while slightly away from the hustle bustle , the hotel and rooms are far superior to that of the Empire. I wouldn't stay at the Empire again and they have work to do to be considered a mid level hotel. The only positive from my stay was the location with lots of restaurants and amenities nearby including Starbucks and a wonderful independent coffee shop on Broadway around the corner (better than Starbucks).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was in a very dark corner, the blinds didn’t work and when we asked they were taking a long time to get it fixed so we just left it alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location to shop and find restaurants, and walk to the theaters. The staff were all nice. The bathroom was very tight/a large person would have trouble using the toilet as it is VERY close to the small sink. (My daughter kept splashing water, which resulted in a wet toilet seat)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VinnieCarla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

judy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Empire Hotel has seen better days. Our room was shabby at best with banged up furniture, peeling paper, broken blinds and a non-existent heating system. I asked the front desk for a luggage rack twice on the day of arrival and it never appeared. Could not adjust the heat or air in the room. All it did was blow cold air. There were a couple of people at the front desk who were plesant, but on checkout, I was not asked about my stay. Super disappointed overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location for a Lincoln Center visit. The room with the full bed is teeny tiny, but the king superior was comfortable. The front desk has water, but there's no vending available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Hotel needs upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

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

2/10 Terrible

Brandon Lee

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room key cards die almost daily. Room was dirty. Cannot call front desk from room phone
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher, Great Falls

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Room was very noisy with outside air conditioner noise all day and all night. Hot water worked but had to waist water for like 8 to 10 minutes before starting to get hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ila

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rees

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and nice shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning needed repairs. This caused excessive humidity in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA, VAN NUYS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a solid, safe, clean place to stay in a great location across from Lincoln Center. Staff are friendly, honest and responsive. Prospective guests should understand that it is an older building with some wear. Easy access to multiple subway stations and Central Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025