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Excelsior Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Lincoln Center

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Interior
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Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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45 W 81st St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, pay movies

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, pay movies

Excelsior Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Excelsior Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

New York

Manhattan stay.At this Manhattan hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Central Park and American Museum of Natural History, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Metropolitan Museum of Art is within half a mile (1 km) and Lincoln Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • American Museum of Natural History - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beacon Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Madison Avenue - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station - 3 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 7 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Famous Original Ray's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wafels & Dinges-Kotmadam - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪About Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Lincoln Center
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Excelsior Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Excelsior Hotel offers 199 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per day); discounts available
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out for group reservations.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay 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 21 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Excelsior Hotel to the airport?

Excelsior Hotel is 10.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Excelsior Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Excelsior Hotel.

Does Excelsior Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Excelsior Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 17.00 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Excelsior Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Empire City Casino (18-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (26-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Excelsior Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Excelsior Hotel have a pool?

Excelsior Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Excelsior Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Excelsior Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Excelsior Hotel to downtown New York?

Excelsior Hotel is 5.1 mi away from New York.

Excelsior Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is unique in decor. It is older, but very clean and antique decor. I loved it. We were pleasantly surprised to get a larger room. Very close to Central Park and Museum across the street. Also subway is close. We walked to the theatre district for a play. I was so happy to find that cleaning staff found my wallet. I had left it in the safe and staff had given it to the office. What a huge relief!! Nice to know we do have some decent honest people in this world!! Excelsior is our recommendation to stay in NYC! Love New York. Hope to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great value. Horrible coffee setup and snacks are awful but otherwise fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Excellent location. It is close to restaurants and entertainment as well. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jimmy

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

Beautiful hotel, not enough hot water & broken AC

It’s a beautiful hotel with a view overlooking the Museum of Natural History. Unfortunately the air conditioner pumped out hot air instead of cold air, even when the in-room thermostat was set to cool; and the shower sometimes didn’t have enough hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. I have stayed in many different parts of Manhattan. I loved this spot because it is right next to Central Park and the B & C Subway lines. The staff were friendly. The hotel is old-fashioned. The fan in my bathroom was very loud.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic NYC hotel with small but comfortable rooms. Great UWS location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best position on Upper West Side. Hotel updated to modern standard while maintaining true period atmosphere. Feel and reality is an intimate high end New York hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

JHayes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish there had been somewhere could have eaten dinner or a snack. Also, no room service.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice atmosphere, spacious room, excellent location, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

JohnT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is wonderful! I completely enjoyed my two day stay there. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was immaculate and well maintained. The only negative thought I have is that there is no longer a restaurant in the hotel forcing visitors to find a place for breakfast and lunch in the surrounding blocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little Hotel, not a lot of amenities but clean, safe and right next to Central Park. I stay here a week a month for business.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very nice but also friendly and relaxed as is the Upper West side compared to other parts of Manhattan. The heat was way too warm -- ran the noisy air conditioning most of the night. Other than that, it's a great "home" to come home to after a busy NYC day. It's my sixth time staying here. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Morning coffee, did not have real cream, nor milk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were some hidden fees, both for WiFi and building services that I was not anticipating. It’s a great location for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the property and staff. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for what i needed to do. Not good was no breakfest and not much in the way of room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Alanna

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

Excellent value for money

The Excelsior hotel is in an excellent position directly opposite the Museum of Natural History and a stone's throw to central park, many good cafes and restaurants and the subway station. The staff are friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. It is excellent value for money in such an expensive city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet street, easy access to subway. Breakfast room was under construction, so advertised breakfast not available, which was inconvenient. No in room coffee or room service - plan ahead, as closest coffee shop is a block away. Staff was helpful and kind, and room was clean and well maintained - excellent housekeeping service.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the $$ Bed Comfy Big room Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cool smaller boutique-ish hotel in a great area. A few minor issues with the hotel - small things that need update or repair. But overall the hotel was very nice, my 2 double beds room was spacious, clean, and very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Satisfied customer

Very nice hotel in the location I desired. I will go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Spacious, comfy, and great location!

Needless to say, the location was TERRIFIC. Across from museums, the park, near lots of good restaurants, and an easy walk across town. The room was spacious, too....That was a concern for me knowing how tiny New York spaces can be. Also, it was quiet! The bed, another big concern for my lousy back, was terrific. Woke up with no back issues! Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. The doorman particulary was very welcoming after having had a long car trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet..very nice cozy room that I was in...and a great location...next to amnh.. planetarium...and 100 ft to the subway..in 3 stops was right on Broadway theater district..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew J

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

Our favorite place to stay!

We stay here every time we come to NYC. Quaint, quiet, and amazing location. Close to the park and subway makes it ideal for our visits. They staff is always friendly and accommodating and rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020