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The Lucerne Hotel

40.783297, -73.978664
4 stars
201 W 79th St, New York, NY, 10024 United States ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | Welcome Rewards™

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    Overview

    Built in 1904, the handsome brownstone-and-brick Lucerne Hotel has an undeniable charm and Old New York ambience, from the ornate, European-inspired lobby with brass chandeliers and marble floors, to the acclaimed service. Like its Upper West Side Historic District neighborhood, the Lucerne is elegant, but remains relaxed and unpretentious. This 4-star hotel is ideal for avoiding the throngs of Midtown tourists but still maintaining easy access to top attractions. The American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium are a 10-minute walk. Just beyond is Central Park, perfect for long walks and skyline views. The subway line located just steps away, on Broadway, connects you directly to Times Square and the Theater District, a 10-minute ride; Wall Street, a 25-minute ride; and Brooklyn, a half-hour away.

    While the dining options in this city are endless, don't feel guilty about making more than 1 trip to Nice Matin, the popular French-Mediterranean bistro connected to the Lucerne. Grab a quick continental breakfast (surcharge) before you head out in the morning, or linger over a 3-course grilled-lamb dinner on the seasonal patio. An added convenience for busy travelers: Room service is available 24 hours. And if you're traveling for work, you'll appreciate both the business center and complimentary Wi-Fi, available throughout the hotel. When the workday is done, you can burn off some steam in the fitness center--or head straight to the in-house spa for a massage. (In-room treatments are also available.)

    Renovated in 2009, elegant guestrooms and suites have rich cherry-wood furniture and warm European decor. Windows open to city views, and guestrooms on the upper floors have views of the Hudson River. Unwind with premium cable on the flat-screen TV, or opt for pay movies or a Nintendo game (surcharges apply). Remote printing to the front desk is complimentary. Staying a while? Suites offer separate sitting areas, and kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and dishware.

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    What you need to know

    • 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.

    • Pets not allowed
    • American Express
    • Diners Club
    • Discover
    • MasterCard
    • Visa
    • Check-out time is: noon
    • No rollaway/extra beds available
    • Early departure fee charged
    • Check-in time starts at: 4 PM
    • Minimum check-in age is: 18

    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

    Amenities

    • General
    • Air-conditioned public areas
    • Bar/lounge
    • Elevator/lift
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Luggage storage
    • Number of buildings/towers - 1
    • Number of floors - 13
    • Restaurant
    • Smoke-free property
    • Total number of rooms - 196
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      • Parking nearby (surcharge)
      • Self parking (surcharge)
      • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
      • Tours/ticket assistance
      • Valet parking (surcharge)
      • Year Built 1904
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Clock radio
    • Cribs/infant beds available
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer
    • In-room massage available
    • In-room safe
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Turndown service
    • Window opens
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      • Air conditioning
      • Cable TV service
      • CD player
      • City view
      • Climate control
      • Complimentary newspaper
      • Extra towels/bedding
      • Free Wi-Fi
      • HBO
      • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
      • LCD TV
      • Pay movies
      • River view
      • Video-game console
      • Voice mail
      • Wake-up calls
    • Services
    • Laundry facilities
    • Limo or Town Car service available
    • Multilingual staff
    • Parking (surcharge)
    • Parking nearby
    • Porter/bellhop
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Self parking
    • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
    • Valet parking
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      • Babysitting or childcare
      • Breakfast available (surcharge)
      • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
      • Concierge desk
      • Concierge services
      • Doorman/doorwoman
      • Express check-in
      • Express check-out
      • Health club
    • Business & Event
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Audiovisual equipment
    • Business center
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Multiple large conference rooms
    • Room service (24 hours)
    • Accessibility Features**
    • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
    • Accessible bathroom
    • Braille or raised signage
    • In-room accessibility
    • Roll-in shower

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Spa information

    After a long day of exploring the city, indulge yourself with a relaxing treatment at the Lucerne's in-house spa. Treatments include traditional and hot-stone massages, facials, and pedicures. In-room treatments are also available.

    Dining

    Nice Matin - The Lucerne's elegant lobby connects to this acclaimed bistro, serving French-Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner items include Duck Magret, 5 Napkin Burger, and a fixed 3-course menu. The bistro, with its cozy unpretentious atmosphere, is a favorite among Upper West Siders.

    Room service - Available 24 hours a day.

    Recreation

    Keep up with your workout routine at the hotel's fitness center, open early morning till late evening. Equipment includes treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight-training machines. Central Park and Riverside Park are both within close proximity for scenic walks and runs.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.


    • Self parking fee: USD 34.00 per day
    • Self parking fee for large vehicle: USD 44.00 per day
    • Valet parking fee: USD 51 per day
    • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 61 per day

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

    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.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 miles

    • 79 St. Station (Broadway) - 200 yards
    • Children's Museum of Manhattan - 400 yards
    • Beacon Theater - 400 yards
    • Upper West Side - 500 yards
    • The New York Historical Society - 600 yards
    • Theodore Rooselt Memorial - 600 yards
    • Theodore Roosevelt Memorial - 600 yards
    • 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station - 600 yards
    • American Museum of Natural History - 600 yards
    • Rose Center for Earth and Space - 600 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • 103 St. Station (Lexington Av.) - 1.7 miles
    • New York East 60th Street Heliport (JRE) - 2.0 miles
    • New York West 30th Street Heliport (JRA) - 2.5 miles
    • New York East 34th Street Heliport (TSS) - 2.9 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 5.6 miles
    • New York Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB) - 5.9 miles
    • Teterboro Airport (TEB) - 6.7 miles
    • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 12 miles
    • New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) - 14 miles
    • Caldwell Essex County Airport (CDM) - 17 miles
    • Linden Airport (LDJ) - 18 miles
    • Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) - 23 miles
    • White Plains, NY, United States (HPN-Westchester County) - 27 miles
    • Stamford, CT, United States (ZTF-Metro-North Train Station) - 29 miles
    • Farmingdale Republic Airport (FRG) - 29 miles
    • Belmar Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) - 42 miles
    • Princeton Airport (PCT) - 45 miles
    • Islip MacArthur Airport (ISP) - 46 miles
    • Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) - 48 miles
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    • Romance (42)
    • Family (96)
    • Friends (23)
    • Other (512)
    4.5 / 5
    Excellent

    Score breakdown (from 748 reviews)

    • 5.0
      (486)
    • 4.0
      (201)
    • 3.0
      (46)
    • 2.0
      (7)
    • 1.0
      (8)

    Average rating for:

    • Cleanliness
      4.7
    • Service
      4.5
    • Comfort
      4.4
    • Condition
      4.5

    Reviews: Overall

    The Lucerne Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Disappointed"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Appalling customer service. During our stay, one brand-new Bose headset (MIE2i, around $140) was subtracted from the room. This was disquieting enough, in a four star hotel. We notified housekeeping and the manager, only to receive elusive answers; when confronted with the issue again, on the day preceding our departure, a new manager assured us that […] the hotel could take no responsibility for the missing object and would only offer to call the police on our behalf, so we might file a report. From this point on, things became quite unpleasant: they said the police would take at least 5 hours to arrive (helpful NYPD officers from the 20th Pct were at the scene in less than 30 minutes, and the theft report was filed on Nov. 22, 2012) and, in what was clearly an effort to keep us away from the front desk, added that it might even take the officers one full day to show up. Unbelievably, when we said we might take our complaint to the front desk again, in plain view of other guests, this manager threatened to call the police on us! We ended up filing a report with the NYPD 20 Pct on Nov 22. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 22, 2012
    Cesar
    US

    The Lucerne Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Don't Go"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Locked out off room because neither of 3 staff members we confirmed late check-out with entered it in the computer; there was a dog on the floor despite the no pets policy; staff was totally uncooperative in resolving problems.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Feb 12, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    The Lucerne Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "GREAT BREAKFAST!"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    THE PARKING WAS HORRIBLE. THE PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE HOTEL DID NOT ACCOMODATE OVERNIGHT GUEST!! AS A RESULT WE HAD TO TRAVEL BLOCKS TO ANOTHER LOT!! THE BELLMAN GAVE CONFUSING DIRECTIONS.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night family trip in Dec 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The Lucerne Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Lucerne - small rooms not queenly!"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Hotel is in a great location and has nice amenities....BUT don't get the queen room -- it is too small. Had room on 2nd floor with a view of an alley and metal bars on the window with loud air conditioner. Only stayed one night...so it was tolerable. Very disappointing after reading so many glowing reviews.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night romance trip in Aug 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    The Lucerne Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night business trip in Oct 2012
    Gmezzan
    IL

    The Lucerne Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "bit disappoiting"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    The hotel room is rather small, and not updated, especially for bathroom. The front desk staffs were just ok. I would look for other hotels for this price. In sum, the area is quite nice, but not the hotel.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jun 18, 2012
    A Traveller
    CA

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    The Lucerne Hotel
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Não é um hotel 4 estrelas!"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Chegamos ao Lucerne esperando encontrar um hotel 4 estrelas. O nosso quarto era realmente pequeno, com duas malas abertas, a circulação era difícil. A cama era de molas, bastante desconfortável. Copos de plástico em um hotel 4 estrelas são inaceitáveis. Pedimos copos de vidro, mas o serviço de quarto não achou que seria importante limpá-los, assim como […] deixar um novo rolo de papel higiênico quando o nosso tinha acabado. A TV era pequena. O hotel não tem restaurante próprio; o restaurante do lado é bom, mas a porta que comunica com o hotel fica usualmente trancado. Resumindo, não há características neste hotel que o façam ter 4 estrelas. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    6 night romance trip in Feb 2013
    A Traveller
    BR

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