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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, refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Contact your concierge to reserve a chauffeur, for turndown service, or for an overnight shoeshine.
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.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
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.
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.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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.
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.
see all hotels in New York"Perfect for my needs!"
The location is perfect - next door to Starbucks and just around the corner from Columbus Circle.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"close to time square and central city park"
shower doors would be niceGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Perfect location for Lincoln Center!"
Nice funky little hotel in a GREAT spot right across the street from Lincoln Center. The room was small but lovely and had a retro feel to it that was fun. Definitely will stay there again. Also, the bar/lounge on the first level was a nice spot for an after-theatre drink.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Best location in NYC!"
We loved our stay at the Empire. The location is simply the best in NYC for the price. The staff was courteous, friendly, and the service was exceptional. We dealt with the check in staff, concierge, doormen, and facilities (to request more towels) and everyone was fantastic. The room was small, but this is to be expected in Manhattan! Our only gripe […] is that there is no door on the shower, so taking a shower made the entire (small) bathroom a bit of a wet mess. Otherwise, we loved our stay and can't wait to come back! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Nice hotel, however the rooms and bath area were very small.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Small Hotel, Excellent Location"
Just what we were looking for: excellent location near Central Park (we ran NYC Half Marathon which started 2 blocks away in the park), Lincoln Center, 2 subway stops nearby, a Starbucks and a 24 hr. convenience shop next door. Empire is a smaller hotel (elevators easy to get), friendly reception staff; the rooms could use a little sprucing up (paint, […] carpets) but decor is sleek, modern. Would have preferred free Wifi in rooms (it is free in lobby) and extra towels already in room. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Great location"
The hotel is in a great area...shopping, dining, theater, transportation. While the hotel is upgrading the rooms....mine was very dated and needed a face-lift The common area, lobby, lounge, etc. of the hotel are very comfortable.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The staff at the hotel was pleasant. The room was very small. I don't believe I would stay there again. We had a difficult time finding floor space to open our suitcase. The bathroom was too small to get into. If we were large, we would not be able to shut the door.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Great location, attractive hotel"
Great location, clean, small attractive room. Staff friendly & extremely helpful. Bathroom small, fixtures tough to use.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Our room lacked a trash can and wash cloths along with soap. When call house cleaning they brought us only soap with a large trash bag.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Best location for opera, ballet and classical music plus good retaurants in area.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Awesome location but the wall is really thin"
loved the location but i could hear conversations next the room.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect location - bathroom can use some rework"
We got a good deal at this hotel, so any flaws that we found were negligible. The room itself was nice, standard size for ny hotels, good sheets, no complaints. We asked for a room with a view facing outside - the only available rooms were smoking floors. The smoke scent was not as strong so we were ok with staying in the room. The view was great, we […] were able to overlook the north side of the hotel with lincoln center to our left. Our biggest complaint would be the bathroom. The sink was barely usable as there was a column right in front of it so even I (a petite woman) could not stand directly in front of it. The shower had only a half-glass stall so if you stood towards the end of the shower you would feel the cold draft. The tiling looked of cheap wood laminate as well, not too classy looking. Again, we got a good deal for the room so to us the stay was great. Location is superb. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"perfect for the Met Opera"
perfect for the MetGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Loved location, but no ice."
verything great, but wish we had an ice bucket and place to get some ice. Need to contact hotel personnel for this.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Still Our Preferred Location at Lincoln Center"
We stayed one night again. We were upgraded to a "Corner Suite" but we asked for a quieter room, so the very nice clerk (Gunita) gave us a "Junior Double-Double," which looked out to an air shaft. Perfect! Very quiet. Spacious room. Comfortable beds. Clean throughout. In room food & drink are outrageously priced, so we don't buy any of it. Ed's Chowder […] House is in the hotel. For Lincoln Center, this continues to be our preferred hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"location, location, locationc"
Fantastic location for walking and shopping. Good room size, I had a noce view of Lincoln Center.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great weekend"
Super from beginning to end, the snow storm was not a factor at all. Arrived early yet able to check in which made everything easier. Very pleasant and accommodating staff, totally professional. Room was small yet clean and since we were hardly in our room, not an issue. No noise from adjoining rooms. Lobby/bar area in evening was very loud. Location, […] location, and location, access to public transport, access to Lincoln Center could not have been better. Would stay there again if attending opera. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great West-Side Location"
Wonderful location! I recall the Empire Hotel from its old days.... the revamping of the hotel is really lovely, pity the owners left in place in each room an airconditioning/heating system from the dark ages. The room was nicely decorated, but small and the bathroom tiny, but the shower was fabulous. The door to the bathroom should be removed or be […] a sliding door. The staff, particularly the Doormen and Housekeeping (especially Scott, whom I believe is a Housekeeping Manager) were outstanding. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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A great stay. Hallway was noisy in the morning... guests arguing....Genuine Hotels.com guest review
GREAT customer service. Perfect location. Awesome hotel bar. Loved the rooftop lounge.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Good value at Lincoln Center"
The Junior Suite on the 7th was comfortable, but the street noise was bad. I wish hotels would offer noise info on their room locations as they do about view, size, etc.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Complimentary upgrade was great but too hot!"
Everything was great except that it must have been 80 degrees in the room and no way to shut the heat pumping in.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Perfect for Lincoln Center"
Great location - very nice contemporary hotel with nice amenities. Staff service was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable but first floor offered a poor view of adjoining rooftop. Convenience to Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center cannot be beat.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel"
The service was friendly and alternative. A little crowded if you go on the weekend but that's due to the club and restaurant. Great location with the Lincoln Center being directly across the street. I would definitely stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"perfect upper west side hotel"
Loved: style of hotel, the view out the north side is terrific, great bath products, just a couple blocks from nice jogs, walks in the park, close to museums (tons of them), shopping (FAO, Apple, Columbus Circle), great food, lincoln center, public transit, easy to get a cab. Liked: the restaurant is good (but not great), although the style is lovely. […] Not quite: one of our rooms showed a little wear, the bathrooms are nice but really small (although the rainshower makes up for that), rooms along the columbus side were a little noisier with traffic, had some problems with the quality of help from housekeeping/front desk. All that said, the value of the hotel is outstanding, would stay here again! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Room small but clean. Had to request hand towels and repair sink drain. Concierge and other staff extremely helpful and informative.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"sphisiticated coziness"
An absolute favorite, the Empire offers the chi-chi swank of a boutique with none of the pretension. The views of Lincoln Center are stunning and the location is just enough removed from the frenzy to be serene yet one never feels isolated. Delightful, warm staff who actually smile!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Will be back!"
Great hotel. Great location. Convenient to everything, and while rooms are small, like all NYC hotels, they are well appointed and I still had plenty of space. I enjoyed the fitness center, as well, and will book again on future trips!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Lincoln Center, Fiorello's, & P.J. Clarks!"
Perfect location. Clean, good service, and the breakfast was very good.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Wonderful service from arrival to departure."
Our stay was great the only down fall was that we were on the 3rd floor and it was noisy at 1 am, 2 am and 4 am. Not inside noise it was outside noise! Not a great night sleep next time I would ask for a higher floor. Otherwise I enjoyed my stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location, meh service"
It took me forever to get delivery of an ironing board, ended up losing sleep over it just so I could have an ironed shirt in the morning. The room was typical NY tiny, but had all the basics. Great Lincoln Center location with UWS access and easy to walk to meetings in midtown east. didn't get to run in Central park, but would have been great for […] that. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Location"
This hotel is a GREAT location. I love the live feed of Lincoln Center displayed on the TV screen in the room. Room was warm but kept the cool air on all night so it was ok. Shower was a little slow to drain.Genuine Expedia guest review
"very central location"
Booked into this hotel at last minute upon arriving in New York for 4 nights. Very close to Central Park, subway close by. Hotel restraurant had plenty of choices and food was lovely. A lot of good restaurants, shops and theatres close by. We had 3 rooms, 1 very large by NY standards, 1 tiny (was moved later to larger room) one standard NY. Hotel would […] benefit from double glazing as very noisy in rooms, but ear plugs worked 2 night on. Would stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Close to all must see sights"
Good hotelGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Frequent visitor"
I make infrequent business trips to New York. My work involves Lincoln Center or CBS a lot and the Empire is affordable and walking distance from both. I also eat many evening meals at the Empire Hotel. I have been well served by the hotel staff on every visit. I have been staying at the Empire for 25 years.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very nice hotel"
Right across the street from Lincoln Center. Rooms are recently updated. they are a little small, but the beds are awesome. would stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Love this Hotel"
Perfect hotel for a bunch of friends exploring the city. VERY friendly staff :)Genuine Expedia guest review
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