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.
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. 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.
Guestrooms. This 12-story hotel offers 413 guestrooms 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.
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.
Renovation Notice: The hotel is undergoing renovations to its restaurant, bar, pool and spa. The estimated completion date is September 6, 2008. This date is subject to change.
Property Amenities
Convenience Store
Luggage Storage
Dry Cleaning Service
Elevator/lift
Bar/lounge
Laundry facilities
Security guard
Comp newspapers in lobby
Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
Parking (valet) - $60 Daily
Room service (limited hours)
Pets allowed - $100/Stay No Refund
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness equipment
Hair salon
Concierge desk - Limited Hours
Shoe shine
Business center
Massage-treatment room
Full-service health spa
Ballroom(s)
Pet policy - 25 Lbs. and Under
Self parking
Event catering
Children stay free - 12 Years and Under
Area Attractions
Central Park: 1 block Lincoln Center: 1 block The Shops at Time Warner Center: 4 blocks Fifth Avenue Shops: 7 blocks Carnegie Hall: 9 blocks Broadway Theater District: 0.6 mile American Museum of Natural History: 0.75 mile Museum of Modern Art: 0.75 mile Rockefeller Center/Top of the Rock: 1.0 mile St. Patrick's Cathedral: 1.0 mile
Driving Directions
From La Guardia International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is seven miles.
Take the airport exit ramp. Merge onto Grand Central Parkway towards Manhattan. Grand Central Parkway becomes I-278 E. Take Exit #45 toward 31st Street. Take a slight left onto Astoria Boulevard. Turn left onto 31st Street. Take a slight left onto Queensboro Bridge. Stay straight to go to the lower level of Queensboro Bridge. Take the Avenue South ramp. Take the 60 Street West ramp. Take a slight left onto East 60th street. Turn left onto 5th Avenue. Turn right onto Central Park South. Enter the next roundabout and take the 2nd Street exit to Broadway. Turn left onto West 63rd Street.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Deposit Required Upon Check-in - $100/Day Cc Author.
Doorman/Doorwoman
Floors - 11
Guestrooms - 413
Hotel Built - 1807
Hotel Renovated - 2007
Limo/Town Car Service Available
Minimum Check-in Age - 18
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
