Location very good, subway close, away from crowds. Room small but nicely decorated..no bath. Staff friendly, stayed 10 days.. no problems. Starbucks downstairs for breakfast..wholefoods 5 mins walk away....24 hour pharmacy next door. Roof sky bar not owned by hotel so was closed few nights for private functions... very busy at weekends, need to be dressed to get in...bar in... more

My adult daughter and I booked a Superior Queen-Queen room for the evening of July 4th to see the fireworks on the Hudson River. I got a 30% discount on the room through the hotel's own web site. With all taxes, ect. included, the room came to $267.00. The room was very clean and very nicely appointed. There was a... more

Unique trendy hotel, room was perfect size as we spent most of days in New York. Bar area was cozy and a pleasant area to sit in. Every Thursday evening live Jazz music is played. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast in hotel was minimal just would have expected more choice. Hotel is located a few 100 yards from Central... more

Great Location once we found the subway that was 200m from the hotel. Great sized room, bit disappointed there was no restaurant. The cocktail bar on the top floor in the evening is not run by the hotel so you can't put anything on your tab. Stunning views though. One block from Central Park - David Blaine was there hanging... more

When we booked this hotel we read mixed reviews - don't believe the bad ones!! this hotel is great value for money - the rooms are extremely comfortable and the decoration is neutral and stylish. The staff and concierge service were very pleasant and helpful. The rooftop pool is small but there is a great deck to sunbathe on with... more

My partner and I stayed for two weekend nights and while it wasn't a hideous hotel experience, there was no joy going back to our room. The Pros: Great location. Right across the street from Lincoln Center with lots of restaurants, Central Park, and Time Warner Center nearby. Right above Columbus Circle, it is where the midtown starts to give... more

I took my elderly mother to NYC this June for a surprise 80th birthday present. For her well feeling it was important for us that the hotel was located in a safe area of NY and that it would allowed her to feel secure and comfortable once her room door was closed...... If these issues are similar to yours then... more

Stayed at the Empire June 18-21 with friends, attending the US open golf tournament by day and doing the city by night. The rooms (particularly the queen express) are quite small, as has been noted in other reviews, but are well appointed. The location is great, right across the street from Lincoln Center, easy walk to Central Park and lots... more

We booked a "Superior King" at this hotel about two months before going to visit our son. It is all very grand at the entrance,lounge,lobby and bar with brown and gold interior decor.Our son was able to get us a promotional code which gave us a 30%+ discount and it was still, more than we wanted to pay but, it... more