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Empire Hotel: 44 West 63rd Street | New York City, NY 10023

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“Great Hotel”

Dec 19, 2009 shmemmie, connecticut

My husband and I stayed at the Empire. His company was having its christmas party there. The hotel is a large boutique hotel. we were not sure ecatly where it... more »

“Nice Hotel... would stay again”

Dec 17, 2009 Travelboi87, New Jersey

My first impression of this hotel I thought the hotel was gonna be great. The location, and hotel interiors are awesome. The lobby was great, especially with the bar located... more »

“Great hotel”

Dec 11, 2009 kevertje, Purmerend, The Netherlands

I went with my brother to NYC and it was his first visit to the city. We had a great time. The location was good and we paid a lot... more »

“A Great Hotel Experience!!!”

Dec 3, 2009 SFSoldier, New Jersey

I've stayed in many NYC hotels over the years and was never inspired to write a review. However after my recent stay at the Empire Hotel I thought I'd write... more »

I've stayed in many NYC hotels over the years and was never inspired to write a review. However after my recent stay at the Empire Hotel I thought I'd write my first. My wife and I stayed there in November in order to attend a Veteran's Day event in the City. We made it a sort of business/romantic getaway kind of thing. I was amazed at how beautiful the hotel truly is. It's an old historic hotel which was recently rennovated. The atmosphere is charming. There's a nice, warm feel to it, especially as you enter the lobby. The staff is top notch. They were everything you'd expect in a hotel staff and they made us feel like VIPs. Very professional yet warm and engaging. The concierge and front desk personnel were very efficient and exuded professionalism. Yet at the same time they were patient and courteous. I've been to other places where that just wasn't the case. The bellman opened doors for us. Yeah, I know, they do that at all hotels, but these bellman actually smiled and gave us a genuinely warm greeting; not one that seemed stale and rehersed. The hotel's security was no different- genuinely warm, but definitely no nonsense. They didn't come off like the goons you see all too often nowadays. Even though the roof and pool deck was closed for the season the hotel's head engineer ( a fellow vet) gave us a private tour of the areas. Great view of Broadway and Columbus Circle! The few managers I spoke with during our stay were outstanding. Very professional and on point with the concept of hospitality. They all deserve raises! We stayed in Room 817. Although the bathroom did seem a bit small and it could use a shower curtain, the room itself was cozy yet spacious. Who hangs out in the bathroom anyway; right? They had a fully stocked minibar with lots of popular drinks, snacks, wines, and beers. Our room was quiet, immaculate and the temperature just perfect. And it was every bit as charming as the lobby. It made you not want to leave your room. The big screen TV, free internet access, and a most outrageously comfortable bed only compounded that feeling. We did have one slight problem with getting onto the internet, but we called down to the front desk and within 5 or 6 minutes an engineer was knocking on our door to resolve the problem. Each time we left our room and put the room service sign on the door we found the room totally refreshed upon our arrival. The hotel has a location that's second to none. It's across from Lincoln Center, three blocks from Columbus Circle, and a block or so from Central Park. You're never more than a block or so away from a subway station that can take you to every corner of this NY metropolis. Lots of great places to eat too. And if you don't want to go far to grab a bite the hotel has two fine restaurants on its' premises to go along with a first rate room service. We only ordered coffee during our stay. But the high level of service they provided you'd have thought we ordered a four course meal. Would I recommend this hotel to anyone?...In a Heartbeat!!! Thanks, Guys!!! Keep up the good work!!! « less

“Worked Just fine.”

Dec 3, 2009 pureshot, Houston

Stayed for 4 nights in room 934. 9th Floor double beds over looking Broadway. Yes the rooms are small but I knew that. The room had great beds. All of... more »

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