The Empire Hotel - Reviews

Staff was not helpful and... – Posted 5 Jan 2012

Mediocre

Staff was not helpful and welcoming at all, not sure if it's because we stayed in one of the cheaper, tiny rooms. We didn't mind the size of the... more on MYTravelGuide

Our second visit there. It... – Posted 5 Jan 2012

Excellent

Our second visit there. It was great. The location is wonderful. Great Italian restaurant across the street, Starbuck downstairs, Whole Food within... more on MYTravelGuide

We did not have a bad... – Posted 3 Jan 2012

Okay

We did not have a bad experience per se, but we'd have been very disappointed had we been paying "full fare." I would never voluntarily stay there... more on MYTravelGuide

When we arrived there were... – Posted 20 Dec 2011

Good

When we arrived there were three adults and we had a room with one queen size bed. The hotel wanted to charge extra for a room with a double bed... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel was lovely, except for... – Posted 7 Dec 2011

Okay

Hotel was lovely, except for where our room was directly beneath the midnight to 4AM pounding dance club on the rooftop. It was awful, all night. If... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was nice after we... – Posted 27 Nov 2011

Excellent

The hotel was nice after we upgraded our room. Our original room was not satisfactory. The original room was down a dark hallway and overlooked... more on MYTravelGuide

It was perfect!... – Posted 23 Nov 2011

Excellent

It was perfect!... more on EasyToBook.com

Best location for running the ... – Posted 10 Nov 2011

Excellent

Best location for running the New York Marathon. Easy to get a cab. Close to dining at my favorite restaurants. Cafe Luxembourg and Rosa Mexicano.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, good bars but ... – Posted 6 Nov 2011

Okay

Great location, good bars but the room AC while blasting all night did not cool room down so was uncomfortable.... more on MYTravelGuide

Pool closed not happy about... – Posted 28 Oct 2011

Excellent

Pool closed not happy about that. Nice clean hotel.... more on MYTravelGuide

For the most part the hotel... – Posted 28 Oct 2011

Good

For the most part the hotel was very good. The location was good for being in mid-town. When I presented my problems with the room's plumbing I was... more on MYTravelGuide

For a boutique hotel with... – Posted 24 Oct 2011

Excellent

For a boutique hotel with small rooms , Empire felt glamorous and exclusive--even as it was also apparently busy and crowded. The lobby and bar are... more on EasyToBook.com

If you are looking for the... – Posted 18 Oct 2011

Excellent

If you are looking for the perfect location in the west side, and right next to the park, The Empire is for you. The Ed's Chowder House is also good... more on MYTravelGuide

Great centrally located hotel.... – Posted 26 Sep 2011

Good

Great centrally located hotel. Small rooms, but par for the course in NYC. Rooms are quiet, even when facing Broadway. Bathroom is nice, sheets and... more on MYTravelGuide

At the Priceline price, the... – Posted 22 Sep 2011

Excellent

At the Priceline price, the hotel is a good deal. The room we had was small but adequate, clean, and the bed comfortable. Our room was dark but... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel looks nice and... – Posted 22 Sep 2011

Okay

The hotel looks nice and clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, but we have several problems in the room because things did not work!The shower... more on MYTravelGuide

The Empire is a favorite of... – Posted 21 Aug 2011

Excellent

The Empire is a favorite of ours, mostly for its location in town and proximity to the Lincoln Center. The rooms have always been small, but recent... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel is convenient to... – Posted 17 Jul 2011

Good

The hotel is convenient to Lincoln Center/Central Park and within walking distance of Times Square. The rooms are tiny but seemed clean. The A/C... more on MYTravelGuide

The people at this hotel were ... – Posted 10 Jul 2011

Excellent

The people at this hotel were very courteous, the rooms were very clean and well decorated. The fact that the shower didn't have door was a little... more on MYTravelGuide

I was put in the smoking... – Posted 27 Jun 2011

Horrible

I was put in the smoking room, even I asked to give me in non-smoking room. I have got seek after being for several hours in the smoking room. I was... more on MYTravelGuide

I enjoyed the location and... – Posted 6 Jun 2011

Okay

I enjoyed the location and roof area, but could tell from the moment we walked into the dark lobby, that the hotel was one for posers, and not for... more on MYTravelGuide

where is the rest of the room... – Posted 4 Jun 2011

Mediocre

For 300 bucks a night, there should have been enough room for me to walk between the bed and...any other part of the room. There was not.

Great boutique feel, free... – Posted 23 May 2011

Excellent

Great boutique feel, free wi-fi in the lobby and balcony area, great location near Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. The rooms and bathrooms were... more on MYTravelGuide

Not worth the money.... – Posted 23 May 2011

Horrible

Not worth the money.... more on MYTravelGuide

I arrived and they said they... – Posted 24 Apr 2011

Horrible

I arrived and they said they were oversold and wanted to give me a room with a sleeper sofa and the sleeper sofa had a mattress with 2 inch width and ... more on MYTravelGuide

So disappointed- needed a... – Posted 17 Apr 2011

Mediocre

So disappointed- needed a room after my father underwent an emergency 10 hour operation at Mt. Sinai. Room not ready and given smoking room. Returned ... more on MYTravelGuide

The location was excellent. A ... – Posted 16 Apr 2011

Good

The location was excellent. A little dated but doable. A good deal for the location.... more on MYTravelGuide

This is not a 4 star hotel as ... – Posted 15 Apr 2011

Mediocre

This is not a 4 star hotel as advertised, it is a very tired and noisy 2 1/2 star.... more on MYTravelGuide

The room was extremely small, ... – Posted 7 Apr 2011

Okay

The room was extremely small, but the bed was very comfortable. A soft down comforter was on the bed, and the sheets were very soft. The hotel... more on MYTravelGuide

The Empire Hotel is a nice... – Posted 1 Apr 2011

Good

The Empire Hotel is a nice old hotel. It has been renovated so the rooms and lobby are nicely furnished and have all the amenities I expected. Our... more on MYTravelGuide

It was an amazing place to... – Posted 28 Mar 2011

Good

We stayed here for 5 days and it was very enjoyable.My cousin goes to Julliard and it was close by. Also right across the street from the Met. The... more on Travelocity

I have been in small NY hotel ... – Posted 19 Mar 2011

Good

I have been in small NY hotel rooms, but these were very small. Other than that, not much to complain about, but nothing to brag about.... more on MYTravelGuide

The bed was hard as the... – Posted 19 Mar 2011

Mediocre

The bed was hard as the floor, the pillow seemed soft, but they would deflate and turn as hard as the bed. There was no thermostat in the room so we... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent location; clean;... – Posted 6 Mar 2011

Excellent

Excellent location; clean; professional, helpful, friendly staff. If you have a car, park it yourself nearby and save lots of money.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location if you are... – Posted 19 Jan 2011

Excellent

Great location if you are visiting Lincoln Center - the Met is literally across the street, not more than 30 seconds walk from the hotel entrance.... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel is every cool... – Posted 12 Jan 2011

Okay

The hotel is every cool looking and the room was nice for a New York hotel room. The staff was very nice and upgraded us to a superior king room from ... more on MYTravelGuide

Once you walk in the front... – Posted 31 Dec 2010

Okay

Once you walk in the front door, you are greeted with a strong aroma of cigarette smoke from smokers standing just outside the front door.... more on MYTravelGuide

NASTY BOUNCER... – Posted 30 Dec 2010

Horrible

Myself and some co-workers went to the rooftop club in this hotel and spend $600 on a table and bottle service. I went downstairs to meet my other friend and was told by the bouncer that I was not all

Save money by booking this 2... – Posted 28 Dec 2010

Mediocre

If you need to save money and do not mind staying in a less than 3 star run down hotel this is your place - Book it!

room was well cleaned; we... – Posted 21 Dec 2010

Excellent

room was well cleaned; we were able to check in early and store our things for a later day pickup. major benefit is location.... more on EasyToBook.com

Visitors Less than impressed... – Posted 19 Sep 2010

Mediocre

This Hotel is situated in a great location and will allow you to walk to the Central park, Time Warner shopping/Whole foods Market, the Broadway... more on Travelocity

Great Spring Break... – Posted 24 Jul 2010

Good

My teenage son and I stayed in the hotel for Spring break, our first time in New York.I had already read online reviews about the hotel and knew that ... more on Travelocity

poor service... – Posted 10 Jul 2010

Mediocre

I stayed at the Empire hotel for July fourth, let me tell you the positives about this hotel first:the doorman and the bed that's it.I would not... more on Travelocity

The fall of the Empire... – Posted 4 Jul 2010

Horrible

Never have we experienced such bad service.It started with check-in and ended with check-out.And everything in between was even worse.Our... more on Travelocity

Great location, horrible room ... – Posted 25 Apr 2010

Mediocre

We selected this hotel for its proximity to Lincoln Center, an overnight stay after the opera.While it was great getting in so quickly after the... more on Travelocity

Front desk and reservations... – Posted 25 Dec 2009

Good

Front desk and reservations folks very helpful. ... more on EasyToBook.com

Wasn't a 4 start experience... – Posted 31 Oct 2009

Okay

I would only give it 3 stars. Would I book a stay at the Empire again... yes- but not my first choice.I was left with the impression that the staff... more on Travelocity