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Excelsior Hotel

3.5 star property
Where art meets nature near Central Park, unwind on the scenic rooftop or explore nearby museums.
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
City view
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Excelsior Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Excelsior Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
45 W 81st St, New York, NY, 10024

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk
  • American Museum of Natural History - 5 min walk
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 16 min walk
  • Broadway - 4 min drive
  • Times Square - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station - 3 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 7 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪About Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Famous Original Ray's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Modern Bread and Bagel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Central Park
American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art are located near Excelsior Hotel, which provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and free newspapers
Room features
All 199 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per day); discounts available
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Parking on site (USD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out for group reservations.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 21 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 17.00 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 30.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Excelsior Hotel
Excelsior Hotel New York
Excelsior New York
Excelsior New York City
Excelsior Hotel New York City
Excelsior Hotel Hotel
Excelsior Hotel New York
Excelsior Hotel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Is Excelsior Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Excelsior Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 30.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Excelsior Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Excelsior Hotel located?

This family-friendly New York hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station is only a 3-minute walk and 86 St. Station (Central Park West) is 7 minutes.

Excelsior Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is unique in decor. It is older, but very clean and antique decor. I loved it. We were pleasantly surprised to get a larger room. Very close to Central Park and Museum across the street. Also subway is close. We walked to the theatre district for a play. I was so happy to find that cleaning staff found my wallet. I had left it in the safe and staff had given it to the office. What a huge relief!! Nice to know we do have some decent honest people in this world!! Excelsior is our recommendation to stay in NYC! Love New York. Hope to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great value. Horrible coffee setup and snacks are awful but otherwise fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Excellent location. It is close to restaurants and entertainment as well. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, not enough hot water & broken AC
It’s a beautiful hotel with a view overlooking the Museum of Natural History. Unfortunately the air conditioner pumped out hot air instead of cold air, even when the in-room thermostat was set to cool; and the shower sometimes didn’t have enough hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Spain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. I have stayed in many different parts of Manhattan. I loved this spot because it is right next to Central Park and the B & C Subway lines. The staff were friendly. The hotel is old-fashioned. The fan in my bathroom was very loud.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic NYC hotel with small but comfortable rooms. Great UWS location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best position on Upper West Side. Hotel updated to modern standard while maintaining true period atmosphere. Feel and reality is an intimate high end New York hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

JHayes, Hixson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish there had been somewhere could have eaten dinner or a snack. Also, no room service.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

JohnT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is wonderful! I completely enjoyed my two day stay there. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was immaculate and well maintained. The only negative thought I have is that there is no longer a restaurant in the hotel forcing visitors to find a place for breakfast and lunch in the surrounding blocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Colorado Springs

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little Hotel, not a lot of amenities but clean, safe and right next to Central Park. I stay here a week a month for business.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Karen, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very nice but also friendly and relaxed as is the Upper West side compared to other parts of Manhattan. The heat was way too warm -- ran the noisy air conditioning most of the night. Other than that, it's a great "home" to come home to after a busy NYC day. It's my sixth time staying here. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Morning coffee, did not have real cream, nor milk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were some hidden fees, both for WiFi and building services that I was not anticipating. It’s a great location for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David, Cartersville, GA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the property and staff. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for what i needed to do. Not good was no breakfest and not much in the way of room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money
The Excelsior hotel is in an excellent position directly opposite the Museum of Natural History and a stone's throw to central park, many good cafes and restaurants and the subway station. The staff are friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. It is excellent value for money in such an expensive city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet street, easy access to subway. Breakfast room was under construction, so advertised breakfast not available, which was inconvenient. No in room coffee or room service - plan ahead, as closest coffee shop is a block away. Staff was helpful and kind, and room was clean and well maintained - excellent housekeeping service.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Robbie, Branford,CT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the $$ Bed Comfy Big room Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cool smaller boutique-ish hotel in a great area. A few minor issues with the hotel - small things that need update or repair. But overall the hotel was very nice, my 2 double beds room was spacious, clean, and very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfied customer
Very nice hotel in the location I desired. I will go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020