Excelsior Hotel

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Located close to Central Park and Lincoln Center, Excelsior Hotel 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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Excelsior Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Excelsior Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, Excelsior Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. Lincoln Center and Radio City Music Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include American Museum of Natural History and American Dream. Travelling with kids? Make time for DreamWorks Water Park, or head to an event or a match at Madison Square Garden. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our New York travel guide
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45 W 81st St, New York, NY, 10024

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a large park and a river.
    Central Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A museum interior with large columns, a dinosaur skeleton exhibit, and American flags.
    American Museum of Natural History
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A city street lined with tall buildings, a theater marquee, and a restaurant.
    Beacon Theater
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A spacious atrium with high ceilings and arches, featuring a central sculpture and a lower level with a blue banner.
    Metropolitan Museum of Art
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bloomingdale's
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • UNO Pizzeria & Grill
    1 min walk
  • Famous Original Ray's Pizza
    2 min walk
  • About Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Joe Coffee Company
    5 min walk
  • Wafels & Dinges-Kotmadam
    3 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:
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
    • Free newspapers, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • 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 shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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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 free at this property.

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. Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Excelsior Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Great location and great value. Horrible coffee setup and snacks are awful but otherwise fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel! Excellent location. It is close to restaurants and entertainment as well. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Classic NYC hotel with small but comfortable rooms. Great UWS location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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I wish there had been somewhere could have eaten dinner or a snack. Also, no room service.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

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nice atmosphere, spacious room, excellent location, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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Morning coffee, did not have real cream, nor milk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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Great location for the $$ Bed Comfy Big room Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Satisfied customer

Very nice hotel in the location I desired. I will go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious, comfy, and great location!

Needless to say, the location was TERRIFIC. Across from museums, the park, near lots of good restaurants, and an easy walk across town. The room was spacious, too....That was a concern for me knowing how tiny New York spaces can be. Also, it was quiet! The bed, another big concern for my lousy back, was terrific. Woke up with no back issues! Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very helpful. The doorman particulary was very welcoming after having had a long car trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and quiet..very nice cozy room that I was in...and a great location...next to amnh.. planetarium...and 100 ft to the subway..in 3 stops was right on Broadway theater district..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Our favorite place to stay!

We stay here every time we come to NYC. Quaint, quiet, and amazing location. Close to the park and subway makes it ideal for our visits. They staff is always friendly and accommodating and rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020