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Excelsior Hotel

45 W 81st St New York, 10024 United States of America

New York hotel across from Museum of Natural History

Near Central Park
Facing the American Museum of Natural History and a half-block from Central Park, the smoke-free Excelsior Hotel on West 81st Street offers a French-country ambience of dark woods, gilt, and crystal. Show more
Breakfast room
Guests can purchase a buffet breakfast daily in a library-like room. Wireless Internet access and printing are available for a fee. The hotel also includes a fitness facility.
Damask comforters
Guestrooms and suites are decorated in an Art Deco contemporary style. Beds include damask down comforters and matching throw pillows. Floral accent tiles grace bathrooms. Hide

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4.4out of 5

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93%

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Room type  
Classic Queen
This 160-square-foot guestroom has 1 queen bed with a pillowtop mattress. The 32-inch LCD TV comes with premium cable channels and pay movies. The clock radio includes an MP3 docking station. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. The bathroom includes a hair dryer, telephone, and Natura bath amenities.
Excelsior Superior
This 300-square-foot suite has 1 queen bed with a pillowtop mattress. French doors separate the bedroom from the sitting room. The two 32-inch LCD TVs come with premium cable channels (pay movies available only on the sitting-room TV). The clock radio includes an MP3 docking station. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. The bathroom includes a hair dryer, telephone, and Natura bath amenities.
Standard Twin
This 160-square-foot guestroom has 2 twin beds with pillowtop mattresses. The 32-inch LCD TV comes with premium cable channels and pay movie. The clock radio includes an MP3 docking station. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. The bathroom includes a hair dryer, telephone, and Natura bath amenities.
Deluxe Double Double
This 360-square-foot guestroom has 2 double beds with pillowtop mattresses. The 32-inch LCD TV comes with premium cable channels and pay movies. The clock radio includes an MP3 docking station. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. The bathroom includes a hair dryer, telephone, and Natura bath amenities.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • There are no room charges for children 11 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Fee for wireless Internet in business center: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Buffet breakfast fee: USD 17.00 per person (approximate amount)
    • Refrigerator fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

A lobby computer provides high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Guests can print (surcharge) from laptop computers anywhere in hotel to the hotel's printer. A small fitness center contains cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights.

  • Concierge desk
  • Fitness facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Total number of rooms - 199
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in
  • Number of suites - 199
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Tour assistance
  • Medical assistance available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shoe shine
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Concierge services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Excelsior Hotel, New York,  United States of America, Property Amenities Featured Image

Rooms

The Excelsior Hotel offers 199 guestrooms and suites in a 16-story building. Decor, including damask down comforters (bedspreads) and matching throw pillows, adheres to the hotel's Art Deco motif. Amenities include desks, two-line telephones, and wireless Internet access (surcharge).

Internet access (surcharge) is also available through televisions via wireless keyboards. In addition, televisions offer pay movies and video check-out. Bathrooms contain shower/tubs, pedestal sinks, and floral accent tiles. Guests can print (surcharge) from laptop computers anywhere in the hotel, including rooms and suites, to the hotel's printer.

Excelsior Hotel, New York,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Television Internet access
  • Voice mail
  • Multi-line phone
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Wake-up calls
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bathroom phone
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • In-room safe
  • Non-smoking only
  • Satellite television service
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • LCD television

Dining

Excelsior Library - Buffet breakfasts (surcharges) daily in library-like breakfast room with plasma TV, electric fireplace, table games.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

Monsoon

Quest

Isabella's

Excelsior Hotel, New York,  United States of America, Dining

Recreation

Central Park, a half-block east of the Excelsior Hotel, offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including ball fields, tennis courts, rowboat rentals, horseback riding, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and in-line skating. Rockefeller Center's skating rink, 1.5 miles south, opens in winter, as does Central Park's Wollman Rink. Upper West Side athletic clubs offer swimming, racquet sports, and exercise classes.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
Excelsior Hotel, New York,  United States of America, Recreation Fitness and Wellness

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Excelsior Hotel

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.2
Hotel condition:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.8
Neighborhood:
4.8
94%

of guests recommend

out of 233 reviews

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A Traveler from Los Angeles, California
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Dec 11 2011

“Eh.....”

Would not recommend this hotel...no hot water in the morning, no mini bar, slow elevator and the $17 breakfast was not very good. On the positive side, the bed was very comfortable and the furnishings were nice.

A Traveler from basking ridge, new jersey
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 10 2011

“Really nice, clean, comfortable”

Just a very nice, clean, comfortable hotel.

A Traveler from Los Angeles, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 9 2011

“Excelsior Hotel glows”

Wonderful visit

Sergio L from Durham
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Dec 9 2011

“Cheap but poor manteinance.”

First room. Heating broken. Change. Second room : hairdryer broken (not a big deal) but heating apparently working . But in the middle of the second night... Heating broke back again ! Perhaps I was just out of luck, but maintenance seemed poor to me. Service, cleaning, and location reasonable. The best thing is the price. But do not expect much from this hotel.

A Traveler from San Francisco
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 6 2011

“Can't wait to go back”

Always a wonderful time at the Excelsior Hotel. The hotel has been tastefully redone and the rooms are clean and spacious. The location is fantastic, right off the park, with great shopping and dining. Love this hotel!!

Area recommendations
Upper west, so cozy and quiet, far from the madding crowds.
B. Leslie S from miami, FL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 30 2011

“good hotel, great neighborhood”

a good solid traveler' s hotel. . .great location. . . close to museums, restaurants and shopping. a bus ride from theaters and east side shopping. .

Area recommendations
this area -- upper west side -- is great. . . good shopping, restaurants, movies and a bus ride away from theaters and major shopping areaws
A Traveler from MA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 30 2011

“Our new Favorite place!”

Our new Favorite place! Book your stay Now!

Eva R from Kyle, TX
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“We enjoyed our stay. Comfy beds, great location, friendly staff!”

We were surprisely upgraded after a VERY late arrival. The room was always cleaned after our return each day. The a/c didn't run at night cause of the boiler, so it was always too warm at night. Beds were comfy, restrooms clean and hotel quiet despite the full hotel. The only downer was that the lift broke the day after Thanksgiving, but we were able to get by using the service elavator. The staff was friendly; especially the cleaning lady. We would definitely consider going back!

Area recommendations
The Upper West Side, since it is not too far from NYC and all the sites. The hotel is convenient by taxi or subway. There is a subway station just around the corner from the hotel. The Natural History Museum right across the street and Central Park around the corner, plenty of places to eat with a variety. This is a great place for couple or families with young children.
A Traveler from Danbury, Connecticut
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 27 2011

“perfect location for macy's parade”

Clean , staff accommodating and courteous, very comforatabe

A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 26 2011

“Review”

Nice

Excelsior Hotel

45 W 81st St New York, 10024 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Rose Center for Earth and Space - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Hayden Planetarium - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • The New York Historical Society - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Central Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Belvedere Castle - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Beacon Theater - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Strawberry Fields - John Lennon Memorial - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • American Irish Historical Society - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Bethesda Fountain - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Neue Galerie New York - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • National Academy of Design Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi

Location Highlights

  • In business district
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The closest major airports to Excelsior Hotel are:

New York, NY (TSS-East 34th Street Heliport) - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi

New York, NY (JRB-Downtown Manhattan Heliport) - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi

Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.) - 20 km / 12.4 mi

New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi

The preferred airport for Excelsior Hotel is New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • New York, NY, United States (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)

Area:

Central Park, New York, United States of America: Buildings crane above one another to claim views of Central Park, a piece of real estate valued at more than $528 billion. Surprises abound in its 843 acres. The grounds include a castle, a zoo, several lakes, and an Egyptian obelisk. A city that never sleeps needs its quiet time, too: Central Park has six designated “quiet zones,” including Strawberry Fields, the monument to John Lennon.

Excelsior Hotel

45 W 81st St New York, 10024 United States of America

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