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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Excelsior Hotel

3.5 out of 5

4.3/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast Available
  • Business Services

Explore the area

    Popular LocationCentral Park3 min walk
    Popular LocationAmerican Museum of Natural History5 min walk
    Popular LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art17 min walk
    AirportNew York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)45 min drive

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  • Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

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    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 270 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed
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  • Superior Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

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    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 269 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 269 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

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    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 470 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 470 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 269 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Excelsior Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

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    4.3/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 480 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Excelsior Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 474 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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About this area

New York

Located in New York's Upper West Side neighborhood, Excelsior Hotel is in the business district and near the airport. American Museum of Natural History and Beacon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Central Park Zoo and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Consider Winter Garden Theatre for a night out, and don't miss Chelsea Piers, a top local attraction. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station is 3 minutes by foot and 86 St. Station (Central Park West) is 8 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk
  • American Museum of Natural History - 5 min walk
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 17 min walk
  • Lincoln Center - 18 min walk
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station - 3 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 5 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spring Natural Kitchen — 3 min walk
  • Prohibition — 4 min walk
  • Kefi — 4 min walk
  • Cotta Osteria — 4 min walk
  • The Meatball Shop — 4 min walk
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About this property

Excelsior Hotel

3.5-star New York hotel in Upper West Side, walk to Central Park
Timezone: America/New_York Committed to the idea that a life well-traveled is defined by a personal connection to the people, culture and lifestyles of the places we visit, the Excelsior Hotel offers discerning guests an authentic, residence-style experience in the heart of New York City’s Upper West Side. To complement our fashionable surroundings, we’ve designed a delightfully affordable pied-a-terre distinguished by relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance and unpretentious style. The Excelsior is located within a beautifully restored landmark building, infusing classic design and architecture with contemporary comfort. In addition to swanky, Art Deco-inspired rooms, the hotel features a fitness center, Boardroom and Calle Ocho restaurant, which brings guests and neighborhood residents together for signature Latin fare and a locally famous weekend brunch complete with unlimited complimentary sangria. The hotel overlooks Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History and the spectacular, glass-encased Rose Center for Earth and Space and is walking distance from Lincoln Center and the 1, B and C subway lines. A leisurely stroll through Central Park leads to chic Upper East Side restaurants, the luxurious boutiques of Madison Avenue, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Guggenheim and Whitney Museums. Hotel Services Complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby, Breakfast and Boardroom areas WiFi in room  (surcharge) Creative Latin fare at Calle Ocho Full-service concierge Fitness room Business center Private Boardroom for small to mid-size meetings Same-day dry cleaning (excluding weekends and holidays) West Side-Central Park-Museum Natural Hist.
Excelsior Hotel offers 199 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30.00 per day)
  • Offsite parking for USD 30 per day; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 17.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 1 meeting room
  • Business center
  • Conference space

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.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

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  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Air conditioned
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Family friendly
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 21 2020 to December 31 2020 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 17.00 per person (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • 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.

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Excelsior Hotel and receive a full refund?
Yes, Excelsior Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Excelsior Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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 is from 3 PM - midnight.
What time is check-out at Excelsior Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Excelsior Hotel located?
Located in Upper West Side, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. Beacon Theater and Metropolitan Museum of Art are also within 1 mi (2 km). 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station is only a 3-minute walk and 86 St. Station (Central Park West) is 8 minutes.
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4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.3/5

Staff & service

3.8/5

Amenities

4.1/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

Traveled with family
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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

5/5 Excellent

Business traveler
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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

4/5 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

5/5 Excellent

Business traveler
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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

4/5 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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