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Excelsior Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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45 W 81st St, New York, NY, 10024
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Natural History
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

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About the area

New York

Located in Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, Excelsior Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. Broadway 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.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • American Museum of Natural History - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beacon Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 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) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Famous Original Ray's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪About Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lenwich - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tarallucci e Vino Upper West Side - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, WiFi in public areas and a business centre.
Excelsior Hotel offers 199 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 3 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before noon
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • 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

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. 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice atmosphere, spacious room, excellent location, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

JohnT

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

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

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

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

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

David, Cartersville, GA

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

8/10 Good

Verified 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

8/10 Good

Robbie, Branford,CT

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. The doorman particulary was very welcoming after having had a long car trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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